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[monica]

Never been a big fan of paint racks, mainly because of the 'poser forums' where they have to have a huge display of unopened paint behind them in every shot while making videos. Often wonder if they even have paint in them. It's just for show.

However, for practical reasons, I do see the use of them especially when, like me, the paint is stored in that many different drawers, cupboards and boxes. Maybe a smallish rack to keep the regularly used paints to hand would be useful, this looks great Monica

I was like you,Graham.,and keep them in plastic,boxs, but found I,needed to pickup each bottle to find what I,was looking for,
about 1yre to 2,ago,I,made two racks,when full,I started to place in front,and over time,added,and added,to it, as you can see,
so when these,s one showed,up why not and try and sort this mess a little,

[monica]

John sells paint racks through Scale Model Shop Monica so I would most likely contact him for them. Thanks for the info though

oh yes I,do remember him posting them,as for you guys in the UK,for sore,for me I,paid $2o.00 Aud,with no
postage ,as I go to the shop,ever other week for paints,or figures,but mostly a chat for a few hrs,
could,make them,but so much time,messing about,and why not get some think nice time to time,for your shelf,

[Guest]

ta Colin,it is good,holds,about 45 bottles,
to join it all just a bit of white glue,


its a very useful thing Graham,I need to get two more of the top racks,as I,still have a lot of
bottle,oh how fast they add up,
http://www.eurekamin.com.au/ but he dose has someone in the UK,as well,but forget who he is,
could always drop him an email,about it,

Thanks, I'll do that

[monica]

Thanks, I'll do that

glad to be of some help,

[Guest]

Just got this to enhance my current Bf 109 Gunther Rall build- an aftermarket Canopy since I will be posing it open. The detail is very much superior to the kit part. It is produced by RB productions and is made of PE and acetate for the glass

[monica]

that looks real nice,

[Guest]

Wow!! Nice canopy

[Guest]

I have just ordered
[ATTACH]273061[/ATTACH]
and
[ATTACH]273065[/ATTACH]
I already have plenty of plasticard sheets. My plan is to have both aircraft magnetically levitate above bases that I will scratch build. Should be an interesting challenge.

[james pithouse]

that will be a challange for you rik

[Guest]

I have just ordered
[ATTACH]273061[/ATTACH]
and
[ATTACH]273065[/ATTACH]
I already have plenty of plasticard sheets. My plan is to have both aircraft magnetically levitate above bases that I will scratch build. Should be an interesting challenge.

Maglev aircraft display?! Good luck with that one

[john i am]

I have just ordered
[ATTACH]273061[/ATTACH]
and
[ATTACH]273065[/ATTACH]
I already have plenty of plasticard sheets. My plan is to have both aircraft magnetically levitate above bases that I will scratch build. Should be an interesting challenge.

Great idea hope it works out for you

[Guest]

I have saved a few cereal packets so I will start with cardboard mock-ups for experimentation. Once I have perfected the levitation I will build the kits. Once I have the magnets I will start a new thread to chart my experimentation.

[Guest]

I have saved a few cereal packets so I will start with cardboard mock-ups for experimentation. Once I have perfected the levitation I will build the kits. Once I have the magnets I will start a new thread to chart my experimentation.

Unfortunately simple magnets won't be enough Rik. Earnshaws theorem essentially states that...

As a practical consequence, then, this theorem also states that there is no possible static configuration of ferromagnets which can stably levitate an object against gravity, even when the magnetic forces are stronger than the gravitational forces.

If you manage it, you'll become a multi millionaire!

[Guest]

I believe that theorem referres to single magnetic fields. I plan to use a multitude of magnets to "force" stability. I have been looking around the net and found quite a few working examples of magnetic levitation, all using multiple magnetic fields to force reasonable or better stability.

[Guest]

I believe that theorem referres to single magnetic fields. I plan to use a multitude of magnets to "force" stability. I have been looking around the net and found quite a few working examples of magnetic levitation, all using multiple magnetic fields to force reasonable or better stability.

I've seen those examples too & all say that the effect is unstable and short-lived. There is a company using a CMT 2 device to give stable magnetic levitation, but that's not yet commercially viable.

Don't misunderstand me, I'm not knocking your efforts. Personally I'd love to see it happen as I've tried it before without success.