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    Filler And Nail Varnish?

    I use Mr Surfacer 500, and have found a problem, though not with the actual filler itself I apply the filler with a cheapish paintbrush; If I leave the brush uncleaned it sets hard. I can clean the brush with cellulose thinners, but, skinflint that I am, that uses up my thinners So I'm...
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    My way with glue

    As a returnee I was pleased to see that all my glue had survived the hibernation. I have - A couple of tubes of traditional polystyrene cement A 3/4 full bottle of Humbrol liquid cement. The glue's OK, but the internal brush is a bit big, and it has an annoying child-proof cap A full...
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    NW Kit Swap

    Early days yet, but I plan on going to the North West Kit Swap at Samlesbury Aerodrome on 23 rd August I don't have a car, but the X 80 bus service Preston - Clitheroe goes right past the gate I hope to get rid of my started 1/72 Monogram B 52 kit
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    Xtracolor!?

    As a returnee I have been testing all my paints, making my own colour charts of the actual tins I have. They are all enamel, mostly Humbrol, inc Authentics, but include Precision, Modelcolor, and Gloy. Thus I can see if any have dried up or otherwise become unusable during their long storage...
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    Solidified filler

    I have a tube of Squadron Green Putty that has gone completely solid in the tube. There must have been a pinprick hole somewhere, or perhaps the cap wasn't on properly Is there anything I can do to recover it, or would it be simpler to just dump it?
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    A virgin kit!

    A similar thread, I suppose to the one before - Phil's next model I have returned to modelling after a long break for what appears to be a common reason; work & family. I see I have about 25 to 30 kits that have been stashed away for all those years, mostly WW2 fighters. This includes 6 or 7...
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    Hardened Green Putty

    I have some old Squadron Green Putty that has gone fairly hard, so that it is very difficult to squeeze out of the tube I thought I might try digging some out and stirring it into Mr Surfacer or Mr Dissolved Putty to make them just a bit thicker, so they're more like brush on fillers and less...
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    Sorting my paints

    I have returned to model making after a break of several years, and have been sorting my paints. They're all enamel, mostly Humbrol, but include Gloy, Precision, Xtracolor, BMW/Red Label, and Modelcolor, which I think was Heller's own brand. Some of them are quite old, but I've checked a...
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    Acrylic + Enamel?

    Mostly I use enamel paints, but somewhere along the way I've acquired a few samples of acrylic Is it possible to combine them on the same model? Obviously I don't mean mixing the liquid paints, but applying one on top of another I'm thinking of something like a camouflage scheme; applying...
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    Luftwaffe colour confusion

    I have returned to modelling after a long break. Humbrol have sent me a colour chart of their current range, and I am comparing my collection of old paints with their new range to see what extras I might need I only use enamel; some of them are quite old, but still seem to be in good condition...
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    Child proof tops!!

    I've just returned to model making after a break of several years, and I've found that just about all the tops on jars & bottles of liquid glue or solvents are now child proof, which are a real fiddle. Do you know of a source of replacement 'simple' tops, or a way of glueing or jamming the...
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    Mr Surfacer products

    A few years ago I filled joints & faults with Milliput or Green Stuff, did the sanding, then for a final finish I put on a coat of paint, let it dry for a couple of days, then did the final, fine sanding Well, I've just returned to modelling after a break of several years and I see there is...
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    Glue for beginners

    Bernie has hinted that he would like some advice on glue, but his introduction thread was getting a bit long, so I've started this new one We'll assume that a beginner would be making something simple straight out of the box, so keep the glue simple. Just get tube, and liquid glue As you...
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    Using old decals

    I have returned to model making after a long break, and will be working through my stock of old kits. The plastic will be OK, and I can easily replace any dried up paint or glue, but I'm a bit concerned about the old decals; it would be annoying if any of them broke up, crumbled, tore, etc when...
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    Scratch built cockpit bulkheads?

    Now I have retired, I have returned to model making after a break of several years - work, family, housemoves, I'm sure you'll get the idea. I've dabbled in various types, but now make just 1/72nd planes I am about to make an old kit which has no interior detail to speak of, just a rudimentary...
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