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Fingers crossed, Felix @fxrob -
Hope all goes well, my friend @fxrob! -
Good luck, Felix (@fxrob). Nothing is more frustrating than getting your build to this point and having problems. One problem that I have had several times is when I apply masking tape over a decal, the decal […] -
Dear all, @fiveten, @airbum, @holzhamer, @chinesegeorge and @gblair Thank you all for your opinon and insight! Again, it was really a bummer and frustrating but i am glad to see it is not uncommon. I decided to […] -
Indeed, enamels are in most cases more stubborn to remove with a toothpick, my friend @airbum! Dipping the toothpick's tip in enamel thinner might help removing the excess paint, but might also result in fogging […]
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There may also lay a major difference in the type of paint used! Acrylics are most likely to have the problem, enamel not so. Enamels will of course present other problems if you do not have a dedicated, well […] -
@fxrob Hey Felix, not sure if my contribution will be adding anything but since I’ve been using masks, kabuki or Vinyl types, for years now, I don’t think the problem resides in the mask itself but rather eit […] -
Hi, Felix (@fxrob). I agree with Spiros. I usually don't wash the clear parts unless I have found mold release on the rest of the model, in which case I will usually carefully clean the clear parts also, just […]
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You might wash VERY GENTLY the clear parts with some soapy water, my friend @fxrob, using maybe only your fingers so as to avoid micro-scratching them. However truth be told, I have rarely, if ever, witnessed mold […]
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Hi Felix @fxrob, like Spiros @fiveten above I dislike masking as well, but sometimes we have no option. Due to availability and convenience I invariably use Tamiya products, both their masking tape and the […] -
Kalimera Spiros (@fiveten), always good to hear from you and your expertise! I have been thinking about no longer using masking sets. Question, George and Spiros (@fiveten and @gblair): Do you guys rinse clear […]
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I am not a pre-cut mask type, basically I refrain from masking as much as I can, my friend @fxrob! I think color peel off will happen from time to time, having to do with how well the color adhered to the plastic, […]
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Dear George (@gblair), thank you for your response. I too suspect too many layers of color and varnish being one of the reasons for the issue. I am somewhat glad to read i am not the only one having experienced […]
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Hi Felix (@fxrob). I have had similar problems at times, sometimes with Eduard masks, sometimes with others, and sometimes with masking tape that I cut. I think if you leave it on for too long, the paint fully […]
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Hi everyone I am a very slow builder and peeling off canopy masks is usually one of the last steps for me and thus definitely a highlight. However, i have had two kits in 72nd scale - the Airfix Zero and […]
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Thanks very much for looking George @gblair -
Sorry, Christopher (@christopher). Nothing in my stash. I did a quick internet search and didn't find anything.
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Thanks for looking @johnb and yes I did try ebay
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Sorry, I do not have these in my stash, Christopher @christopher Likely you already did, but a search on Ebay might be helpful.
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Hi All I'm wondering if anyone can help me find some decals I need to complete my 1/72 SBC-3 Helldiver. In particular I'm after the pointer dog emblems of VS-3 included on Starfighter Decals sheet 72125 (no […]
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