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  1. stevethefish

    P-40B Airfix 1/72

    Robert Smith didn't start teasing his hair wild and wearing dark eye makeup until he was guitarist for Siouxsie and the Banshees for a short while, playing for both bands simultaneously and completely exhausting himself. (Watch the Siouxsie video for "Dear Prudence" and you'll see Smith.) He was...
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    The Battlestar Galactica Moebius should have made!

    OH MY COW that is perfect! My problem is that I was taking a design I'd found on YT and I was able to slow it down considerably, but not slow enough. Here is what I was able to come up with: (My 3rd video in this build.) I just don't have a potentiometer to determine how much resistance I need...
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    Clear canopy question

    In that case, maybe use some Tamiya or Novus polish and see if that clears it up. FWIW, Future dries pretty hard and I've never had such a problem with it. I always let it dry for several days before I do anything with it again.
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    AMT 1:2500 Enterprise E

    Boy, these decals are stubborn. Even after multiple coats of Tamiya Mark Fit Super Strong, it still gives me problems. I've had to make micro cuts with my hobby knife to try to get rid of air bubbles. I think I've nearly finished with them. It's really making me lose interest in continuing...
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    Tamiya colors

    Because Tamiya paints are made for Tamiya models. The color palette is nowhere near as varied as Mr. Hobby paints, Testors Model Master, and pretty much any other brand of hobby paint. I see how so many people swear by Tamiya paints, but aside from their LP lacquer paints and the stuff in spray...
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    Clear canopy question

    I'm not familiar with Clear as glass since I do not live in America. I can say that from dipping clear parts into Future though, it dries without worry. (And it's a good thing too, since a sticky floor would feel really gross.) If that stuff is acrylic-based, it should come off with a bath of...
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    Mr. Hobby Primer/Surfacer/Base…

    Mr. Surfacer is my regular go-to for priming model kits. It should suffice for the majority of your needs. Mr. Primer Surfacer really is for getting the job done if you really need to prime something. For example, use Mr. Primer Surfacer on resin (and probably ABS for that matter). Mr. Base...
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    The Battlestar Galactica Moebius should have made!

    Ah man, I haven't touched it in such a long time! I got a bit burned out with electronics and took a year or more off from that. But now I'm trying to give electronics another shot, and currently I am looking to hopefully figure out a circuit for a torpedo firing sequence for my Klingon K'tinga...
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    Question about 2-color LEDs: anode or cathode?

    Yes, I know the terms. But when I slipped a 2032 battery in between the prongs, I was unable to get both to light up as far as I could tell. It seemed to have a cancellation effect. I'll look at them again. I know what you're saying and it makes sense, but if there is no difference, then why...
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    Question about 2-color LEDs: anode or cathode?

    I think perhaps the difference is that common cathode is an either/or, whereas common anode can have both colors simultaneous. I'll buy some common anode and test the difference.
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    Why why PE metal parts

    This may be difficult to find outside of Japan, but Cemedine's High Grade Model Glue. I mostly use it as a canopy glue because it comes out clear and dries clear. It is also helpful for PE parts. Hasegawa Phantom kits in 1:72 scale have zero detail on the inside surface of the engine cans, so I...
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    Question about 2-color LEDs: anode or cathode?

    This week I ordered some 2-color LEDs. The middle prong is the cathode, and the two anodes are to either side. That would make them common cathode. But what would a common anode entail? One anode and two cathodes? What good would that do since it would power both colors at once, wouldn't it?
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    AMT 1:2500 Enterprise E

    Thanks. They'll look better when I go through my closet of doom to find those blacklight tube lights as they will provide better lighting than just the flashlight.
  14. stevethefish

    AMT 1:2500 Enterprise E

    On Sunday afternoon I laid down the decal patterns on the Enterprise E. The decals slide off after only soaking them for a few seconds, which is nice. However they do not like to slide around and might crack if I am not careful! I took my chances and did not use Micro Decal Bonder because I...
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  16. stevethefish

    P-40B Airfix 1/72

    Maybe it's more like "17 Seconds" Robert Smith rather than "Disintegration" Robert Smith? I wouldn't want the guy who says "It doesn't matter if we all die" as my wingman!
  17. stevethefish

    P-40B Airfix 1/72

    Ah, I was wondering if this would turn out to be a Flying Tigers build. IIRC this kit comes with Chuck Older's plane, while the 48th scale version has Robert Smith's plane. I have a bunch of aftermarket decals to build a whole bunch of them. Speaking of which, I have four unfinished Academy 48th...
  18. stevethefish

    Song currently stuck in your head?

    "Endless Vacation" by The Ramones I love the line, "Like taking Carrie to high school prom, something's always going wrong!"
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    SMA What's New In Your Stash?!?

    Hey, happy birthday! My wife's b-day is March 4th, and mine is March 8th. We've got you surrounded.
  20. stevethefish

    AMT 1:2500 Enterprise E

    Tonight I airbrushed Model Master Acryl Camouflage Gray and did a gloss coat of Mr. Hobby Aqueous Clear. I removed the masking and did some touch-up painting with a brush. I need to find my big blacklights. This is just a flashlight. The sexy flesh-colored parts behind it are my Nadia figures...
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