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  1. I am going to use Humbrol's Metal Cote "Polished Aluminium" on my first NMF kit, a Trumpeter 1/48 MiG-19. Also, it will be my first time using Metal Cote. So, I have some doubts that I wish to clear before starting the AB paint job: 1 - It does not need thinning. Is that right? 2 - Is it necessary to apply a base coat? In such case, which color and type? (surface preparation is excellent) 3 - Is it buffable? Any additional recommendations from who had previous experiences (good, or bad) with this kind of finish, will be appreciated. I confess I am afraid to start, because I am used
  2. MikeJ Hello Mike, That's all that I needed to know!. Good. Cheers, Flores
  3. What is the largest recommended number of parts of Tamiya's Flat Base (X-21) that can be added to Future, for a very dull finish without whitening the mixture? Thanks for any help, Flores
  4. I did the same, but from Rainbow 10. Flores
  5. Yes, yes.....a powder or liquid detergent solution with water, the best and safest! That's what I use. Flores
  6. "White glue works just as well....", to which I added some water and drops of liquid detergent to make it flow/spread better. Had no problems when applied over acrylics. Take care with detergents, though: just a few drops. If not, it may remove/discolor acrylics. Flores :D
  7. Hello madmike, Thanks for your msg. If I'm not asking too much, what do you mean by "cloudy ammonia"? The "ammonia" you buy on drugstores? Rgds, Flores
  8. Hello Shawn, fulcrum driver. and Smithery, Many thanks to you all for the help. Now I know what to look for. Regards, Flores <_<
  9. Hello Folks, How to remove Tamiya's AS-12 Bare Metal Finish spray can paint? Please, try to use the generic name instead of brands, as they will not be available where I live. Any help is welcome. Regards, Flores
  10. Hello Koslok, DYMO for curved surfaces: Brilliant !!!!! Flores
  11. Hi Don, Nothing like a bit of creativity! Many thanks for the good idea. Cheers, Flores
  12. Hello Wildweasel, The Keeper, Carbine and Tom, Thanks to you all for the help: great! Flores
  13. Hello Folks, I need to re-scribe several straight panel lines on curved surfaces. What tool (templates) to use for safely guiding the scriber? Where to buy them? Help will be appreciated. Cheers, Flores
  14. Habu, And how do you remove, or repair the AS-12, if something goes wrong? Regards, Flores
  15. Washing powder soap mixed with water. Just dip the kit/part in for 15 minutes or so, and use a soft wide brush to remove what is left - usually, very little. That easy. Flores
  16. I still use enamels for the base coat. If fumes were not so harmful to your health, if cleaning not so messy; if paint removal were easy in case something goes wrong, I would RATHER USE ENAMELS instead of acrylics. Acrylics are not harmful, cleaning and paint removal are much easier. If something goes wrong I simply ditch the kit in water mixed with a liquid detergent or a washing powder, for half hour, and then I easily remove he paint with a soft brush (the enamel base coat is preserved) However, what drives me mad with acrylics is the sandpaper looks I get most of the time. I only us
  17. Good, Habu. I will check. Rgds, Flores
  18. Hello Habu, This is good news to me. Thanks a lot, Flores
  19. Hi everyone, What is the difference between them? I've even heard that you can use lacquer as a thinner for Tamiya acrylics. Is that right? Flores
  20. Is that correct that Tamiya airbrushes are made by Iwata? Flores
  21. Barney, Good. I will be waiting for the pictures. Flores
  22. Barney, Very good idea for soft-edge cammo: ... The thread. I will try it on my next cammo scheme. :lol: B) Cheers, Flores
  23. Tamiya scriber. By the looks, it seems to me that Tamiya's is made by Olfa. Olfa-P and Tamiya are identical. Flores
  24. Just fantastic, weathering and all. Congratulations, Flores
  25. Skuki, Wonderful job. Please, keep posting pictures. Flores
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