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Bob Beary

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  1. Hi Cruiz, Your thought on the valve assembly being loose is something I never thought of, but could very well be the solution. Bob
  2. Hi Dai, I don't know what is causing the first issue other than a somewhat clogged tip leading to a Venturi effect. As to the second issue, I would disassemble the entire trigger mechanism...trigger, rod, spring and the valve itself and clean it...not relube it right away. Once the valve itself is out, clean that and the area that it seats into. You could probably use Simple Green degreaser or lacquer thinner etc. on the metal parts. Then lubricate the moving parts with the TINIEST bit of 3-in-1 or sewing machine oil. If you used needle lube on the assembly that might b
  3. That's a neat story. The individual I am building the model for said he took a tour of the Wisconsin by himself and got lost below decks 🙂 Bob
  4. I know there is a ships forum here, but it gets very little activity, so I will ask here. I am building Trumpeter's 1/700 kit of the Battleship Wisconsin for a friend. I think the kit color call-outs are not very accurate in several areas. What color are the propeller shafts and the propellers/screws themselves? Thanks, Bob
  5. Why not contact Tamiya USA ? I had a question about one of their kits and they got back to me within an hour.
  6. I would start with just a hair dryer. Gradually heat up the warped part and see what happens.Sometimes the resin will "relax" back to its former shape. You can always go to short dips very hot water. Bob
  7. If it's spraying too thick in your words.....thin it down! Maybe 50/50 paint to thinner ratio. Adjust as needed.
  8. I'd use good old Elmers white glue. Or Formula 560 canopy glue. RC modelers use that. I think it is just a thicker version of Elmers. Bob
  9. I just looked on their website and one line said "we are not picky about thinner either". It went on to say that "thinner" (my quotes) from the hardware/big box store would work also. Since they are described as alkyd enamels....maybe paint thinner/mineral spirits? Bob
  10. If I am reading your question correctly... Immediately after shooting the gloss coat, I cover the model with a suitable (depending on the size) plastic cover....cake plate covers, Tupperware bins etc. You want plastic vs cardboard or the like, so that fibers don't get attracted to the gloss coat. Leave one side slightly elevated to allow air circulation so the paint can cure/dry. Bob
  11. Not quite sure what you mean here. The mixing amounts are given in the instructions. Small amounts you can do drop by drop into a mixing cup. What I did for the larger amounts (the two grays ) was to use a 1/4 teaspoon measuring spoon from the kitchen and drop the two colors (in each case) into a cleaned out Tamiya paint bottle in the amounts indicated in the instructions. HTH Bob
  12. Another thing to consider....are you draining just the moisture trap on the compressor...or it and the compressor tank as well? The tank may have moisture in it. There should be a bleed valve somewhere on the tank to drain the tank. Not sure what arrangement you have. Bob
  13. I just saw your photo on your other post. That paint on the windscreen looks great to me. Don't tempt fate.....leave it alone!!!!!!!!!! Bob
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