General Houskeeping?

lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

General Houskeeping?

Posted by lizardqing on Saturday, January 31, 2004 1:03 AM

Nah this ain't what you were thinking all though my wife would probally like me get some tips on that too. I was just wondering how you guys go about dusting off these dust magnets we call models. With all the delecate antennas ( knock them off enough as it is),guns and other misc. things sticking off, a rub down with a rag is out of the question. I pulled mine down tonite and figured I would fire up the compressor and just blow dry air through the brush,worked pretty good. Then just took an old flared out piantbrush to hit the really determined dust bunnies. So how do you do it?

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 31, 2004 4:20 AM

I use some sort of make-up brush that my girlfriend had for a spare. I think it's what they use to apply the blush with. Anyways, it's very gentle, and does a fine job.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 31, 2004 4:34 AM

I just dust the display cases of the few Kits that I decide to keep.
Big Smile [:D]

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RAF120

Member since
March 2003
From: Exit 7a NJ Turnpike

Posted by RAF120 on Saturday, January 31, 2004 11:21 AM

I do pretty much the same thing, compressed air and a soft brush. A friend of mine gave me a coulpe of cans of the compress air for dusting your computer, they work great. I also have little vacuum for dusting the key board that I use sometimes, for those really tough jobs.

Trevor Where am I going and why am I in this handbasket?

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 31, 2004 12:19 PM

Until i build a display case, i keep them in the original box they came in... then i just dust the box!!

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Saturday, January 31, 2004 2:29 PM

I use a fan brush .... the same kind that I use for applying pastels.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 31, 2004 3:03 PM

I use a "dust buster" it is a spray propelant can that has a fine tube like point that blasts out clean air..... you can get one at an electronics store, they are used for cleaning disk drives and cd reading lasers but work great to get inside of tight spots and clean out dust. Plus they can be used to help weather models, like when you blow on watercolors to make oil streaks, or to blow away extra dust!

Hope it w9orks for you too... Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 31, 2004 3:44 PM

i use a Make up brush the same type as Kik36 my GF dosnt know that i use it Evil [}:)]

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gregers

Member since
February 2003
From: UK

Posted by gregers on Saturday, January 31, 2004 4:20 PM

yea i stole one of those brushes out of Bevs make up kit. plus some real soft ones that i think she uses on her eyelids.
Greg

Why torture yourself when life will do it for you?

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 31, 2004 5:33 PM

eyelid ones Evil [}:)]

im going to have to borrow some. and when shes looking for them, i can say "I havnt seen them dear" Evil [}:)]

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mark956

Member since
February 2003
From: USA

Posted by mark956 on Saturday, January 31, 2004 5:56 PM

I use a small brush to clean off my models.
mark956

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paulnchamp

Member since
January 2003
From: Warwick, RI

Posted by paulnchamp on Saturday, January 31, 2004 8:50 PM

I "paint" them with a large, soft brush and a solution of warm water with a drop or two of dish detergent in it. Then I rinse (carefully) under warm running water and let air dry.

Paul "A man's GOT to know his limitations."

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 31, 2004 10:28 PM

I just dust the cases.
However, for models in progress that get dusty I use the air compressor & brush.
Chris:
Household hint for the Mrs: Wear thick socks!
Enjoy!
Bruce

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Keyworth

Member since
January 2003
From: NE Georgia

Posted by Keyworth on Saturday, January 31, 2004 10:35 PM

Chris, I use two methods. One that I like a lot is using compressed air that is commonly used to clear dust and debris from computer keyboards, etc. It's quick, effective and reasonably priced, especially if you get them in bulk packaging from places like Sam's or Costco. I use an old-fashioned shaving brush for more robust modesl that don't have too many delicate parts. Hope this helps. - Ed

"There's no problem that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives"

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wayne baker

Member since
February 2003
From: Medina, Ohio

Posted by wayne baker on Monday, February 2, 2004 7:41 AM

If and when I dust, I have a shaving soap brush that is soft and has long bristles.

I may get so drunk, I have to crawl home. But dammit, I'll crawl like a Marine.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 2, 2004 10:32 PM

Hmm, does anyone around here have a closed glass display case? Do they actually keep the dust out, keeping your clean model clean until you open the glass doors?

...until I have such a contraption, my models will be perpetually dusty. With my A-10 Thunderbolt, I consider the dust a realistic weathering touch, consequential of a desert environment. I'm not sure what to say about my F-14 Tomcat though...

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, February 2, 2004 10:57 PM

A small brush used for cleaning camera lenses. It is very soft and works fine.

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roosterfish

Member since
November 2003
From: Stockton CA USA

Posted by roosterfish on Monday, February 2, 2004 11:02 PM

I use a makeup "blush" brush like a lot of you. I found a whole kit of them at a local dollar store. I did get funny looks from the cashier when I bought the brush kit, fingernail polish remover and three makeup kits. She didn't know I made models so I assume she thought the makeup was for my 'night life'.

Winners never quit; quitters never win.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 8:30 AM

You know whats funny? Borrow the missus' make-up fan brush for using pastels or charcoal on a kit and forget to mention it to her..

Then run.

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benzdoc

Member since
January 2004
From: Newnan, GA

Posted by benzdoc on Friday, February 6, 2004 10:09 AM

As for me, I couldn't bare to leave a model I worked on so long out in the air. They are always in display cases.

I do admire you who leave them out though, they just look better that way! My dream would to be to have a nice glass case (big) to store them in........but that will have to stay a dream for now!

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