SEARCH FINESCALE.COM

Enter keywords or a search phrase below:

Cleaning a desktop aircraft.

1815 views
10 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    October 2019
  • From: New Braunfels, Texas
Posted by Tanker-Builder on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 7:44 AM

Aha !

 I have learned that these have a clearcoat on them that can be affected by cleaners. So the suggestion to use Matonnaise is not far ratched. Just odd.But, it m work. It has for me on older modern ship models.

  • Member since
    August 2013
  • From: Michigan
Posted by Straycat1911 on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 3:55 AM

snapdragonxxx

just try something simple as it looks like the wet wipe just left some of the disinfectant on.

just try some warm water and a cotton tip thingy on an area to see if warm water will redilute and remove.

You could get a kit and remake it too!

 

 

Lol! 

  • Member since
    February 2020
Posted by PhilliePhan79 on Monday, December 20, 2021 7:04 PM

This may sound crazy, but Mayonnaise.  

My wife got the same result from cleaning our fancy dining room chairs.  Google search suggested this and by gosh it restored the beautiful finish.  

  • Member since
    June 2021
Posted by rocketman2000 on Monday, December 20, 2021 9:01 AM

I often use my airbrush to clean my models.  I make sure there is no paint or thinner in the brush, so that I get a supply of clean compressed air.  I sometimes have to use a soft brush to gently brush really stubborn dust while continuing with the air flow.

This works particularly well on ship rigging.

 

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

  • Member since
    June 2021
Posted by rocketman2000 on Saturday, December 11, 2021 8:56 AM

Critical question- is the paint matt or gloss.  If it is matt do not polish it or wipe it hard.  Let water and detergent do the job.  Hand soap- bar form is quite gentle.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

  • Member since
    November 2004
Posted by snapdragonxxx on Saturday, December 11, 2021 5:23 AM

just try something simple as it looks like the wet wipe just left some of the disinfectant on.

just try some warm water and a cotton tip thingy on an area to see if warm water will redilute and remove.

You could get a kit and remake it too!

  • Member since
    August 2013
  • From: Michigan
Posted by Straycat1911 on Saturday, December 11, 2021 4:11 AM

ikar01

Could you put up a picture?

What is it made out of? 

Sometimes I have seen one come back with a little streaking from whatever they were doing.  What would be the chances of repainting it?  You should be able to get a decal sheet for it, depending on scale.

just a thought

 

Pretty sure it's wood. 

 

  • Member since
    August 2005
  • From: Mansfield, TX
Posted by EdGrune on Friday, December 10, 2021 5:04 PM

I think I'd try a wood refinishing oil and/or some paste wax (hardware store items). 

  • Member since
    April 2020
Posted by Eaglecash867 on Friday, December 10, 2021 5:00 PM

You might try a damp microfiber towel.  Those work great for just about everything and you can wash and reuse them over and over again.

"You can have my illegal fireworks when you pry them from my cold, dead fingers...which are...over there somewhere."

  • Member since
    October 2004
  • From: Orlando, Florida
Posted by ikar01 on Friday, December 10, 2021 3:42 PM

Could you put up a picture?

What is it made out of? 

Sometimes I have seen one come back with a little streaking from whatever they were doing.  What would be the chances of repainting it?  You should be able to get a decal sheet for it, depending on scale.

just a thought

  • Member since
    August 2013
  • From: Michigan
Cleaning a desktop aircraft.
Posted by Straycat1911 on Friday, December 10, 2021 3:07 PM

So my ex wife attempted to clean her wooden desktop SR-71 model with a disinfectant wet wipe and it left some white streaks on the surface.

Mild dish detergent and Windex didn't work, tried a Pledge equivalent that a company that sells these things recommended. Not a great result. 

My next idea is a dab of toothpaste little by little to polish it. 

Any other ideas? 

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!

Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

SEARCH FORUMS
FREE NEWSLETTER
By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy.