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how to dust my finished aircraft?

how to dust my finished aircraft?

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 5:45 PM

i went to the dollar store and bought a make up brush...they have soft bristles and do a good job of "dusting" the models.

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mass tactical

Member since
February 2003

Posted by mass tactical on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 11:04 AM

Camera shops sell a lens cleaning brush that has a brush on one end and a rubber squeeze bulb on the other. Works particularly well in small areas.

Mike

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 6:33 PM

I have various attachments for my compressor. I suppose it depends on what type of compressor one has. I bought one that I'd be able to use for small household projects as well as airbrushing. Smile [:)]

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wibhi2

Member since
March 2003
From: Brooklyn

Posted by wibhi2 on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 5:31 PM

I use a can of compressed air, failing that - I use my AB with a real high pressure setting 50-60 psi

3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 18, 2004 3:52 PM

I use my fan brush and my compressor. I recently bought an auto tack cloth from Wal-Mart. I haven't used it very much though, so if you get one you should test it out first on an old kit. It does pick up dust though! -Cheers

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 18, 2004 12:09 PM

You can safely dust them with a wide, soft brush. Some use a makeup brush. Blush [:I]

For open cockpits, you can use a can of compressed air, such as what is used to clean electronics & computer keyboards.
Hope this helps.

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frontside

Member since
May 2003
From: Reno, NV.

how to dust my finished aircraft?

Posted by frontside on Sunday, April 18, 2004 11:22 AM

hi all
i know, i know, i should have finished models covered or stashed away somewhere but i enjoy displaying them on shelves that get dusty from time to time. models are finished with future over decals and then a semi-gloss overcoat, so the coating should be safe.

any ideas are welcomed
thx

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