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UK Modelers: Translation Help Please

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  • Member since
    January 2005
Posted by John @ WEM on Saturday, May 20, 2006 8:54 AM

For "white spirits" think paint thinner--and use a good quality paint thinner, NOT Standard Brands!

Cheers,

John Snyder, White Ensign Models, Yank in the UK

  • Member since
    March 2003
Posted by elfkin on Friday, April 14, 2006 10:56 AM
Thanks very much for the info F-105 Thud!  I thought these were petroleum distallates, just was not sure which ones....again, I appreciate the help. 
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: Swindon, UK
Posted by F105-Thud on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 1:27 PM

Hello there,

 

Firstly Cellulose thinner is our name for laquer thinner, and white spirit is a kind of enamel thinner (not as good as humbrol etc) , you can buy this stuff in bulk at DIY stores (home depot, wal mart etc to you guys).

Halfords is a range of stores we have over here in the UK that sell lots of stuff for cars (including paints, tools, batteries and stereos) as well as other stuff (camping, cycling) . I`m not sure if you have a store like this over the pond, but it`s similar to Parts America or any store like that.

  • Member since
    March 2003
UK Modelers: Translation Help Please
Posted by elfkin on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 12:47 PM

Hi fellow modelers!!!

Please don't put me in the "Ugly American" box, and yes I know how to find United States English terms for many UK English terms (eg flashlight=torch)...but I have not been able to find out just what these, apparently everyday, model products are in the United States:  cellulose (sp?) thinners, white spirits...are these the same word for the same thing or are they two different products?  What are they here across the big pond (and near the big lake Gitchee Gumme (Superior))  Also, while I am at it, I see frequent references to Halford's Auto sprays used as primers or actual top-coats...any US equivalents widely availible???  Thanks in advance for your help!

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