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Tamiya 3 stage compound plus wax?

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Tamiya 3 stage compound plus wax?
Posted by Sgt.HoundDog on Saturday, February 10, 2018 8:56 PM

https://www.amazon.com/TAMIYA-Compound-3-type-Applicator-Modeling-wax/dp/B00MCNNJWY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1518317321&sr=8-2&keywords=tamiya+compound


Hi,

Can anyone detail to me how to use this step my step?

I know I watched a Youtube video on it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVTu5NKw10U

But he does not detail the wax portion that comes with it?

When would the wax be applied to the model?

And, what do you think about applying this on canopies instead of using Floor Wax?

Any opinions/advice and a step by step would be great. I know it's asking for a lot but I would heed your advice with much appreciation.

Step one:Course
Step two:Fine
Step three:Finish.

Wax??

Also I have a Polar Lights Back to the Future Model and a Aoshima Delorean model I think these would go great on.

Greatly appreciate everyone's input.

Respectfully,

Hound.

First model in 10 years! I'm happy with it!

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    July 2013
Posted by steve5 on Saturday, February 10, 2018 10:09 PM

have a good look at this bloke , he use's that polish at the end of this build . he also use'a the polishing compound's on other build's

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zAmzmnDJoA

 

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    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Sunday, February 11, 2018 7:29 AM

Wax should be the very last step in building.  Painting over wax is very problematic (even clearcoats).

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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    November 2008
  • From: Central Florida
Posted by plasticjunkie on Sunday, February 11, 2018 9:58 AM

For polishing canopies I use either Simoniz Haze and Swirl Remover or Novus #2. The clarity is improved 100% when using either product.

Both products work equally well for polishing painted surfaces. I used them over cured enamel to produce a glass smooth finish on two Blue Angels F/A 18's I did a while back.

 GIFMaker.org_jy_Ayj_O

 

 

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  • From: Close to Chicago
Posted by JohnnyK on Sunday, February 11, 2018 4:35 PM

steve5

have a good look at this bloke , he use's that polish at the end of this build . he also use'a the polishing compound's on other build's

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zAmzmnDJoA

 

WOW! That is one impressive looking model. That guy has great techniques.

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

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    July 2013
Posted by steve5 on Sunday, February 11, 2018 5:36 PM

JohnnyK

 

 
steve5

have a good look at this bloke , he use's that polish at the end of this build . he also use'a the polishing compound's on other build's

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zAmzmnDJoA

 

 

 

WOW! That is one impressive looking model. That guy has great techniques.

 

 

JohnnyK

 

 
steve5

have a good look at this bloke , he use's that polish at the end of this build . he also use'a the polishing compound's on other build's

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zAmzmnDJoA

 

 

 

WOW! That is one impressive looking model. That guy has great techniques.

 

 

your not wrong john . I've learn't a lot off of him .

 

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    March 2015
  • From: Close to Chicago
Posted by JohnnyK on Sunday, February 11, 2018 7:01 PM

That guy is a wizard with masking tape. How about when he cut out the masking tape in a circle!!! I need to get one of those cutting compass'.

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

  • Member since
    February 2018
Posted by Sgt.HoundDog on Monday, February 12, 2018 2:21 AM

Thank you for everyones input

First model in 10 years! I'm happy with it!

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