I never wash my sprues...only time I ever had to do it was with an ICM T-26 kit that had a mold release residue so think and smelly it was almost like dealing with cosmoline. Since I work with enamel paints, there isn't the same potential issue around paint adhering correctly I guess...so that's a ritual that I routinely skip.

Everybody planning on being here Sunday morning so we can all discuss or models ?

As of now, Sunday is a go for me. Just 3 days away. Man those past few weeks flew by.

I hope to be around later in the day (Sunday)......      the next two weeks (model-wise) are going to be tough. I have SO much un-fun stuff I have to take care of.

But,,,, absolutely looking forward to this build

PS          I don't typically wash sprue either.......

Well i'll be checking in to see what everyone has to say but with the rain we had today that means Sunday willbe a catch up day on my outside project .

I havent even got my kit yet

I was always under the impression that their were mold-release agents or whatever it's called on the sprues, to keep them from sticking to the castings? These in turn were suppose to hinder paint adhesion. Am I off?

tigerman

I was always under the impression that their were mold-release agents or whatever it's called on the sprues, to keep them from sticking to the castings? These in turn were suppose to hinder paint adhesion. Am I off?

I dont how much or if any release agent is used Eric . I use enamel paints and like someoneelse said by the time i get done building the model its got my finger prints and other stuff all over it any way so i clean the model with a glass cleaner and a low lent cloth  .

Shellback

 

tigerman:

 

I was always under the impression that their were mold-release agents or whatever it's called on the sprues, to keep them from sticking to the castings? These in turn were suppose to hinder paint adhesion. Am I off?

 

 

I dont how much or if any release agent is used Eric . I use enamel paints and like someoneelse said by the time i get done building the model its got my finger prints and other stuff all over it any way so i clean the model with a glass cleaner and a low lent cloth  .

Honestly for the longest time I never did, but only in the last 4-5 did I start after reading articles and seeing how paint didn't always hold on vinyl tracks. Fortunately, most of the tracks i have left are indy/styrene.

tigerman

Shellback:

 

tigerman:

 

I was always under the impression that their were mold-release agents or whatever it's called on the sprues, to keep them from sticking to the castings? These in turn were suppose to hinder paint adhesion. Am I off?

 

 

I dont how much or if any release agent is used Eric . I use enamel paints and like someoneelse said by the time i get done building the model its got my finger prints and other stuff all over it any way so i clean the model with a glass cleaner and a low lent cloth  .

 

Honestly for the longest time I never did, but only in the last 4-5 did I start after reading articles and seeing how paint didn't always hold on vinyl tracks. Fortunately, most of the tracks i have left are indy/styrene.

Vinyl tracks , now thats a hole different subject IMO . I think its just the nature of the flexibility of vinyle tracks that is why paint wont stay attached to them .

Shellback

Everybody planning on being here Sunday morning so we can all discuss or models ?

Hi Shell :  )

I'll be here!..... to bad it will be in the morning... I would pop a cork and give a toast...wait .. the French have an early morning drink... A Mimosa...I think it is half &half champagne and orange juice... I could do that

tread

P.s. I don't pre clean my parts anymore... It's redundant... they get so handled while building and I opened my kit as soon as I got it... it was from e-bay... I once bought a model from there that was re-sealed... and missing a sprue... I had to buy a whole new model to complete... so I check !..... even if hobby town woulda had it, I woulda opened it anyway

I 've been gone from the forums for a copule of years and haven't modeled much in the last 30 years but I would be interested in doing ant least one plane.  How about a Gladiator MK II, I have a kit on the way. If I have time I would also do one of the following:

Vickers Wellington 1C
Handley Page Hampden B Mk I Twin-Engine Heavy Bomber
Dornier 17
Bf 109E
Morane-Saulnier MS 406s

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Shellback:

Everybody planning on being here Sunday morning so we can all discuss or models ?

 

Hi Shell :  )

I'll be here!..... to bad it will be in the morning... I would pop a cork and give a toast...wait .. the French have an early morning drink... A Mimosa...I think it is half &half champagne and orange juice... I could do that

tread

P.s. I don't pre clean my parts anymore... It's redundant... they get so handled while building and I opened my kit as soon as I got it... it was from e-bay... I once bought a model from there that was re-sealed... and missing a sprue... I had to buy a whole new model to complete... so I check !..... even if hobby town woulda had it, I woulda opened it anyway

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Tread dont get started to early . I wont be here till about noon your time . Gotta wash my instruction sheet and throw in the dryer b4 i get started .

I could be here. What time PST?

Hi Andy and welcome. I see you're from Vancouver as well. Cool. I guess the Gladiator is good to go. I don't know enough about them, perhaps someone else can verify them. I see they fought at Malta.

The build for you and me would start Saturday Midnight.

tigerman

Hi Andy and welcome. I see you're from Vancouver as well. Cool. I guess the Gladiator is good to go. I don't know enough about them, perhaps someone else can verify them. I see they fought at Malta.

The build for you and me would start Saturday Midnight.

Eric i read AndyT post as him asking what time Sunday morn for the get together . I'll be checking in around 9 am PST Sunday .

Okay. I have no idea what time I'll be up, but doubt it will be 9am. Saturday I usually stay up late.

Hello ,

i will be there...........but what time for me ?

Do you want i come with some croissants ? 

Jc

If you have trouble with paint sticking to rubber band treads after giving them a good washing spray with a light coat of bumper paint. You can find it a spray can at auto parts stores. It's formulated to stick to rubber bumpers and I've had no problems with paint flaking since I started using it.

I'll probably check in Sunday night or Monday morning. I did do a little work on my kit some months ago (maybe 10% done) including cleaning up the road wheels so I'll be pretty close to the rest of the pack.  

Shellback

tigerman:

Hi Andy and welcome. I see you're from Vancouver as well. Cool. I guess the Gladiator is good to go. I don't know enough about them, perhaps someone else can verify them. I see they fought at Malta.

The build for you and me would start Saturday Midnight.

 

Eric i read AndyT post as him asking what time Sunday morn for the get together . I'll be checking in around 9 am PST Sunday .

Forgive a total newbie but hoe do we communicate on Sunday?

Just make posts in the thread Andy. We don't really have a chatroom.

Who is the maker of your kit and what scale will it be in?

Eric,

Please put me down for a 1/48 Tamiya bf109E-3 or E-4.

Looking forward to seeing the cloud of dust come Sunday am at the start.

Cheers

Been wondering what happened to you Bob.

I see that my kit has a fairly detailed interior. Sadly, I doubt I will use any of it, for the turret and other hatches will be closed. It's so tiny, that even if you could see in there, there wouldn't be much to see. The engine is okay.

Tread dont get started to early . I wont be here till about noon your time . Gotta wash my instruction sheet and throw in the dryer b4 i get started .

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Hey Shell my wife says don't forget a dryer sheet... makes your instructions smell nice and keeps them fluffy!

tread

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I havent even got my kit yet

When's it coming dude?.... don't feel bad.. it'll be here in plent o' time

tread

treadwell

 

When's it coming dude?.... don't feel bad.. it'll be here in plent o' time

tread

I was originaly going to get a B-25 in the beginning of October for Hans GB then get the Leger in november for this GB  however there is a model competition Sept 24th so maybe I can pick something up from the vendors.

PS. I have never been to a model compition like this before are the vendor prices lower than at a model store? Also what is the probibility of getting a Heller Char Leger there?

tigerman

Just make posts in the thread Andy. We don't really have a chatroom.

Who is the maker of your kit and what scale will it be in?

Lindberg 1:48

Thanks Andy. Looks interesting.

Hi Eric : ) here are a couple of pics of your Hotchkiss H-39 by a modeler named Urs Klimmeck.

it is unusual because it is in primer red... the figure puts the tank in good scale.  (unless yours is the H-38?)

tread

Unlike my Pz.1 that thing is just rediculousely small !