Frequently Asked Model Questions

**1ofaknd** · 04-14-2007, 06:03 PM

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AFTERMARKET PARTS, SERVICES, AND KITS

Scale Lows
[Large assortment of detailing parts and other custom goods]

ScaleDreams
[Huge selection of after market parts and supplies.]

Jevries.com
[Designs for all Kinds]

CHROME PLATING

Model Round-Up
[Large assortment of kits, fairly priced]

Arrowhead Aluminum
[Good selection of machined parts]

Model Car Garage
[Photo Etch parts as far as the eye can see]

Black Gold Web
[House of Kolor Airbrush paint and supplies]

EBAY
[can't find it? look here!!]

RESIN CARS AND PARTS

Modelhaus
[Many impalas and restoration parts]

Resin Realm
[Many nice kits from a variety of casters]

Perry's Resin
[High-quality resin-cast kits, conversions and accessories]

Motor City Resin Casters
[Assortment of Trans Kits and parts]

Scale Modeling By Chris
[Diorama parts and garages]

Scale Equipment Limited
[Hard to find diorama stuff]

VCG Resins
[Automotive, Diorama's, Parts, Bodies, Replacment Parts, Rubber Tires, Resin Kits, Decals, Scratchbuilt Diorama Machines And Much More!]

Smooth On
[Mold making and Resin Casting Supplies]

TECH AND HOW TO'S

Brians Model Cars Tutorials

Model Tech
[Engine wiring diagrams, and lots of other how to's)

HOW TO-Polish your foil and metal parts

HOW TO-Flock your interior

HOW TO-adjustable suspension

HOW TO-make murals at home

HOW TO-Make patterns, the easy way

HOW TO-Window etching

HOW TO-make hinges

HOW TO-make cyilnders

HOW TO-make cyilnders 2

HOW TO-assemble photoetch wire wheels

MINI'S SCHOOL OF MODELING
[General Tips and Ideas from the main man MINIDREAMS]

HOW TO water drop effect paint

HOW TO wheel tubs

HOW TO Super Shocks

HOW TO Frenched Antenna

HOW TO BMF

HOW TO Weather a Model

Model Car clubs On LIL

MCBA

CMBI

Dynasty

Drag-LO Kustomz

Los Underground Kings MCC

Down-II-Scale

Table Scrapers

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**1ofaknd** · 04-15-2007, 10:02 AM

Add any other links you have, this topic WILL be pinned shortly

**ALL"D"AY** · 06-03-2007, 10:13 PM

ok is there any kind of paint to chrome parts, that looks realy like chrome??cause I have some parts that are not chrome and I would like them to be. thanks

**1ofaknd** · 06-04-2007, 04:35 AM

ok is there any kind of paint to chrome parts, that looks realy like chrome??cause I have some parts that are not chrome and I would like them to be. thanks
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If you have an airbrush, you can use alclad II chrome paint on it. that's the next best thing besides having them plated

**chris mineer** · 07-13-2007, 05:05 PM

i need some help.. im about to buy an air bruch set.. can any one tell me wear i can get a good one and it wont kill me in price? i would like to get one with a small compresser.. what is the good ones out their? is the h.o.k one any good? any help please

**rodburner1974** · 07-15-2007, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by chris mineer@Jul 13 2007, 07:05 PM~8304199
i need some help.. im about to buy an air bruch set.. can any one tell me wear i can get a good one and it wont kill me in price?* i would like to get one with a small compresser.. what is the good ones out their? is the h.o.k one any good? any help please

this is a nice place , is where my Badger 360 came from around $130 i think

COAST AIR BRUSH

**BlitZ** · 07-24-2007, 08:11 PM

What brand clear do you guys use?

**tyhodge07** · 07-24-2007, 10:43 PM

posting these up for the ones who havent seen these or might need them.. this first one is from the man himself Jevries

this is just one i found on 6 prong switches, will help with wiring:

**tyhodge07** · 08-01-2007, 02:00 PM

link to painting real flames.. on r/c cars, which the colors you would do are opposite, instead of starting with yellow start with read, than orange i think it is than yellow.. the stencels is all u need to make pretty much and an airbrush ull need..
http://www.bannedrc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8564

**BODINE** · 08-02-2007, 11:38 AM

can someone let me know what materials i need for hingers, correct size, and a good pic of a hinge

Thanks Quay

**Ronin** · 08-06-2007, 06:39 PM

where can get iwata airbrushes bearair doesnt carry them anymore

**BiggC** · 08-06-2007, 06:59 PM

Originally posted by Ronin@Aug 6 2007, 08:39 PM~8488025
where can* get iwata airbrushes bearair doesnt carry them anymore

Hobby Lobby carries them and most of your auto body & paint stores do also.

Or you can check here.
http://www.tcpglobal.com/airbrushdepot/iwata.aspx

**johnnyhop** · 08-07-2007, 05:29 AM

wat thickness of styrene do i use for a chassis like this http://jevries.com/images/devinchassis4.jpg

**old low&slo** · 08-09-2007, 12:39 PM

hey homies
what's a good enamel based clear coat to use ??
can be spray can or airbrush ???
my 1st build is gonna be house of color kustom color candy so if I am right you have to spray clear over it before you wetsand as you cant wetsand candy
the only clear I have ever used is testors 1961 in a spray can.
any opinions would be greatly appreciated

**wagonguy** · 08-09-2007, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by old low&slo@Aug 9 2007, 12:39 PM~8513379
hey homies
what's a good enamel based clear coat to use ??
can be spray can or airbrush ???
my 1st build is gonna be house of color kustom color candy so if I am right you have to spray clear over it before you wetsand as you cant wetsand candy
the only clear I have ever used is testors 1961 in a spray can.
any opinions would be greatly appreciated

go to walmart, go to the paint section (in housewares somewhere) and look for "Colorplace" itll cost you about $1.03 and its the best enamel base clear i have used yet

**johnnyhop** · 08-09-2007, 03:20 PM

is tamiya paint better than testors?

**Ronin** · 08-09-2007, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by johnnyhop@Aug 9 2007, 03:20 PM~8514675
is tamiya paint better than testors?

like 100 times better but not better than testors laquers

**johnnyhop** · 08-10-2007, 09:53 AM

wat do you guys use for body filter?

**low4oshow** · 08-10-2007, 02:29 PM

i use super glue and any powder substances

**BlitZ** · 08-10-2007, 06:48 PM

Whats the strongest glue they make? i've been using testors and its not that great...

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