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Re: Prepping PE for ????

herbgara — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:57:01 GMT

I would think an alkali like baking soda & water would neutralize the acid.

Reference material for Saturn Vcrawler and launch tower...

runnymonkey — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:52:10 GMT

Hello All, All pointers gratefully appreciated for reference material, preferably plans / diagrams for the Saturn V crawler and launch tower? This is for a

Re: New Ware Vostok 1 Spacecraft.

Jon Davies — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:37:39 GMT

I know all about the 'sink' monster and it's voracious appetite! I use a kitchen strainer I use a Perma-Grit sanding block/shape available in different

Re: New Ware Vostok 1 Spacecraft.

Blap! Models — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:03:24 GMT

Brilliant! David Guertin BLAP! Models "Building the Future One Model at a Time" www.blapmodels.com ... From: space-modelers@yahoogroups.com

Re: New Ware Vostok 1 Spacecraft.

gary gilmore — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:02:52 GMT

I learned that one the hard way, Jon. But it was with a ring - plus $75 for the plumber and a couple of hours of having my wife REALLY upset with me. Gary ...

Prepping PE for ????

Scott Brotherton — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:01:28 GMT

Hello all, The post "Prepping PE for Painting" made me think of a question. I have made PE parts for my models, and have seen discolorations crop up days, or

Re: New Ware Vostok 1 Spacecraft.

Jon Davies — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:59:49 GMT

Cheers Gary! ... From: gary gilmore Subject: Re: [space-modelers] Re: New Ware Vostok 1 Spacecraft. To: space-modelers@yahoogroups.com

Re: New Ware Vostok 1 Spacecraft.

gary gilmore — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:57:40 GMT

Jon - Use a hair-strainer over the drain to keep small parts from going in! Gary ... From: Jon Davies To:

Re: New Ware Vostok 1 Spacecraft.

Jon Davies — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:40:21 GMT

Use plenty of water with your preferred sanding material, but be careful sanding smaller parts under running water such as taps! ... From:

Re: New Ware Vostok 1 Spacecraft.

John P. Braungart — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:32:44 GMT

... I use a wire cutter to remove the piece from the flow, but cut with a bit of attachment left on the piece - I've had too many pieces break or worse by

Re: Prepping PE for painting.

Richard B. — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:31:00 GMT

Woah, just read the specs on this stuff yes that would definitely do the trick. But I think it would be a bit of over-kill and Gallons? Dollar Stores carry

Re: New Ware Vostok 1 Spacecraft.

tankmodeler@... — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:08:05 GMT

... If the resin is completely cured, then no, it is not toxic. But it is an irritant. If your sanding method throws lots of dust, then a mask will limit how

Re: New Ware Vostok 1 Spacecraft.

soyuztm@... — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:04:16 GMT

Stephane ? Greetings! ?Do you have any new pictures of your superb Orion kits?? Have you had to do any modifications since you released the kit last year? Best

Re: Prepping PE for painting.

John H. Cato, jr. R.A. — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:31:03 GMT

One 'classic' pre-paint prep is TSP (TriSodium Phosphate). Used all over the construction industry. Is particularly good as a degreaser (basically a super

Re: New Ware Vostok 1 Spacecraft.

The Mighty TB — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:53:41 GMT

... Hi Herbgara, It depends with what you are sanding it. If you are sanding it slowly with little hand files or a small piece of sandpaper, it is no big deal,