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I know Hobbyworld-USA shows it listed when I search but the product page itself does not seem to want to display.

I would like to check with the crowd and see if anyone has a favorite version pin vise and associated bits. If you have a favorite, any details would be appreciated. Thanks.

Great tip! Thanks so much.

I also use some plastic polish once I am done with all the manipulation to get it sized, etc. You didn't really ask, but once bit of advice I gained was the following. I use Tamiya masking tape to "line" the edges of where the part should be cut (as seen by the indentations on the formed p...

1. Working with putty to fill anything. (I always struggle to get the surface flat/smooth enough for painting). 2. Dealing with vacuform screens. 3. Deciding what clear coat is really my favorite. 4. Finishing a model and not liking how it turned out in the end because I got too impatient.

Really nice work. Was wondering why the limit to 10 pieces? Thanks.

What color(s) do you prefer to use as a base color for under your carbon fiber decals? I looked through a lot of previous posts and there were a lot of different suggestions but I wanted to get a fresh set of opinions. Thank you in advance for your thoughts.

Very nice. Looks great.

Just like any other tool, they need to be used properly. Yes, Gravity and Zero (both excellent in my experience) are a heavy solvent based paint that if used to excess, can cause some harsh problems. When implementing their their recommended instructions (start with light coats), there should not be...

I typically always come back to Mr. Surfacer (1200 or 1500). I usually buy the bottles and then thin 1:1.5 with Mr Color Leveling thinner. Has usually worked well for me no matter what it is going on or what is going on it. I usually use either white or gray depending on the final color. I also use ...