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Hydraulic hoses

Last post by topkit « Mon Jan 02, 2017 1:03 pm
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by Andyjcbman1 » Mon Nov 28, 2016 9:43 pm

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Hello everyone :wave: I am new to the business of posting so my apologies if I have not quite got this right. I am wanting to enhance some of my...

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If you can find a decent modelling shop one that sells plasticard etc they usually sell brass strip and brass tubing, i have various diameters of...

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Mon Jan 02, 2017 1:03 pm
Using styro foam.

Last post by Jill McCanney « Mon Jul 14, 2014 4:24 pm
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by niner » Tue May 06, 2014 6:06 pm

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Anyone here use styrofoam on dioramas? Anyone know the best place to buy?

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This is a great tool for dioramas, especially since it is super lightweight and its easy to transport. If your still trying to find a place to get...

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Mon Jul 14, 2014 4:24 pm
Wet liner / sleeve puller

Last post by TrevorJ « Sun Jul 13, 2014 2:53 pm
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by NickH » Sun Jul 13, 2014 10:38 am

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Hi all,

I'm trying to remove my wet liners from a 3 cylinder BMC engine and wondered if anyone had a puller they could lend or rent to me. Happy to...

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Following on from Martyn ... You may not necessarily need a riggy dige looking puller. I've known a fella to fashion a puller from solid hardwood ......

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Sun Jul 13, 2014 2:53 pm
Im after a track link casting.

Last post by niner « Sun Sep 08, 2013 9:29 pm
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by niner » Wed Aug 22, 2012 1:04 pm

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First gear have well and truly chinned me off when I asked if they could supply a new track or spare links for my 375 dozer so I need to look at...

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I forgot about this post, I've hit no end of brick walls looking for this tracklink and pretty much given up.

Thanks for that Joe, yeah it's the...

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Sun Sep 08, 2013 9:29 pm
Using Fiber optic for lights.

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Fri Aug 30, 2013 9:11 pm
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by niner » Thu Aug 29, 2013 10:02 pm

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I have a Joal Komatsu WA900 that I'm doing up in slow time. I've been wanting to put some lights in the front headlights but theres not enough room...

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Looking good :thumbup: nothing quite like a bit of realistic detail. :claphands:

Jeremy

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Fri Aug 30, 2013 9:11 pm
Decal help

Last post by bsbplant « Thu May 02, 2013 4:04 am
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by Joes1989 » Wed May 01, 2013 9:02 pm

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I'm looking to make some decals for some of my models, I want to use blue lettering but when I tried some on some clear decal paper I got off the...

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Joe,
If they was " GOOD " Decals Blue would stay blue.

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Thu May 02, 2013 4:04 am
Decal supplier

Last post by Renaultman « Sat Feb 16, 2013 10:28 pm
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by niner » Thu Aug 23, 2012 10:44 pm

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If anyone is after decals making I have stumbled accross someone on ebay that makes and supplies waterslide decals.

I have had a couple of samples...

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Very nice looking machines
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Sat Feb 16, 2013 10:28 pm
Taylor Woodrow Green paint.

Last post by Renaultman « Sat Jan 12, 2013 3:21 pm

by Renaultman » Sat Jan 12, 2013 3:21 pm

Hello, I've been reliably told that Taylor woodrow used paint called woodrow green. Does anyone know what code this is or where i can find some....

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Sat Jan 12, 2013 3:21 pm
Acid etch primer and plastic

Last post by martyn williams « Sat Jan 05, 2013 11:48 pm
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by Renaultman » Sat Jan 05, 2013 11:24 pm

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Hello, I am currently modifying some diecast models using plastic parts. I will be repainting the models but was wondering if the acid etch primer...

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No,it won't melt plastic, but best suitable for use on bare metal.I use just thin layers of the finnish colour on plastics as spray primers can hide...

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Sat Jan 05, 2013 11:48 pm
Norscot CAT paint colour?

Last post by Neil D « Thu Dec 13, 2012 1:07 am
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by niner » Wed Aug 01, 2012 9:43 pm

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Does anyone know the paint colour/code that will match the Norscot CAT colour?

Where would I get it from? :?:

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I'm actually working at a Ertl 631E at the minute where the apron is a brighter shade than the remainder of the scraper, in this case I will be...

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Thu Dec 13, 2012 1:07 am
Humbrol maskol

Last post by niner « Thu Aug 16, 2012 8:47 pm

by niner » Thu Aug 16, 2012 8:47 pm

I didnt know this stuff existed. I called into a model shop today and I was shown this stuff

Good for masking in tight corners like window...

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Thu Aug 16, 2012 8:47 pm
Decal paper and how to use it.

Last post by niner « Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:33 pm

by niner » Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:33 pm

Found this article and found it interesting, a good one for anyone like me that knows nowt about decals, hope it helps someone else along! :)

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Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:33 pm
Citadel paints.

Last post by L.Kezz « Wed Jul 11, 2012 9:45 pm
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by niner » Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:50 pm

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I've been using Citadel paints from Games workshop for a few jobs on my models. They are waterbased so good for wiping up or washing off if you get...

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I must admit, I use a few Citadel Paints and Inks myself. Mainly black and brown, but also got some other colours and painted my Preiser figures in...

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Wed Jul 11, 2012 9:45 pm
Airbrushing

Last post by niner « Fri Jul 06, 2012 2:37 pm
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by niner » Thu Jul 05, 2012 12:35 pm

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Im looking into giving airbrushing a go but my knowledge is very limited.

I know you can buy cheap starter kits but I dont really want to buy...

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Ive watched a lot of youtube and some of the things you can do with them is brilliant, especialy the weathering, the photos of those JCB'a re...

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Fri Jul 06, 2012 2:37 pm
Econofreight Blue......

Last post by plantters « Thu May 31, 2012 12:16 pm
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by plantters » Sat May 26, 2012 8:48 am

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Hi Guys,
Looking for the RAL code for the blue that was used on Econofreight trucks and trailers.
Any help gratefully received.
Nigel

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Hi David,
Many thanks for your help, better get the spray gun cleaned up now!!
:D
All the best
Nigel

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Thu May 31, 2012 12:16 pm
Printing your own decals.

Last post by Joes1989 « Sat May 26, 2012 1:58 pm
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by niner » Fri May 18, 2012 7:45 pm

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I have a plan to make customise a couple of my own vans as either Komatsu or CAT service vans. I have been thinking about the decals and have found...

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I print them out on normal a4 printer paper first cut them out and see what they look like on the model! Joe

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Sat May 26, 2012 1:58 pm
240V LED display cabinet lights.

Last post by Renaultman « Sun May 13, 2012 6:16 pm
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by niner » Sat May 05, 2012 7:39 pm

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I saw some really nice and for £15 pretty cheap LED cabinet lights in maplin last weekend so though I would give them a go in the display cabinet....

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I like it

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Sun May 13, 2012 6:16 pm
Model mudguards

Last post by Renaultman « Fri May 04, 2012 9:35 pm
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by Renaultman » Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:46 pm

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If your like me and want to make models look as damn near perfect as Is possible then I have finally found a product to make scaled mudguards. I've...

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Renaultman,

have you tried bicycle tubes? This was my first idea reading this topic.

Good thinking! you can get really thin race light innertubes,...
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Fri May 04, 2012 9:35 pm
Joal 3cx painting question

Last post by grant « Fri May 04, 2012 5:34 pm

by grant » Fri May 04, 2012 5:34 pm

Hi I've got a few of the Joal 3cx models I have one with black rams so i'am looking to paint the hubs black should I give them a rub with sandpaper...

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Fri May 04, 2012 5:34 pm
Casting your own parts

Last post by Martyn Henley « Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:46 pm
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by Renaultman » Sun Apr 22, 2012 10:18 pm

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I'm thinking of casting some parts for custom projects, can anyone suggest a good starter kit. Cheers.

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Hi Geraint .. my knowledge of resin is pretty limited, although my first models i made were of resin, i got some one else to do the castings, i just...

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Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:46 pm
my first proper attempt at using plastruct.....Zaxis 670LCH model.

Last post by Joes1989 « Thu Apr 12, 2012 1:56 pm
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by Joes1989 » Sat Dec 04, 2010 9:08 pm

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Just thought id share some pics of my custom Zaxis 670LCH that i have decided to redo.....I made a crappy version last year and really wasnt happy...

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It went well til I painted it, the primer and paint reacted badly to the filler!!! It's in bits again now as I try and get the time to rebuild it...
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Thu Apr 12, 2012 1:56 pm
Any tips on effective mirror coating?

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:02 pm
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by niner » Thu Apr 05, 2012 12:39 pm

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I've just picked up a Conrad Komatsu wheel loader and the rear view mirrors are blank and grey, does anyone have any good tips on what to paint or...

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A sharp pair of scissors will also cut foil ;)

Jeremy

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Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:02 pm
Wimpey colour codes

Last post by Renaultman « Sat Mar 17, 2012 3:35 pm

by Renaultman » Sat Mar 17, 2012 3:35 pm

Hello, does anyone know what codes or names are for the Green, Early Yellow, Later Yellow/Orange and Orange that Wimpey used throughout their...

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Sat Mar 17, 2012 3:35 pm
Tips on making wheel loader tyre chains?

Last post by niner « Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:52 pm
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by niner » Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:15 pm

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Anyone got any tips on making some like this-

I wouldn't mind making some for my WA800 and 900.

Cheers in advance :thumbup:

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Tidy, looks good.

I have a massive lack of decent model shops in North Wales that stock model making and dio materials. Always helps when you have...

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Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:52 pm
Bucket set painting advice neede

Last post by Martyn Henley « Wed Feb 01, 2012 11:35 pm
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by grant » Fri Jan 20, 2012 6:11 pm

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Hi there I have a bucket set and qh for my britains 3cx is there a special kind of paint I could use as when I did the ones for my Joal 3cx I used...

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:lol: no worries Joe, just a thought though, has anyone asked Gaz, he might have something that big

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Wed Feb 01, 2012 11:35 pm

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