Weekend Update 2/6/22

[Ed Kapuscinski]

I got my record collection off of my desk so I have room for modeling again

What would the vinyl world do if the Kallax went away?

Nice looking patch job Ed, I've always liked CR patches, lots of colors.
Made a few for a buddy of mine several years ago as he decided to model early CR.

Here's a few I did up for him
Now get that beast weathered!

Oh man, those are SEXY! They'd look right at home in that engine terminal you just did too.
I wish I had a reason for one of those C420s to show up but they didn't roam far from Bethlehem from what I had seen.
That doesn't mean I won't do one if I find a good deal on one, but it'd likely be living in the "todo" box for quite a while.

Patch jobs really ARE fun, and are a large part of the reason I've revised my era to be "early Conrail" instead of 12/17/1985.

Weathering should be this week.

The Mr Surfacer people make a flat clearcoat that works well.

Nice! I see it comes in a rattle can too. Where do you get yours from?

Rattle can or airbrush @Ed Kapuscinski ?  I have found that airbrushing XF86 gives somewhat of a satin finish.  Adding a few drops of XF21 "flat base" helps, but too much can cause a dusty/frosty look.

Dullcote sure is the gold standard, but definitely not basement-friendly 

  Frank

Ideally rattle can. I've got the airbrush, but I love the convenience of just being able to shake, rattle and go into the garage for a quick spray without having to setup and clean up.

I really miss Dull-Cote.

[carlso]

Ed K,

Here is a recent mess job of mine that has been dull coated. I have not tested to see if it turns white as the old "Dull-Cote" does.


this is the spray that I used. It was a bit expensive so I use it sparingly. I think that I got it off of Amazon.


this stuff worked better than anything else that I have tried.

Be well,
Carl

[Lemosteam]

Late to the weekend party, but I printed something I have needed for some time. My old Atlas/RR 0-4-0 boxes were fine but the nests were kaput. I suspect may are in the same boat.  So I whipped up a cad model of a replacement nest and printed the two I needed. Made some improvements over the original nest for fitment and such.

Really I wanted these to have a new nest, especially after @mmagliaro rebuilt the motors for them, not,to mention my sentimental attachment to these little guys.



Here they are in their new home:



Thinking of offering them on the Keystone Details website if anyone wants me to print and mail. I will also sell the stl file for those with printers. Price for either TBD.

[davefoxx]

I really miss Dull-Cote.

this is the spray that I used. It was a bit expensive so I use it sparingly. I think that I got it off of Amazon.


this stuff worked better than anything else that I have tried.

I really miss Dullcote, too.  I used that Krylon Flat Crystal Clear on my SAL station project.  Similar to Ed's complaint about Tamiya Flat Clear, I wish the Krylon was a flatter finish, too.



DFF

[wazzou]

It looks like you need to print a new stack too. 

[Sokramiketes]

By Sunday night my CR 3278 project is coming along.

I have to say that I am not impressed with Tamiya Flat Clear as a Dullcote replacement. It's not nearly as "flat" as it claims.

I find myself soaking the model for the initial coat, like Dullcote, but then misting on a final coat, from farther away, to change the surface finish a bit.  The Tamiya cans atomize really well, so it's just speckling the surface enough to make it look less perfect. 

[Lemosteam]

It looks like you need to print a new stack too. 

Ahahaha!  Zamac strikes again!

[glakedylan]

there are lots of flaws - but overall, it captures the model fairly well ..

John . . . you note flaws? All I see is WOW! Great job.
sincerely
Gary

[Chris333]

Dullcote is still available.

[bbussey]

Nice! I see it comes in a rattle can too. Where do you get yours from?

Amazon.  Stocked up along with the various surfacers and finishers.  The manufacturer's website has all the products listed, including a large variety of clear top coats.  Flat, Gloss, semi-gloss, UV-cut, etc.

https://www.mr-hobby.com/en/product2/category_11.html

[Ed Kapuscinski]

Amazon.  Stocked up along with the various surfacers and finishers.  The manufacturer's website has all the products listed, including a large variety of clear top coats.  Flat, Gloss, semi-gloss, UV-cut, etc.

https://www.mr-hobby.com/en/product2/category_11.html

And it's in the cart. Thanks Bryan!

[John]

John . . . you note flaws? All I see is WOW! Great job.
sincerely
Gary

Thank you ..

[southernman]

After spraying a couple of models with Tamiya flat I happened to notice that on the cap it states “ do not use on decals or stickers “. While I had no issues arise that still kind of made me cringe a bit. Has anyone else ever experienced and problems using this product over decals?

[Cajonpassfan]

Put up more backdrops. More on my LA Division thread.
Otto K.

[nkalanaga]

Southernman:  I bought a can last month, and noticed the same warning.  Haven't opened the can, because I haven't had anything to paint that didn't have decals.