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I may have stumbled on a cool way to color FUD and FXD
« on: May 11, 2016, 08:31:46 PM »
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So I was using my jar of Neolube yesterday, and accidentally dipped a FUD printing into the surface (doing two things at once).  The neolube soaked in, porous remember, and after two or three more dips, the part came out like this:



A fellow modeler suggested that the Neolube would be conductive. This truck will have needlepoint contacts so it got me a bit worried.  So I conducted a test:

https://www.facebook.com/john.lemerise/videos/10206362508486215/

NO CONDUCTIVITY WHATSOEVER. 

Needles to say, the Neolube works really good on black underframe type fud and fxd parts.
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Re: I may have stumbled on a cool way to color FUD and FXD
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2016, 09:24:27 PM »
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That is a clever solution John.
But I suppose in some instances it might be beneficial to get a coat of primer and paint on those items to smooth out the printing artifacts.
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Re: I may have stumbled on a cool way to color FUD and FXD
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2016, 09:36:57 PM »
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Quote from: peteski on May 11, 2016, 09:24:27 PM
That is a clever solution John.
But I suppose in some instances it might be beneficial to get a coat of primer and paint on those items to smooth out the printing artifacts.

@peteski , that was a quick Bestine cleaning, no brushing and no Air eraser, which I normally do for real projects.
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Re: I may have stumbled on a cool way to color FUD and FXD
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2016, 10:26:37 PM »
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John which Neolube number did you use?  Would someone explain the difference between Neolube No.1 and Neolube No.2?  Huron Industries does not appear to have a website and I can't find data online that shows the difference.
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Re: I may have stumbled on a cool way to color FUD and FXD
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2016, 10:36:18 PM »
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Re: I may have stumbled on a cool way to color FUD and FXD
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2016, 09:04:41 AM »
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Very interesting! I wish I could see the video.  :(
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Re: I may have stumbled on a cool way to color FUD and FXD
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2016, 09:54:55 AM »
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Did we flat out ask @mmagliaro ? Maybe he has some of the actual #2 so he, or someone else does, can test.
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Re: I may have stumbled on a cool way to color FUD and FXD
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2016, 11:36:58 AM »
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Quote from: eric220 on May 12, 2016, 09:04:41 AM
Very interesting! I wish I could see the video.  :(

Sorry @eric220 , I didn't want to load such a silly thing to YouTube.  Ill upload it tonight to Picasa.
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Re: I may have stumbled on a cool way to color FUD and FXD
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2016, 02:49:17 PM »
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Quote from: Lemosteam on May 12, 2016, 11:36:58 AM
Sorry @eric220 , I didn't want to load such a silly thing to YouTube.  Ill upload it tonight to Picasa.

Huh?  Youtube is chock full of really silly and stupid videos!  I haven't seen it but I think your might actually fit in the "educational", not "silly" category.  :)
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Re: I may have stumbled on a cool way to color FUD and FXD
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2016, 02:53:24 PM »
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I may have to see if I have any India Ink around to try the same thing.

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Re: I may have stumbled on a cool way to color FUD and FXD
« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2016, 03:30:57 PM »
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Quote from: chicken45 on May 12, 2016, 09:54:55 AM
Did we flat out ask Max? Maybe he has some of the actual #2 so he, or someone else does, can test.

I didn't.  But Max still has a small quantity of Neolube bottles available from his bulk purchase last year, so I bought two.  This will come in handy for a number of FXD projects, but specifically for the EP-3 trucks and pilot porches.
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Re: I may have stumbled on a cool way to color FUD and FXD
« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2016, 06:21:36 PM »
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Quote from: wcfn100 on May 12, 2016, 02:53:24 PM
I may have to see if I have any India Ink around to try the same thing.

Jason

@wcfn100 , tried that firs, not as effective and it wiped off easily.  This stuff is stuck and it does not come off on my finger.
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Re: I may have stumbled on a cool way to color FUD and FXD
« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2016, 07:27:48 PM »
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Quote from: Lemosteam on May 12, 2016, 06:21:36 PM
@wcfn100 , tried that firs, not as effective and it wiped off easily.  This stuff is stuck and it does not come off on my finger.

Okay, thank, I'm sure all of mine is all dried out anyway to even try.  :)

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Re: I may have stumbled on a cool way to color FUD and FXD
« Reply #13 on: May 15, 2016, 07:55:13 AM »
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Can you paint on top of the Neolube?  I think you can...
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Re: I may have stumbled on a cool way to color FUD and FXD
« Reply #14 on: May 15, 2016, 07:21:04 PM »
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I can only assume you are asking fir weathering purposes.  I don't know, but I have sprayed dullcote over it.  I would hesitate using water based products over it but I can test...
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