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01-03-2004, 09:49 PM | #1 | |
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HOW TO: Neat Painting Jig
Before i start i appologize if something like this has been posted before.
I, myself like to hold my car bodies when i paint them. So i can have full 360 degree rotation. Now im sure a few of you have some left over x-mas wrapping paper tubes correct? What could be better than converting this trash item into a super long hand held painting jig? Well comrades, there are 2 steps involved in which i will explain below. TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED: 1. Wrapping paper tube or equivalent. 2. Tape -i like the blue painters tape, because it doesnt leave sticky stuff. But mostly because its blue. STEP ONE: Tape off one side of the tube. STEP TWO: Tape the underside of the body to be painted onto the tape applied in step 1. Ok so its not really a how to, more of a tip with steps. Hey, it works trust me! |
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01-04-2004, 04:32 PM | #2 | |
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Re: HOW TO: Neat Painting Jig
lol, great i idea, lol, just did that about 2 months ago, but didn't post. i made a stand and a hole in the top of it so the tube could slide in it, and be supported. then i set it in a paint booth and dry overnight.
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01-04-2004, 04:48 PM | #3 | |
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Re: HOW TO: Neat Painting Jig
nice, lol i just put a pop can in my model.
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01-04-2004, 04:52 PM | #4 | |
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Re: HOW TO: Neat Painting Jig
I use my old Car pda holder it is spring loaded has sponge pads on the side to hold the body and it has a swivle mount..
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01-04-2004, 10:25 PM | #5 | |
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Re: HOW TO: Neat Painting Jig
i made one out of a coat hanger, and used one of those things that ppl put on their dinner table and it spins...
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01-04-2004, 11:58 PM | #6 | |
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Re: HOW TO: Neat Painting Jig
I use a 1 meter piece of 14-2 wire. I wish I had a camera, it would be much easier to explain. Basically, bend the wire in half, make a big loop at the top, and twist the remaining wire down the stem about 6 inches. The loop at the top is fitted into each body, and is flexible, so you can use it for any model. After the 6 inch stem, bend the remaining wire (should be about 12 inches left on each stem) out into two feet. In the end, you have a nice support that's easy to pick up and spin around, the body stays well seated, and when put down, the entire thing sits only about 6-8 inches off the table. I do the painting, then put it down carefully, and put a box with a couple vent holes over it right away. So far so good.
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