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Old 08-02-2002, 07:46 PM   #106
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the tamiya putty i use takes a while. dont know exactly but i never ran into a problem of it curing before i wanted it to.
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Old 08-03-2002, 12:18 PM   #107
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hi cosmo greetings from the philippines! just some tips on where to get kits. here's a list of places to check out when you get here:

*Lil's hobby shop in SM MegaMall and Makati Park Square 2
*Special Toys Center in Greenhills Virra Mall, Alabang Festival Mall and SM North Edsa
*Hobby shop in Harrison Plaza (sorry forgot the name)
*Hobby shop in Makati Cinema Square (sorry forgot the name again)

That's pretty much where I get most of my kits. If you're looking for mainly tamiya kits then Lil's is the place to go. HTH!

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Old 08-05-2002, 12:44 AM   #108
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Hey guys im finally back from vacation!!! (unfortunatley coz left when i was gone). But im gonna continue to work on the front spoiler. i think im still gonna see how the putty works out. ill try and get some pics of along the process. keep me updated on the epoxy during the process so i can know; just in case i need to use my plan B. Good luck!
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Old 08-07-2002, 01:12 PM   #109
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im still using the putty except it keeps cracking as im sanding it down to shape! anyone got any tips???
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Old 08-07-2002, 01:50 PM   #110
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im still using the putty except it keeps cracking as im sanding it down to shape! anyone got any tips???
Dont use putty alone its not strong enough. Use styrene to build up the main structure then use putty to fill and shape.
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aawww...too bad cozmo is on vacation. i was wondering how he got the vents to be so round! I have a hard time carving some of the putty into an arc or round shape. Anyone has clues?? thanks!
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Old 08-07-2002, 04:54 PM   #112
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Try either small emery boards or a small modeler's file. they're usually small and strong enough to help you get the shape you want
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Maybe I'm dumb or one of many with the same question, but is asking, what is emery board and where do ya get it? If ya could possibly post a pic or a link to somewhere with a pic it be most help also. Thanks!
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aawww...too bad cozmo is on vacation. i was wondering how he got the vents to be so round! I have a hard time carving some of the putty into an arc or round shape. Anyone has clues?? thanks!
Needle files are what you need. A round and half-round types will be enough for most tasks. Try to avoid buying the cheap sets as they are quite coarse.
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Old 08-07-2002, 08:53 PM   #116
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Can you guy who are makin the F&F Supra's post some pics???
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needle files, eh? do you have any pics of what they look like?

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Old 08-09-2002, 12:18 PM   #118
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Can you guy who are makin the F&F Supra's post some pics???
Yeah. Im almost done with the interior and chassis. But i think im gonna have to start over on the front bumper!!! BTW Fly what is styrene and were can i get it??? (now i know how kilrs feels askin stupid questions).
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needle files, eh? do you have any pics of what they look like?
Here. The smallest one is 1.5 mm dia.

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>BTW Fly what is styrene and were can i get it??? (now i know how kilrs >feels askin stupid questions).




Styrene is what most model kits are made of.
It is plastic useally white. It can be bought at hobby stores, it comes in sheets (flat) and round solid tube sizes. I believe you can get squere shapes too.

You can get it at good hobby stores.
Sorry I don't know any good online stores.
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