RudyBob Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Hello, So far I only use mine for testing paint. Are there other uses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwh548 Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Testing glue, putty/filler, scribing tools, riveting tools, making sprue filler... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelmaker Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Stretching to make all sorts of things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Stirring paint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayprit Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 In the bin To stir paint, I use Macdonalds or Greggs wooden coffee stirrers(cut in 2) To decant paint or thinners from tins or bottles I use the straws from MacDonalds(Cut into 3) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyBob Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 1 hour ago, franky boy said: Stirring paint. Excellent ! Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyBob Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 1 hour ago, bmwh548 said: Testing glue, putty/filler, scribing tools, riveting tools, making sprue filler... Scribing tool? I would like to know more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Other than the things already mentioned, unusually shaped bits of sprue (apparently we should be calling them 'runners' not sprue) can be useful for scratch building parts. I often use clear sprue for wingtip lights. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwh548 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 8 hours ago, RudyBob said: Scribing tool? I would like to know more I meant testing scribing tools on them, not using them to create scribing tools. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyBob Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 (edited) 19 hours ago, Gorby said: Other than the things already mentioned, unusually shaped bits of sprue (apparently we should be calling them 'runners' not sprue) can be useful for scratch building parts. I often use clear sprue for wingtip lights. I was going to post about wingtip lights. I have a couple that I have been thinking to color. What would be good to do that yet maintain transparency. A red sharpie? Edited October 24, 2018 by RudyBob I don't want this inserted in that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyBob Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 On 10/22/2018 at 4:49 PM, rayprit said: In the bin To stir paint, I use Macdonalds or Greggs wooden coffee stirrers(cut in 2) To decant paint or thinners from tins or bottles I use the straws from MacDonalds(Cut into 3) Think I need to get some fries, a shake and some straws On 10/22/2018 at 4:49 PM, rayprit said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 4 hours ago, RudyBob said: I have a couple that I have been thinking to color. What would be good to do that yet maintain transparency. A red sharpie? I use Tamiya's range of 'clear' paints - X23 to X27. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyBob Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 6 hours ago, Gorby said: I use Tamiya's range of 'clear' paints - X23 to X27. Well I'll be. Think I will try the sharpie first. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyBob Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 Red Sharpie let it dry for hours and it doesn't rub off 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalker6Recon Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 On 10/23/2018 at 1:43 PM, Gorby said: 'runners' not sprue Don't tell the sprue brothers, man, that will be one hell of a board meeting...... After decades of operation, we just realized that we are ignorant of the art we most represent, now its time to officially rename the organization "runner-brothers" as a cost of 400 million dollars, all in favor say "iiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeooooooowwwwwwcccccccccchhhhhhhhhh!" PS. No Christmas bonuses for the next twelve years, except for those in the room now, let the little guys pay for it. Now that is corporate America! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalker6Recon Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 On 10/25/2018 at 6:38 AM, RudyBob said: Red Sharpie Today, I live in the Philippines. In my junk drawer, I have a blue sharpie. This marker has a LOT of history. I first picked up the sharpie when having cable internet installed back in 2000, the installer accidentally left it in my home, it has cox communitations written on the side. So for nearly three years, it was my go-to marker. Then I packed it up and placed it on storage when I joined the Army. Went to training and off to my new base in Germany, while the Army paid for my storage unit. 3 years pass, and I return home, get my stuff from storage, and the marker still works. So for about three years, it was in my belt pouch as I did carpentry work, used on all kinds of surfaces, including wood. Then I moved to the Philippines in 2008. I packed up my trusty marker for a voyage around the globe. It arrived a few months after I did, and has continued to work for the last ten years the humid climate of the Philippines. It has marked my boxes for no less than 6 moves into new homes and is STILL going strong! The people at sharpie should be proud, they have created a product that last longer than more cars! I love that marker, it had been through ups and downs with me, but it never quits! Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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