Longbow Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 Darryl, if you’re getting bubbles in the cup, use some Burt’s Beeswax or other sealant on your nozzle screw threads 👍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 37 minutes ago, Longbow said: Darryl, if you’re getting bubbles in the cup, use some Burt’s Beeswax or other sealant on your nozzle screw threads 👍 Excellent idea, now you mention it someone else said something like that ages ago on a podcast, before my "issues" and I'd completely forgotten. Thanks Lee, I'll look that up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 42 minutes ago, Longbow said: Darryl, if you’re getting bubbles in the cup, use some Burt’s Beeswax or other sealant on your nozzle screw threads 👍 When you suggest burts beeswax I assume you don't mean the hand cream, lip balm type stuff? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 49 minutes ago, Jasper dog said: When you suggest burts beeswax I assume you don't mean the hand cream, lip balm type stuff? Yes sir, just the lip balm. If you can find some actual beeswax, that would work too. I think @Corsairfoxfouruncle had had the same problem, maybe ? A few years ago... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, Longbow said: Yes sir, just the lip balm. If you can find some actual beeswax, that would work too. I think @Corsairfoxfouruncle had had the same problem, maybe ? A few years ago... I did and bought a tube of bee’s wax in a lip balm tube that should last until the end of earth with the amount I use every-time I clean my A/B. I take a micro-brush and swirl a bit on it then fill the threads on my airbrush and works like a charm. This stuff .. https://www.burtsbees.com/product/beeswax-lip-balm/11099-00-1.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7aTR9YDi9gIVKRhMCh2bYwSREAQYAiABEgJoNfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Edited March 25, 2022 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 Just working on little bits, at this point, trying to get bits and bobs stuck down. Putting off the actual detailing stuff. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share Posted March 26, 2022 I struggled through one set of wheels…. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 That's coming along brilliantly, it's looking really good... Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Great choice of subject Lee and well done with the additional armour plate. Looking good. A nice build to follow along with, as usual, a lot of handy tips on a range of other subjects. I'll be also starting my RFM E8 very soon. Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share Posted March 26, 2022 2 hours ago, edjbartos said: That's coming along brilliantly, it's looking really good... Ed Thanks Ed…. I think I’m a little too focused on knocking out the build, so I can get to the painting on this one. 33 minutes ago, Ray_W said: Great choice of subject Lee and well done with the additional armour plate. Looking good. A nice build to follow along with, as usual, a lot of handy tips on a range of other subjects. I'll be also starting my RFM E8 very soon. Ray Thanks Ray !! That RFM kit should be a cracker !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Progressing nicely Lee, thanks again to both yourself and @Corsairfoxfouruncle for the tips on the Beeswax. Darryl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share Posted March 26, 2022 2 hours ago, Jasper dog said: Progressing nicely Lee, thanks again to both yourself and @Corsairfoxfouruncle for the tips on the Beeswax. Darryl I’m not just a pretty face 🤣🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 Hi Lee. Good to see more progress. It looks to be coming together nicely. Wheels/running gear can be fun parts of the build with tanks. Plus the tracks, obviously! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted March 27, 2022 Author Share Posted March 27, 2022 3 hours ago, PlaStix said: Hi Lee. Good to see more progress. It looks to be coming together nicely. Wheels/running gear can be fun parts of the build with tanks. Plus the tracks, obviously! Kind regards, Stix Thanks Stix !! I’m moving slow and steady… Got finished with work early today, so I get some bench time 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted March 27, 2022 Author Share Posted March 27, 2022 Still plugging away at little bits. Trying to stay away from hatch handles, springs, super-glue, stowage, etc. 🤣 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted March 27, 2022 Author Share Posted March 27, 2022 The other, other, side… Good news is that all of the bogies are complete. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted March 27, 2022 Author Share Posted March 27, 2022 Well, except for the antenna and 50 cal, the turret is complete. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted March 28, 2022 Author Share Posted March 28, 2022 Hatches and handles are done. Decided to use a fine spring steel white, for this one. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 It’s looking great Lee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 1 hour ago, edjbartos said: It’s looking great Lee It most certainly is! Just a bit surprised how slowly you're taking this, normally after a few days the paint is being threatened! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted March 28, 2022 Author Share Posted March 28, 2022 3 hours ago, edjbartos said: It’s looking great Lee Thanks, Ed !! Getting there slowly... 1 hour ago, Jasper dog said: It most certainly is! Just a bit surprised how slowly you're taking this, normally after a few days the paint is being threatened! Thanks Darryl !! It's going slow for a couple or reasons... I seem to be struggling with the subject a little, and getting into it. I'm putting off things that I would usually be excited about doing, such as the stowage and detailing the hatches and other items. I also had to work most of the weekend, and that totally sucked 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted March 28, 2022 Author Share Posted March 28, 2022 Deal of the month !! I was thinking about a new compressor, and happened to walk into Hobby Lobby. Sparmax TC-2000 on sale for $119 !! 👍 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEscaleSHOW Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 19 hours ago, Longbow said: Thanks Stix !! I’m moving slow and steady… Got finished with work early today, so I get some bench time 😄 Good progress, then the paint can be on the weekend 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diases Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Good find on that compressor, you lucky, lucky person 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 22 hours ago, Longbow said: Thanks Darryl !! It's going slow for a couple or reasons... I seem to be struggling with the subject a little, and getting into it. I'm putting off things that I would usually be excited about doing, such as the stowage and detailing the hatches and other items. I also had to work most of the weekend, and that totally sucked At least you've started! I still need to put the garage back together and clean after emptying "the bench end" for the new boiler job last week. Place is covered in dust, including all modelling stuff and part built kits that I thought I'd put far enough away.... 17 hours ago, Longbow said: Deal of the month !! I was thinking about a new compressor, and happened to walk into Hobby Lobby. Sparmax TC-2000 on sale for $119 !! 👍 Great find with the compressor, isn't Sparmax related to Iwata? Sure I've used Sparmax spares for my old trusty Neo. $119 what's that in real money, about £40?? Wish we had shops these days that stocked modelling stuff... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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