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I haven't used those decals myself, but for the stubborn ones, I've used Solvaset under the decal and then on top. That and giving it a little time to absorb in; sometimes giving it multiple coats. I hope that helps! - MT

Do you have a brand name and type they used? Nope, it's not as simple as you might have thought Different types actually cure differently. In most cases though (in the event you can't find out), the epoxy will remain strong. It usually doesn't crack, but the different types can be more brittel than others. As long as the area is not stressed, the bond should remain in place and the part keep it's strength and shape. The epoxy is usually more brittel and tougher than styrene, so the two can disbond under stress. So just don't "play" with it I have models over ten years old I've done epoxy putty work on without any changes or issues. Most putties are long lasting. - MT

Looks great and congrats! - MT

Worst case scenario, stay with the battery pack or Badger used to make an adaptor to use on spare tires (using the air inside of them) - MT

Hey Dimis, the BIG question is what type of putty is it and the brand name? Is it filler putty or epoxy putty? - MT

Grapetang's illustration is great! The diodes will help with the voltage and regualate the flow. Also keep in mind that a DC motor like that is not as sensitive to the voltage. You can go down a little, and up a little. If the motor is the same as in Tamiya's R/C cars, it should take another "cell" like the cars do. That would put it at 8.4VDC. Just watch the temperature (if you can access the motor). Hopefully you have a voltmeter to check the polarity like Grapetang mentioned. - MT

Switch gears and check out your local computer stores. Maybe you can find a power supply there. I spent 17 years overseas and all over the place! Try finding stuff in Iceland! I learned to check "other" sources for stuff. The local thrift store came in handy for some things and was cheap too! "Think outside the box", or, open your wallet Most of what I order from HLJ I pay half the value of in shipping, but it's good stuuf so I figure the sacrifice is worth it. - MT

Metal parts will be awesome if that's what the production run becomes! - MT

Thanks for sharing your progress WM Cheng, your build came out awesome even if the kit wasn't so easy! Now put that sucker in a case and keep the youngins away! - MT

I feel your pain man, I've had similar issues a couple of time lately! The good news is that you can recover! This kit seems to have a lot of issues. Maybe the box side should say "For Ages 25 and up!" But the the older guys have issues too! - MT

Nice job Mokman! Congrats in getting closer to having one of everything! - MT

Grapetang is on it with the numbers! Yes, 500 mA is for trickle charging. Back in the day, those are what used to come with the R/C cars sets that everyone would throw out because they took all day to charge for a 5-10 min drive! Another possibility is that the motor is not rated for continous use and may be designed to cool between cycles. Compressors do build up heat (besides the motor portion). Unless you're painting something big, I'm sure you'll be fine (if you get an DC power supply). Using the batteries will allow it to cool. You gotta find yourself better resources for your hobby! I feel your pain bro! - MT

AWESOME work! That's definitely a space design with all the "extras" on it. Can't wait to see the finished job! - MT

Hey GU-11, you could probably find a power supply for this and make an adaptor, but it will need to be something like 6-8 volts, DC (versus AC). It will also have to have something like 2-3 amps CONTINOUS output (way more than the average wall adapotor). What's the output of your current power supply? I'm guessing it's a trickle charger and thus an overnighter (8 hr charger). - MT

They decapitated Sheryl!? That's messed up! Your repair job came out great though! - MT

It looks great WM! I think the finish is great on it too. That's cool Noyhauser. Does that kist come with all the wing tip pod/nose pod missiles, or is it a later version? The Genies will look cool. Most people don't even know about them. - MT

WM, how about putting a "creative" decal over the seam. Maybe paint some blank decal paper the same color and apply it - I won't tell Nice work Noyhauser! Those came out great! I love the Crusader too. I'm glad the A-7 kept the "family" alive longer. Any rockets going into the Scorprion? Derex, it's too bad you can't get back into there and foil line everything. Three ideas: 1) A metalic coat may work almost as well as foils. Maybe you can test it on a part? The metalizers may work. 2) Strip it with Pinesol and foil line the outside (with a matt finish that will hold paint better), then paint. Bare Metal Foil usually burnishes down well. It may even give you a cool finish after the paint adding some "metal skinned" effect. 3) Lowering the voltage may lower the effect, but it will also lower the light penetration. Sorry man, I can relate with the Deadalus. The whole right side will light up and I thought the plastic and paint would cover it up - NOPE! The good news is no one will probably ever see it with the left side open for viewing. - MT

Yeah, the Shah, my mistake. I still remember watching them tear up his body as "tribute" to his greatness after he died!!?? The American public was like "what the heck is wrong with these people!" We were about to deliver the Kidd class destroyers to them too before that all went down. We just absorbed them into our Navy then. That 747 that went down some years ago was an ex tanker they had too. It's amazing how one guy can change the course of a nation! That's interesting about the F-18A's being upgraded. I thought they would have phased them out by now. Even withsome making it into private hands. I thought the EA-6B's were phased out too, but they're still around as well. Those Cutlasses look awesome in the Black Tiger Scheme. Too bad it's just modeling and Photoshop! The Cutlass was one of my favorite designs growing up. It was a combination of hight tech airframe - lower tech engines. Any plane you keep the canopy open to quickly escape from if the launch fails can't be good! - MT

Ghettofabulous EXO! My last booth was cardboard too. I've gotta build another one (the Daedalus is too big for one ) -MT The finish and weapons load came out great on that missilicious build WM! - MT

Sadly, most small spray booths don't have enough draw on them. The fans that would work cost more and are noisy. A coworkers wife has a simialr sized booth and only air brushes food coloring onto her cakes. She always has "colors" around her nose afterward. I've even switched to Micro Sol Microweld (the GREEN bottle). It's citrus based and I've noticed I no longer get headaches from model building - that says something right there! I DO need to get a new mask though! - MT

A buddy told me the older Hornets weren't holding up either as originally expected. The last two wars put more hours on the airframes than expected and they had to retire a lot of them very early. It's sad seeing that old Tomcat in Iranian hands. They supposedly tried to maintain them and fix them, but with their current leadeship hating the free world, I miss the old Itolah days when they were buds and NOT trying to nuke the free world. That footage of the F-7U with that dude jumping out in front of it was crazy! The pilot probably lost his concentration when that dude ran out like that! - MT

I will never play pool or poker with JeffQ. Anybody that posts work that cool and then says they don't like how it looks can't be trusted Space Pirate, you should give the old Bandai transforming kit a try (maybe even kitbash it with the Hasegawa stuff). The have a lot of potential! - MT

She's looking better all the time! Why do I feel like there's a hook dangling in front of me with a valk stuck on it as bait??? - MT

No sweat. After living overseas for a long time and getting dragged around with my wife on shopping trips, I've learned to look for alternatives sources for some items. Tamiya does overcharge for some of their "repackaged stuff." But your right, there's nothing better than their paints and masking tape that I've tried. It's a convienace thing and some people simply don't know better. I haven't heard of the eye shadow thing. All I can say is - DON'T DO IT (unless the lady behind the counter is a possible wife someday) Even when I go to the beauty supply store with my wife, SHE pays for the stuff at the counter!!! I do have SOME pride! - MT

That came out perfect Kurisama! GREAT work! - MT