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01-29-2006, 07:08 AM
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Scale painting just got a whole lot easier
Found this stuff at AC Moore's ( Michael's has it too) Moldable wire mesh ( can be had in copper or aluminum) You can mold it to shape of plug and keep it that way for time after time's use. 3 different sizes of scale opening, this is 1/8" pattern) They have 1/4, 1/8, 1/16. It's for clay modeling. Around 5 bucks a package you get two sheets from which you can cut 8 seperate patterns. Saw it last year and kept thinking it might work. You could have 8 different patterns ready for use with little effort like tightening bridal veil etc. Thought you guys might be interested.
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Why even try......... 
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01-29-2006, 07:08 AM
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One other view and package pic
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Why even try.........
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01-29-2006, 07:14 AM
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Location: Miller Place, NY
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 thanks for the info. Gonna have to give that stuff a try.
Have you painted anything yet? |
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01-29-2006, 07:24 AM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
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Good find. But I think you should change your screen name to "scrounger", you've got a knack for it.
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01-29-2006, 08:00 AM
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"Fishbucket"
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bahston Hahbah
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sweet idea  |
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01-29-2006, 08:57 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Delaware Co., PA
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I saw that stuff back when I first started building plugs and I was looking for toule. I though it might work but then I talked myself out of it thinking it would scratch the previous coates of paint because it metal wire/mesh.
Let us know how it works out.
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01-29-2006, 09:04 AM
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SCORE!!!Thanks Flap.  |
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01-29-2006, 09:19 AM
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Super Moderator
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Thanks Steve, I need that stuff
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01-29-2006, 09:32 AM
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For real quick and simple scales, make up a scale jig. Take one of those plastic storage boxes (like you would store nuts and bolts in) that has an opening in the front. Stretch your scale mesh over top and attach to the sides. Duct tape works for this  Add a little weight to the bottom of the box. You can place the hose from your shop vac in this to suck up the over spray. To do the scales, paint your base color as usual and let dry. Once dry, stick the plug in the box (I usually have them with a piece of wire in the tail) and pull up so that the mesh wraps tight against the plug. Hit it lightly with your airbrush or spray can. Drop the plug down, flip, and pull the other side up on the mesh. Paint again. Scales in under 5 seconds 
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01-29-2006, 09:35 AM
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Found an old photo of one in action that will give a better idea of what I'm talking about.
Jigman
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01-29-2006, 09:47 AM
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Location: Maine
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Thanks Steve. Looks like an easier way than I am doing them.
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01-29-2006, 03:16 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
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Great ideas guys.
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01-29-2006, 11:58 PM
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No Shorts On
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Bassachusetts
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Steve,
When you remove the mesh, does it leave any scratches at all? I tried something like that and after 2 days of drying, it came off and scratched the underpaint.
Nice idea!
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Bob Thomas
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01-30-2006, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Bob Thomas
Steve,
When you remove the mesh, does it leave any scratches at all? I tried something like that and after 2 days of drying, it came off and scratched the underpaint.
Nice idea!
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Bob, this stuff is soft. Plus when done you simply spread it apart and it still holds it shape. |
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01-30-2006, 11:36 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: needham, ma
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Hi,
Hope it works. I'm going to get some and try it. I thought that I was onto something with the mesh joint tape used for wall board that is sticky, but it didn't well, or I did something wrong.
Post some pics of finised plugs.
thanks,
john
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01-30-2006, 05:30 PM
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"Fishbucket"
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bahston Hahbah
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scale spray booth isle 2
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