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by Colibri
Thu Nov 07, 2013 6:32 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Well it's a start at iodized salt for a weathered rusty look
Replies: 16
Views: 11781

Re: Well it's a start at iodized salt for a weathered rusty

I spent some time reading each of the descriptions of the weathering of each of the stock and the two truck. The modelers are using flat coats to start and at each part of the process. They do a flat coat, weather, flat coat, weather and so on. They are using several types of paint from enamels to a...
by Colibri
Thu Nov 07, 2013 12:11 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Well it's a start at iodized salt for a weathered rusty look
Replies: 16
Views: 11781

Re: Well it's a start at iodized salt for a weathered rusty

Here's a model railroad web page that highlight rolling stock that has been weathered. Some of the stock is quite impressive.

Take a peek and be inspired.
http://rrmodelcraftsman.com/boomertrail ... hering.php
by Colibri
Sun Nov 03, 2013 11:08 am
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Painting-Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint
Replies: 26
Views: 20902

Re: Painting-Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint

Oops! I have deleted the link if you will delete the link from your post we should be fine.
by Colibri
Fri Nov 01, 2013 2:40 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Painting-Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint
Replies: 26
Views: 20902

Re: Painting-Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint

Here is a few links about using salt in weathering models. http://www.shortlinemodelers.com/paint-shop/weathering/create-chipping-paint-salt" target="_blank http://www.scalemodelguide.com/painting-weathering/weathering/apply-realistic-paint-chips-salt/" target="_blank http://www....
by Colibri
Wed Jan 16, 2013 2:41 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: 2009 Parent/Sibling car Speed Racer - Mach 5
Replies: 17
Views: 67080

Re: 2009 Parent/Sibling car Speed Racer - Mach 5

Hey ah8tk One thing you might try with the window to prevent the CA from damaging the plastic is ,dip the glass in Future floor wax. It will provide protection and prevent the CA from damaging the glass. Here are some links to web pages that discusses Future and modeling. http://ilovewood001.tripod....
by Colibri
Fri Aug 27, 2010 7:40 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Guinness Book of World Records Pinewood Derby Track 9/25/10
Replies: 45
Views: 39760

Re: Guinness Book of World Records Pinewood Derby Track 9/25

World record attempt at the longest derby track?
I saw this on the TV this evening.
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=12171380
by Colibri
Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:25 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: Sally - From the movie cars - UPDATED PICTURES! FINAL RESULT
Replies: 28
Views: 25274

Re: Sally - From the movie cars - UPDATED PICTURES!!!

Where did you get the basic drawings to get the shape right from side front top and rear?
by Colibri
Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:18 pm
Forum: Space Derby
Topic: Rocket building tips redux
Replies: 1
Views: 28876

Re: Rocket building tips redux

BlackDemon Check out this thread http://derbytalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1248 What I talked about in this thread you can get from the local hobbies shops in the valley. The best place to go is MRS Hobby located at 9860 S. 700 E #10 Sandy, UT 84070. That is where they sell the freeflight model ...
by Colibri
Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:07 pm
Forum: Space Derby
Topic: Glycerin/soap Soaked Rubber Bands? Not so sure.
Replies: 2
Views: 15421

Re: Glycerin/soap Soaked Rubber Bands? Not so sure.

For rubber powered free flight in the early day’s 30-60s glycerin and soap was used. These days the thing that we use on our planes is Sun of a Gun!. Just spray some in a zip lock bag then dump your rubber bands into the bag, close it then mix the bands with the lube. It allows you to add more winds...
by Colibri
Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:15 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Photos
Topic: Drop tank car
Replies: 17
Views: 24423

Re: Drop tank car

Here is a link for a company the machines balsa parts for rocket cloning.
Balsa Machining Serviceshttp://www.balsamachining.com/
Take a look they might have what you need.
by Colibri
Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:56 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Source for Car Decals
Replies: 5
Views: 6487

Re: Source for Car Decals

Try this site they offer decal for specific cars over different years.
http://members.optusnet.com.au/pattosplace/home.html
by Colibri
Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:26 pm
Forum: General Off Topic
Topic: Favorite Christmas and/or Racing movies
Replies: 8
Views: 13939

Re: Favorite Christmas and/or Racing movies

Christmas
White Christmas
A Christmas Story
Christmas Vacation
It's a Wonderful Life

Racing
Le Mans
Grand Prix
The Herbie series except for Herbie Reloaded.
by Colibri
Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:09 pm
Forum: General Off Topic
Topic: Scouting questions
Replies: 1
Views: 6056

Scouting questions

Two months ago I was asked to be a Committee Chairman over the local Troop, Team and Crew. Of course this creates questions. I have been to training courses in the District and I am fortunate to have the District Chairman living in my neighborhood. I have been looking at web pages on the web and cam...
by Colibri
Wed Apr 26, 2006 2:11 am
Forum: Space Derby
Topic: Prop wire?
Replies: 5
Views: 25110

Re: Prop wire?

I do rubber-powered free flight as one of my hobbies. The prop hook that is supplied with the kit, in my opinion should be folded over. The reason the hook would be bent to 90 degrees is that while flying a free flight airplane you want the hook at a 90-degree angle so the prop would free wheel. If ...
by Colibri
Thu Feb 10, 2005 2:07 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Nyoil in Salt Lake
Replies: 1
Views: 4216

Nyoil in Salt Lake

Is there anyone in the Salt Lake area who has purchased Nyoil? If so, where did they buy it?