Nevada, United States
Joined: February 12, 2012
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Posted: Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 08:18 AM UTC
Hi all,
This is probably the most stupid post ever, but here goes. I am going to try to use the sponge technique for chipping my tank models, but I don't have any sponge or sponge like material. I know many folks have used packing materials, but though I do a lot of on-line shopping, I don't have any sponge packing material to use.
Where would you suggest I get (either free or purchase) a variety of different texture/fineness sponges? I am at a loss. Please help!
Curt Basner
Henderson (Las Vegas), NV
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Arizona, United States
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Posted: Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 08:33 AM UTC
Try make-up sponges sold in the drug department. Tear them to get a rough edge
Or scrub sponges or green pads for a rougher texture
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Texas, United States
Joined: May 12, 2015
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Posted: Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 08:39 AM UTC
Curt,
I usually find mine in boxes that contained computer gear.
An upholstery shop might have cutoffs and remnants for free.
Texas, United States
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Posted: Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 08:40 AM UTC
hobby lobby in the oil paint section.
wally world in the craft area.
Georgia, United States
Joined: November 04, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 08:45 AM UTC
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Curt,
I usually find mine in boxes that contained computer gear.
An upholstery shop might have cutoffs and remnants for free.
Agreed. Computer/electronics sponges are fine enough to do chipping but won't just leave blotches (assuming you blot them off enough).
You might also look for sponge/foam brushes used for applying stains and such. Find those in any hardware/paint department. They seem to use the same grey sponge as computers.
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Washington, United States
Joined: March 11, 2016
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Posted: Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 08:50 AM UTC
Home Depot or Lowes in the home paint section or the house cleaning section. I've found various textured sponges (large and small cells) of various softness in both places. The sanding sponges I've used for drywall are fairly rigid, nice cell size and cheap. Just cut off the sanding material and cut the sponge to suit your needs.
Georgia, United States
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Posted: Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 09:38 AM UTC
Depending on what part of Nevada you're in, you're either going to want to head west to the San Francisco Bay area or somewhere down towards Baja.
Remember to bring a large covered container to hold some seawater so they stay fresh during the drive back.
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Alberta, Canada
Joined: February 18, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 09:45 AM UTC
You're not sponge worthy...
(Seinfeld fans?)
Jim
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Washington, United States
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Posted: Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 10:09 AM UTC
He lives in a pineapple under the sea....
Nevada, United States
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Posted: Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 05:04 PM UTC
Thanks all, some great ideas. Particlarly the one about heading to SF or Baja 😙
Curt Basner
Henderson (Las Vegas), NV
Arkansas, United States
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Posted: Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 06:06 PM UTC
Michael's has various sponges, in the paint brush section.
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New Jersey, United States
Joined: September 22, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 07:24 PM UTC
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You're not sponge worthy...
(Seinfeld fans?)
Jim
got it
Quebec, Canada
Joined: January 01, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 07:43 PM UTC
You can find the same household cleaning sponges, made of synthetic material, in Dollar Plus, etc., stores usually much cheaper than big name stores. Each sponge is usaully around 3" x 5", or larger. Tear off a small piece for applying chipping and scratching. I hold the piece of sponge on a pair of forceps or tweezers to save getting paint on my fingers. One 3" x 5" sponge will give enough pieces for dozens of models.
Nevada, United States
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Posted: Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 08:11 PM UTC
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You can find the same household cleaning sponges, made of synthetic material, in Dollar Plus, etc., stores usually much cheaper than big name stores. Each sponge is usaully around 3" x 5", or larger. Tear off a small piece for applying chipping and scratching. I hold the piece of sponge on a pair of forceps or tweezers to save getting paint on my fingers. One 3" x 5" sponge will give enough pieces for dozens of models.
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England - North West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 09:49 PM UTC
Skip diving is the cheapest form of finding miscellaneous stuff required for model making.
Permission required of course
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Nevada, United States
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Posted: Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 10:28 PM UTC
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You're not sponge worthy...
(Seinfeld fans?)
Jim
got it
I'm out! (Slams down money)
Ohio, United States
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Posted: Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 10:49 PM UTC
Take your wife/girlfriend to Sephora (The cosmetics store), they gave me a hand full of those black handled make up sponges for free. I just asked if I could have a few she gave me a bag to fill.
varanusk
Managing EditorSanta Cruz de Tenerife, Spain / España
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Posted: Monday, July 24, 2017 - 02:46 AM UTC
Although here above you have excellent advice, if you look for something more cool looking, check j's works offering:
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Monday, July 24, 2017 - 04:06 AM UTC
At your local brick-and-mortar sponge store. Getting rarer these days, but still some out there.
KL
Spain / España
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Posted: Monday, July 24, 2017 - 01:52 PM UTC
Maybe
this or
this might be of your interest.
Regards,
Angel
Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Monday, July 24, 2017 - 07:11 PM UTC
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Maybe this or this might be of your interest.
Regards,
Angel
Hmmm...nothing more than a long piece of household sponge stuffed into a piece of plastic tubing. I wonder if I could make one...?
#417
Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Monday, July 24, 2017 - 10:00 PM UTC
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I wonder if I could make one...?
'Course ya could! Easy peasy.
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Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 - 04:47 AM UTC
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I wonder if I could make one...?
'Course ya could! Easy peasy.
That was sarcasm.
Spain / España
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Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 - 01:51 PM UTC
No offense from my side Biggles2.
Many things being sold nowadays for modellers can be done by oneself or can be obtained from other sources far cheaper. Still many modellers find them convenient. Even I find some of them convenient.
Regards,
Angel
