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A-Train
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Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 12:48 AM UTC
Please help...

I went into the kitchen tommorow only to find that the cat spilt an open tub of paint on the remander of my decals for My bren gun carrier. I dont know what to do. All i need is the Star that goes on the side. Does anyone know where i can get a replacment?
thebear
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Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 01:22 AM UTC
That's not so bad I'M sure if you scrounge around in you kits you'll find a star the right size to fit your carrier...

Rick
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Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 01:48 AM UTC
a train pm me your adress and I will send you the tamiya bren gun decals I got a complete set laying around. that I don't use.

so tell me if you want to
husky1943
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Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 01:49 AM UTC
Ciao A-Train,
Why don't you just stencil the final star on it? I have been spraying with stencils for a while now, and they usually come off pretty good. Give it a try.
Ciao for now
Rob
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Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 02:04 AM UTC

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Ciao A-Train,
Why don't you just stencil the final star on it? I have been spraying with stencils for a while now, and they usually come off pretty good. Give it a try.
Ciao for now
Rob


Agree with above post. Looks more natural.
husky1943
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Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 02:10 AM UTC
Ciao A-Train,
In fact, if you have some of the low-tack blue tape, that stuff works like a charm. You can press down to prevent seepage, but pull it off and leave no residue.
Ciao for now
Rob
jpzr
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Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 03:30 AM UTC

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Please help...

I went into the kitchen tommorow only to find that the cat spilt an open tub of paint on the remander of my decals for My bren gun carrier. I dont know what to do. All i need is the Star that goes on the side. Does anyone know where i can get a replacment?


Wow, I know you Scots are canny, but now you've stumbled on to prophecy. Must be the haggis. :-)
husky1943
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Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 03:39 AM UTC
Ciao Steve,
Thanks for that one. :-) Too good!!
Ciao for now
Rob
moredun1
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Posted: Thursday, August 26, 2004 - 01:03 AM UTC
Hi Scott

Drop me an E Mail to [email protected] with your snail mail address as I live in Musselburgh, East Lothian and I can send you a suitable replacement star.

cheers

Ian Hanratty
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Posted: Thursday, August 26, 2004 - 01:15 AM UTC

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Ciao A-Train,
Why don't you just stencil the final star on it? I have been spraying with stencils for a while now, and they usually come off pretty good. Give it a try.
Ciao for now
Rob


Rob-- can you discuss you use of the blue tape and stencil. Do you cut the stencil out of tape, then place on the model and use a brush or spray? Seems mine always have that run on the edges due to the uneveness of the surface.
thanks
DJ
AJLaFleche
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Posted: Thursday, August 26, 2004 - 01:46 AM UTC
[quote- can you discuss you use of the blue tape and stencil. Do you cut the stencil out of tape, then place on the model and use a brush or spray? Seems mine always have that run on the edges due to the uneveness of the surface.
thanks
DJ[/quote]

It's always best to use an airbrush and point the nozzle away from the edge of the tape when masking or stncilling. Brush paint is too wet and will seep under. Most rattle cans are also too wet and have too much pressure.
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