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4K DIY Track Arm Numbering
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July 14, 2012, 07:31:37 PM »
As my channels are from all four corners of the world, decided to tackle the random track arm numbers.
In the UK you can buy the blank lenses for £0.96p each, and white 3mm transfer lettering sheets from Ebay £3.49p
I love the look
Thinking now, a spot of clear nail varnish over the number, any suggestions??
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Re: 4K DIY Track Arm Numbering
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July 14, 2012, 07:39:37 PM »
Nice idea,
the varnish would hold down the lettering but I am not sure it would look great, a bit too thick perhaps...
we need something a bit more "transparent"...
a quick passage with transparent varnish perhaps? from a can.
PS= where did you get the lenses from?? they look identical to the originals!
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July 14, 2012, 07:48:27 PM »
Yeah, they're EAO series 01 RED lenses, so same as the original.
http://www.scatts.co.uk/index.asp
Part number: 01-982.2
Varnish wise, thinking this:
http://www.modelsforsale.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=335809
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Re: 4K DIY Track Arm Numbering
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July 15, 2012, 01:44:05 PM »
Varnish for plastic model kits worked perfectly, just a light dusting as Mattia suggested:
End result:
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July 15, 2012, 03:15:01 PM »
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC Sintech!!!!!
Really impressed with the result!!!
did you get them all right at the first shot (of spray)?
was it difficult to understand how much varnish to put?
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July 15, 2012, 04:25:05 PM »
Used too much first go, and that blurred the numbering, had to clean it off and start again.
Three quick bursts from a distance gave a perfect look. 15 minutes to dry, and you can rub them with your fingers.
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COOL
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