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    Being a bit a bit deaf i always have the sub titles on my TV but more and more these days as AI takes over the results can be more...
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    paddy replied to the thread MFH Abarth 1000-SP 1/12.
    The answer is to rub back the colour coat before the clear coat and of course, use a filler primer. This is the rear with paint...
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    paddy reacted to Heavens Eagle's post in the thread MFH Abarth 1000-SP 1/12 with Thanks Thanks.
    A number of years ago I learned something from an auto painter. If you wet mist a leveling thinner over the gloss paint while it is...
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    paddy replied to the thread MFH Abarth 1000-SP 1/12.
    Before i get too upset about my paint finish, a couple of observations. I have noticed that MFH who build these for show purposes use...
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    paddy replied to the thread MFH Abarth 1000-SP 1/12.
    I think concentrating on each panel individually and finishing it is the way forward until i think of a better way. The rear engine...
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    paddy reacted to moon puppy's post in the thread MFH Abarth 1000-SP 1/12 with Like Like.
    A modern can would have blown up on impact.
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    paddy replied to the thread MFH Abarth 1000-SP 1/12.
    Thanks Steve, i have some baking soda so i will experiment on a comedy note.... I found a rattle can of wrinkle finish paint, its an...
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    paddy reacted to Steve Ski's post in the thread MFH Abarth 1000-SP 1/12 with Thanks Thanks.
    Hmm, thinking outside the box a little, but maybe try using a little baking soda from a small flour sieve on the wet surface, then hit...
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    paddy reacted to moon puppy's post in the thread MFH Abarth 1000-SP 1/12 with Thanks Thanks.
    Mr Surfacer 500, or any putty filler. If it's a thick putty you'll need to thin it some. Get a fat brush and dimple it around the...
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    paddy replied to the thread MFH Abarth 1000-SP 1/12.
    I'm guessing the solvent melts the surface of the plastic but that not going to work for me with this resin type stuff MFH use. I have...
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    paddy reacted to moon puppy's post in the thread MFH Abarth 1000-SP 1/12 with Like Like.
    That'll work!
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    paddy replied to the thread MFH Abarth 1000-SP 1/12.
    Anyone got any good ideas how to texture paint ? i supose i am looking to replicate under seal so i am wondering is the texture you guys...
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    paddy replied to the thread MFH Abarth 1000-SP 1/12.
    I tried the easy option first by usuing the red as a filler primer with a rub back with 3000 grit and another 2 coat which has improved...
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    paddy replied to the thread MFH Abarth 1000-SP 1/12.
    The paint has shown up problems with the finish on the resin. What i couldn't see with Matt primer is now more obvious. I am...
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    Whenever i see wheels i think, lucky they dont have spokes,,,,,as you have 34 of them :-) Looking good Paul always love the detail you...
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