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March 3, 2009

TK-4611 said:

There IS a fix for this...

Yellowing of plastic is caused by prolonged exposure to sunlight, the UV reacts chemically with the materials in the plastic and can not be removed with any commercially available product.

I did a bit of Google research before coming upon this site ---------------

Developed by computer boffins & chemical engineers who were trying to find a way to whiten retro PC cases, monitors & keyboards, it uses simple, easy to find ingredients to reverse the yellowing process in plastics, particularly ABS.

It won't fade or lift stickers or decals and it doesn't adversely affect the surface area of the plastic by corrosion.

Costs & sources were;

Hi-Lift Peroxide (one litre from Hairdresser supplies shop) - $10.00

Sard Oxy Plus (1kg From Supermarket) - $5.95

Glycerine (100 ml Chemists Warehouse) $5.50

Xantham Gum (From Health Food Shop) $5.50

I am happy to say that in just a few hours in the sun my bucket is now as shiny white as the day it was assembled.

So, if you have anything plastic that has been yellowed or faded by the sun, I can recommend giving this a try - it actually works!

Cheers,

b

Perhaps this should be in the Tip's & how too Section with several pic's of it being done on a TK lid with the before , the method & after shots? or risk fading into the "have to search for" section :huh:

I'm sure there a couple of troopers here who would like to refresh their Old yellowing lid.

March 2, 2009

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what am I doing wrong :unsure: because I'd like to see the pic's

March 1, 2009

These bags really are worth there weight in gold, in fact I have two now , I was just bowled over following the first recommendation I received of it

March 1, 2009

Wish we had stuff like this in the UK, but sadly we just get stuck with Thesp type's running you around York going from Pub to Pub visiting all the Haunt's that Dick Turpin "supposedly drank in", in retrospect I guess it's not to bad

I'm sure I've seen a zombie Tk somewhere on my travels, anyone we know here?

New Member Introductions Archive · March 1, 2009

Hey Kristen & welcome to the forum :salute:

There must be a few guy's with TK's down in Tazzy now? A few more ppl & you'l be eligable to become an outpost maybe?

February 28, 2009

even with the wonky face it sure does look like a relative of an MR based lid :huh:

February 24, 2009

Will you be building a hoth diorama type of setting to compliment the AT AT?

this is the thing I built.

it looked cool at night with the optics lit but also because the darkness hid the shonky assembly & spray job

February 24, 2009

Cool project, it's not often you see many model's/props on the forum

I once did the big ship with the firbe-optic thingies, that was when I was younger & it was no way near as nice as the kit in your pic's. I had a few other model's/kit's but my my talents were in different directions <_<

So how tall does the Revell AT-AT stand when it's completed?

February 23, 2009

bump back to the top

Has anyone gotten their blaster?

Yes & Many Thanks for offering these John

February 23, 2009

here's one of the threads about this particular item

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& if memory serves? there was a 2nd thread where a trooper was going to write a review but I'm not sure if anything came of that :huh:

February 22, 2009

Hey Andreas,

have you tried adding a darker tone with the Humbrol grey?

Very occasionally I'll mix a small batch of one colour from a couple of paint sources as long as their the same base i.e. enamal, then make a test swab to get an acurate "as possible" mix & then apply?

it's a bit of messing around initially but it saves time & energy in the long run. Just a thought :huh:

February 21, 2009

I like the weathering, especially the scope mod's some usefull tip's aswell thanks Billy

February 19, 2009

Does anyone have a recent update

Hope John's OK :huh:

February 17, 2009

Hi Gary,

AFIK the insistance on Elite standards is to have a blanket standard across all troop's who want to aim for that particular set up, regardless of which Armour, it's more in the overall look with specific atributes "ticked".

Yep there are differences between "on screen troopers" & for another example as seen on E-11 Hengstler's but to maintain uniformity a vote was cast on that topic a wile back too.

The guy's have already suggested great alternative ways to re-enforce the belt for trooping

& just like Manny posted, it's above & beyond the entry requirements so should'nt discourage ppl joining up from square one.

If you have screen grab's of the alternative belt's? I'm sure others like me would like to see what you found

February 16, 2009

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I'm not sure if the above pic is any use? as I previously may have posted :unsure: I masked the frown off at the apex of the lip curve with electrical tape as it's quite "givvy", then for the end's I just carefully used a small paintbrush & little by little added paint to give it a rounded off look.

February 13, 2009

Sweet thread guy's, another fine example of having dig's at someone unable to return the compliment via the same arena. :huh:

February 9, 2009

I definately remember them shooting it in the desert. I wish I knew how to find that documentary. It was showing at the St. Louis Science Center in the 90's. A girl that I was dating had their X-mas party there and this was the movie playing at the OmniMax.

Those helmets on posted above look very different from ANH. Dare I say ... ugly.

The RTOJ look might grow on you? :huh:

It did on me

February 8, 2009

Some very nice screen used stuff there bro. Good luck!

If they don't sell might be worth heading over to the Movie Prop Forum.

Joe

Thanks Joe, I've tried joining the movie prop Forum for well over a year now but no joy IFIK you need to be/know/sponsered by two active members & I only know one & that's Jason via email.

February 8, 2009

first & last shameless bump for last day of listing's :rolleyes:

a couple of item's with no reserve, still no bid's & low postage fee's :huh:

February 8, 2009

Thanks for the help guy's ,

another reason why this forum rock's

February 8, 2009

Mark is quite right

I thought best to link this other "ESB holster" thread? seeing as this thread here may contain miss information from someone :blush:

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to achieve a look like the one in the pic I'd use something equivalent of 2mm very soft re-enactment leather but it is'nt cheap or easy to find.

February 7, 2009

Hey Yau'l,

I may be needing a bit of assistance soon & wondered if any of my American buddies could help out?

The Mission is, should you be willing to accept it :huh:

You'd need to live in any of the states that don't pay import tax, from items moving from one state to another within the USA. & then be willing to go the the USPS building for me.

Many thanks for any help guy's & in the word's of King Jaffee "I know you may be inconvenienced. I am prepared to compensate you. shall we say...."

It's basically prob's with an ebay dude who I guess dos'nt like to send thing's to us poor trash in the UK but dos'nt mention it before hand on his listing.

February 5, 2009

Thanks for the update family should come first & I hope they are be on the mend soon.

now I need to I find those little quote boxes your on about :rolleyes:

February 4, 2009

I used to be a Big Country fan

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Country

I like some of the older country music & even blue grass has it's place, although it's usually in a getway car chase scene.

February 3, 2009

In case anyone has'nt guessed from my avitar I really like Logan's Run it has unfortunately been forgotten by many movie fans with the advent of Star Wars. Never the less it is an absolute master piece which I consider to be one of the best Science Fiction films of all time. Superbly acting by Michael York, Jenny Agutter and Peter Ustinov combined with academy award winning special effects made this movie one of the most memorable I've ever seen. I think I've watched it about a hundred times.

I love logans Run & used to stay in every Saturday morning to watch the TV series, although it was'nt upto the film I'd really like to get one of the working DS gun's that are being produced now but their too much £££ for me

Anime & Hong kong cinema aswell as horror, sci-fi & fantasy genre's

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