tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post2596898425802482468..comments2024-03-25T20:55:48.523+00:00Comments on Didcot Wargames Club: Mike gives Stripping a Go!Mike (Didcot Wargames Club)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04136576868354842829noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-15034034021900519852016-03-29T15:46:51.241+01:002016-03-29T15:46:51.241+01:00I do work in a lab, so might be able to try this (...I do work in a lab, so might be able to try this (though I don't think the lab manager would be too happy about it.....)Mike (Didcot Wargames Club)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04136576868354842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-83901651042501015262016-03-29T15:13:49.857+01:002016-03-29T15:13:49.857+01:00A couple of buddies and I have discovered one of t...A couple of buddies and I have discovered one of the best model stripping methods, it's just a little specialist.<br />We put the models in a pyrex beaker, and top up with lab ethanol until all the mini's are covered. Then put the beaker in an ultrasonic bath, blast it for 10 mins and the paint drops off. SOme bits may need a little toothbrush work to get out of nooks and crannys but otherwise great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-35622712255415878832016-03-29T09:03:17.281+01:002016-03-29T09:03:17.281+01:00its a thick liquid, just dab it on, it will stick ...its a thick liquid, just dab it on, it will stick to the models. You can reuse it if you are careful and so it lasts for ages. No toxic (though slightly caustic so goves are good) but works brilliantly. Doesn't stink like dettol either. Knight of Infinite Resignationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02680099835726778306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-54741534437859721592016-03-15T10:27:46.917+00:002016-03-15T10:27:46.917+00:00I can also concur that nail varnish remover is a g...I can also concur that nail varnish remover is a good source of paint strippage. I tend to leave metal models in a jar with the lid screwed on for a about a week. Works like a treat. Luke Darksun https://www.blogger.com/profile/14416275320673777382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-21578252667971767292016-03-14T22:06:08.835+00:002016-03-14T22:06:08.835+00:00And wash in clean dettol as using water to clean t...And wash in clean dettol as using water to clean them just results in a gunk like substance.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07412304888734273336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-12584082284295104442016-03-14T20:13:42.042+00:002016-03-14T20:13:42.042+00:00I use dettol alot for stripping my models. The tri...I use dettol alot for stripping my models. The trick is to leave it over a couple of days and it removes the paint completely. Also make sure it is the brown stuff you are using, as any others dont workNafNafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15788927908701998169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-76620451704644186402016-03-14T19:07:13.183+00:002016-03-14T19:07:13.183+00:00Do you soak the models or spray them?Do you soak the models or spray them?Mike (Didcot Wargames Club)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04136576868354842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-39082057687048521472016-03-14T12:50:26.595+00:002016-03-14T12:50:26.595+00:00the best solution is this:
http://www.biostrip.co....the best solution is this:<br />http://www.biostrip.co.uk/<br /><br />Knight of Infinite Resignationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02680099835726778306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-68821470532147808932016-03-14T12:24:35.172+00:002016-03-14T12:24:35.172+00:00I've had mixed results in my various attempts....I've had mixed results in my various attempts. Never have found anything that I was completely satisfied with for plastic models. That Fairy Power Spray seems to have done some good work for you except on the Imperial Fists. Reminds me of back in the day when a friend who was going into the Army gave me some stuff he didn't want to bother packing away, including a bunch of marines that had been sprayed with yellow Krylon. Not the Fusion stuff, but full on high gloss Krylon. I eventually just gave up and chucked those, since they were just 2nd Ed starter Models anyhow.WestRiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12877289116827690457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-73878876931850522512016-03-14T12:01:19.662+00:002016-03-14T12:01:19.662+00:00Thanks Marc! I thought it might raise a few chuckl...Thanks Marc! I thought it might raise a few chuckles. Mike (Didcot Wargames Club)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04136576868354842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-21286702472604273392016-03-14T12:00:52.537+00:002016-03-14T12:00:52.537+00:00Cheers Nick, might need to give that a go. The Imp...Cheers Nick, might need to give that a go. The Imperial fists I got from ebay are just not stripping properly, as you can see in the above photos they are just a horrible mess. Mike (Didcot Wargames Club)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04136576868354842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-83214109092718022692016-03-14T11:03:07.844+00:002016-03-14T11:03:07.844+00:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06770926966535991399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-29385520759112799172016-03-14T10:50:21.178+00:002016-03-14T10:50:21.178+00:00I've tried a couple of things, one of which wa...I've tried a couple of things, one of which was a car related product, and aside from being expensive left the models hideously greasy and was horrible to work with, hence I'm not even going to bother trying to remember what it was. <br /><br />I support Craig's comment though in that acetone free nail varnish remover does just as good a job (actually I'd say better than the pics here) in a matter of minutes.<br /><br />Make sure it's acetone free though, as acetone will melt models!Triple Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002702481127525157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-86382440820468654102016-03-14T10:40:38.201+00:002016-03-14T10:40:38.201+00:00This post cracked me up so many times; the undispu...This post cracked me up so many times; the undisputed highlight of my day :-) I use Simple Green and it is... magic. It's like some kind of ctan phase washing detergent. I don't think you can get it over there though, which sucks. Marc van Holsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06111807836610358784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-79611990649105995902016-03-14T10:40:23.404+00:002016-03-14T10:40:23.404+00:00This post cracked me up so many times; the undispu...This post cracked me up so many times; the undisputed highlight of my day :-) I use Simple Green and it is... magic. It's like some kind of ctan phase washing detergent. I don't think you can get it over there though, which sucks. Marc van Holsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06111807836610358784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-40778717655513681302016-03-14T10:18:14.795+00:002016-03-14T10:18:14.795+00:00Glad to know Fairy works better, Dettol is just mo...Glad to know Fairy works better, Dettol is just more readily available to most.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600774017239376780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-26374377545261442072016-03-14T10:17:23.854+00:002016-03-14T10:17:23.854+00:00I've used acetone free nail polish remover in ...I've used acetone free nail polish remover in the past to good effect - only takes about 2 to 3 minutes to release the paint - for plastic models timing is critical as it will soften the detail if you leave it too long. Multiple short dips with brushing in between gets a great result though and it's cheap at ~£1 a bottle.Craig Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843759948117982653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-35400176555040492482016-03-14T10:17:07.073+00:002016-03-14T10:17:07.073+00:00I've used acetone free nail polish remover in ...I've used acetone free nail polish remover in the past to good effect - only takes about 2 to 3 minutes to release the paint - for plastic models timing is critical as it will soften the detail if you leave it too long. Multiple short dips with brushing in between gets a great result though and it's cheap at ~£1 a bottle.Craig Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843759948117982653noreply@blogger.com