Nah this ain’t what you were thinking all though my wife would probally like me get some tips on that too. I was just wondering how you guys go about dusting off these dust magnets we call models. With all the delecate antennas ( knock them off enough as it is),guns and other misc. things sticking off, a rub down with a rag is out of the question. I pulled mine down tonite and figured I would fire up the compressor and just blow dry air through the brush,worked pretty good. Then just took an old flared out piantbrush to hit the really determined dust bunnies. So how do you do it?
I use some sort of make-up brush that my girlfriend had for a spare. I think it’s what they use to apply the blush with. Anyways, it’s very gentle, and does a fine job.
I just dust the display cases of the few Kits that I decide to keep.
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I do pretty much the same thing, compressed air and a soft brush. A friend of mine gave me a coulpe of cans of the compress air for dusting your computer, they work great. I also have little vacuum for dusting the key board that I use sometimes, for those really tough jobs.
Until i build a display case, i keep them in the original box they came in… then i just dust the box!!
I use a fan brush … the same kind that I use for applying pastels.
I use a “dust buster” it is a spray propelant can that has a fine tube like point that blasts out clean air… you can get one at an electronics store, they are used for cleaning disk drives and cd reading lasers but work great to get inside of tight spots and clean out dust. Plus they can be used to help weather models, like when you blow on watercolors to make oil streaks, or to blow away extra dust!
Hope it w9orks for you too…[:D]
i use a Make up brush the same type as Kik36 my GF dosnt know that i use it [}:)]
yea i stole one of those brushes out of Bevs make up kit. plus some real soft ones that i think she uses on her eyelids.
Greg
eyelid ones [}:)] im going to have to borrow some. and when shes looking for them, i can say “I havnt seen them dear”[}:)]
I use a small brush to clean off my models.
mark956
I “paint” them with a large, soft brush and a solution of warm water with a drop or two of dish detergent in it. Then I rinse (carefully) under warm running water and let air dry.
I just dust the cases.
However, for models in progress that get dusty I use the air compressor & brush.
Chris:
Household hint for the Mrs: Wear thick socks!
Enjoy!
Bruce
Chris, I use two methods. One that I like a lot is using compressed air that is commonly used to clear dust and debris from computer keyboards, etc. It’s quick, effective and reasonably priced, especially if you get them in bulk packaging from places like Sam’s or Costco. I use an old-fashioned shaving brush for more robust modesl that don’t have too many delicate parts. Hope this helps. - Ed
If and when I dust, I have a shaving soap brush that is soft and has long bristles.
Hmm, does anyone around here have a closed glass display case? Do they actually keep the dust out, keeping your clean model clean until you open the glass doors?
…until I have such a contraption, my models will be perpetually dusty. With my A-10 Thunderbolt, I consider the dust a realistic weathering touch, consequential of a desert environment. I’m not sure what to say about my F-14 Tomcat though…
A small brush used for cleaning camera lenses. It is very soft and works fine.
I use a makeup “blush” brush like a lot of you. I found a whole kit of them at a local dollar store. I did get funny looks from the cashier when I bought the brush kit, fingernail polish remover and three makeup kits. She didn’t know I made models so I assume she thought the makeup was for my ‘night life’.
You know whats funny? Borrow the missus’ make-up fan brush for using pastels or charcoal on a kit and forget to mention it to her…
Then run.
As for me, I couldn’t bare to leave a model I worked on so long out in the air. They are always in display cases.
I do admire you who leave them out though, they just look better that way! My dream would to be to have a nice glass case (big) to store them in…but that will have to stay a dream for now!