My Most Abrasive Video Yet
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2021
- Use an air eraser and abrasive compounds to make scale model car parts look realistic by dulling the shine without losing detail. Doug shows us one of his favorite tools on the workbench in his shop.
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There is a helpful link in the video description to help you find an air eraser.
WOW, Doug. This is just a TREASURE of a tip video. I'm getting one!!!
Let me know what you think of it.
Welcome to the you tube modeling community Doug. I've followed your modeling for years and lokk forward to your videos.
Just found your channel. You started one day after my birthday. I like your details. Keep them coming.
Those Air Erasers were and still are a God send. Strips paint off car bodies nicely but watch that air pressure or you'll gouge the body, it takes a lot of finesse but purple power is cheaper ;)
Great video. I'm 45 and am rediscovering model building. This is one of the best and most original tips I've seen. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
@@ModelCarMuse I purchased the Harbor Freight version after watching. Excited to see the results first hand.
So glad I ran across this video. Although I'm interested in model railroading, you did mention some valuable things which have helped me to decide to get an air eraser. I've often thought these could be handy but for what. Earlier tonight I read a post that a guy just mentioned "sand blasting" freight car trucks so they would take paint. Typically truck frames are molded out of Delrin/Acetal plastic which is not paint friendly. He stated that by sandblasting not only did it get rid of the shine but helped them to retain weather paints. You got a new subscriber.
That's really interesting, thanks for sharing that with us! Many techniques are universal to any model building. Welcome to the channel.
I have been using this gun on older cars when I want to remove the chrome and paint trim pieces. This is 1:1 cars ( rebuilds/customs ) pretty cool to see someone using it for models.
I’ve used the same air eraser on the larger cast metal parts in a Model Factory Hiro kit. It dulls them slightly and eliminates shiny areas. It sure is a messy process!
I bought one of these from Harbor Freight with the intention of using it on various weathering projects and never thought about tires!
Did it work out for you? I know this is an old post but I was going to pick one of these up today possibly
@@bikingandfishing6546 I did use it stripping a diecast, however I havent spent much time at the workbench over the summer and thru the autumn.
Pretty cool, I've always preferred the hollow tires, never cared for the solid ones.
Excellent information. Thank you
I've had an air eraser for years, I've always used it to etch glass but I've never thought about using it on my models. Thanks for the great info...
Happy to help!
I do the dental part. We etch crown internals to clean them and create surface roughness to allow for better cementation of glues. Some Doc’s use theirs in the mouth…with protection and vacuum of course.
I also use mine for modelling, removing old paint like a dream, gently. I will bring my abrasion booth and equipment home to my model shop when I retire from my practice.
New subscriber, just catching up on all your videos. They are very well made and professional 👍🏻😎
Welcome! That's so cool, I'm glad these are still in use in the dental field.
Interesting tool!!! Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful tip. Thanks.
Excellent tip Doug. Looking forward to more!
More to come!
Wow! I never would have thought. Amazing tip. Thank you sir!
Awesome Video Doug.... Definitely going to get one of these.... The possibilities are endless...
I bet you'll find some uses I hadn't thought of.
Definitely an important detail on your model Doug, can’t count how many times this is overlooked when at the shows……
I've been doing the same thing on my tires with a glass bead blast cabinet that I use for 1:1 car parts. Works very well with the pressure regulated down to 55 pounds.
Hey Matt 👍👍👍
In lieu of this excellent tool I've used a gentle scouring powder called "Bon Ami" which I apply with a soft piece of cloth and or a toothbrush, usually my wife's.😉
I have seen weathering (fading/wearing) done with this product and it is outstanding.👍
Thanks for sharing this tip. I like your technique. Bon Ami is good stuff!
Great video Doug! An awesome tool indeed! I have used the Paashe and now the CentralPneumatic air eraser for years. And yes! Use a good moisture trap!
That's great!
Doug, May have just found your channel but have to point out to all that your air is built into your bench. I will be looking into altering my bench to accommodate this change I think it is stellar.
Wow, just found your channel Doug, what's tip . Thanks for sharing. . Rick 😎✌️
Welcome!
Hi Doug, I bought a eraser after watching this video, I used it on some tires but really like it for photo etch belt buckles. It knocked down the unrealistic shine like a champ. Thanks for the tip
Great to hear!
Looks like an awesome tool
Great video!
Little late to the show here. Great video, thanks. I had the Paasche Air Eraser and it had issues right away. I found a knock off version at Harbor Freight and it works great to this day. Not having an air eraser is like not having an X-Acto knife IMHO.
Excellent advice something to look into especially on old gassers
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you great idea 👍
Thank you Doug for your very informative video and plugging Norm thank you
Norm's the best!
Baking soda is another medium, in case you need it… in a pinch.
I always did wonder why Bob chose to machine those axles in brass I'm lucky enough to have a set of the big and little halibrands with knockoffs that he made
Brass polishes well and can be plated.
Great tip. Wish I still had mine. Sold it during the machine shop fire sale. :^(
I have found that using a toothbrush and either toothpaste or even better take a bar of lava soap and make it into a past and brush that on.
Probably less consistent than the air eraser but far easier to cleanup/manage not to mention no health hazards.
Thanks for the tip 👍
Great video, as always... I'm amazed at just far you go with your modeling. Its awesome... and I'd like to give credit to the comments section as well... even more great stuff!!!... and may you always a project on your bench!
Great tip! Just learned a lot in a short time. Thanks for the video😎👍
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for sharing
Great video. Ive never seen that before. Ill be picking one up now.
I was recently wondering if this would work but never bothered to really look for information. Now that i know it will work with at least 2 of my hobbies, it's tone to break out the wallet!
Seen one of those at harbor freight less the $30 think I'll be picking one up
Great video, and cool tip.
I’m new to your channel. Like it a lot. Think I’ll stick around. Lol
Not a air eraser, but I have been using the Badger Mini Sandblaster on model cars since the mid 90's. I find using a courser silica sand will give tires a more rubbery look vs the finer sand. I do, however, use the fine sand in between the treads.
I wonder if you can spray dry flake for a custom paint job.
I've never tried that, but it sounds like great idea! If you try it, please let us know how it goes.
So the air eraser is like a sandblaster like you would use on real cars
Hi Doug, Great tip, awesome presentation! One question, at 0:19 in your video there is a Chrome 8 spoke wheel with 4 lug bolt pattern, Can you tell me what kit to find them in? I need to do a model of my Miata that has those wheels.
Well, I started with the Minilite wheels from the George Follmer's Javelin, Jo-Han kit, which didn't have any lug nuts. I added the four lug nuts. I also cut away the original rims and added my own machined aluminum rims to get the offset I wanted. The Minilites from the Jo-Han kit wold be perfect for a Miata; all you'd have to do is add the lug nuts.
Can you use that to get rid of orange peal effects with clear finishes? Great video!
Thanks, Peter, welcome to the channel! Technically, you could use an air eraser to remove the paint but it would be a very uneven result. A better option would be a polishing kit with a series of abrasive cloths and a liquid compound and a little patience ;)