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    paint stripping problem

    I believe it is the basic household cleaner/degreaser that is recommended. I bought some a couple of weeks ago but haven't got round to trying it yet. The only way I've found it in the UK is here (but it isn't cheap due to shipping costs): http://www.simplegreen.co.uk/buy.htm However - it is a...
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    Paint question

    Ta for the reply - I may well try the Humbrol though I also have my eye on a white "Special Metals Primer" in the DIY store that I may risk a few quid on. As for the future - I thought you might like to see this: http://www.hornby.com/news-events/news-story-1,1,HNS.html So you may be safe...
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    Paint question

    This always happens to me - any pointy bits/edges end up with metal showing as soon as I LOOK at the model let alone touch. I was wondering if you can be a little more specific when you say a proper metal primer - do you mean a brush on one (I think Tamiya do one) or a spray on DIY primer? I...
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