karimb Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Guys I've been running lately in trouble with my clear coat betwen using future (which is not a gloss!) AK gauzy shine enhancer (which I don't even know if it's a clear coat or just a sealer) and my dwindling supply of tamiya and GSI clears, so i went on whim and bought 4 units of MRP 2K Super clear. It's a two part varnish and hardner. Since my experience with MRP has always been extremely well i thought why not! Has anyone had a chance to try it firsthand or heard anything about it and if it's any good? Not cheap but not super expensive either. Good thing ia it's lacquer so will not take forever to dry! Your thoughts guys and opinions on the product, if any! Karim http://mrpaint.sk/image/cache/catalog/279-1600x1600.jpg BloorwestSiR, Out2gtcha and MikeMaben 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plane_mc Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I didn't get a picture of it, but at my local IPMS meeting last night one of the members of my club gave me a Guillow's F4U-4 3/4" = 1' Giant Scale kit for free. It appears to be complete. I haven't built a Guillow's kit since I was a kid. It looks to be challenging. mpk and Rick Griewski 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Guys I've been running lately in trouble with my clear coat betwen using future (which is not a gloss!) AK gauzy shine enhancer (which I don't even know if it's a clear coat or just a sealer) and my dwindling supply of tamiya and GSI clears, so i went on whim and bought 4 units of MRP 2K Super clear. It's a two part varnish and hardner. Since my experience with MRP has always been extremely well i thought why not! Has anyone had a chance to try it firsthand or heard anything about it and if it's any good? Not cheap but not super expensive either. Good thing ia it's lacquer so will not take forever to dry! Your thoughts guys and opinions on the product, if any! Karim http://mrpaint.sk/image/cache/catalog/279-1600x1600.jpg My understating is that it's wonderful stuff in terms of the gloss it gives you. The car guys on Britmodeler love it and the results I've seen posted look great. But I've heard it's also highly toxic to spray so please take the proper precautions. Carl karimb and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Guys I've been running lately in trouble with my clear coat betwen using future (which is not a gloss!) AK gauzy shine enhancer (which I don't even know if it's a clear coat or just a sealer) and my dwindling supply of tamiya and GSI clears, so i went on whim and bought 4 units of MRP 2K Super clear. It's a two part varnish and hardner. Since my experience with MRP has always been extremely well i thought why not! Has anyone had a chance to try it firsthand or heard anything about it and if it's any good? Not cheap but not super expensive either. Good thing ia it's lacquer so will not take forever to dry! Your thoughts guys and opinions on the product, if any! Karim http://mrpaint.sk/image/cache/catalog/279-1600x1600.jpg It's aimed at cars/cycles. I haven't used it but it looks like it's meant for a final high gloss finish. For a decal coat I'd use MRP Super Clear MRP-48. Some people have even dipped canopies in it with good results. mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Got some drawings in the mail for a future project. Definitely excited, but it will be a huuuuuuuuge project trying to make the basic kit look right Matt mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimb Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 It's aimed at cars/cycles. I haven't used it but it looks like it's meant for a final high gloss finish. For a decal coat I'd use MRP Super Clear MRP-48. Some people have even dipped canopies in it with good results. Mike, thanks ordered some MRP48 and they're also on the way! Karim mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Since I AM trying to reduce my 1/35 armor, I started an Italeri LVT which I was unable to sell; Somehow, I threw a "best offer" out on ebay, and it was accepted. So, I'll have two LVTs to add into the display case. I also bought two more Windsock Datafiles: the Pfalz DIIIa at war-vol. 1&2, and an original issue Huey in 1/32, and, I found an Italeri 1/35 Vosper on ebay for.....$109.00..... with free shipping. That lot should get here after the ICM 1/35 model T ambulance. I think Dean and I are Doppelgangers. Bill_S and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Legs for my planned Tamiya P51, wheels for both my Meng 163 and Matchbox sea venom. P51 is waiting while I try to clear the "Shelf of doom." I am working on these models trying to complete them. Ki-44. (Awaiting parts) Raiden. (Awaiting parts to correct a screw up.) Tony. (Nearly complete) Oscar. (One more PE gear scissor link to add to the undercart, mask canopy and paint.) 109 F4. (Fixing minor flaws. Should be done soon.) 1/48. G4M begun over 12 months ago. Dinah. Ready for some paint. A7M2 Sam. Because it's like a zero on steroids. (I wish FineMolds made 1/32 LSP. Awesome little kit.) Plus a couple of 1/48's that have been going on here and there. mark31 and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I had so much fun reading Ernie's post I forgot to post my actual entry. I picked this up from my LHS today: They said it was a vinyl kit so I was expecting something hollow cast with a bunch of pour gates to remove and potentially challenging fit. Instead I found it's solid! Imagine a locating pin this size on an LSP: I'm impressed enough that I'm getting the other two dinosaur releases Pegasus did. Carl LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I had so much fun reading Ernie's post I forgot to post my actual entry. I picked this up from my LHS today: They said it was a vinyl kit so I was expecting something hollow cast with a bunch of pour gates to remove and potentially challenging fit. Instead I found it's solid! Imagine a locating pin this size on an LSP: I'm impressed enough that I'm getting the other two dinosaur releases Pegasus did. Carl That's awesome, Carl - and I'm officially jealous! These kits are, appropriately enough, monstrously expensive downunder, so I haven't been able to procure any of them yet. By all accounts they're great! As it happens, I've just started to do some idle assembly on some of my Tamiya dino kits. Kev Rick Griewski and BloorwestSiR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 (edited) That's awesome, Carl - and I'm officially jealous! These kits are, appropriately enough, monstrously expensive downunder, so I haven't been able to procure any of them yet. By all accounts they're great! As it happens, I've just started to do some idle assembly on some of my Tamiya dino kits. Kev Kev, I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I opened the box but get one if you ever get the chance. The fit is pretty impressive Everything is just pressed together and it took less than a minute. The lower jaw needs some refinement but I'm really happy with the way the rest has gone together. Carl Edited June 20, 2017 by BloorwestSiR Rick Griewski, mpk and Tnarg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 (edited) Kev, I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I opened the box but get one if you ever get the chance. The fit is pretty impressive Everything is just pressed together and it took less than a minute. The lower jaw needs some refinement but I'm really happy with the way the rest has gone together. Carl The Spinosaurus is also impressive. Larger than the TRex. I had to clear a place on the top of the book shelf. Only place it would fit. Creative "camo" paint jobs are all over the Internet. Take care with the primer. I was posed to spray my usual for resin but caught myself. It should be acrylic as solvents will degrade vinyl. I used Vallejo after good soap and water wash. Have fun always. Rick Edited June 21, 2017 by Rick Griewski BloorwestSiR and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 The Spinosaurus is also impressive. Larger than the TRex. I had to clear a place on the top of the book shelf. Only place it would fit. Creative "camo" paint jobs are all over the Internet. Take care with the primer. I was posed to spray my usual for resin but caught myself. It should be acrylic as solvents will degrade vinyl. I used Vallejo after good soap and water wash. Have fun always. Rick I've gone and ordered the Spinosaurus from LHS along with the Triceratops. Thanks for the reminder on the paints Rick. It's been a while since I've worked with vinyl so I'd forgotten about using acrylic only. Carl Rick Griewski and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 My new circle cutter arrived today. I also picked these up. They're the wrong scale but I'm hoping that I can use them as a template to scale up to 1/32. Carl mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I'd love to hear your impressions of that circle cutter, Carl. Perhaps a formal review? Kev BloorwestSiR and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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