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Re: roughing fluid

Postby Lawrence » Jan 29th, '12, 20:48



I can I point out that while the thread is titled Roughing Fluid we've ended up talking about Spray.
Yes, there's a difference. The main one being don't use fluid, always use a spray.

I'll be picking up a couple of cans (along with some blank decks :lol: ) at Blackpool next month and I already know they'll just be cans of spray varnish with a sticker reading "Roughing Spray" stuck over it.
Somewhat illegal? I think it might be :lol:

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Re: roughing fluid

Postby Karma » Jan 30th, '12, 13:25

I was reading in a magic publication a few days ago and the description on how to make an ID deck included using a glue stick?
I cant for the life of me work out how that could possibly work. I think I'll stick to the spray.

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Re: roughing fluid

Postby Mandrake » Jan 30th, '12, 14:18

There is such a thing as a Roughing Stick, a bit like a hard candle which is applied to the cards - but it's not glue. Link to one site .....http://www.stevensmagic.com/product/sup ... 111525.htm

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Re: roughing fluid

Postby Tomo » Jan 30th, '12, 14:23

Here's a tip for spraying the cards. At school back in the late '70s, we were taught to panel spray. It's the same technique. You spray in horizontal lines about 18 inches away. Start spraying just past the cards, spray across quickly in a straight line and stop spraying just after the cards. Repeat until all cards are done.

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Re: roughing fluid

Postby Chris Black » Jan 30th, '12, 15:30

Where do people buy their spray from? I've not managed to get Testors cheaper than £6.50 either delivered or over the counter from Davenports, is it likely to be cheaper from a dealer at Blackpool or does anyone recommend a good site to purchase from?

Does anyone know of any stores in central Manchester that might stock it (or Humbrol) as there's no Hobbycraft.

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Re: roughing fluid

Postby Mandrake » Jan 30th, '12, 15:40

Google shows a few Model Shops, one is Modelzone, 209 Deansgate - http://www.modelzone.co.uk/ - they stock Airfix kits so the various varnishes are probably in their range as well.

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Re: roughing fluid

Postby Chris Black » Jan 30th, '12, 15:46

God shout - modelzone is just there

*points*

how could I forget, I might call in on my way to the station.

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Re: roughing fluid

Postby Tomo » Jan 30th, '12, 15:56

ACE T wrote:Where do people buy their spray from? I've not managed to get Testors cheaper than £6.50 either delivered or over the counter from Davenports, is it likely to be cheaper from a dealer at Blackpool or does anyone recommend a good site to purchase from?

Does anyone know of any stores in central Manchester that might stock it (or Humbrol) as there's no Hobbycraft.

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Model Zone @ 209 Deansgate (corner of Bootle street) will certainly have Humbrol Matt or Satin Varnish spray. It's £4.99 a can.

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Re: roughing fluid

Postby Chris Black » Jan 30th, '12, 17:03

I'm on my way.... Think I deserve an early finish today anyway.

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Re: roughing fluid

Postby Chris Black » Jan 30th, '12, 19:08

400ml for 9.99, winner. I'll try it later.

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Re: roughing fluid

Postby Lawrence » Jan 30th, '12, 19:17

Check stalls at Blackpool.

I foudn one last year selling small cans for £1 each!

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Re: roughing fluid

Postby Chris Black » Jan 30th, '12, 21:32

Lawrence wrote:Check stalls at Blackpool.

I foudn one last year selling small cans for £1 each!


Bargain!

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Re: roughing fluid

Postby Freestyler » Jan 31st, '12, 03:35

£15 for a ID?

I got mine for £4 off ebay

Had one for 6 months, use it 2-3 days a week, probably on average 4-5 times a day, still not lost it roughness.

I'd rather buy an ID which is trusted, than make one.

that's just me though :)

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Re: roughing fluid

Postby samfairweathermagic » Jan 31st, '12, 21:08

me to but i want to learn how to do it so i can make them for alot less money later and make other effects using the stuff as well

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Re: roughing fluid

Postby Karma » Jan 31st, '12, 22:50

If you buy them ready made you're restricted to how you can use the R&S system where as if you make your own there is much more that can be done with them tailored to your own needs

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