Thanks Coen. Much appreciatedCoen wrote:I use an odour free mineral spirit called Turpenoid, but mineral spirits of any brand will do. The weaker the better though.
Strong spirits can dissolve your CA glue.
Humbrol enamel thinner may be too strong as well, though I don't use Humbrol products other than their poly cement, so I can't say for sure.
How to build Armour for the Beginner, the Basics.
Re: How to build Armour for the Beginner, the Basics.
Its been tried and tested, it works! So don't blame the system if you're no good. 

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Re: How to build Armour for the Beginner, the Basics.
Thanks Coen,
This is such a great informative article, Thanks for passing on your knowledge.
This is such a great informative article, Thanks for passing on your knowledge.
Re: How to build Armour for the Beginner, the Basics.


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Re: How to build Armour for the Beginner, the Basics.
I hate Photobucket!
It has utterly destroyed many good forum threads.
It has utterly destroyed many good forum threads.

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Yes indeed.Swiftnbold wrote: ↑Mon Jul 28, 2025 8:29 pm I hate Photobucket!
It has utterly destroyed many good forum threads.![]()
That change from free photo hosting has killed forums as well as Fb and Instagram and their instant gratification
We are trying to revamp ISM forum as it has much bad blood history with some former leaders who are long gone and no longer involved here but the history keeps many former participants, like Cohen here, from even considering coming back.
It may need a complete name change/ overhaul and under new management signage.
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Re: How to build Armour for the Beginner, the Basics.
Agree 100%.Swiftnbold wrote: ↑Mon Jul 28, 2025 8:29 pm I hate Photobucket!
It has utterly destroyed many good forum threads.![]()

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