dusting off the toys

[lancelot]

How do you guys dust off the old dust queens in your collections? I just took a look at some of my 1/18 WW2 stuff and noticed that my Unimax Sherman does not take dust well, whereas the 21st toys Half-Track seems to hide the layer of dust on it better? I don't want to dump the things into a tub full of water or anything because obviously your asking for paint damage, but my tanks and 1 ME-262 need dusting somehow. So what do you guys do about it? anything?

 

[derek_001]

all my stuff i just use a damp soft rag....

 

[rds13601]

a damp soft rag or Windex wipes that i used to clean my Transformer collection that you can buy at the dollar store near you for a dollar. Be gentle and don't force the surface cuz you'll ruin the decals or use dollar store swiffer dusters that come 5 to a pack for about $ 2.50.

 

[Dropshipbob]

For the hard-to-reach spots you can use a soft bristly paintbrush, or one of those makeup brushes ladies use to apply powdered makeup.

 

[G.I.*EDDIE]

just leave them dusty....problem solved...wives don't like it though...f*@# 'em!

 

[snakeling]

Yeah, it always amazes me how many ppl like to say "you need to clean that up". A vehicle on a battlefield ain't gonna be pristine. I like my stuff to be just a bit dusty.

 

[derek_001]

Yeah, it always amazes me how many ppl like to say "you need to clean that up". A vehicle on a battlefield ain't gonna be pristine. I like my stuff to be just a bit dusty.

For my mine are (display) pieces so thay should look factor fresh!

 

[The Ewokhunter]

 

[lancelot]

Yeah, it always amazes me how many ppl like to say "you need to clean that up". A vehicle on a battlefield ain't gonna be pristine. I like my stuff to be just a bit dusty.

if your going for a dirty look then wouldn't it be better to just take them outside and role them through mud and dirt? I accidentally did that with my Half-Tack when I made a stop motion way back when and it actually looked pretty good with the dirt on the treads.

 

[snakeling]

Not necessarily?

 

[derek_001]

if your going for a dirty look then wouldn't it be better to just take them outside and role them through mud and dirt? I accidentally did that with my Half-Tack when I made a stop motion way back when and it actually looked pretty good with the dirt on the treads.

like my 1/6 stuart drove that thing through the mud/snow A LOT it looks a lot better then new... lol
and HEY if anyone has a GOOD battery for the 21st stuart let me know....

 

[Beeavision]

Just use one of these....

 

[G.I.*EDDIE]

how pi$$ed would you be if you did use that ^ and they were STILL dusty