Drying models

[GarryB]

Ok, so now we are heading in to winter and there’s not enough heat in the windows to dry the models on the window ledge. The radiators are a bit narrow to balance the models on. Top of the burnout furnace is a good bet but a little too warm.

Just wondering what anyone else is doing to get the models dry, or any specific piece of kit…..warm air oven maybe?

 

[CatamountRob]

A food dehydrator. They work great and are very inexpensive.

 

[GarryB]

A food dehydrator. They work great and are very inexpensive.

Great, that’s just what I was looking for.

Many thanks for the reply.

 

[NicelyMKV]

I use this by Quincy labs. It's also excellent for drying zr

 

[GarryB]

I use this by Quincy labs. It's also excellent for drying zr
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Thank you for the pointer, that’s another one to consider…..slightly more expensive though.

 

[sidesh0wb0b]

drying models? why not air dry?
are you rushed that much that you need them asap?

 

[CatamountRob]

drying models? why not air dry?
are you rushed that much that you need them asap?

If you follow the instructions for some model systems, Monotrac for example, placing them in a dryer is recommended. I wont section them unless they are dry and warm. No moisture, no dust stuck on them.

 

[sidesh0wb0b]

If you follow the instructions for some model systems, Monotrac for example, placing them in a dryer is recommended. I wont section them unless they are dry and warm. No moisture, no dust stuck on them.

true, I didn't consider some of the model system like monotrac.

for sectioning, why does warm matter? my models air dry overnight (I don't use monotrac or any similar model systems) but I don't section while warm. they are room temp ~70F

 

[CatamountRob]

true, I didn't consider some of the model system like monotrac.

for sectioning, why does warm matter? my models air dry overnight (I don't use monotrac or any similar model systems) but I don't section while warm. they are room temp ~70F

My fingers are cold sensitive.....

I've given like 4 serious answers to questions today. There will be no more anytime soon.

 

[sidesh0wb0b]

My fingers are cold sensitive.....

I've given like 4 serious answers to questions today. There will be no more anytime soon.

put a dress on!

how many serious questions will you answer tomorrow?
do private messages count?

 

[CatamountRob]

put a dress on!

how many serious questions will you answer tomorrow?
do private messages count?

I don't do PM's, too many creepers here.

 

[GarryB]

drying models? why not air dry?
are you rushed that much that you need them asap?

Yup, some days just don’t turn out quite like they are planned and we have to get stuff done super quick.

 

[sidesh0wb0b]

Yup, some days just don’t turn out quite like they are planned and we have to get stuff done super quick.

ah ok. that does happen from time to time. best of luck! take the busy over the slow any day!!!

 

[Marcusthegladiator CDT]

If you follow the instructions for some model systems, Monotrac for example, placing them in a dryer is recommended. I wont section them unless they are dry and warm. No moisture, no dust stuck on them.

I agree sectioning them dry. But I wet my dies before I ditch them. Am I the only one who finds a moist die absorbs vibrations better and chips less?

 

[doug]

We've used a toaster oven for the last 28 years to dry our models. We set the temp on it and put a screw in the slider so it can't be moved any higher. Seems to be doing a pretty good job. A woman who worked for me at the time got 2 of them as wedding gifts. She already had an older on so we got that one.

 

[rlhhds]

We dry trim our models so when it is time to section them they are nice and dry. Have not used a model dryer in decades.

 

[sidesh0wb0b]

We dry trim our models so when it is time to section them they are nice and dry. Have not used a model dryer in decades.

I agree with that. no wet trimming here either. no slurry. no extra dry time. no extra drying units.

 

[Dimis]

Why do you dry your models whats the problem if they are wet?


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[gdallc]

Why do you dry your models whats the problem if they are wet?


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If you use a model system like monotrac if the model is not completely free of moisture the dust sticks to the die and it won't come off. The die won't seat all the way.

 

[Bumfrey]

When i was in the model room many years ago i used hot water. Put your models in a bowl. Boil kettle and pour into bowl. Leave for a moment. Remove models with tongs onto table top. Fast drying begins.
Might help, might not.