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Subject: 
Painting one of my Xlarge base plates
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Date: 
Sun, 7 Aug 2005 13:33:49 GMT
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I need to get some advice as to how to paint one of my XL baseplates. What is
the best way? Spray can, dipping, or what? Also dd Lego ever build a baseplate
that was smooth on a good portion of it? I thought I saw one somewhere, but have
never been able to see it again.

Thanks,

Larry
AZLUG



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  Re: Painting one of my Xlarge base plates
 
(...) Larry, although I can't help you with the painting part of your question, I can with the smooth baseplate question.... There were many instance of baseplates with smooth areas. The one that comes to mind are the Homemaker sets of 1972-82. Some (...) (19 years ago, 7-Aug-05, to lugnet.build)
  Re: Painting one of my Xlarge base plates
 
(...) Not that I advise painting, but I'd think the best way to get good coverage without being too thick or heavy-handed would be to use an airbrush, like plastic model builders use to detail stuff. Depending on the tip, they can have a fine or (...) (19 years ago, 7-Aug-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
  Re: Painting one of my Xlarge base plates
 
(...) Larry, Perhaps if we knew what you were planning, we might be able to suggest something non-LEGO related to help. If you want something mostly smooth, wouldn't you be better off with just a sheet of plastic styrene? They come in different (...) (19 years ago, 7-Aug-05, to lugnet.build)

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