Peterpools Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Paul I've used the glass eyedroppers for years and lost count on how many I've broken and I've just gotten lazy cleaning them after use. I've found the pipettes quicker and no cleanup at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 10 hours ago, Peterpools said: Hi Scott I used to do the same and when I used the ketchup cup with solvent based paints, the solvents melted the cups to my surprise. 😱 I’ve been mixing lacquers in mine since I jumped ship from acrylics with no problems. I’ll even leave my clean up thinner in the cup overnight to evaporate with no plastic melting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Scott I wonder why mine melted through. Could be the Wendy's I use to frequent bought their supplies from a different company? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 1 minute ago, Peterpools said: Scott I wonder why mine melted through. Could be the Wendy's I use to frequent bought their supplies from a different company? Might be a NY regulation on the disposable plastics allowed? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Whi knows ... we have laws covering everything and way too complicated. Only people who don't read and try to follow the laws ... the bad guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 I resisted this for a short (very) time but in the end it got me, I have always wanted to build a very early Spitfire. such as the one on the box lid. Cheers Dennis 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 21 hours ago, Peterpools said: 200 of each, should hopefully last for a while. Just grew tired of cleaning out glass eye droppers and s/s mixing tinlets. Take care with Mr. Color GX100 mixed in plastic jars with leveling thinner. I had very bad results while spraying, with kind of a frosting effect. I guessed, it had to do with using a plastic jar for mixing, because after using a glass one, it sprayed beautifully. I never encountered similar probs with lacquer colors, only with the clear gloss GX100. Cheers Rob 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Rob Maybe the deterioration I experienced with the plastic cup from the thinner more then the solvent based paint? Since I've been using the medical variety of plastic cups, I haven't had any bad incidents but who knows what the future will bring. I just remember the old days, using only Model Master Enamels, their thinner and also Pactra enamel paints - no problems or issues at all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 3 hours ago, Spitfire said: I resisted this for a short (very) time but in the end it got me, I have always wanted to build a very early Spitfire. such as the one on the box lid. Cheers Dennis Dennis Looking forward to following your build thread, as I don't think I've seen one of the early Spits actually built. Will be very interested to see how it compare to the Kotare mid Mk 1a version. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 @Spitfire beat me to it, my first 1/32 Spitfire and after browsing through the box content, I have to say, I´m very impressed with the quality of molding. The low parts count should make for an easy build with half of the total effort going into the cockpit. The kit seems a bit pricey for a plane sans engine, but I appreciate the seemingly well researched background, great manual, Cartograph decals and in my case, resin figure I will build it oob with the only addition of 3D printed exhausts made by Eduard. I will use AK Real Colors and may try to spray the camouflage freehand, using my new Infinity Giraldez´s edition with it´s spraying guide. Cheers Rob 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 4 hours ago, Peterpools said: Paul I've used the glass eyedroppers for years and lost count on how many I've broken and I've just gotten lazy cleaning them after use. I've found the pipettes quicker and no cleanup at all. Understood, just saying..... I have about 30 of these things. It's just what I do. Anyway, perhaps I'll do the same someday. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Paul Yup, always best way is to use up what we bought and have and then move on if needed. 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 1 hour ago, DocRob said: @Spitfire beat me to it, my first 1/32 Spitfire and after browsing through the box content, I have to say, I´m very impressed with the quality of molding. The low parts count should make for an easy build with half of the total effort going into the cockpit. The kit seems a bit pricey for a plane sans engine, but I appreciate the seemingly well researched background, great manual, Cartograph decals and in my case, resin figure I will build it oob with the only addition of 3D printed exhausts made by Eduard. I will use AK Real Colors and may try to spray the camouflage freehand, using my new Infinity Giraldez´s edition with it´s spraying guide. Cheers Rob Rob The kit is amazing and you are going to love it. Mine had the resin exhaust and the pilot figure as well. Use the Quinta cockpit set and their seatbelts which kept breaking. Follow the color callouts and you're home free. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Last of my mini buying spree and I'm all set now for many months, as if the stash needed any help. Sprue Bro. Lightening Deal at an awesome price. I've had my eye on buying a good set of dry brushes and finally took the plunge Who could resist ... gorgeous set of precision tweezers 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Hey all Just got this today, very rare old kit.. Going to stretch this out to 300" wheel base total custom. Ron G 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 1 hour ago, CrankyCrafstman said: Hey all Just got this today, very rare old kit.. Going to stretch this out to 300" wheel base total custom. Ron G Sure don’t see many of these on the roads any more. This is a true classic. Can’t wait to see what you do with it , Ron. Did you snag that from Paul at STS? Jeff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, Jeff said: Sure don’t see many of these on the roads any more. This is a true classic. Can’t wait to see what you do with it , Ron. Did you snag that from Paul at STS? Jeff Nope got it cheaper off of Ebay. Ron G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Peterpools said: Last of my mini buying spree and I'm all set now for many months, as if the stash needed any help. Sprue Bro. Lightening Deal at an awesome price. Never seen a build of this Mitchell, looking forward to it. IMHO 48th suits twins to a tee………I keep eying their Lancaster…….. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Agree and same here. 48th does seem to be the perfect scale. I've also seen lots of reviews but not a build thread yet. I just keep my eye open for a really good sale and then I'll jump on it as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 Today, two items: First, a Christmas gift..... From SOL Resin Factory, their MM290 WWII Russian Female tank driver in 1/16 scale. I've been eyeing this figure for some time! Very nicely done, great detail..down to her fingers, which are separated and don't have that one-piece "mitten" look seen in some figures. For some reason they include 2 heads.....they look the same to me, but not sure. I have some 1/16 Trumpeter T-34s, and a big SU-100 that she's going to fit. She's posed as she is coming out the driver's hatch...toes resting on the seat. Next; is the M29c Weasel, as done by Takom in 1/35. I've been waiting for this, the amphibious version, to come out for awhile, already having the regular Weasel. Andy's Hobby Headquarters got these in stock about a week ago. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullArmor Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 11 hours ago, belugawhaleman said: Today, two items: First, a Christmas gift..... From SOL Resin Factory, their MM290 WWII Russian Female tank driver in 1/16 scale. I've been eyeing this figure for some time! Very nicely done, great detail..down to her fingers, which are separated and don't have that one-piece "mitten" look seen in some figures. For some reason they include 2 heads.....they look the same to me, but not sure. I have some 1/16 Trumpeter T-34s, and a big SU-100 that she's going to fit. She's posed as she is coming out the driver's hatch...toes resting on the seat. Next; is the M29c Weasel, as done by Takom in 1/35. I've been waiting for this, the amphibious version, to come out for awhile, already having the regular Weasel. Andy's Hobby Headquarters got these in stock about a week ago. Female driver 1/16 ?! 😮 i want one. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Finally, some much needed MRP paints arrived. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 On 12/23/2023 at 3:07 PM, Peterpools said: Last of my mini buying spree and I'm all set now for many months, as if the stash needed any help. Sprue Bro. Lightening Deal at an awesome price. I've had my eye on buying a good set of dry brushes and finally took the plunge Who could resist ... gorgeous set of precision tweezers Let us know what you think of the brush set please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 15 hours ago, mark31 said: Let us know what you think of the brush set please Mark Shall do as soon as I have the opportunity to use them. Quality wise, in the box: gorgeous and awesome. I'm also a long time used of Winsor & Newton Series 7 Kolinsky red Sable brushes - I just feel the better the brush, painting for me is a lot easier and I 've had them for well over 15 years and with care, they paint and look as good as new. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 I splurged today. decals are for the ZM 190 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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