Soo.... What did you just get???

[Peterpools]

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. 

 

[ScottsGT]

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. 

[Peterpools]

Scott

I wonder why mine melted through. Could be the Wendy's I use to frequent bought their supplies from a different company? 

 

[ScottsGT]

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? 

[Peterpools]

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

[Spitfire]

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

[DocRob]

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

[Peterpools]

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. 

 

[Peterpools]

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. 

[DocRob]

@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

[belugawhaleman]

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.

[Peterpools]

Paul

Yup, always best way is to use up what we bought and have and then move on if needed. 👍

 

[Peterpools]

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. 

 

[Peterpools]

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

 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all 

  Just got this today, very rare old kit..

Going to stretch this out to 300" wheel base total custom.

Ron G 

[Jeff]

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

[CrankyCrafstman]

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 

[Bomber_County]

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……..

[Peterpools]

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.

 

[belugawhaleman]

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.

 

[FullArmor]

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.

[Peterpools]

Finally, some much needed MRP paints arrived.

 

 

 

 

[mark31]

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

[Peterpools]

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. 

[Martinnfb]

I splurged today.  

decals are for the ZM 190