BlrwestSiR Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 31 minutes ago, belugawhaleman said: Is that the lacquer thinner with the retarder? Can't find that here. I use the Tamiya for cleaning everything; brushes, airbrushes, tools, and it dissolves superglue off my CA applicators. I use glass eye droppers to measure paint....it cleans those quickly. I'm looking forward to that big Trumpeter kit build! Yes, it's Tamiya's version of Mr Color Leveling Thinner. Works pretty much the same way. I didn't know Tamiya Airbrush Cleaner cleans off CA. I'll have to try that next time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 22 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Yes, it's Tamiya's version of Mr Color Leveling Thinner. Works pretty much the same way. I didn't know Tamiya Airbrush Cleaner cleans off CA. I'll have to try that next time. It requires a little soaking time, but it does remove ca. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 2 hours ago, belugawhaleman said: Is that the lacquer thinner with the retarder? Can't find that here. I use the Tamiya for cleaning everything; brushes, airbrushes, tools, and it dissolves superglue off my CA applicators. I use glass eye droppers to measure paint....it cleans those quickly. I'm looking forward to that big Trumpeter kit build! You know, the airbrush cleaner is the same thing as their glue you bought? I quit buying the glue and just refill my glue bottle with the cleaner. There’s a YouTube video where a guy looked up the safety data sheet. It made up of two chemicals. The only difference was the glue has something like 2% more of one of the chemicals than the cleaner. Like cleaner is 50/50 and glue is 48/52. But I’ve never had any issues using straight cleaner. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 On 9/28/2024 at 7:53 PM, ScottsGT said: You know, the airbrush cleaner is the same thing as their glue you bought? I quit buying the glue and just refill my glue bottle with the cleaner. There’s a YouTube video where a guy looked up the safety data sheet. It made up of two chemicals. The only difference was the glue has something like 2% more of one of the chemicals than the cleaner. Like cleaner is 50/50 and glue is 48/52. But I’ve never had any issues using straight cleaner. Yes, I've heard that. The only reason I buy them separately is for the containers, really. Sometimes I will refill the glue container with the cleaner. I've tried the cleaner as a glue, but I'll continue to use as I do. The cleaner I think is closer to the slower setting extra thin and I prefer the quick setting, that's all. . I also keep the jars separate because I don't want to contaminate the glue as I often do with the cleaner. Anyway, that's just what I do. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Back from my Berlin trip and my first visit to LHS there, I brought back a large array of AM for different kits and stuff for some projects, I have in mind. These are for a long planned under water dio, including a resin steam punk submarine a jetty and lots of fishes and sea live along some figures in 1/35. I first slept in the rancid Circus Circus Hotel in las Vegas and as "good" memories never vanish, I chose the Salvino´s Monte Carlo as a reminder. I somehow like the old Nascar´s and the Salvino´s kit seem to be of decent quality with outstanding decals. Fun fact, the chrome plated parts are real meatal plated, heavy and magnetic. Cheers Rob 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Nice assortment there Rob. I'd be curious to see what the Salvino's kit is like. Looks like they could be nice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 24 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: I'd be curious to see what the Salvino's kit is like. Looks like they could be nice. I have another one, a Richard Petty 1972 Dodge Charger. Browsing through the sprues shows a promising quality and there are some encouraging build logs out there. I guess, the greatest difficulty will be the body painting, which in both cases is two color, bordered by pinstripe decals, which need to be used as templates for masking. If I understood right, all the Salvino´s kits are limited to 500 items each, but of course, there are a couple of variants for the same chassis, from different years and with different sponsor decals. Some of their kits are based on older kits, but the ones I own are new tool by Salvino´s Cheers Rob 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 A bit of paint making that transition to lacquer Mr.Hobby from out of USA Gundam that Scott turn me on to. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 3 hours ago, KevinM said: A bit of paint making that transition to lacquer Mr.Hobby from out of USA Gundam that Scott turn me on to. Get ready for those daily emails now! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 1 hour ago, ScottsGT said: Get ready for those daily emails now! Already happening no bigee @2.99 a bottle I was good to go. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 Bit left field . I bought a bunch of WW1 aircraft prints from 1962, these two being drawn by Roy Cross (of Airfix box cover fame) who died this year aged 100 . Link to bio Bought them loose and now framed these two for my study . I had the Albatros as kid , my Dad had cleared it out of some Chief's Mess refit and brought it home for my bedroom . No idea where it went later on 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy1 VX-4 Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 On 9/28/2024 at 2:26 PM, belugawhaleman said: Yes, I use a lot of their airbrush cleaner and glue. Last weekend I found all my flat white had turned brownish in color.... Weird! I usually by this from nearby Tower Hobbies but I was browsing Burbanks house of Hobbies. I always use Tamiya's X-22 as a clear before decaling....good stuff! I was at Burbank Hobbies yesterday!!!! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 On 9/28/2024 at 5:48 AM, mark31 said: Just recievd Blown away with the details. Now just find the mojo back to get building. Mark I'm very impressed with the ResKit stuff. The detail they can achieve with 3D Printing is amazing - as you can see! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 On 9/30/2024 at 6:32 AM, DocRob said: Back from my Berlin trip and my first visit to LHS there, I brought back a large array of AM for different kits and stuff for some projects, I have in mind. These are for a long planned under water dio, including a resin steam punk submarine a jetty and lots of fishes and sea live along some figures in 1/35. I first slept in the rancid Circus Circus Hotel in las Vegas and as "good" memories never vanish, I chose the Salvino´s Monte Carlo as a reminder. I somehow like the old Nascar´s and the Salvino´s kit seem to be of decent quality with outstanding decals. Fun fact, the chrome plated parts are real meatal plated, heavy and magnetic. Cheers Rob Really? The chrome parts are metal?!? No wonder they are 56Euro! I do like the older NASCAR schemes, especially Richard Petty's STP cars. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 3 hours ago, Vandy1 VX-4 said: I was at Burbank Hobbies yesterday!!!! Seems like a great place. I order from them frequently and their service is great. They get orders shipped quickly...in hours not days and their rates are reasonable . They answer emails quickly and are happy to answer any questions. I'm a big fan. If I'm ever in the area I'll definitely drop in. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 17 hours ago, CANicoll said: Really? The chrome parts are metal?!? No wonder they are 56Euro! I do like the older NASCAR schemes, especially Richard Petty's STP cars. Well Chris, the parts are actually plastic, but real metal plated. Looks better then most chromed plastic, somehow deeper and more chrome like, less toyish. My second Salvino´s kit is the Petty Charger from 1970 in STP livery. I believe the kits are a bit cheaper on your side of the pond or direct from Salvino´s. Cheers Rob 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 Thanks Rob, I will check it out. Love Petty's 70 Charger. That is a beautiful car. Nascar.com is selling the 72 Charger for $39USD just for today. Its $50USD on the Salvino site. I didn't see the '70 year but the '72 is pretty close. Nice schemes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 2 hours ago, CANicoll said: Thanks Rob, I will check it out. Love Petty's 70 Charger. That is a beautiful car. Nascar.com is selling the 72 Charger for $39USD just for today. Its $50USD on the Salvino site. I didn't see the '70 year but the '72 is pretty close. Nice schemes. Sorry Chris, I meant the `72 Charger, that is the one I have. Cheers Rob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 Got some more Friulmodel tracks today........I know, so what else is new? Well, this time I ordered these directly from The maker in Hungary. Ordered on the 17 of Sept. they came today ....Oct. 4. Not too bad, I guess. It took about a week to "process" the order..the balance.. shipping time. The ATL-13 for my Tamiya Marder 3. The ATL-59 will be used on my Tamiya Marder 1 .....that kit has excellent link & length tracks but I thought these would be nice. Friulmodel sells these for about $ 29.54 USD. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullArmor Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 I have noticed that friul tracks have become expensive to acquire in Finland. Used to get those 30-40€ now 40-50€ range. Finland has decided to increase its value-added tax to balance poor economy😒. Luckily i have lots of stuff already acquire in my stash.🙂 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 On 10/4/2024 at 6:42 PM, DocRob said: Sorry Chris, I meant the `72 Charger, that is the one I have. Cheers Rob Rob I've been thinking of their Wild Bill Elliot Coors Ford Thunderbird. In that era, he was and still is my favorite. Would love to see a mini NASCAR GB down the road. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: 've been thinking of their Wild Bill Elliot Coors Ford Thunderbird. In that era, he was and still is my favorite. Would love to see a mini NASCAR GB down the road. At the moment there is only the 87 edition available from Salvino´s, Peter. It seems, Monogram made an `84 Vintage NASCAR – Salvinos JR Models Cheers Rob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 9 hours ago, FullArmor said: I have noticed that friul tracks have become expensive to acquire in Finland. Used to get those 30-40€ now 40-50€ range. Finland has decided to increase its value-added tax to balance poor economy😒. Luckily i have lots of stuff already acquire in my stash.🙂 Some vendors in the US charge inflated prices for these. The lowest price I found is $ 39.00 USD. Two other online shops charge about $ 46.00 USD. The worst charges $ 64.00 USD. No, I don't buy from him. Getting them straight from Friulmodel was the cheapest by far......but the long wait. Anyway I have a couple sets on the way . and may buy a third then I think I'm done buying for a while. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 1 hour ago, DocRob said: At the moment there is only the 87 edition available from Salvino´s, Peter. It seems, Monogram made an `84 Vintage NASCAR – Salvinos JR Models Cheers Rob Thanks Rob Need to check it out and buy what's available. At least it will be a Wild Bill Elliot's Coors #9. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 3 hours ago, Peterpools said: Rob I've been thinking of their Wild Bill Elliot Coors Ford Thunderbird. In that era, he was and still is my favorite. Would love to see a mini NASCAR GB down the road. I remember when they called him Awesome Bill from Dawsonville. The Coors Thunderbird is one one of those iconic Nascar liveries. Like Richard Petty's blue racers or the Dale Earnhardt's black Chevies. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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