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Iron Mike
Master At Arms And Resident Curmudgeon
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Metalizers have been a staple on my bench since the 90's, they look good, but don't stand up to much handling without rubbing off. The new Xtreme Metal from AK spray well and are quite bulletproof to handling and weathering, highly recommended.
Metalizers have been a staple on my bench since the 90's, they look good, but don't stand up to much handling without rubbing off. The new Xtreme Metal from AK spray well and are quite bulletproof to handling and weathering, highly recommended.
helios
Well-known member
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Well they are lacquer based. Most are the buffable ones, though a couple are not.
Yeah, I remember reading something about that a while ago...probably part of the reason I've been putting it off for so long. I've got the sealer so I can get them covered up in clear shortly after it's painted because of that.
I have looked into the AK stuff before as I've seen a couple people have really good results with it, but unfortunately they aren't available locally. Paints I tend to prefer to buy here if I can, which pretty much limits me to MM & Tamiya. I will order though if I have to and there are no suitable alternatives.
Well they are lacquer based.
Most are the buffable ones, though a couple are not.Metalizers have been a staple on my bench since the 90's, they look good, but don't stand up to much handling without rubbing off. The new Xtreme Metal from AK spray well and are quite bulletproof to handling and weathering, highly recommended.
Yeah, I remember reading something about that a while ago...probably part of the reason I've been putting it off for so long. I've got the sealer so I can get them covered up in clear shortly after it's painted because of that.
I have looked into the AK stuff before as I've seen a couple people have really good results with it, but unfortunately they aren't available locally. Paints I tend to prefer to buy here if I can, which pretty much limits me to MM & Tamiya. I will order though if I have to and there are no suitable alternatives.
Iron Mike
Master At Arms And Resident Curmudgeon
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FYI, Randy Ditton carries lots aftermarket parts for GT-40. https://www.modelbuilderswh.com/
And a link to something us mere mortals can aspire to.
https://modelersalliance.org/forum/randy-ditton/150225-adventures-in-soldering-the-gt40-project
:drinks
Scored a couple kits I've been watching for on a trip down to a Seattle hobby shop with a couple guys from the local modeling club.
Found an original Testors "Those Fabulous Fords" GT40 Mk1...I don't recall the last time I've actually seen one of these. I remember my dad having the full set (Mk1, MkII, MkIV) of these way back in the day (almost 40 years ago :S ). Unlike the more common Fujimi MKIIs which are just curbside kits, this old Testors kits are the full shebang. Should be good practice before I take on my Simil-R FGT GT1. Now to keep my eyes open for the old Testors MkII & MkIV for the set. :evil: Probably add a Fujimi MkII for good measure and a new Revel GTE for the full collection for racing Ford GT cars. B)
Also happened to stumble across the Sturgeon class sub that I was fixing to order on eBay. My dad also served on the USS Bluefish SSN-675 in addition to the USS Springfield. I may try to throw the Bluefish together before I go out to visit them in October. Make a little presentation and all.
Also ended up with another A-7E, A-4E/F, and an AV-8B+ (all 1/48 Hasegawa) for $10 ea because they had been opened and some pieces snipped off sprues. The only parts missing out of any of the kits after a thorough inventory were decals and belly gun pods from the Harrier. And those I can hijack from one of my GR.7/9 British Harriers (Eduard boxings).
FYI, Randy Ditton carries lots aftermarket parts for GT-40. https://www.modelbuilderswh.com/
And a link to something us mere mortals can aspire to.
https://modelersalliance.org/forum/randy-ditton/150225-adventures-in-soldering-the-gt40-project
:drinks
Heavens Eagle
Well-known member
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I have found the Alclad paints work quite well and really like their black grey and white base coat/primer paints. Also many of them seem to hold up to moderate handling as well.
Well they are lacquer based.
Metalizers have been a staple on my bench since the 90's, they look good, but don't stand up to much handling without rubbing off. The new Xtreme Metal from AK spray well and are quite bulletproof to handling and weathering, highly recommended.
Yeah, I remember reading something about that a while ago...probably part of the reason I've been putting it off for so long. I've got the sealer so I can get them covered up in clear shortly after it's painted because of that.
I have looked into the AK stuff before as I've seen a couple people have really good results with it, but unfortunately they aren't available locally. Paints I tend to prefer to buy here if I can, which pretty much limits me to MM & Tamiya. I will order though if I have to and there are no suitable alternatives.
I have found the Alclad paints work quite well and really like their black grey and white base coat/primer paints. Also many of them seem to hold up to moderate handling as well.
Heavens Eagle
Well-known member
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If you remember I picked up this kit last week after Free Time sent out an e-mail. Basically I jumped on it.
Talked to them today, and it turns out they found the "ONE" in some box in the warehouse. "ONLY ONE"
I found this out when I asked them about if it was an old stash and he thought I was asking about if they had more. I said no I got one, and he said "Oh! YOU got THE one we found!" Then it was My turn to go "OH!"
Sometimes you just get lucky.
If you remember I picked up this kit last week after Free Time sent out an e-mail. Basically I jumped on it.
Talked to them today, and it turns out they found the "ONE" in some box in the warehouse. "ONLY ONE"
I found this out when I asked them about if it was an old stash and he thought I was asking about if they had more. I said no I got one, and he said "Oh! YOU got THE one we found!" Then it was My turn to go "OH!"
Sometimes you just get lucky.
Heavens Eagle
Well-known member
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Last Wednesday, JUST before going to the Nooga Nats, this finally came. It is a numbered cast and this is the thing about figures, unbuilt, the don't depreciate. In many cases, especially once no more can be made they go up in value.
Here are some photos of the painted prototype. Sculpted by one of the premier figure sculptors, Roberto Von Behr this figure is well sought after.
Last Wednesday, JUST before going to the Nooga Nats, this finally came. It is a numbered cast and this is the thing about figures, unbuilt, the don't depreciate. In many cases, especially once no more can be made they go up in value.
Here are some photos of the painted prototype. Sculpted by one of the premier figure sculptors, Roberto Von Behr this figure is well sought after.
Iron Mike
Master At Arms And Resident Curmudgeon
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You went all that way and got nuffin'?
Oops! I was too quick.
Gray WWII German at that!
You went all that way and got nuffin'?
Oops! I was too quick.
Gray WWII German at that!
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I got some spare PE for that. :dude
I'll post mine up later.
...yep thats World War II...and German.
:v
I got some spare PE for that. :dude
I'll post mine up later.
jknaus
Administrator
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James
I really like this figure. Will have to see how much it would cost up here.Last Wednesday, JUST <snip>
James
Sherman 18
Master at Arms
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Jame those GAZ trucks are Ford Model AA or AAA trucks. So for chassis drive train detail be sure to check Model A sites too when doing research.
This arrived today. The kit that started my current Russian WWII craze. Cant wait to get into it. For now some research.
James
Jame those GAZ trucks are Ford Model AA or AAA trucks. So for chassis drive train detail be sure to check Model A sites too when doing research.
Sherman 18
Master at Arms
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My mail the last couple weeks
This monster for ever going fondness of fake history. I mean alternate history. :cheer:
These figures for a lost project or two.
Ordered three .000 brushes (red handle) from China a couple months ago for less than two bucks including shipping.
This bad boy. Not sure how I'll go with it. Thought maybe a captured Iraqi national police vehicle or just might do a cowboy Cadillac like is seen around here in Kansas
My mail the last couple weeks
This monster for ever going fondness of fake history. I mean alternate history. :cheer:
These figures for a lost project or two.
Ordered three .000 brushes (red handle) from China a couple months ago for less than two bucks including shipping.
This bad boy. Not sure how I'll go with it. Thought maybe a captured Iraqi national police vehicle or just might do a cowboy Cadillac like is seen around here in Kansas
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Someone got the WWI bug?
Someone got the WWI bug?
helios
Well-known member
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Haven't ordered any (yet), but if anyone is looking for reference materials for COF builds, there is currently several books on sale @ SB for Israeli equipment...both modern and Cold War era.
https://store.spruebrothers.com/dealoftheday.asp
Haven't ordered any (yet), but if anyone is looking for reference materials for COF builds, there is currently several books on sale @ SB for Israeli equipment...both modern and Cold War era.
https://store.spruebrothers.com/dealoftheday.asp
