How does the magnetic paint shaker work?
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- Thread starter tomwes
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I will find out tomorrow with a mini-review. I already have two other paint shakers! I needed this one like a hole in the head!
Heavens Eagle
Well-known member
@Sharkmouth My 1/16th Pak40 is basically done, and it has no markings on it. I chose the no markings route as I didn't care for the kit decals. I also have the 251/22 with the Pak 40 in 1/16th for a build sometime down the road. Some of the stuff I have built for the 251/1 will be added to it as well. In some cases the parts are already done I just need to add them to the /22 box. What scale are the markings you have?
Looking in the boxes, one had the mixer and the other the USB power cord as well as small thin metal rods. I take it the metal rod follows the rotating magnet in the black band to stir. I want to check if it works with the Gator mixin' balls from Kenny Loup. If so, I am set either way.
The one with the fist is 1/16th scale but not a mounted gum.
Heavens Eagle
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Typo Monster strikes again. LOL!
jknaus
Administrator
I have the first one you posted and I think I did a review of it. Very nice paint shaker and very effective. The second one, I have 2 different versions and to be honest I'm not a fan of either. The actual shaker works much better in my opinion. I cant remember if I did a review of both these types, but the first is the best.I will find out tomorrow with a mini-review. I already have two other paint shakers! I needed this one like a hole in the head!
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James
Edit: Nope did not do a review, just commented on an earlier post you made Saul and showed mine in Latest Acquisitions.
Made our Costco run in Augusta and the route we took this time put me more or less close to the Hobby Town there, thought I'd pop in and get some MM paints and thinner, pulled in the parking lot to find this.
Yep, they clearing out. I slipped in to see and the model shelf was the only one still standing. Fella told me 75% off everything and since I lost my club discount years ago (don't know why) and he's been way overpriced I figure take advantage of it.
Picked up some things I really didn't need.
I'll make use of the base somewhere, he's had it for years I just wasn't going to pay that. The motor, might build it up as a little display. And I need another CKW like a hole in the head but 75% off is 75% off.
The mission model paints? The entire rack was thrown in a bin 2 feet deep and my knees just couldn't take scrunching down in the floor searching for the colors I want. I half thought of offering $200 for the whole bucket but Cindy would have shot me...I wonder if they will sell it to the Kennesaw store since their rack was so bare.
Yep, they clearing out. I slipped in to see and the model shelf was the only one still standing. Fella told me 75% off everything and since I lost my club discount years ago (don't know why) and he's been way overpriced I figure take advantage of it.
Picked up some things I really didn't need.
I'll make use of the base somewhere, he's had it for years I just wasn't going to pay that. The motor, might build it up as a little display. And I need another CKW like a hole in the head but 75% off is 75% off.
The mission model paints? The entire rack was thrown in a bin 2 feet deep and my knees just couldn't take scrunching down in the floor searching for the colors I want. I half thought of offering $200 for the whole bucket but Cindy would have shot me...I wonder if they will sell it to the Kennesaw store since their rack was so bare.
Brokeneagle
Master at Arms
Hey Saul, I got one of these Dispai magnetic mixers a few years ago and love it. I use it nearly every day or whenever I am painting a model. This and the Greenstuff mixer are stopping me getting 'tennis elbow' from manually shaking paint bottles all day long!
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Brokeneagle
Master at Arms
They give you some short metal rods that you put in the paint bottle and it spins them. I also use the metal ball bearings sold by AK and these also work well, as you can give them a quick shake before placing it on.
Old gun has no bite!
Indeed it did.
Yep, I did mention that but will try Kenny Loup's Mixin' Balls as they are steel and also supports one of our own here.
Heavens Eagle
Well-known member
Plain steel and acrylics are not a good mix. I bought some stainless steel bearings in two sizes off of A a while back and have been adding one of each size to my Vallejo paints. They are working quite well.
The Fresh Market near me was closing and , while not directly modeling related, it does keep me focused! Bought in February...
Heavens Eagle
Well-known member
Interesting Saúl. I usually just stick with Louisiana as it has flavor and the bite is just right for me at this point.
Heavens Eagle
Well-known member
These are 1/4 inch and larger than I wanted. I am using one each of 5/32, and 1/8th. You can hear them click, but they are smaller and seem to work just fine with the Vallejo bottles.
Also the NEW Vallejo bottles seem to seal up better than the older ones. They also have a zip strip at the base of the cap that tears off when opened.
I recall we discussed this a while ago!
