Modeling tools where you least expect them

[jknaus]

So you're out wandering around the store waiting for your wife/husband etc etc and wander into the pet department. Take a look around and see what there is that will help with modeling. I happened to see some small water dishes made of stainless steel and having a rubber foot. First thing that came to mind was a dish for wetting decals. Then a dish for making washes or mixing mud. And a $1.95 I bought them. Very handy and have some heft so they dont knock over easy. Currently a great parts tray.

Modeling tools, supplies, goodies can be found anywhere. Keep an eye out
James

 

[moon puppy]

I use used plastic deli salad containers Ruths Salads (local fav).

don't let that cat get near those James!

 

[AndyFettes]

Great find James and very useful !!!



And a $195 I bought them

Please tell me you missed the decimal point :huh:

 

[RichB]

Escargot dishes are useful for mixing small amounts of washes or paints.

I picked one up for a couple of bucks from a dollar store.

Cheers,
Rich

 

[jknaus]

:S Umm yes, decimal has been inserted. I didn't have my coffee when I wrote this. My story

 

[phantom II]

Yup :java first before engaging mind .

 

[Swordsman]

Well I use those little ToGo Salsa, Hot Sauce, Jalapeno & onion containers and old prescription bottles that are expired to hold small parts , screws & extra bits ..... But I'm still trying to wrap my mind around the fact that you can buy Escargot trays at the Dollar store ......

 

[Bagge]

My first rule when it comes to food is 'if it has a hard shell that you must break to be able to eat it then it´s not ment to be eaten'!
Here in belgium mossels and escargots are very popular but I stay away from it

Nice find James I can see many uses for those

 

[lupanzer]

Great James!...nice sugestion

Luiz

 

[Gator]

Another great tool for setting decals are plastic butter dishes. A must have for those longer decals. And when it comes time to put them on, get you a set of stamp tweezers.

 

[Jeeves]

My first rule when it comes to food is 'if it has a hard shell that you must break to be able to eat it then it´s not ment to be eaten'!
Here in belgium mossels and escargots are very popular but I stay away from it

Nice find James I can see many uses for those

You miss out on pistachios that way

 

[ausf]

My first rule when it comes to food is 'if it has a hard shell that you must break to be able to eat it then it´s not ment to be eaten'!
Here in belgium mossels and escargots are very popular but I stay away from it

I see it the exact opposite: if whatever it is is going to such lengths to protect what's inside, it must be good. It's the stuff that offers itself up for free you gotta watch out for.

Perfect example is a sea urchin. You want to see a thousand fish bum rush you on a reef, just turn over an urchin to expose the soft underbelly for them to eat. A thousand fish can't be wrong, right? B)

 

[moon puppy]

Same with crab meat. The more you have to work it the better the reward.