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http://www.gundamkitscollection.com/2014/06/g-temple-plastic-model-runner-sprue.html Oh god where has this been all my life.
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That is surprisingly useful and I'm amazed I never thought of something similar. 
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Jun 20, 2014 09:24
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Bimmi posted:http://www.gundamkitscollection.com/2014/06/g-temple-plastic-model-runner-sprue.html it really shouldn't come labelled since there are sprues like G2. I'm so going to make my own from wood
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Jun 20, 2014 09:38
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Bimmi posted:http://www.gundamkitscollection.com/2014/06/g-temple-plastic-model-runner-sprue.html I want it I want it I want it I want it..... Yeah, with that out of the way it is kinda a pain since it lacks numbered sprues, but you can stack those at the end. I'm ordering one as soon as it goes on sale.
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Jun 20, 2014 20:42
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Bimmi posted:http://www.gundamkitscollection.com/2014/06/g-temple-plastic-model-runner-sprue.html I don't see the point of it.
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Jun 20, 2014 21:38
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Gaius Marius posted:I don't see the point of it. It's an easy way to organize sprues by their letter as opposed to having to waste time going through 4 grey plates trying to see which one has the "F" on it.
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Jun 20, 2014 21:44
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Gaius Marius posted:I don't see the point of it. I can see how it would be handy if you are like me and don't have a big work area that you can lay all your trees out on while you work, and when you aren't working and can't just leave them on your desk it makes the overall footprint much smaller. The labeling is flawed but the idea is nice, I sometimes wish I could tell at a glance which was which, since the label is the same color as the rest of the tree and not in a uniform place all the time. Blackchamber fucked around with this message at 21:48 on Jun 20, 2014 |
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Jun 20, 2014 21:46
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TaurusOxford posted:It's an easy way to organize sprues by their letter as opposed to having to waste time going through 4 grey plates trying to see which one has the "F" on it. Don't you lay them out alphabetically anyways? And it makes it harder to see the actual parts. And think of all the time your losing when you have to keep putting them back inside the rack thing. Blackchamber posted:I can see how it would be handy if you are like me and don't have a big work area that you can lay all your trees out on while you work, and when you aren't working and can't just leave them on your desk it makes the overall footprint much smaller. How small of an area are you working with because I do all my modeling on a card table and I've never had space issues. Gaius Marius fucked around with this message at 21:51 on Jun 20, 2014 |
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Jun 20, 2014 21:48
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Gaius Marius posted:Don't you lay them out alphabetically anyways? And it makes it harder to see the actual parts. And think of all the time your losing when you have to keep putting them back inside the rack thing. I don't know what kind of giant workbench you have but I don't have room to be laying out every plate alphabetically and still have room to work with. Not to mention that having them all standing vertically in order makes for a much cleaner setup.
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Jun 20, 2014 21:51
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TaurusOxford posted:It's an easy way to organize sprues by their letter as opposed to having to waste time going through 4 grey plates trying to see which one has the "F" on it. I normally try to cut out all the pieces at the same time I'm working on a section. I look through the instructions, See how many "G" parts there are on an arm and cut them out. I don't think I'd get that much use out of it. It's a pretty neat idea though.
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Jun 20, 2014 21:59
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I'm working on a desk that has a bunch of books, all my tool drawers, a printer, the telephone, office supplies, and oftentimes my laptop. That thing is like a godsend.
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Jun 20, 2014 22:03
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Gaius Marius posted:How small of an area are you working with because I do all my modeling on a card table and I've never had space issues. I have two desks pushed together actually, but I have my airbrush booth, a shelf for my paints, and two computer monitors on it. I usually end up laying one or two trees on my keyboard, one propped up in the box they came in, and then working in the space between my booth and the computer stuff. I could disassemble my booth when I'm not painting but I prefer to leave it out so I can paint pieces as I finish them rather than painting it all at the end.
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Jun 20, 2014 22:22
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Blackchamber posted:I have two desks pushed together actually, but I have my airbrush booth, a shelf for my paints, and two computer monitors on it. Are you painting on your computer desk? If not then why the monitors? I work on my card table specifically so I can break it down quickly if I need the room for other things. And if I need more plamo room I just bust out another table. Breaking it down when your not using it also helps stop the table from accumulating junk because you can't set things on it. everythingWasBees posted:I'm working on a desk that has a bunch of books, all my tool drawers, a printer, the telephone, office supplies, and oftentimes my laptop. Instead of buying a rack thing you could move all that poo poo off your desk.
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Jun 20, 2014 22:33
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i guess people just...do things differently??
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Gaius Marius posted:Instead of buying a rack thing you could move all that poo poo off your desk. It's the only usable surface I have besides some shelves, that's not for eating. 
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Jun 20, 2014 22:53
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You could get a slotted dish drying rack for about a buck.
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SpikeMcclane posted:You could get a slotted dish drying rack for about a buck. you go to hell. Everything I own needs to be hobby specific and marked up This looks pretty good and it satisfies my need to overspend http://www.amazon.com/Spectrum-32070-Kitchen-Organizer-Chrome/dp/B0018BRMV0/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1403330130  and its chrome 
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Jun 21, 2014 06:54
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SpikeMcclane posted:You could get a slotted dish drying rack for about a buck. Thank you, for this
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I've tried dish racks, they don't work so great for the purpose. My work table is quite small and gets easily swamped with parts, tools, containers etc. Anything that's going to streamline that situation even a little bit is worth the  IMO.edit: something to hold the instruction manual upright and open would be nice, too. Bimmi fucked around with this message at 07:29 on Jun 21, 2014 |
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Jun 21, 2014 07:25
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Bimmi posted:I've tried dish racks, they don't work so great for the purpose. I've seen things like that at a library its a a two legged thing with teeth to hold the book that should work for your purpose but I don't know what you'd google to find them.
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Jun 21, 2014 08:04
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Bimmi posted:I've tried dish racks, they don't work so great for the purpose. Buy a folding music stand, pretty handy, and cheap.
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That is so close to being a solution, but I'm guessing that without some sort of backing it's not going to hold the sheets very well. I'd also need something that can go on the desktop. With my eyesight, something off to the side of the desk might as well be across the room. edit" VVV that would work well enough maybe, but there's no real page support. Something like this with an open top and sides would be close to ideal, but I don't know that any such thing exists. Bimmi fucked around with this message at 09:39 on Jun 21, 2014 |
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Jun 21, 2014 08:48
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This thing might work.
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Jun 21, 2014 08:53
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BlitzBlast posted:This thing might work. This was the thing I was talking about. Bimmi posted:
Get one of those and hold the paper with some of these. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binder_clip
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Bimmi posted:That is so close to being a solution, but I'm guessing that without some sort of backing it's not going to hold the sheets very well. Music stands hold both loose-leaf sheets and books held open to a specific page. MG and PG manuals will fit perfectly. HG manuals will work OK. You can adjust the height down to a foot or take it apart and mount the stand and/or shaft on another base or clip it to the side of the table. Maybe look for a recipe book holder too.
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When is the next event for new model kit announcements?
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Can anyone point me to a site that sells replacement joints? Some digging found an old HG Epyon model I had, but a wing and arm fell off when I picked it up, plus its not keeping poses in general. This was before I cared about painting or anything, so I'm going to use it to learn before I tackle a newer model.
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Jun 21, 2014 19:25
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Fooley posted:Can anyone point me to a site that sells replacement joints? Some digging found an old HG Epyon model I had, but a wing and arm fell off when I picked it up, plus its not keeping poses in general. This was before I cared about painting or anything, so I'm going to use it to learn before I tackle a newer model. You're NEVER going to find replacement joints for something as old as HG Epyon, and HG kits back then aren't exactly known for their great poseability or sturdiness anyway. I suggest you use HG Epyon as scrap plastic to practice your painting, then buy the MG Epyon so you'll have an Epyon worth displaying.
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Jun 21, 2014 19:57
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Has there been a Perfect Gundam kit announced due to Build Fighters? I really want a modern version of that model.
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Jun 21, 2014 20:29
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There's still only the old MG of it, sorry.
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Red Bones posted:When is the next event for new model kit announcements? I believe that'd be the Plamo-Rajicon Show in mid-October. Whatever "big" release Bandai has planned for December, if any, will be shown there.
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TaurusOxford posted:You're NEVER going to find replacement joints for something as old as HG Epyon, and HG kits back then aren't exactly known for their great poseability or sturdiness anyway. I suggest you use HG Epyon as scrap plastic to practice your painting, then buy the MG Epyon so you'll have an Epyon worth displaying. Yeah. I was kind of hoping things had stayed standard and I could just get a handful of each of the different ones, but its not big deal. PLus I'm missing a ton of other little parts... And now that I look the MG is pretty sexy so, thanks for the help.
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Jun 21, 2014 23:11
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Whats the best way to dust models without knocking bits off?
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Jun 22, 2014 05:57
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Cat Hatter posted:Whats the best way to dust models without knocking bits off? Compressed air, if that doesnt do it you then you need more force and knocked bits off is inevitable.
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Jun 22, 2014 06:16
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Or you could just use a duster gently.
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Jun 22, 2014 06:57
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Cotton swabs work well too.
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Jun 22, 2014 07:18
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Flat brushes will also work. Alternately, get a micro attachment set for standard vacuum cleaners or a cheap mini computer vacuum.
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I found a really fluffy feather duster lying around home the other day, it worked amazingly.
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I just leave my models in their boxes unbuilt so they cant ever get dusty.
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Fauxtool posted:I just leave my models in their boxes unbuilt so they cant ever get dusty. Pretty much this.
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