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Van Dis: Jun 19, 2004

Aristophanes posted:

It's been Armageddon Expo weekend here. I didn't have as big a budget as previous years, so I didn't pick up much.

Metal Earth scale model of the Parthenon. Kitsets and Ancient Greece! Tickled my fancy so hard, I was thrilled to pick up the last one they had at the stand. Those bloody columns though, rolling 40+ of those fiddly little things really made a mess of my fingers.

Come join us in the super nerdy scale modeling thread (link is just my posts bec I love those metal earth kits). Bring progress pics.

Van Dis has a new favorite as of 05:10 on Oct 28, 2014

# ? Oct 28, 2014 04:18

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# ? May 10, 2024 21:57

Bottom Liner: Feb 15, 2006; a specific vein of lasagna

Van Dis posted:

Come join us in the super nerdy scale modeling thread (like is just my posts bec I love those metal earth kits). Bring progress pics.

I've wanted the space shuttle kit like that for a while, but they look fragile and frustrating as hell. Are they as simple as they claim, or is it more of an experienced modeler only type thing?

# ? Oct 28, 2014 04:25

Aristophanes: Aug 11, 2012; Quickly, bring me a beaker of wine, so that I may wet my mind and say something clever!

Heh, no progress pics of mine unfortunately because I was paranoid of losing pieces. I did end up temporarily misplacing one of the frieze pieces because it was one of the last parts I needed and was nested inside the first part of the body, so I accidentally threw it out thinking it was a piece of scrap metal, after I'd forgotten it was going to be useful. That was a good time, digging through the rubbish bin. But I found it!

As for fragility and frustration, I found the pieces fairly robust, and nothing seemed to be in much danger of breaking so long as you keep a fairly light but firm touch. Some of the pieces were difficult to get out of the frame without warping, but with a little wiggling and a pair of pliers everything was fine. This was the first one I've ever done of these metal ones, and I'm not that experienced with models in general and I did fine. Those bloody columns, though.

# ? Oct 28, 2014 04:39

Van Dis: Jun 19, 2004

Bottom Liner posted:

I've wanted the space shuttle kit like that for a while, but they look fragile and frustrating as hell. Are they as simple as they claim, or is it more of an experienced modeler only type thing?

The ones I made were the first models I'd put together in 20 years and they came out okay. That said, there is a definite learning curve for working with those, mostly around how to manipulate the tiny pieces without bending them out of shape. Since they're pretty thin metal one of the surprisingly tougher parts is punching them out of their sprues without bending them awkwardly. I'd start with a piece that has no rounds and few pieces (like the Golden Gate Bridge) and then move onto the more complicated ones.

# ? Oct 28, 2014 05:10

Fly with me: Aug 19, 2006; Single-handedly repopulating the Earth.

Rageaholic Monkey posted:

The sequel to this, except made only by Billy Corgan and Tommy Lee:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aeETEoNfOg

Billy Corgan did make a sequel to that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKYY8DxVZHE

So as not to derail, I just bought this in the original quirky packaging.
I'm way too excited about it.

# ? Oct 28, 2014 05:15

Whoforthenwhat: Sep 20, 2009

Chronograph to find out what speeds things are flying out of various firearms.

# ? Oct 28, 2014 08:39

Ignimbrite: Jan 5, 2010; BALLS BALLS BALLS; Dinosaur Gum

Bottom Liner posted:

I've wanted the space shuttle kit like that for a while, but they look fragile and frustrating as hell. Are they as simple as they claim, or is it more of an experienced modeler only type thing?

I have some of the insect kits and while they look fragile, they are made out of goddamn thin sheet stainless steel. It takes a concerted effort to break them, usually twisting a tab back and forth way too much because the bastard fucker won't seat into the goddamn loving hole because gently caress YOU AND YOUR PITIFUL SKIN TOO

Use a pair of needle nose pliers or clippers to get a good purchase on the tabs you have to insert into a hole then twist. You'll perforate yourself if you don't. They aren't difficult per se, they are just really, really small and the metal can be difficult to manipulate if you're doing it with just your hands.

# ? Oct 28, 2014 10:02

Lilleput: Jul 22, 2006

A tiny girls car

Peugeot 108 Active

# ? Oct 28, 2014 11:47

travisray2004: Dec 2, 2004; SuprMan

Josh Lyman posted:

I have this watch.

My next purchase was a $5000 watch.

Tread lightly.

Hahah yeah, I currently have a pricier watch and a gshock but wanted something more formal looking but at the same time wouldn't cry over if it was lost, stolen, or broken.

PleasusChrist posted:

What model is this?

Seiko 5 Silver SNKL83K1

# ? Oct 28, 2014 14:47

Fire Safety Doug: Sep 3, 2006; 99 % caffeine free is 99 % not my kinda thing

I bought a camera to take on our upcoming trip to South Africa (Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ60, or ZS40 in the US):

And also a Fred Perry polo shirt:

# ? Oct 28, 2014 22:33

Merica: Jan 28, 2009

New Devin Townsend Project album.

Bookshelves for my wife so she will stop complaining about lack of bookshelves.

And plane tickets for a wedding over new years. Yay spending money.

# ? Oct 29, 2014 15:20

Erudite Sybarite: Jun 11, 2007; Is that a first edition? I'm oddly aroused.

Aphrodite posted:

I'm pretty sure they had every team when they first put them up.

Nah, just 8 teams at 2 sweaters each.

hackbunny posted:

Jesus, get the Made in England ones instead, if they last you so little. They're double-stitched (even triple-stitched in some parts) and like twice as thick. Also ungodly expensive, but I think they're worth it

I more so meant that not pairs were wrecked around the same time, but I owned them for several years. I bought mine for ~$50 on eBay.

# ? Oct 29, 2014 15:59

Blistex: Oct 30, 2003; Macho Business
Donkey Wrestler

Lilleput posted:

A tiny girls car

Peugeot 108 Active

If you ever want to feel like a giant, you can either set up and smash a tiny model city or try and drive one of these.

# ? Oct 30, 2014 15:56

Coffee And Pie: Nov 4, 2010; "Blah-sum"?
More like "Blawesome"

I've been looking for a belt like this for a while (with the snaps for changing out the buckle, and the natural/undyed backing), as I had one in high school that I loved, and somehow lost. Found this on eBay for $5, last one in my size. Now I just need a good buckle.

# ? Oct 30, 2014 23:59

Sazabi_Master: Sep 14, 2014; I came here to laugh at you.

# ? Oct 31, 2014 01:48

Bip Roberts: Mar 29, 2005

Sazabi_Master posted:

Will you wear this in public?

# ? Oct 31, 2014 02:09

bowmore: Oct 6, 2008; Lipstick Apathy

Sazabi_Master posted:

It really should just say Eternally Single

# ? Oct 31, 2014 02:15

Sazabi_Master: Sep 14, 2014; I came here to laugh at you.

Bip Roberts posted:

Will you wear this in public?

Haha, I'll probably wear it out for one night of epic drinking but for the most part no.

# ? Oct 31, 2014 02:27

boz: Oct 16, 2005

Saw this at Walmart for 5 bucks and grabbed it. I love wearing shirts my wife hates.

# ? Oct 31, 2014 02:33

Sazabi_Master: Sep 14, 2014; I came here to laugh at you.

boz posted:

Saw this at Walmart for 5 bucks and grabbed it. I love wearing shirts my wife hates.

Right on,

# ? Oct 31, 2014 02:37

IUG: Jul 14, 2007

I have no shame in this.

# ? Oct 31, 2014 04:19

David Copperfield: Mar 14, 2004; im david copperfield

boz posted:

Saw this at Walmart for 5 bucks and grabbed it. I love wearing shirts my wife hates.

Congrats on being the first person to make me mad that I don't live near a WalMart.

# ? Oct 31, 2014 06:42

Eldritch BiLast: Jul 7, 2009; Pummel Sylvanas
Melee Range
Instant

Sazabi_Master posted:

Haha, I'll probably wear it out for one night of epic drinking but for the most part no.

Will you have many lulz on your night of epic drinking, or will you exclaim "fail" when you're turned down by yet another friendzoning scum?

I bought six tickets to the WWE Royal Rumble in January. Nothing better than watching this poo poo with five buds.

# ? Oct 31, 2014 07:20

SgtScruffy: Dec 27, 2003; Babies.

This mask. So I can go as this tonight:

# ? Oct 31, 2014 13:57

Pron on VHS: Nov 14, 2005; Blood Clots
Sweat Dries
Bones Heal
Suck it Up and Keep Wrestling

tomstuart posted:

About a 45 minute drive south from jaco is manuel antonio national park. it has a sweet 1-2km hike to a secluded cove beach that is the prettiest beach i've ever seen in person.

There is a fish taco place in Jaco you must try. It is very popular and touristy but delicious. You sit on swings, I forget the name, but if you are in Jaco you will certainly run across it.

# ? Oct 31, 2014 14:01

spookygonk: Apr 3, 2005; Does not give a damn

SgtScruffy posted:

This mask. So I can go as this tonight:

You have to hand out business cards with just OBEY on them.

# ? Oct 31, 2014 14:12

FishBulb: Mar 29, 2003; Marge, I'd like to be alone with the sandwich for a moment.

Are you going to eat it?

...yes...

SgtScruffy posted:

This mask. So I can go as this tonight:

Holy
poo poo

# ? Oct 31, 2014 14:14

SgtScruffy: Dec 27, 2003; Babies.

spookygonk posted:

You have to hand out business cards with just OBEY on them.

Awesome - I was trying to think of a way to have some sort of "CONSUME" or "OBEY" worked in, and that's perfect!

This guy knows what I'm talkin' about
VVVVV

SgtScruffy has a new favorite as of 14:24 on Oct 31, 2014

# ? Oct 31, 2014 14:18

Hellbeard: Apr 8, 2002; Please report me if you see me post in GBS so a moderator may bulldoze my account like a palestinian school.

SgtScruffy posted:

This mask. So I can go as this tonight:

I support this.

# ? Oct 31, 2014 14:21

Blistex: Oct 30, 2003; Macho Business
Donkey Wrestler

Got my wife a "gaming laptop".

i7 2GHZ and a NVIDIA GeForce 840M

Now she can grind away at Tera and I can get my gaming rig back.

# ? Oct 31, 2014 14:37

big mean giraffe: Dec 13, 2003; Eat Shit and Die; Lipstick Apathy

Xenoletum posted:

Will you have many lulz on your night of epic drinking, or will you exclaim "fail" when you're turned down by yet another friendzoning scum?

I bought six tickets to the WWE Royal Rumble in January. Nothing better than watching this poo poo with five buds.

This post is full of irony.

# ? Oct 31, 2014 14:38

Ragequit: Jun 1, 2006; Lipstick Apathy

For those curious, the They Live mask is $60 here. Not a bad price for a classic costume that has more than a year of use. Bit late to order it for this year though.

# ? Oct 31, 2014 14:42

burnsep: Jul 3, 2005

SgtScruffy posted:

This mask. So I can go as this tonight:

WHERE. Link!

# ? Oct 31, 2014 14:43

PCOS Bill: May 12, 2013; by FactsAreUseless

Xenoletum posted:

Will you have many lulz on your night of epic drinking, or will you exclaim "fail" when you're turned down by yet another friendzoning scum?

I bought six tickets to the WWE Royal Rumble in January. Nothing better than watching this poo poo with five buds.

Your second sentence completely invalidates the criticisms of the first.

# ? Oct 31, 2014 14:44