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#91
Modelling and Miniatures / Re: So this is happening...
Last post by Silent Disapproval Robot - January 30, 2024, 07:57:07 PMQuote from: Jarhead0331 on January 30, 2024, 07:20:59 PMThanks, although I'll need a modeling dictionary to look up some of that terminology. Stupid question... Prime before painting?
Yes, you'll want to use a primer or a micro-surfacer on the model first. Think of it as an undercoat. You use a spray can, an airbrush, or a paintbrush to coat the plastic with a primer (I do not recommend using a brush). The primer will provide a coating which your paints will adhere to better than they will to bare plastic.
I like the fine spray primers from AK Interactive but just about anything is fine. Citadel stuff is too expensive though.
Vallejo or Army Painter are decent choices.
If you want a micro surfacer (good for smoothing out rough patches from sanding), Mr. Hobby is the best imo.
#92
Modelling and Miniatures / Re: So this is happening...
Last post by W8taminute - January 30, 2024, 07:24:31 PMMy daughters are all grown up.
I miss the days when their toys, My Little Pony or otherwise, would end up getting mixed in with my mancave.
JD would best be able to give good advice. His work is outstanding. I'm surprised Star hasn't posted here yet. I know he's quite the model maker himself IIRC from the old days.
I miss the days when their toys, My Little Pony or otherwise, would end up getting mixed in with my mancave.
JD would best be able to give good advice. His work is outstanding. I'm surprised Star hasn't posted here yet. I know he's quite the model maker himself IIRC from the old days.
#93
Modelling and Miniatures / Re: So this is happening...
Last post by Jarhead0331 - January 30, 2024, 07:20:59 PMThanks, although I'll need a modeling dictionary to look up some of that terminology. Stupid question... Prime before painting?
#94
Modelling and Miniatures / Re: So this is happening...
Last post by Silent Disapproval Robot - January 30, 2024, 06:15:09 PMSeriously though. If you plan to paint it, first thing is wash all the sprues in lukewarm water with some detergent and scrub them down with a toothbrush. This will remove any residual floc used during the casting process.
Get a file or emory board and some good clippers. Only snip out the pieces you plan on building. File off any excess bits after clipping. Rinsing with water and filing with emory can help smooth out rough patches.
Do a pre-fit test before gluing. If anything is warped or misaligned, you can try the following.
Heat the piece in hot water and try to reshape it.
Use a small drill to enlarge any slots where the piece doesn't fit properly.
If you plan to paint, use a putty filler to fill in any gaps and seam lines then sand it smooth.
Use an x-acto knife to gently scrape away mold lines.
Pre-paint interior pieces before assembling and gluing. Some can be a bitch to get to later.
Have fun with it and don't beat yourself up if it doesn't come out perfect.
Expect to lose pieces into an alternate dimension while building. It's amazing how thoroughly they disappear once dropped.
Expect to glue yourself to a piece and leave sticky bits/fingerprints on some surfaces.
Get a file or emory board and some good clippers. Only snip out the pieces you plan on building. File off any excess bits after clipping. Rinsing with water and filing with emory can help smooth out rough patches.
Do a pre-fit test before gluing. If anything is warped or misaligned, you can try the following.
Heat the piece in hot water and try to reshape it.
Use a small drill to enlarge any slots where the piece doesn't fit properly.
If you plan to paint, use a putty filler to fill in any gaps and seam lines then sand it smooth.
Use an x-acto knife to gently scrape away mold lines.
Pre-paint interior pieces before assembling and gluing. Some can be a bitch to get to later.
Have fun with it and don't beat yourself up if it doesn't come out perfect.
Expect to lose pieces into an alternate dimension while building. It's amazing how thoroughly they disappear once dropped.
Expect to glue yourself to a piece and leave sticky bits/fingerprints on some surfaces.
#95
Modelling and Miniatures / Re: So this is happening...
Last post by Silent Disapproval Robot - January 30, 2024, 06:05:49 PMI don't know how you plan to place the pony on the flight deck, but I'm intrigued.
#96
Modelling and Miniatures / So this is happening...
Last post by Jarhead0331 - January 30, 2024, 05:34:16 PMI haven't built one of these since I was 12. Any tips? JD, I'm looking in your direction...
#97
Other Games Around the Table / Prime Minister
Last post by Silent Disapproval Robot - January 30, 2024, 04:35:35 PMI picked up a copy of Prime Minister on a whim (and in total contravention of my "no more boardgames" rule) a few weeks ago.
1-4 players take on the role of Victorian era British politicians and vie to become the pre-eminent leader of the time.
It's an interesting system because two players play as members of the Liberal party while 2 others play as Conservatives. They must work together to advance their party's fortunes but only one player can win so there's lots of opportunity for double dealing, backstabbing, dropping poison pills, and the like.
TBH, I'm terrible at these types of games as I'm nowhere near subtle enough to succeed but I do enjoy the shenanigans.
We tried it out last week and enjoyed it even though the scoring system is a bit obtuse and led to a few screw ups of the rules by me.
Gonna give it another go this weekend and see just how far back in last place I can be this time.
1-4 players take on the role of Victorian era British politicians and vie to become the pre-eminent leader of the time.
It's an interesting system because two players play as members of the Liberal party while 2 others play as Conservatives. They must work together to advance their party's fortunes but only one player can win so there's lots of opportunity for double dealing, backstabbing, dropping poison pills, and the like.
TBH, I'm terrible at these types of games as I'm nowhere near subtle enough to succeed but I do enjoy the shenanigans.
We tried it out last week and enjoyed it even though the scoring system is a bit obtuse and led to a few screw ups of the rules by me.
Gonna give it another go this weekend and see just how far back in last place I can be this time.
#98
Wargaming / Re: What's on your table right...
Last post by Randy76 - January 26, 2024, 10:01:45 AMQuote from: nelmsm on January 25, 2024, 08:11:06 PMYou'll have to let us know how it plays. I love a good Sicily/Italy game. I have Salerno '43 from GMT and I see they are working on the next game for Italy, think it will be called Gustav '43 or something similar. Right now on my table in the man cave I have Crossing the Line from Vuca Simulations and downstairs on the breakfast nook table I'm rounding the counters for Silent War 2.0 to play as well. Girlfriend is away starting her new job so figure why not use all the table space.
I will! Just make sure you don't drop any counters around that breakfast nook. She'll be sure to spot them! 😂
#99
Wargaming / Re: What's on your table right...
Last post by MengJiao - January 25, 2024, 08:32:38 PMQuote from: nelmsm on January 25, 2024, 08:11:06 PMYou'll have to let us know how it plays. I love a good Sicily/Italy game. I have Salerno '43 from GMT and I see they are working on the next game for Italy, think it will be called Gustav '43 or something similar. Right now on my table in the man cave I have Crossing the Line from Vuca Simulations and downstairs on the breakfast nook table I'm rounding the counters for Silent War 2.0 to play as well. Girlfriend is away starting her new job so figure why not use all the table space.
Speaking of Sicily and Southern Italy, I have the Norman Conquests version of Civitate 1053 (Normans knock out the Teutonic Papal Army and checkmate the Byzantines in one quick hit) and I just picked up my attempt to simplify the latest Gazala battle game (the Fall of Tobruk):
#100
Wargaming / Re: What's on your table right...
Last post by nelmsm - January 25, 2024, 08:11:06 PMYou'll have to let us know how it plays. I love a good Sicily/Italy game. I have Salerno '43 from GMT and I see they are working on the next game for Italy, think it will be called Gustav '43 or something similar. Right now on my table in the man cave I have Crossing the Line from Vuca Simulations and downstairs on the breakfast nook table I'm rounding the counters for Silent War 2.0 to play as well. Girlfriend is away starting her new job so figure why not use all the table space.