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What non-auto model did you get today?
Dave Ambrose replied to chunkypeanutbutter's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
My Christmas present finally came. It's an ornithopter from the new Dune movie. Nice detail and pretty simple too. Built the Harkonen version and will tackle this one soon. -
I agree this is very sad. I've crossed under a lot of bridges on a sailboat, and they always seem so spindly from underneath. I'd find myself a little anxious until we cleared the bridge.
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I'm going to disagree in this particular instance. I've seen high vacuum systems defeat some of the best people on the planet.
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You can chrome plate plastic like you do metal car parts. They apply a conductive coating to the plastic before the first plating step. The electroplating process uses lots of toxic chemicals, and is probably why the EU banned it. "Chrome" parts on plastic models are actually vacuum deposited aluminum with a clear overcoat. It doesn't use toxic chemicals, but does need high vacuum systems and plating chambers. This type of vacuum system is something of a black art, and difficult to maintain. It doesn't surprise me that nobody wants to pick up the mantle when people leave the business. It's hard. We have a similar contraction in the world of telescope mirrors.
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Not geeting Notification Emails
Dave Ambrose replied to Len Woodruff's topic in How To Use This Board
Yes, you're getting the Chrome notifications because push notifications are turned on. Apparently, when you turn those on, email gets turned off. -
Unfortunately, we can't do that. You can order back or current issues from Burbank Hobbies, Spotlight Hobbies, and Hobby Round Up.
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Not geeting Notification Emails
Dave Ambrose replied to Len Woodruff's topic in How To Use This Board
I looked at your notification settings, and when you activated push notifications, it deactivated the email notifications. Just go back and reactivate the email notifications, and you should be good. Let me know if you need help with that. -
You used to be able to tell a lot about a person by their bookshelf. (mine still work that way) E-books don't afford you that opportunity. Have to say they take up less space and won't get lost in a house fire.
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As much as I'd love to, I cannot claim credit for the phrase. I first encountered it in an article about books. Apparently, avid readers have the same problem we do, just with a different medium. I realized that the same thing could be said about our kit stashes, so the term stuck in my head and I've used it ever since.
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PM sent
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Subscription Issues - Please Read
Dave Ambrose replied to Xingu's topic in Model Cars Magazine News and Discussions
Send an email to subscribe@modelcarsmag.com and they can answer that question for you. Be sure to include your mailing address. -
My canary copy came yesterday. I'd like to think the USPS delivery will be okay for this issue.
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Little Motor Kar Company Closing
Dave Ambrose posted a topic in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
We got this yesterday with a request to pass it on: March 5, 2024 Dear Friends and Customers, Due to a greatly increased workload, advanced age of the machinery and its operator, the Little Motor Kar Company is closing the model car rechroming operation after twenty-eight years of operation. Therefore: Any orders received postmarked after this date, March 5, 2024, will be returned unprocessed. Any orders already in house will be completed and returned as soon as possible. This abrupt notice is necessary to prevent a long and lingering shutdown that has happened to others in the past. We will, however, continue to deal in the sales of promotional model cars, updating the Price and Color Guide, and participate in regional toy shows. In the last several years I have encouraged numerous others to take up this business but, to date, no one has accepted the challenge. Now is your chance. Your understanding of this decision will be greatly appreciated. Dale Horner Little Motor Kar Company. -
Stash organization
Dave Ambrose replied to atomicholiday's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
My stash is fairly unorganized right now. I have cars, model railroad, scifi, aircraft, and real space subjects. It complicates everything. Plan is to pull the entire thing out, and take inventory. I'll keep that inventory in a Google sheet. That way, I can access when out shopping so I don't pick up any unintended duplicates. Probably set up several areas and track that in the spreadsheet too.