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But you are looking for tiny 1/8 scale vase which will most likely be a medium size 1/12 scale vase. Scale is irrelevant for object like that, or sometimes even can be used to your advantage.

I also have been using PB free account for few years, problem-free. I moved there from Imageshack.us when they killed off their free accounts (and I lost all the photos there - but had a backup). Today I got an email from PB apologizing for the recent outage due to some problem with a website update. I am not on PB 7x24 so I didn't even notice a problem. I do hate their user interface (after the "new and exciting" update few years back). The ads don't bother me (I use AdBlock Plus). Running Seamonkey Browser (yes, you've read correctly) on Win XP SP3 and Win 7.

Neither a land-line (which is what I use) or caller ID will stop this craziness. 99% of the illegitimate sales or phishing calls spoof CallerID (one even showed my own phone number calling itself!). I'm also on the Do Not Call Registry and that doesn't seem to help. So, it doesn't matter whether you use a land-line or a cell phone - they still find you. I never used to pick up the phone but just having the phone ringing while I sleep (work night shift) or even when I'm up is annoying, What I started doing recently is to pick up the phone and not say anything. If it is a human calling they will eventually say "hello". It is is a robo-call it waits for me to say something first before giving me the spiel. For those I just let the headset sit on the table for 15 minutes or so. They don't seem to be able to hang up so they have to pay someone for the 15 minute call. That is probably nothing for them but it makes me feel better. As for the IRS scam calls, you should check this page and report them here.

Just don't shake it TOO hard! Rememeber this thread?

Neither is cursive writing. Many Millennials cannot decipher cursive writing.

There is a whole slew of superb-quality dollhouse detailing items (like real porcelain vases or flowers) available (it is a big hobby in itself). It is not like you have to scratchbuld these. . .

Libraries - not just for lending (paper) books anymore. Glad to see that the libraries are adapting to the world around them.

What is the color temperature of your LED bulb and the CRI (Color Rendering Index)? I usually only see the higher wattage LED bulbs in high color temperatures (over 4000K) and that is too blue and too harsh for my eyes. I prefer the 2700-3000K warm white color. Then if the CRI is low, it will not truly show your paint colors.

One word: Alclad II.

I suspect that the solvent used in PlastiDip will attack or soften bare styrene.

I have ordered from them once and it was an uneventful transaction. That was few years ago. When I complained that while their paint dries it remains soft forever, they sent me a bottle of hardener for free. But I never had a chance to see how it works (I wasn't using the paint at that point and the hardener has now set in the bottle.

With millions of mail pieces they go through every day, stuff like that can happen. It happened to me too. I also had a package from Japan (non-tracked) lost in the mail for few months. Finally I received a large envelope from USPS which contained the top of the package box and an official form stating that the package got damaged and that the box top was the only thing from the package they found.

I've done that too (honest). It does take lots of elbow grease. I was also contemplating spraying the tread with Dullcote, to dull the grooves, then using sandpaper to to scuff the rest of the tread, but I have not tried that.

Tamiya Jar paint is nothing like the paint in the TS-series spray cans. Jars contain their "water-based" (mostly alcohol-based) acrylic paints, while the spray cans contain much hotter synthetic lacquers.

When making scale model parts (either 1:6 or 1:700 scale) precision is a good thing. It is not an overkill for styrene. Like Art I have owned my Sherline since the '80s and have upgraded it multiple times. This 1:160 (N scale) model I built has the headlights turned out of styrene rod (painted with Alclad II brass) while the bell, siren, and the water nozzle (on the running board) are turned out of brass.

I can vouch vouch for that technique too. I've been using it for years and I thought I invented it. But obviously others had the same bright idea. The other good thing about that technique is that the tape automatically (and cleanly) pulls up the extra foil.

I'm enjoying every new posts Harry - you really have the knack to build this large-scale kits well. They look like fine models, not like large toys (which often is the case with large scale kits).

You are making some incredible progress Robert! As far as the front light reflectors go, could you make them more parabolic shape to closer represent the 1:1 headlights? Thar will greatly add to the realism of the model. Headlights are one of those areas which are often not done correctly on models, destroying the realism.

As Art mentioned, 3D printed prototype mock-up are already being extensively used in the industry. 3D-printed masters for resin or pewter cast models are also already used by several companies. In time I'm sure that more and more companies (or cottage industries) will be using that technology. There are several 3D printing technologies and dozens of printers which vary in printting resolution from really coarse to so fine that the printed items look like they have been injection-molded. Of course the cost of the fine-resolution printouts are much higher than the low-res ones. But if used as a master, it pays to invest in a high-res printout.

I love the woodie look Bob! I you aren't planning on making more decals, how about sharing your decal artwork?

I recall seeing his name in modeling magazines. I'm very sad to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family and friends.

Oh cool! I guess I did get really lucky! http://www.ebay.com/itm/262669983929 There is another one currently on eBay with BiN price of $99 (I guess that is closer to the going price then).

2-stroke engines have been running without conventional valves for probably 100 years. Cars, motorcycles, lawnmowers, chainsaws, etc. . .

As I understand, Shapeways uses ProJet HD 3000Plus printers for FUD and FXD printing.