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  1. SfanGoch
    Bony fish can be a problem.
  2. SfanGoch
    Why not just mention it was posted at CULTTVMAN ? If these kits are any indication of of what molds Atlantis obtained, we're in for some real pleasant surprises. There are plenty of cool kits. The Atlas, Convair Shuttlecraft, the Aurora 727, Jolly Green Giant helicopter and Revell planes, ships, etc. Plus, Atlantis mentioned on its FB page that it's going to re-release the Invaders UFO sometime later this year/early 2019. The last time it was re-issued was in 2015 and is going for insane money. Big time Roger on that, Jesse. Gasoline Alley and Old Model Kits are going to take a beating on their sales.
  3. SfanGoch
    Lacquer thinner can be shot through an airbrush to clean out the Easy Chrome. I also used it to clean the sable brush used to apply the finish. Another interesting thing I discovered is that methylene chloride will also clean both the hand brush and airbrush nicely, with no residue remaining in/on either.
  4. SfanGoch
    You need to remove the molded details which will be replaced with the PE.
  5. SfanGoch
    Quick pics with cell phone. I only used the basecoat over the existing chrome on the the top (Johan '62 Dodge Dart) and middle (Johan '60 Desoto) bumpers. The bumper at the bottom is a previously de-chromed AMT '58 Impala part. Apologies for the c_rappy photos. I didn't feel like breaking out my camera. It doesn't show in the photos; but, the finish is mirror-like and reflective. I'll strip them, polish and spray a black acrylic basecoat prior to using the kit clear. I think Model Master Acryl Gloss Clear should work too.
  6. SfanGoch
    I'm happy that you and Steve like them.
  7. SfanGoch
    That looks awesome, Pete. Very ingenious and creative. I'm getting the bigger spray can kit so I can re-chrome the wheels and handlebars on my son's two Schwinn Grey Ghost Krate bikes. Heck, I might even Easy Chrome our cat.
  8. SfanGoch
    Both, since neither team plays in New York anymore and had abysmally bad seasons. I hear Big Blue is interested in resigning Joe Pisarchik. I was at the game. Years later, my sister was working at a securities firm and she mentioned that a guy named Joe Pisarchik works there. She said that he was a former football player. I told her to tell him I said, "Thanks a lot." The next day, she hands me a large envelope. Inside was a photo of the fumble, signed by Joe. He wrote, "To Joe. S**t happens."
  9. SfanGoch
    I'll call the office today and see if there is any info to be gleaned.
  10. SfanGoch
    I'll post a pic later today (Friday). I missed the sale too. I paid 139 bucks for the kit. My opinion.......worth every penny I spent on it.
  11. SfanGoch
    If you're a N.Y. Giants fan, that's already happened.
  12. SfanGoch
    Well, Oct. 25th has come and gone. No announcement from Atlantis on its homepage or blog, Facebook or anywhere else.
  13. SfanGoch
    Ditch them Molotow pens. I received the 2 oz. kit today and tested it (brushed) on an dechromed AMT '58 Impala rear bumper. Works exactly as advertised, doesn't rub off and looks great. Excellent coverage. A little bit will go a long way using an airbrush and following the directions. Using a black primer/basecoat will impart a deeper color.
  14. SfanGoch
    My patience isn't the issue. I'm very patient. I've waited for other things for far longer periods of time. I won't get into it here; but, you know what my alleged issue is. Thank you anyway.
  15. SfanGoch
    Y'know sumpthin'? I asked you months ago to put me down for one. I also sent Greg a PM stating the same thing. Never heard back from either of you regarding the price or availability. Cool. Now I have extra money to spend elsewhere.
  16. SfanGoch
    Ditto. I'm a born and bred city rat. Living someplace where the sidewalks are rolled up at sundown, or which would require driving miles to get something as mundane as a gallon of milk, ain't my church. Heh, that's chump change around here. According to the NYC Dept. of Taxation & Finance, $50-100K qualifies as the bottom end of low middle income. $170-200K barely puts one in the middle class bracket. Everything is expensive. One has to be either extremely wealthy or dirt poor to get along here. The middle class working slob is stuck in the middle, screwed out of every available dime that the alphabet agencies can pull out of his pockets.That said, I wouldn't trade places with anyone living in comfortable, cozy Culdesacia.
  17. SfanGoch
    Depends on where you live. Cost of living, tax liabilities etc. can eat that up quickly. One can't find a mediocre house for that in my neighborhood anymore.
  18. SfanGoch
    I'll buy the north end of me neighborhood, evict all of the interloping transplants, raze every single dystopian, glass-faced, high rent hipsterrarium hi-rise constructed in the last 15 years and have real affordable low rent housing built for the neighborhood. I might have enough left over for a slice and soda to celebrate.
  19. SfanGoch
    Are you using two-part epoxy dispensed from a syringe applicator? You need to get as close to a 1:1 ratio of resin and hardener as possible. The only way to do that is by placing the cap over the hole for each part and squeeze an equal amount of each separately. Don't try to be cheap with the amount of resin/hardener, either. There is always a significant amount of waste involved. attempting to use minute quantities will prevent the mixture to catalyze properly, leaving you with a gooey mess, as you have now.
  20. SfanGoch
    Isn't that part of the Barkley ranch from "Big Valley"?
  21. SfanGoch
    Thanks for clearing up the mystery, Steve. Those parts are actually cleaner than the pics would indicate. They're the few flash-free items on those trees. I didn't feel like pulling out my Canon; so, I used my son's phone to photograph them.
  22. SfanGoch
    I've got five Johan '62 Plymouth Furys and Dodge Darts: two Dodge Dart convertibles, one Fury convertible and one each Fury and Dart Hardtops. Both hardtops and one Dart convertible are unbuilt. The chrome trees for the unbuilt kits all have a pair of parts which I can't identify: A closer look: Even closer: They look like hood ornaments. The area around the centers is open (no plastic). They aren't identified on any of the instruction sheets, either. I've been searching through images of actual cars for any sign of these but haven't seen them. Does anyone know what they are?
  23. SfanGoch
    Get an industrial-grade wood chipper. Hiring a divorce attorney will eat through that jackpot in no time flat.
  24. SfanGoch
    Well, cancel that potato, peppers and egg hero order. I'll try another thread.
  25. SfanGoch
    I got all six numbers in the Mega Millions drawing last night. I'll trade you the ticket for what's in the box.
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