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Thoughts and ideas that hold forever true..........
dmthamade replied to JollySipper's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
You have the rest of your life to open your reserve chute. -
Thoughts and ideas that hold forever true..........
dmthamade replied to JollySipper's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
You grow old once, you can grow up any time you want. Don -
Thoughts and ideas that hold forever true..........
dmthamade replied to JollySipper's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Follow the money Don -
Thoughts and ideas that hold forever true..........
dmthamade replied to JollySipper's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Just found this, excellent post!! Happy wife, happy life. Don -
In Toronto Canada, they recently banned Electric bycycles form the transit system(subways) in winter due to the batteries on some not being sealed from salt/enviromental concerns, have had fires on the underground trains due to the batteries catching fire. Don
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Well, something to think about. We have customers with EVs that stay overnight or longer, and we do work for 2 bodyshops, sometimes EVs that have been in accidents. Can't say if we've ever thought about the possibility of something going bad... Don
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Seems there is a fairly common thing in the posts, that being physical health, medical appointments. Healthwise i'm doing ok, but if i could talk to my younger self, i would say "look after yourself!! Take a walk!! Put that second/third cheeseburger down!!" and on and on...Any younger modellers reading this thread, you can see what's coming, be ready. As Bette Davis said, "Old age ain't no place for sissies". Don
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100%!! Seen both sides. Can't ever let the mind shut down. Watching someone you know stagnate then go downhill, tough to see. I do have things to do in semi retirement then fulltime retirement, should be okay....flipside to all the warnings and fears, lets relax, have fun and enjoy retirement. Don
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What is your Favourite Classic Car?
dmthamade replied to Falcon Ranchero's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
1971 Buick Riviera boattail, black/black/black, Factory mags, options, lots of chrome, 455ci. Don -
Timely subject!! 65 YO, i've been in the auto repair trade for 46 years, licensed for 43. Starting to slow down, the summer past with the heat was a real killer for me, tire work in winter is tough/body killer. Not stopping cold turkey, but easing out of it. Doing 3 days a week or as needed, helps keep me active, keeps mind active, gives me a bit of money. Financially i'm in great shape, health wise i have typical aches and pains, but that's it. Going reduced schedule will help a lot, will help me get mind prepped for full retirement, time to figure routines. Always have enjoyed working on cars, doing it this way lets me keep active, use my mind, interact with the other guys. Hobbywise, i've downsized the bench since i moved, almost impossible to do the 1/32 aircraft i've done for a long time. Cars though, are far more manageable, usually did one or two before, can see more in the future. TV....lots on the tube, easy to kill too much time, I find Youtube shorts are addictive...taking the Drs. orders to "put the damn Doritos down and go for a walk, for gods sake". Seen too many examples of people who let their mind go to idle let the mind go soft, health won't be far behind. Don
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‘21 Dodge Charger chassis color?
dmthamade replied to shoopdog's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
To me, this looks like RLM 02 gray, a WW2 luftwaffe color. Most all paint makers have this. Don -
Paint Strippers - What to Use?
dmthamade replied to pbj59's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Sorry, premature enter key. Pic shows a F-104 that went bad after the clear flat coat, shows pic mid strip, then finished results. This was done by wiping the pain away with a paper towel soaked with the Mr. Color Leveling thinner, Guesstimate took 20 minutes. This was painted with Tamiya spray bombs and AK Real colors Lacquers, stripped off easily with no harm to plastic. Also, because i didn't soak the build, i didn't have to worry about the cockpit or gear wells suffering. End result -
Paint Strippers - What to Use?
dmthamade replied to pbj59's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Primarily an aircraft builder, had a few i had to strip. I use Mr. Color Leveling Thinner. I don't soak the build, i soak a paper towel with the stuff and wipe away the paint and decals. It will stril Tamiya Lacquer bottle paint and spray bombs. It DOES NOT harm the plastic!! -
What’s your favorite glue or adhesive?
dmthamade replied to slusher's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
MEK. Don -
I.ve had to strip builds before where i used Tamiya sprays/AK Lacquers/Tamiya spray primers. Used Mr. Color Leveling thinner. This will not attack the plastic, i simply soaked a paper towel with the stuff and wiped away. Use outdoors, vapors are pretty brutal. Don
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Question: best way to mask interiors for painting?
dmthamade replied to customline's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
Never going to do masking like the above interiors(fantastic work btw) but for other masking tasks, i've used these tapes bu Aizu and Jammy Dog, https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/list/2413/0/1 http://www.jammydog.com/ Don -
Thanks for the fast replies, guys!! I figured my first thought was good to go, but what i think is right often clashes with the real right way to do something. Did manage to get the color coat down and the clear coat. Looks OK, and i think a very light sand and polish it'll be good to go. I was under the impression the Testors clear is a lacquer, but i found the fumes had little smell compared to Tamiya spraybombs, actually reminded me of an Acrylic clear. 3 light coats followed by two wet, looks good with a slight peel on two areas and no sags. Thanks again all. Don
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Hello all!! Starting back into cars again, at the finish of the build. I have the color coat down, Tamiya spraybomb. At this point, do you guys apply clear gloss, sand and polish, then apply Bare Metal foil, or do you apply Bare Metal foil, clear gloss, sand and polish? I'm thinking the first method. The clear i'm using is Testors Extreme Lacquer Wet look. Any hints on best way to apply? Light coat X2 then a wet coat? Don
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Tamiya primer and Vallejo model paints
dmthamade replied to Hws5283's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Tamiya primer is like Franks Red Hot, if you get what i mean... Don -
Driving your model cars around on the streets
dmthamade replied to Venom's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Now that's just silly sez i, flying around in my F-15 or P-51, or X-Wing, doing flybys.... Don