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Well that explains the first post, but what about this one? Do they give you two lunch hours nowadays? That's a living. Oh and I have a few modeling surprises that I'll be by with later.

Well, Ledsled Merc, school's going pretty well. I was in History class when I posted that, we were using computers and I just wanted something better to do. Not that there's anything wrong with History. But quick question Ledsled Merc, how's work going? Aren't you supposed to be there??

Well Is There One In Relative Distance To SouthEast MA Is All I'm Wondering.

Well, I can't really help you on your Tamiya Quest, but I can help you with the primer issue. I've just recently started using it, but I've seen it used for a while, and after using it on just a few things, I'm hooked. It's PlastiKote Sandable White Primer. You can get it just about everywhere for around $5-$10, but a can should last you four kits or so, depending on how heavy you use it, and if you use multiple coats.

Call it a hunch, but that isn't exactly a nationwide chain is it? Because I've never even heard of one, and I live in The NorthEast. But thanks for the help lol.

Hey Evilone, that's a nice '49. I like the matte look on that one. I know that Revell kit all too well. I know a guy who loves 'em to no end and has around five to go I think. I have one too, but haven't been ambitious enough to start it so far. Guess I'm a bit nervous that I'll mess it up. :-/ What did you think of the kit?

A lot of whole bodies and some details on them. I hand brush all the engine and interior parts, but who knows, I wouldn't put it past me to airbrush anything. Thanks for the link, I know what I'm doing for the next hour Love your picture by the way.

Hey B, and yes, it does help working for people who sell them now doesn't it? And I think it goes without mention (that should be mentioned) that there are countless medical tools out there that are great for modeling, most of which we use. The needleless syringes work great for filling airbrush bottles with a custom paint. One of the best tools I use is an agitator used in labs. It's great for mixing the jars of paint that are a bit old and stubborn, but again, not sure how much one of them goes for.

I've always loved airbrushing and the results it has (on everything from 1:1 to 1:24), and after browsing through a BearAir catalog, I want to start more and more. I'm looking for a better airbrush that I have now (a WalMart cheap-O, gets the job done though), but something under $125 if possible. Any tips?

I don't know if you meant the larger ones or the small ones, but either would work, I suppose. But I just thought of what I think's an even better use for the large ones. I don't like to speak for others, but I think it's safe to say that transporting completed models from, for example, home to a show and back, is one of the most nerve-wracking parts of modeling. But after I read your blurb on Baby-Wipe boxes, I went and looked at one and thought, "Say, that's a near perfect size container for a lot of 1:24 and 1:25 scale models." Sorry to those of you who have models that just wouldn't fit in one of them (Like a '59 Eldo.), but I think it'll work great. If you try it, tell me how it works. Another tip unrelated to Moparkid999's is this: Medical Supply stores and online companies sell swabs much like standard cotton swabs, except much softer, and without the stringy cotton lint. Their uses are nearly countless, but here's a few I like: Polishing paint Cleaning areas near finished paint Cleaning the threads of a paint lid so it can be opened easier And the stick can be used to mix paint in the jars I'm not sure what they cost because I get mine from my model-making-partner but I know they work great for almost everything and may be worth the effort to get.

Say, could you do those of us that are desperate to find some a favor next time. Give us the store. Now don't get me wrong, I love the post, and am VERY glad it was made, but I spent last weekend searching all over w/ Ledsled Merc trying to find them with no results (At least, what we came back with wasn't what we went out for. Funny how it always works that way, huh?). Thanks Harrypri

About the gel pens mentioned by Ledsled Merc, there's an even better (And cheaper) place to find them. If you have kids (Pretty much any age) in the house, check the desk and junk drawers, odds are that the sixth-grade-sensation that can be used for white-walling can be found there.