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  1. Bill Eh?
    Sort of non-model kit related Kijiji purchase. I originally asked about some aircraft models, but was told they were spoken for. Next best was all four John Wick Blu-rays for $55. I also got an old favourite William Peterson movie, To Live and Die in L.A. When I arrived, I was told the aircraft kits, supplies and reference books were still available, so they came home as well!
  2. Bill Eh?
    As Ace-Garageguy has already pointed out, there is a pinned thread "HOW DO I SEARCH FOR ANSWERS ALREADY POSTED HERE ?"
  3. Bill Eh?
    They are the exact same kit. I'm not sure why they gave it a new kit number. As for the skill level, perhaps it was revised upwards after they got feedback from the first release. Go with the cheaper kit.
  4. Bill Eh?
    So, after experimenting with sawing (razor saw, ineffective choice) and cutting (hobby knife, better choice), I ended up with 9 pieces. Each piece is the equivalent of two General GUM erasers. Lots to share with my car modelling friends.
  5. Bill Eh?
    Friends recommended this material for cleaning hobby files. I purchased this "industrial" size block from Ali Express for $11 delivered. It is 6" x 3" x 1". It only took 9 days. Similar items, (Staedler or General Gum Erasers) would cost almost the same for 2-packs of 2" x 1" x 1/2" erasers. I can cut this block down and give pieces to car modelling friends.
  6. Bill Eh?
    Thanks Jesse. Model kits starts at 9:17.
  7. Bill Eh?
    These are my latest purchases from my favourite seller in London, ON.
  8. Bill Eh?
    I went to the ScaleFinishes website and looked under 1963 Ford colours. I did not see Viking Blue listed. On the other hand, MCW did have it listed. However, neither of these paints is available in Canada.
  9. Bill Eh?
    I tested the two paints on some spoons over Tamiya White Primer. Since Poly indicates Metallic, and it seems the overall consensus is to go with the Dupli-Color, that is how I will proceed. Mods, can you merge this with my topic in Q & As. Thanks
  10. Bill Eh?
    I'm trying to replicate a memory from my youth. I recently bought the AMT '63 Ford Galaxie 500 XL kit. I would like to use MCW Finishes Viking Blue Metallic 6233, but availability in Canada is an issue. A model building friend suggested that Tamiya TS-58 Pearl Light Blue might be a good substitute. I also had a can of Dupli-Color Medium Blue Metallic. The picture attached shows each colour sprayed over plastic spoons that had Tamiya Fine White Primer. Which would you choose?
  11. Bill Eh?
    I'm trying to replicate a memory from my youth. I recently bought the AMT '63 Ford Galaxie 500 XL kit. I would like to use MCW Finishes Viking Blue Metallic 6233, but availability in Canada is an issue. A model building friend suggested that Tamiya TS-58 Pearl Light Blue might be a good substitute. I also had a can of Dupli-Color Medium Blue Metallic. The picture attached shows each colour sprayed over plastic spoons that had Tamiya Fine White Primer. Which would you choose?
  12. Bill Eh?
    First, you may want to try removing the plastic nozzle from the can and soaking it an appropriate thinner overnight. This may remove a clog and allow the paint to spray again.
  13. Bill Eh?
    I like the wheels on this addition far more than the original.
  14. Bill Eh?
    Double post, LOL
  15. Bill Eh?
    Assuming that the colour of the cap is true to the paint colour, here is another picture of the caps with slightly different lighting.
  16. Bill Eh?
    Back in 1963, my family was still a one car family. We had just moved into a new house. My best friend's mother often provided a drive to school. Her car was a 1963 Galaxie 500 XL. It was a light blue, metallic colour. After doing some research online, it seems it was Viking Blue Poly. Side note here, I sure wish it was easy to purchase Scale Finishes or MCW paints in Canada. A friend has suggested that Tamiya TS-58 Light Pearl Blue is a close match. In the past, I had purchased can of Dupli-Color Medium Blue Metallic. I know it is hard to judge colours from computer screen images, but I would appreciate your thoughts. I will do a spoon test. I went to get some plastic spoons from the cupboard only to find that only one was left in the box. And of course I can't just go to the store to buy a box, because single use items can't be purchased. LOL I went online to Amazon to buy a box of 400, a lifetime supply! LOL
  17. Bill Eh?
    https://www.aoshima-bk.co.jp/en/distribution/ Luc, this might be a good starting point.
  18. Bill Eh?
    I believe there are numerous great options available, in spray or bottle, of lacquer, enamel or acrylic formats that are safer health-wise. To me, 2 K is one that does not have to be pursued.
  19. Bill Eh?
    My kidney creating a "rock band" in early April ruled out the NNL East for me this year. However, on the 27th a group of us met up at our favourite LHS Dailey Hobbies. I had to buy a kit to make up for my lack of purchases at NNL and picked up the Revell Bronco half cab with trailer and dune buggy. I also took delivery of some kits purchased from a good friend to help contibute finances to his annual Wonderfest trip. This past week I received a package from my favourite plastic pusher in London.
  20. Bill Eh?
    I keep a copy of the Evergreen catalogue on my laptop. It is still listed. The product code for the 12" x 24" sheets is 14109.
  21. Bill Eh?
    I believe you have the answer to this, illustrated in the pictures posted of Harry Pristovnik's Ducati and Tom Andrukaitis' Tasca Ford Thunderbolt. In my eye, neither of these has a toy-like appearance. We don't have pennies in Canada, so I guess that is my nickel's worth LOL
  22. Bill Eh?
    Pat, that is a shame about the decals. That livery would have been quite impressive.
  23. Bill Eh?
    See the topic "under to good to be true, hobby time model kits"
  24. Bill Eh?
    Although it looks the same, it is not a Gaahleri airbrush. It is a DragonAir Model DA04 Airbrush 0.5mm trigger action. I'm not sure if this is a private branded product for SMS. I bought two of the Gaahleri trigger style airbrushes, a GHAD-68 and a Swallowtail. I really like them both. If you go with a Gaahleri, the Swallowtail would be my recommendation.
  25. Bill Eh?
    Thanks for sharing that new-to-me information. You're right about the new illustration styling being uninspiring. In spite of that, I still purchased the Mooneyes and Yellow Fever kits.
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