Abell82 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I'M GOING TO DISNEY WORLD !!!!!! OH YEAH!!!! (Ah,... no, not really ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 there's been an upswing in Mustang/Fox body CBPs the last week or so, and I've still got a stack of Hudson Hornets, so that should keep me busy most of the snowy months. Then I've got to do something with that 1:1 '40 Dodge I just got... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Appetite Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I'm almost done painting what I'll be building during the winter. (if i build any at all, I'll probably be playing SWTOR). I dont pay the electricity where I am, so i try not to open my vent window during the winter unless I really have to..If i paid the bill here i'd have less of a problem with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 there's been an upswing in Mustang/Fox body CBPs the last week or so, and I've still got a stack of Hudson Hornets, so that should keep me busy most of the snowy months. Then I've got to do something with that 1:1 '40 Dodge I just got... Can we see a picture of it, Chuck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I have about a dozen painted bodies, and I plan on finishing most of them between now and next Spring. Then it will be time for some Spring cleaning, etc . . . I'm just curious if anyone else stocks up on enough styrene to feed their styrene addictions during the months of hibernation! LOL! LOL! Christian, I was wondering when someone was going to chime in on the truth of the matter. It doesn't get THAT cold here (never snows) but since I was born on a tropical island (I don't know how many of you know where the Island of Doctor Moreau is?) I fare pretty well, but the weather changes and it ruins any chance of painting outside, and I tend not to paint indoors, at least not the shiny jobs . . . which is why I stock up on those . . . Keep your own comments coming! Thank you. I know there are 3 months when I can paint outside without humidity..Dec, Jan, and Feb. Outside of those months the humidity is 75 to 90 % so its blush city!! I have 48, 49, and 50 fords on the bench now....I suspect Santa is bringing the HOK :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Can we see a picture of it, Chuck? Haven't even gotten it home yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter31a Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 The island of Dr Moreau? Now that explains a lot...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAone Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 well my winter will be a bit colder now that i live closer to the base of the mountain going up to big bear and other resorts. ill be getting my wifes car ready for winter as well as my car as it has no heater for the front defrost(install thermostat) or keeping warm. i also need to buy a heater for the garage, i still paint during the winter. we dont get snow, but it does get fairly cold. but using a heater and warming up the paints help out. i might buy a dehydrator to help out as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kucaba Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I have an insulated bathrobe that I throw on when running from the club house heated poll to the hot tub. It's about 5 feet away and I chill easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I stopped shaving the back hair as it does get chilly here in NC and now that the pool is closed, I need that fur coat to stay warm until April. I have enough stalled projects to keep me going and with that week after Christmas being vacation time, I plan on getting many of them done. If we get some warm weather, I will start another project and try to get that done as well. I sure don't miss those long cold winters when I lived in Chicago except they did give me a reason to build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf15 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 There are 30 completed bodies sitting in the shop just glaring at me ! Most of them have all of their parts painted . I'm as prepared for it as I'll ever be ! Smartest thing I've done was install the heater in the airbrush booth , now I can paint year 'round . Did I just say the smartest thing ? Hmmmn , debatable for sure . Not sure how much will get done over the winter , modelwise . The ' 85 pickup is getting a complete makeover , the ' 94 GT is getting some extra tlc under the hood to make her even prettier under there ! Last but not least ... Restoring the engine compartment on my buddy's ' 69 Goat . Yah for me ! Anybody got a transmorgifier ? I need about 10 copies of me , post haste ! Good Lord ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el Presidente Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I try and finish some of the models that I started during the year at various club meetings. So far I have completely finished 3 and have about a dozen more to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 You bought a car on the internet, Chuck. Now, I CAN'T wait to see it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Edman Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 i have one body painted but on my sunday's off i can go to a fellow club members to paint. if i get snowed in(ps i hate the midwest weather and want my florida)i will do body and chassis work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 The island of Dr Moreau? Now that explains a lot...... LOL, glad you got the reference! HA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 I'm finding out that I can do a lot of that primer work with Vallejo Primers and still get great results without having to set foot outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I just make sure the buckets of sand/salt for the driveway are full. .. we've already has 18" here.. arggghhhh! I have so many unfinished builds that I never run out of things to do when cabin fever sets in. I might even start a new build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr cheap Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 pillow check/// blanket check ///ele heater check//// kits check ////food check/// calender check/// im good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I have so many unfinished builds that I never run out of things to do when cabin fever sets in. Yeah, but cabin fever goes so nicely with my savant syndrome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 You guys crack me up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperStockAndy Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 already been started I'm jealous of you because I want to get a wheel for the PS3 but they're too expensive.... On topic, don't even say winter. I don't like that word. Unless, you're talking about Edgar Winter. But anyway, I do tend to get much more building time in in winter than summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 (edited) "Smartest thing I've done was install the heater in the airbrush booth , now I can paint year 'round . Did I just say the smartest thing ? Hmmmn , debatable for sure" . (Don Yost) I've done this too. I'm using an enclosed radiator ( the type that heats oil or water in sealed metal tubing ). I turn it off a while before I start painting and find I can control temperature/humidity more easily in winter than in summer. Still, I'm not 100% sure about the safety aspect. If anybody has thoughts on this, I'm all ears. Edited November 11, 2011 by peekay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf15 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 The heater is sealed, you're good ! Be sure to wipe the tubes off and keep the paint dust off of them . This way , you won't lose heat capacity . As much as I joke about it , I'm glad the heater is there ! No more looking at the thermometer and cussin' Mother Nature ! Just fire it up for 10 minutes and the shop is 72 degrees in the blink of an eye ! Not much goes on most winter weekends so I can paint all day with no worries . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maindrian Pace Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 If it was an English car, they'd call it "typical rubbish". That sounds like Jeremy Clarkson, when he's talking about American cars. -MJS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Tony, that sounds interesting, I've never done that, but it sounds right. Paint loves a dry, dust-free atmosphere, or rather we painters do love it. You paint at night? How can you see the real color, and or effects? Spotlight by the backdoor of the house...I paint one colour, so easy peasy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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