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    The credit for all this animosity goes to the wonderfully eloquent politicians on both sides, the esteemed Former-Mayor Ishihara in particular. I googled a few articles that say Lockheed Martin's servers were hacked shortly before China and Russia started unveiling their PAK-FA and J-20 prototypes, and some guy from Northrop Grumman sold some basic designs to the Chinese. Not much news on this so-called F-3 the Japanese are building, though. Looks like a 90% Raptor KO with an funny up-tilted nose. Never mind. Just did some further googling and realized this was just some CGI fiction cooked up by some right-wing nutjob otaku.
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    Maybe I should get a bluray player one of these days. PS3 plays blurays just fine but I don't want to tax the machine more than I have to. My only experience with a bluray disc was with that bonus disc from the MGS4 special edition, and the resolution didn't really wow me as much as I thought it would.
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    Japan doesn't like China very much, does it? Don't bother, I'll do it myself: "And the award for understatement of the year goes to..." Seriously, though, why do all stealth jets tend to have the same basic design as the F-22? I would have mistaken the F-3 for a Raptor if it hadn't been for the rising sun emblem on it. BTW, if it's going to take them up to 2033 to get these made, I think the rest of the world would have moved onto far more advanced aircraft than passive stealth designs by then.
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    Finally! Gonna grab a copy of the DVD today. Off topic: In case you wonder, I don't bother paying extra for a bluray since the higher definition hardly makes any difference on my mere 32-inch LCD. It's 1080p-capable, though, but you only see the difference in games like MGS4. Movies, not so much.
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    Thanks for the comparison pics, Kicker. Damn, sucks that the relaunch has imbalance problems. It seems like almost all the relaunch versions have this issue. I wonder what went wrong. Good thing it won't be noticeable when displayed sideways, which is how most everyone displays their bat-pod.
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    Does it have a fan of any sort? The whole point of a spray booth is to suck in the fumes and either vent it outdoors or filter it. I've seen some people simply build three walls out of cardboard or wood to contain the overspray, sometimes without even wearing a mask, which is totally missing the point. Pegboard is great for holding up skewers with plastic parts on them, though. If I could get my hands on some, I could fashion a stand of some sort .
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    Depends on how badly it's damaged. The most pwrrying thing is that you mentioned someone tried to glue it back. Sloppily done, it could ruin the thing beyond repair. You could get a customizer to take a look at it; in the hands of an experienced pro, it could well be saved. If you bought it really cheap and it looks like you can undo the damage from the earlier person's gluing attempt, then you should certainly try.
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    Thanks for the tips on stirring the paint during airbrushing, Derex! I rarely spray for more than ten minutes (I follow Fichtenfoo's technique of spraying light coats and blowing air on each coat to dry them), so I don't usually notice the paint separating since I spray continuously. Speaking of which, the relatively low psi (15 max, 7 continuous) of my sprayworks basic compressor requires a closer spraying distance than I'm used to when using spray cans. Yeah, I've heard about the cons of using cardboard as a spray booth. A solution I've been thinking of doing is to line the interior with duct tape. Should work, as the tape feels almost like tarpaulin, and should seal off the surface of the cardboard. Another crazy idea I've got is to line the interior with plastic folders that are cut to size and super-glue it to the cardboard. Should work in theory. Either that or I use the cardboard version as a guide to build another one out of MDF. That would require a bit of carpentry, which I don't have to tools for.
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    The sound of my air conditioner drowns out the sound of my PS3's fan, so I wouldn't know if it ever runs high. The problem with letting the machine idle is that you tend to forget it's still turned on. After finishing a game one night, I left the PS3 to cool while I went to brush my teeth. Ended up totally forgetting about it and went straight to bed. Only realized it when I woke up the next morning to the sound of my PS3's fan. Couldn't you at least take 15-20 minute breaks every two hours to let the PS3 cool down? It's better than nothing. I mean if you're gping to be marathoning for so many hours, you'll still need a toilet break or take a few minutes to grab a sandwich, right?
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    I was told years ago that shaking the bottle isn't good for the paint, as it creates bubbles. But after reading your post, I guess stirring afterwards can get rid of the bubbles. I keep all my paint bottles inside a tool box, in a frequently air-conditioned room. Humidity-wise, it's getting ridiculous. I check the online weather forecast, and humidity has been steadily climbing from the high 60's last week to 84% today. Then again, it's a generalized report encompassing the whole city, so it might not be as bad where I'm at. The ground's pretty dry with no signs of dew on the plants outside. The weather's nice and cool, although the weather report says it's 29-34 degrees. Honestly, I don't know how much I should believe in this stuff, as the forecasts in different sites and vary by over ten percent. The site I go to says it's a whopping 94% humidity, bu another says it's 84%. Either way, both reports are too high to do any painting, so I'll err on the side of caution and wait until the highest average is at most 60%. It's probably overkill to buy a hygrometer, though.
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    I've heard that your PS3 will last longer if you try to limit your average playtime to 2 - 2.5 hours per session, and let the machine idle for 10-15 minutes to allow the fan to cool the interior before switching it off. I've no idea how true this is, but I do it anyway to be safe. Anyways, currently playing Hitman Absolution on normal. Reminds me a lot of Splinter Cell, and in a good way. Uses more stealth than past Hitman games and doesn't discourage you from using your guns as much (headshots actually nab you points to lighten the penalty of non-target kills), and you can still salvage the situation in some cases after getting your cover blown. That said, it's not without its flaws. The inability to create your own checkpoints is annoying. Screw up too badly and you'll have to restart from the last checkpoint, which is usually the beginning of the level, if you couldn't find and activate some of the hidden checkpoints--yes, you actually have to find and activate your checkpoints now, kind of like an RPG savepoint. And you can only use the savepoint once, until you complete an objective. I like the fact that there's less of a need for trial and error this time around, except if you're playing to get Silent Assassin rank. If someone blows your cover, you and still save the situation by strolling to an isolated corner as the guard follows you, feign surrender, and subdue him. Hiding the body will negate any penalties, unless you kill him. Of course, if other guards or NPC's see you subduing the guard, the whole place will be on alert. In which case, you either restart from the last checkpoint or kill them all. The new disguise system and instict bar brings a new form of challenge to the game, but it can get frustrating at times, especially when you run out of instinct and the place is swarming with guards. Either way, I'm currently halfway through the game, and there is still a ton of stuff to unlock and signature kills to try. Replayability seems promising, as Hitman games tend to be. I've still got my copy of Blood Money and Splinter Cell for an occasional replay.
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    I'm still undecided on whether to get this Ada or the inevitable RE6 version. I don't have RE4's Leon, so posing Ada all alone seems incomplete. In all probability (if I have the cash at the time) I'll be picking up both RE6 Leon and Ada, and maybe even Helena. Or I might pass on the whole RE6 line altogether to stop the completist in me from eventually buying the whole damn cast of seven playable characters.
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    Many thanks on the pointers, EXO! LOL! That saddlebag setup is equal parts awesome and gruesome! I do something similar, except I stick the plastic parts with blutack onto chopsticks, and I use a cardboard egg carton. I'll have to either use something heavier than the egg carton or weigh it down, now that I'm using an airbrush. The air pressure is very concentrated and toppled the whole thing when I brought the nozzle near one of the scrap plastic parts. It was around 25-28 degrees Celcius that morning--not sure if that's considered cold. I know that you should heat spray cans in a bowl of hot water, but what about acrylic paint jars? Do you heat it up after thinning or before? I think I might not have mixed the paint up sufficiently. I gently stirred it until the alcohol and pigments mixed together, but apparently you have to stir it up really well, or the "binders" might remain separated from the paint, and not give a gloss finish. That's probably the only part I didn't do right. As for my mask, it's no good for filtering fumes, but I still wear it to keep paint dust and larger paint particles from getting in my lungs. Hopefully the fan will sufficiently suck in all the fumes. Yes, thanks to all the helpful advice from you guys! I'm still a ways from even being remotely efficient with my AB, but I'm starting to get used to how it works and behaves. My quest for modeling excellence has just begun.
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    Just tried out AB'ing some Tamiya X-7 red on the spray booth. Glad to report that there was no hint of paint thinner at all. Still wore a mask just in case. There's one problem, though. The Tamiya red I sprayed was supposed to be glossy, but ended up with a flat finish when dry--semi-gloss at best. I thinned it 1:1 with Tamiya's own thinner, and only sprayed a few light coats on the plastic. Spraying distance is about 3 to 4 inches. I also did that trick Fichtenfoo mentioned in his site, blowing air from the AB between coats to help it dry faster--not such a good idea in retrospect. Could these be the reasons? Could humidity also be responsible? It rained yesterday evening, but I decided to try out the airbrush this morning, since I have to test out the spray booth anyways. Ground outside is dry, though. Any advice?
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    I love hand-drawn artworks. Nothing new to add that hasn;t already been said. Simply spectacular.
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    I wonder if the local customs will let this one pass. I mean, there's no actual "boobage" or castoffable options. Not sure I want to risk getting such an expensive item sent back though. ...not that I even have the spare cash to buy it. Should have picked up the figma version Kanu when I had the chance. That one is about as "kosher" as it gets for an Ikki Tousen figure.
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    That's an awesome idea! The lid on one of those transparent plastic food containers (those really cheap wafer-thin ones food vendors use for takeout orders) should be light enough to do the job. The smoke absorber protrudes a little out of the window seal's slot though, since it's tilted at a slightly upward angle. Maybe I could fashion a sort of "socket" from a square food container and tape the lid onto the side to form a hinge. I'll keep you guys updated!
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    I'll be watching this forum like a starving hawk these next few months.
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    Thanks for the info, Kylwell! Tamiya is the only brand I can easily get a hold of here, so it's good to know it can be thinned with non-branded stuff. Hopefully I'll be able to try out my AB on the spray booth later today or tomorrow morning, if the weather holds up.
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    Nearly forgot; just bought Hitman Absolution yesterday, and haven't had time to play it yet (busy tinkering with my AB setup). Hoping to start today.
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    I think I understand what you're saying here, and I do agree. While I haven't played any of the Arkham games before, I can imagine that the combat mechanics would include batarangs and grapple guns. With that taken away in Sleeping Dogs, I can see why it would seem incomplete and dull with only the hand-to-hand combat being used. I admit it does get repetitive after a while; I probably didn't notice it much because I'm so used to playing button masher games like Dynasty Warriors.
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    I'll say. And he's badass even without being the stereotypical kungfu guy.
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    About that Kotobukiya Rex kit, are the cammo patterns pre-tampoed/printed/painted, or do you have to mask and paint them yourself? I'm tempted to buy the kit, but I'm not sure I'm experienced enough to do those cammo patterns. So far, I've only done some tests on my AB and compressor set using scrap plastic.
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    To each his own, I guess. I'm a fan of Dynasty Warriors, so that should tell you something about my tastes in games. Seriously though, I find the compbat mechanics a lot better than GTA IV's, not that you do all that much hand-to-hand combat in GTA anyways. The fighting mechanics in Sleeping Dogs is as complex or simple as you want it to be. You can brawl your way out or turn it into a choreographed fight scene--it's all up to you. That said, I understand that if you're not a fan of Hong Kong crime dramas and Chinese triads, Sleeping Dogs probably won't appeal to you. Besides, the game is not really in the same genre as the Arkham games. It's a sandbox game in the same vein as GTA. I've played GTA IV before, and comparing it's 60 plus hours of gameplay to Sleeping Dogs, the latter is certainly on the short side. It does make up for it with a bit of replayability, though. I got about 40 to 60+ hours from it, after winning all the extra races and drug busting sidequests. I grew up watching Cantonese movies from Hong Kong--I'd say the dialog from the NPC's is pretty much spot on. One of the girls in the karaoke bar, though, sounds like either a Canadian or American-born Chinese, and speaks barely legible Cantonese. While we're on the subject of language, Wei Shen's name isn't even Cantonese, but Mandarin. Probably a play of words, since in a certain intonation, it could mean "danger." TBH, I've no idea what his name would translate to in Cantonese, as Wei or Shen don't sound like any Chinese family name...not even sure which one is his family name.
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    Again, thanks for the pointers MT. I never factored in the breeze from outside. The area where I live is ridiculously breezy, so that's probably another thing to consider. Whenever I remove the smoke absorber from the slot in the window seal, I can actually feel the wind blowing in through the slot. I guess that means no spraying or airbrushing on windy days, even indoors. If I find a suitably strong brushless fan (200 cfm and above) I might make a second booth just for spray cans. Since I have to dismantle the booths after spraying anyways, it won't be any more or less of a hassle to have one or two booths. Either that, or I decant the paint from the cans, thin them, and then spray them through the AB. Not sure if it's worth the trouble of cleaning the AB afterwards, or the risk of clogging the nozzle. As for storing the parts for curing, I've got one of those huge plastic containers to place them in (yeah, the ones they use to make DIY spray booths). These should be impervious to humidity and dust, since they're airtight. BTW, are Tamiya acrylics considered water-based or alcohol based? The Tamiya site calls them "water-soluble paints" yet there's a "flammable" logo on the bottles, and from the smell alone, it's obvious that the pigments are contained in alcohol.
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