CrazyDude

Before and After image of stripping the plating of a Mospeada IRON kit.

I like many others can't stand plated parts or kits but at time nothing else is available?

I have to little info about issues, shops that sell that item, etc to make a poll.

Thought it would herlp as a reference.

Vanessa Mae Destiny:

For the German speakers:

Otto Waalkes - Grund zum feiern:

Falco - Rock Me Amadeus:

Falco - Jeanny:

Agree looks mean but, IMHO, still don't beat a fully loaded A-10 Warthog any tank in its sight is ....

Given my experiences in Japan.

Soon interest in GBF will fade away as LBX Danball Senki has already.

Fades here come fast and disappear even faster, same counts for food and most products.

Example: Macross Frontier is dead now except for diehard Macross fans.

Fiction Factory - Feels like heaven (HD): http://youtu.be/lYXZQ19KNkc

I never pay for an item up front, seen to many 'Makers' take the cash or you had to wait for ages due to family, work, etc problems.

Worst are they guys that need X-Orders and maybe half up front before they can produce x-iterms.

Usually very bad communication too.

Anybody considering a Poll for the Arcadfia YF-19 to show OK deliveries vs problems, problem-types and split across Sellers.

Price-point is optional.

Might be helpful for future orders.

Totally forgot mention I am using 'Kitchen Bleach' to strop chrome some work faster than others.

Below 3 products I use often:

1.) Kosutte Gin San:

Best Chrome finish http://www.1999.co.jp/10011510

2.) Sabitennen:

Real Rust on any material?

http://www.smartyhands.com/id/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=13598#.U0DpeOKsIiE%5B

3.) Tamiya Panel wash in brown, black, grey, etc.

4.) Tamiya Limonene standard/thin Cement but no offensive smell.

Will soon post a PIC my Ride Armor stripped runner vs a plated one,

Found very few kits/toys that can't be recovered, Super Glue is the worst you can use.

To reduce the noise place it on a non-slip rubber mat it will reduce the shaking a lot and add foam insulated cover?

Nice compressor don't get me wrong I needed more with a baby, etc.

Good luck.

You will still get a pulse at low pressure, common for that type of compressor also watch out for overheating.

Nice compressor but not really for heavy-duty use and can get noisy.

My own compressor (oil) now 14yr old and still going strong is dead silent and runs as well as day 1 but cost 750USD.

http://www.airbrush-tool.com/data/airbrush/product/airtex/comp/com_apc007.jpg

If you get the right fittings any AB will work? You can get them at most DIY or Arts Supply stores.

My whole AB setup cost me 1.300 USD 14yrs ago, just no longer have the space to use it. A good setup will last you 30+yes with no problems.

P.S.: All my gear compressor and 6 AB are in storage right now, looking for a job where I can use them.

I know there are some dedicated glues available in the states micro clear or similar.

Personally had great results with standard white/wood glue, you want a glue that dries clear and is easily cleaned up.

Frontier action and transfirmations were way too fast for my liking.

Slower pace, less idols and more about the life of grunts(standard soldiers, pilots would be nice).

Grey and Brown works wasy better and looks more realistic than using Black for panel lines.

Forgot how tough IMAI plating is most manufacturers strip in 30sec-5 min, this takes 48-72hrs.

But will be done soon, DOT 3 Break/Clutch fluid works faster but needs to be watched as it will soften/deform the styrene.

Finishing assembling the 1/8000 SDF-1 today, I will build and paint the whole kit before chopping the legs off.

Got a few SD Plane kits in the works lost one part but will soon have thast scratch build.

Also assembling the 1/250 Diorama robots for a combined painting session.

Tomorrow I will hit Yodobashi for some colours and a few extras.

Pics will come soon.

Gentle Bump. Still looking.

Started to make preparations to return to the workbench, still need to do some colour shopping tomorrow.

Today is to strip a plated 1/12 Mospeada Stick/Ley Ride Armor.

I hated plaster parts and strip and redo them with a local product where needed.

HLJ ordering, etc processes are all automated/computerised.

I recommend to get a tour of their premises to see how they can handle their order volume with current staff.

Even Hobby Search tried to get them to spill the beans as their system is that good and that was 2yrs ago.

Jigsaw - Sky High -- [sTEREO]:

Juice Newton - Angel Of The Morning:

Charlene - I've Never Been To Me: http://youtu.be/u1slFiehEzQ

I agree from what I know HLJ ships over 1000 orders(not items) a day/6 days a week plus wholesale, my last order had over 30 items in it.

Next will be similar.

Looks like the deal fell through as I haven't heard anything from the other party for details needed to issue an IMO.

So still looking.

Patlabor Invasion D-Style, this 4 kits are just assembled and no additional painting has been done.

Kotobukiya D-Style.

Those kits are the egg-planes of robot models in short SD or Super Deformed representations.

The are semi-prepainted and Snap together but I recommend glue for them, extra detail painting needs to be done to get a better presentation.

Just finished assembling the 4 D-Style Patlabor kits, pics tomorrow.

This months kit haul part 2.

I have posted pics of today's haul(part 1) here:

http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=40804&p=1111155