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    Basing my figures.. no idea what/how to do it

    I would like to start basing my figures, but I am wondering which kind of glue to use. The figures are plastic, from a normal sprue and the bases are round and made of wood. I was thinking PVA glue but not sure if that will hold the pieces since it may become brittle. Do you guys think that...
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    Defective Winsor & Newton Series 7 Miniature Kolinsky Sable.. What to do??

    So.. I had bought a Winsor and Newton Series 7 Miniature Kolinsky Sable No. 2, I got it from jerrysartarama but it arrived with a horrible split point. I called them, and they are shipping me a new one, but they told me to keep the defective one or donate it. Do you guys know any good use...
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    Tamiya US Modern Army Infantry 1:35.. My first work. (FINALLY COMPLETED!!)

    Hello guys, Here I shall present my very first work, this is a Tamiya Set that consists of four army guys each with a unique main weapon and the add-ons for each are basically the same. These are 1:35 figures, I plan to put a base for each of them with sand, rocks, grass, etc. I'll try to...
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    Can I use the same brush for metals and colors?

    Hey guys, I am confused if I should use the same brushes for metals and colors.. would definitely appreciate if someone has a comment on this. Basically, I am going to start using these Vallejo metal colors: Gunmetal Blue (70800) Brass (70801) Gunmetal Gray (70863) Old Gold (70878) Gold...
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    Is resin toxic? How toxic? Which measures to be taken?

    Hello guys, small question bugging me: I just ordered a Grey Knight Warhammer 40k Set, and according to some people, they say that those sprues were made with resin and that I should be aware of its toxicity. The problem is that I do not know how toxic they are, and what precautions I need to...
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    Feedback and/or Opinion Needed on these Brushes

    So.. as I will be making the transition from Enamel to Acrylic, I obviously need new brushes. :D I've been doing a lot of research and I would like to know your opinion on these brushes: http://www.winsornewton.com/products/brushes/for-water-colour-gouache/cotman/ They say "watercolor", but I...
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    Vallejo vs. Testors / Acrylics vs. Enamels

    Hellos guys, I hope this is not a common question here in the forums, I've done online research and still do not understand when it comes to the battle of Acrylics vs. Enamels. A little inside about me: I am new to the hobby (plastic modeling) and currently working on a Revell USS Constitution...
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    Help me understand "Tamiya Putty"

    I've been having trouble with "Tamiya Putty", it is the basic type, gray color. (On Tamiya's list it is marked as item no. 87053). Anyways, the putty acts quite estrange, as soon as I take a small amount out of the tube, the outside surface complete solidifies en-capsuling fresh/wet putty, and...
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    Hello from Texas! New Member! :D

    Hello guys! Introducing myself and hoping to make good friends that share the same hobby as myself, as well as to learn from you and to show my work. I am not only new to the forums but also new to the hobby itself. Not much experience but enough to defend myself. Currently working on my...
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