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- This thing looks like a pet water dispenser but it's more like a toilet for you brushes' waste. Water sits in the reservoir, you clean brush in it, when water needs to be fresh you hit the little blue button which opens a hole in the middle sending the waste below. Then the water comes out of the bottle and fills the reservoir with fresh, clean water.
That water one is cool. Also I've seen a version of the paint shaker made out of lego, that looked cool as well. Kind of looked like something the Ad Mech would throw together.
@ nOT Yeah I saw the lego one also but it's pretty pricey to make because it's a specialized lego set complete with motors.
@ Squig Yeah I plan to do complete reviews showing operation and following up with durability posts and flaming anything that is poorly made and appropriately giving my "thumbs down" when needed
Looks like a great thread. Somewhere along the line I will review a few war-gaming sites for models and things such as green stuff and milliput. Free shipping is key to a good review on my part, as long as I don't have to spend more than 200$ at a time. At some point I will try out a hobby "table-saw" (not sure what exactly to call it), and I will share my experiences with that as well.
Don't know how well they work(don't even know if they can be used on minis.But I am guessing so as an airbrush is an airbrush).Anyway I have always at the very least liked the look of their products:
I am very interested in "mass-producing" terrain that can be easily stored, then transferring my experiences into tutorials. I am mainly interested in a hobby-saw that can take blades to cut nearly anything from plastic, wood, and even thin metal. I will take a look at the sites you put up, I don't have massive amounts of cash so I will have to be moderate in the amount of reviews I can do .
I am liking the look of these sites and their prices so far though. Good deals on micro hand drills.
Oh no, modelexpo-online.com is down for the count. Better get back in the fight!!!
Ahh.. you raided my favorite toy store for tools hehe.
From their catalog I own a Pachee <sp?> H model airbrush and the paint shaker. The Airbrush is VERY usable on models (I used it to paint my Leman Russ C+C thread tank). It is more of a tank painter than an infantry brush. Perhaps some of the more advanced airbrushes can get a fine enough line to be different, but I can honestly say I don’t think so (except perhaps for the greater daemon and larger models). The paint shaker is... ok. It works better at shaking up paints where there is a bead or something similar inside of the paint container (just like with any paint). I have had my paint shaker for 4+ years now, and I only use it on paints that have separated from lack of use (the oddball colors that I just don’t use for the armies I am painting). While it has not lost any of its Umpth for shaking paint, the plastic strap is starting to decay and will need to be replaced. At current I do not know if it is possible to purchase a separate strap, or if I need to make one from Velcro.
The sandblaster: I was actually reading about this tool yesterday on a military modeling site (MIG pigments I think?). As long as you don’t use a heavy GRIT material to blast with, I am pretty sure that it does not destroy detail (I have seen baking soda used in one article). In fact, the military modeling crowd uses them to distress paint jobs to make tanks look like they are more used. This is on my list of tools to pick up as I have a whole fleet of old chimeras and russes that are on the painting block to be redone, and starting from bare plastic would make my life soooooo much easier lol.
Recently got a hold of these, they´re the bees pyjamas for sculpting work.
The tips are made from non-stick material, I´ve been told you can even use them to work with wet superglue, it won´t stick to them! (Not going to try it though, love them too much.)
Anyways, they are absolute ownage for working with greenstuff.
This is full of great stuff for basing and scenery. A lifetime supply is $25 or you can split it up with your gaming buddies.
I like the 4mm best. Various colors.
Love these trees. I use them for "dead wood" all the time. Essentially sage cuttings. You can get much more intricate if you want.
Small tubing cutter works on brass aluminum and plastic and cheaper than the one I got at hobbytown.
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You could do a little review of handy modeling tools/accessories found from around the home... for example
I but lots of the sugar free iced tea mix that comes in these little cups -they're sealed on top with foil. I use them for either mixing pots, or to keep all my bits for the same project in..like assembling marines, or such.
"That's awesome. It's like the 8-bit version of the Necron army. "" -- The Power Cosmic
Crystal Light! I use the containers the little pots come in. I cut them down and put basing sand in them, BB's for the paints, etc. I just reviewed these items because they work great and the price is the best part.
LBursley wrote:Crystal Light! I use the containers the little pots come in. I cut them down and put basing sand in them, BB's for the paints, etc. I just reviewed these items because they work great and the price is the best part.
woot! someone else found the wonders of these little things. PLUS you can use the cylinder they come in to make tower, or bunkers or such. Talk about recycling!
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Speaking of awesome modelling tools... get yourself one of these... less than 4 dollars, US.. and you can find them almost anywhere that womens' nail products are sold.
These things are AMAZING on the plastic... they're better than anything else I've used. They shave down the models very well, with only a few strokes, you can really go some wonderful work with them. They're also VERY good with styrofoam.
It's a 4 sided emery board.
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"That's awesome. It's like the 8-bit version of the Necron army. "" -- The Power Cosmic
Recently got a hold of these, they´re the bees pyjamas for sculpting work.
The tips are made from non-stick material, I´ve been told you can even use them to work with wet superglue, it won´t stick to them! (Not going to try it though, love them too much.)
Anyways, they are absolute ownage for working with greenstuff.
Wrexasaur wrote:I will definitely try those color shapers, some fantastic shapes. How much are they? I will call a local supplier to find their prices.
I agree with Xanthos. Shapers are extremely handy because the GS doesn't stick to them. They are also called clay shapers. Make sure you get firm or extra firm and choose a small size (0 or 2). I prefer extra firm size 0. You can buy a set of five (different head shapes) for $35. I ordered mine from ArtSuppliesOnline. If you want a cheaper option, just buy one shaper for $6 or $7. I use the cup chisel for most of my work smoothing out GS. I use a few sculpting tools for the rest.
I learned about these from BrotherArgos' blog here on Dakka. He also has a Micromark etching set that he will soon use. He plans to post some of his lessons learned as he goes. He has mentioned some other tools (rivet makers for example) in his blog.
Has anyone tried a good tube cutter? Micromark sells several varieties. I need one that will cut small styrene tube cleanly and precisely. X-acto knives just aren't good enough.
The secret to painting a really big army is to keep at it. You can't reach your destination if you never take any steps.
I bought some sculpting tools along with color shapers. They feel great, and seem like they will last a very long time. The tips feels like silk, it is hard to describe.
I have not had a chance to try them out, but from the looks of it, these color/clay shapers are as effective on GS as heavy flamers are on Eldar rangers.
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and not even bothering to take names. 
2nd company 
3rd company ravenguard 
House Navaros 
314th pie guard 
warboss 'ed krunchas waaaaaargh This thred needs more cow bell. 
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