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by Arronax
Fri Feb 23, 2018 3:33 pm
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: Hacker alert
Replies: 10
Views: 50581

Re: Hacker alert

Don't know if it does any good but if you get a spoof e-mail from PayPal, forward it, without opening, to Spoof@Paypal.com.
by Arronax
Sat Jul 29, 2017 8:17 am
Forum: Important Site News
Topic: Russian spammers
Replies: 13
Views: 43503

Re: Russian spammers

Mods, does it do any good reporting these when we see them?
by Arronax
Mon Aug 08, 2016 2:25 pm
Forum: Plates In Space Challenge
Topic: Who's ready for a new Challenge Build?
Replies: 77
Views: 285889

Can I enter a model I already built that uses a plate?
by Arronax
Wed Jun 08, 2016 10:02 am
Forum: Lighting & Electronics
Topic: Remote control for model lighting
Replies: 2
Views: 7151

Remote control for model lighting

I have several models displayed in my office/man cave that have built-in, battery power LED lighting. All have some form of on/off switch. When I have visitors, I like to have the models with lighting, lit up. This involves turning each one on independently. Is there such a thing as inexpensive remo...
by Arronax
Wed Jun 01, 2016 8:27 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Replacement for Dremel Stylus
Replies: 4
Views: 11127

Replacement for Dremel Stylus

My wife's Dremel Stylus 1100 packed up (bad battery that can't be replaced). Since Dremel no longer makes the Stylus and she (and I) really like the weight of this tool and the pistol grip, we're looking for a suitable replacement. Reviews on the similar Genesis GLHT72-65 weren't good. Any feedback ...
by Arronax
Tue Apr 19, 2011 9:12 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Paint Equivalents
Replies: 35
Views: 114633

Unfortunately MF, that wonderful conversion tool doesn't have Games Workshop paints on it. :( No, and that was the point of MF's post. Using GW paints for the Reliant kit is not a good idea. GW paints are best used with a brush and on smaller areas like figures. They are not based on military color...
by Arronax
Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:59 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Pastel Weathering Question
Replies: 6
Views: 6730

I usually scrape the pastel chalk on to an old margarine lid (or similar pallete) using an Xacto knife - you get nice, even dust. I apply with a short, stiff brush or an eye shadow applicator (sponge tip). BTW, did you know you can mix pastel dust to get different colors? It's not a real even mix bu...