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by dragon53
Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:56 pm
Forum: The Reference Room
Topic: US charges evacuees out of Afghanistan
Replies: 2
Views: 1121

Re: US charges evacuees out of Afghanistan

"The State Department was forced to scrap a widely excoriated plan to bill US citizens $2,000 or more for their evacuation flights from Kabul. The hefty price tag drew social media outrage Thursday after it gained public notice." '“In these unique circumstances, we have no intention of seeking any r...
by dragon53
Mon Aug 16, 2021 5:06 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: The Thing-repaint question
Replies: 15
Views: 7734

Re: The Thing-repaint question

PICKELHAUBE: Thanks for the info. I originally wanted to use drybrushing with Vallejo, but had doubts after reading the following article from an expert (keep in mind that I condensed the article). I'm reluctant to use the rare The Thing figure for a drybrushing experiment that could go awry, so it ...
by dragon53
Tue Aug 10, 2021 8:00 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: The Thing-repaint question
Replies: 15
Views: 7734

Re: The Thing-repaint question

PICKLEHAUBE: Thanks for the reply. I already have the Vallejo paint and brushes, but because I have no paint skills and The Thing figure is rare and hard to find, I'm reluctant to use a brush because I might botch it up. The spray can paint appears to be the best option----but I've never used spray ...
by dragon53
Sat Aug 07, 2021 8:47 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: The Thing-repaint question
Replies: 15
Views: 7734

Re: The Thing-repaint question

CNQ: Since you've used Vallejo paint before, I got a bottle of Vallejo Model Color "Black Grey" (#70.862) and have the following questions. 1. Should I dilute the Black Grey? 2. What brush would you suggest from the brush chart photo I posted above? (The Thing figure is big at 11" high). 3. Any othe...
by dragon53
Wed Jul 14, 2021 6:17 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: FOV rouses itself from slumber...!!!
Replies: 68
Views: 43468

Re: FOV rouses itself from slumber...!!!

C44:

Thanks for the links.
$119 is expensive, but I still want "Thunderbolt VII" and the Jumbo Sherman.
For the Pacific Theater Sherman, I would prefer a Marine Sherman with the turret nails and mesh screens---I bid for one on ebay, but I was outbid.
by dragon53
Tue Jul 13, 2021 7:57 am
Forum: The Reference Room
Topic: William Smith---RIP
Replies: 0
Views: 810

William Smith---RIP

Character actor flew top secret missions over the USSR.


LINK: www.military.com/off-duty/movies/2021/0 ... adass.html