SPRUE SNIPPINGS
From Michael Blackwood:
ICE & SNOW
In Shepherd Paine’s book on Armor Roy Wells writes that he uses this brand exclusively. Compared to Woodlands it is a great price for a whole kit.
https://www.precisioniceandsnow.com/
From Jim Elmore:
PLAQUES FOR MODELS
For those who live in Gwinnett and need engraved plaques, try ...
Quality Awards of Grayson
412 HWY 84, Grayson, GA 30017
770-963-9636
qualityawardsofg@bellsouth.net
Per Jim, "I have used them for a variety of info plaques on models and had great results."
From Michael Blackwood:
FIGURE PAINTING INFO - SABOT MINIATURES
Some notes and another useful example sheet for figure painting.
Notes:
Examples:
From Phillip at Hobbytown:
MODEL MASTER PAINT LINE TO DISCONTINUE:
I have gotten word from the corporate offices at Hobbytown that Rustoleum, who owns testors, is planning to discontinue the entire line of model masters paints, brushes, glues, and all other modeling supplies. As well as the entire line of Aztek airbrushes and Pactra brand paints.
I wanted to give my favorite model club the inside scoop so that they can stock up on what ever your guys needed before product availability becomes an issue. I do not have any idea what the current level of supply is at my vendors to give an estimate of when that will be.
From Michael Blackwood:
TAMIYA PAINT MIXES (Created by Bernard Kugel):
Found a useful list for mixing Tamiya paint to get popular modeling colors.
From Bill Easton:
USEFUL REFERENCE SITE:
Among many other useful modeling reference items, some good info on Soviet/Russian aircraft colors can be found.
http://www.theworldwars.net/resources/
From Jim Elmore:
USEFUL TOOL:
X-Acto #11 Z blades. This variant of the classic hobby blade features a new alloy that results in a tip that is FAR sharper than standard. It is also somehow more durable. I keep one perfect one on a handle for cutting out decals and other critical light duty operations, and a worn blade in another handle for most other jobs. Results are smoother, better cuts.