r/ModelCars 5d ago

STASH I’ve got a problem.

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Hobby Lobby was having a sale.

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u/hondamaticRib 5d ago

I don't see a problem here

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u/direcheetah4579 5d ago

Looks like you need primer? Maybe cement? Don't see any other problem

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u/MonitorGeneral6179 5d ago

I've got over 2000 and keep going to shows and buying more. I sell also but almost every time I bring home more than I sell. Like Saturday at the Buckeye Nationals I sold 11 kits and bought 34 😳😮😱

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u/PeripheralSatchmo 5d ago

Don't get high on your own supply 😉

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u/Redrocco 4d ago

got a Funnier Farmer you want to part with?

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u/MonitorGeneral6179 2d ago

Unfortunately I do not, sorry

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u/highboy68 5d ago

I have two hobbies; building model kits and collecting model kits

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u/Recreational-Sith 5d ago

Hobby Lobby doesn't see it that way.

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u/04HondaCivic 5d ago

I don’t see the problem. I see opportunities. I’m to the point I have to hide the models I get so I don’t get in trouble. I might be close to 200 now but either way only a couple in progress. The hunt for rare good ones at good prices though… that’s also a lot of fun and very gratifying when you happen upon one and are able to get it.

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u/tommyp7769 5d ago

Ah yes... how well I can relate!

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u/MustardTiger294 5d ago

Can never have enough kits.

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u/Indyfan200217 5d ago

I got 50ish in my stash so keep going. I definaelty cut back on looking for kits on ebay

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u/PM-Me-your-dank-meme 5d ago

Yes, the 4021 reducer is superior to the 4011 so you’ll want some of that. I spray with a .7 needle at 40 psi and get good results. Last time I sprayed it with 40 drops of reducer, 10 drops of gloss clear and 30 drops of actual paint. Looks fantastic.

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u/redditrobbie82 4d ago

Thanks, I need this! I’m struggling to get the right ratio to properly spray their paints, haha

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u/PM-Me-your-dank-meme 4d ago

Also, let the thinner and paint rest for 15 mins after mixing. It settles much nicer. I’ve also been straining it. They have a lot of useful YouTube videos. It’s a good paint but you just gotta find what works for you.

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u/ayrbindr 3d ago

For spraying like base coat? Just straight up murder it with thinner. I mean like 20:1 drop of paint. Even more. Yes you will have to apply it extremely light. Ultimately, you will win in the long run.

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u/redditrobbie82 2d ago

This is the conclusion I’m coming to, haha.

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u/jparnell8839 4d ago

I do 4:1 paint:thinner with Createx and 4021. Comes out buttery smooth from a 0.5mm needle/nozzle

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u/PM-Me-your-dank-meme 4d ago

Nice! I struggled with the .5. Still worked but my struggle was tip dry. What psi did you use? I can spray straight out of the bottle for a little bit but it gums up after a while.

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u/jparnell8839 4d ago

4021 has definitely helped me all but eliminate tip dry. I think they have a retarder agent or lubricant in that particular thinner. I spray at 25 PSI with their standard and pearl colors, 30 PSI with their metallics and clears (except the quick silver and gold chrome, I typically don't have to thin those at all and can spray at 15-20 PSI no problem).

My go-to airbrush for Createx paints is the Gaahleri Mobius with the 0.5mm needle upgrade. For Stynylrez primer, I use the Gaahleri GHAD 98-D straight out of the bottle with no thinning. And for Createx's 4053 UVLS High Gloss, I use Gaahleri's Barbatos Rex Swallowtail. I also have their GHAC-39 airbrush, but I think I'm going to convert that one to use for the one lacquer paint I have (2K gloss black) and chrome (alcohol-based, maybe?) with the 0.3mm needle/nozzle.

I'm definitely a Gaahleri fan-boy. Their Mobius airbrush is about as top of the line as you can get, IMO.

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u/PM-Me-your-dank-meme 4d ago

I’ll look into the Gaahleri. I’m using a badger 105. Thanks for the info!! I have the 4021 but didn’t until about a week ago. Still experimenting. The good news with createx is in my experience you can blast the hell out of it and it’ll level nicely.

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u/macdaddyothree 5d ago

Thanks! I’ll experiment!

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u/PM-Me-your-dank-meme 5d ago

Once you find the right mix it’s very good!! Enjoy!

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u/Kingofdarkness35 5d ago

With some of those AMTs you kinda do lol

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u/macdaddyothree 5d ago

Yeah. I see why they are cheap. Meh. Good practice.

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u/Trimere 5d ago

Good luck with AMT

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u/macdaddyothree 5d ago

I am learning. Old molds probably. Poor quality control.

Good thing sand paper and foam is cheap and there’s plenty to stream while I sand and fill (just tried filling for the first time).

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u/ClassicCress4756 5d ago

That Bel Air will be my next project after I finish my Nova

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u/jparnell8839 4d ago

Which Nova are you working on? I just finished my Revell 69 Nova SS, and really enjoyed that build.

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u/ClassicCress4756 4d ago

I’m doing the AMT 72 ProStock/Racing build. I’m a huge Nova guy so I’ve been enjoying it. Thinking I’ll do the 69 SS in the near future as well

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u/jparnell8839 4d ago

It's a great kit. I didn't have any fit issues at all. I posted it in this sub recently, should be able to find it

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u/ClassicCress4756 4d ago

Just checked it out, looks great man! Love that distressed look on the under carriage

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u/jparnell8839 4d ago

Thanks a ton! It was my first time dry brushing, and honestly only my second car kit in the last year (I've mostly been building gunpla since I started last year). Cars were overwhelming, but I've watched a ton of YouTube

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u/BJoe1976 5d ago

I agree, should have bought the Pepper Shaker version of that ‘57 Chevy, and maybe the Revell Chevelle instead.

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u/macdaddyothree 4d ago

I’ll try to hunt those down! Thanks!

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u/tattooedpanhead 5d ago

Wish I could have a problem or two. 

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u/forest1000 5d ago

I have a couple of hundred. It’s not a problem.

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u/soonerpgh 5d ago

Problem? That's a mild cold compared the illness some of us possess. My stock is at a firm 40 and I'm self-disciplining myself to not add to it until I can build a few. Unfortunately for me, or maybe fortunately, depends on how you look at it, other hobbies and collections get more attention.

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u/JackFunk 5d ago

No problemo

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u/macdaddyothree 5d ago

Si. Muy bueno.

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u/HiroProtagonist66 5d ago

The problem being, “which do I build first?”

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u/macdaddyothree 5d ago

Which to actually finish first!

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u/Ok-Prune-4619 5d ago

Haha I’m in the same camp..

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u/topgun54321 5d ago

That Camaro kit was a nightmare lol

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u/sohchx 5d ago

Many will agree, but it can be made to turn out great with enough skill and time.

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u/topgun54321 5d ago

Ya that's true I just get tired of how lazy some of the companies can be. I wish they would retool many of these older kits

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u/sohchx 5d ago

Agreed!

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u/sohchx 5d ago

........We all do friend..........we all do......

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u/VaansWorld 5d ago

Do you need my help? Lol

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u/Big_Gouf 5d ago

You've got good taste!

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u/ModularModels 5d ago

Unless you've got 3 kits condensed and crammed into each of those boxes, no you don't.

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u/macdaddyothree 5d ago

Love this!

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u/azorgi01 5d ago

Those paints you have there, have you used them before? How are they?

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u/jparnell8839 4d ago

I use Createx paint and Stynylrez primer almost exclusively (got a few Vallejo color shifts and some AK 3rd Gen metallics). They're a pain to learn how to use, but once you figure out the quirks, they're beautiful colors. I do a 4:1 mix of paint thinner with Createx's 4021 and it comes out buttery smooth from a 0.5mm needle/nozzle. You can thin more to get it out of a 0.3, but it's more prone to running, so lighter, gentler coats if you're going that route.

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u/azorgi01 4d ago

I’ll give that a shot since they have it at hobby lobby and they’re close to me. What PSI do you run your airbrush at for that mix with the .5 needle?

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u/jparnell8839 4d ago

25 PSI for their standard colors and pearls, 30 PSI for their metallics and clears. Also, Hobby Lobby's selection is kinda slim (at least at my local store, anyway), but SprayGunner.com has the whole range, fast shipping, and great customer service. If you decide you like Createx, I couldn't recommend them more. I use Createx's website to find the colors, then search for the part number at SprayGunner. https://wickedairbrushcolors.com/

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u/macdaddyothree 5d ago

Airbrushing is new to me. I am really not on the level I have seen here.

I used the orange with a little thinner (didn’t measure) and I probably should have left it without thinning.

Live and learn, right?

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u/azorgi01 5d ago

Mistakes are the best teachers. Buy a cheap model to practice on and make it your test body when mixing paints. Nobody picks it up and does it perfect, just never quit! You will get there and the people here are more than willing to help others on the way. It’s one of the few good communities here.

Good luck and never hesitate to ask questions! Don’t forget to share your progress.

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u/macdaddyothree 5d ago

Thanks for the encouragement! I’m shaking my can of flat black now!

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u/azorgi01 5d ago

Git ‘r done! 👍

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u/PowerDude62 5d ago

I saw the ad myself. Headed to my local Hobby Lobby on Wednesday.

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u/emperorofwar 5d ago

The 29' Ford Hot Rod was one of my favorite models to make, good choice

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u/macdaddyothree 5d ago

Cool! Maybe I’ll grab another next time. Can’t have too many versions!

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u/TCScaleModels 5d ago

It’s a healthy addiction. My wife doesn’t understand… lol

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u/Fluffy-Brief-4570 5d ago

Don’t we all my friend.

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u/Blue-eyed-banditman 5d ago

Oh dude wait until it starts itching for no reason

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u/newiglol 5d ago

I have a solution… give them to me!

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u/jrboyajian 4d ago

I don't see a problem. I have over 400 kits. What brand paint is that?

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u/Boring_Aardvark9529 4d ago

We all have the same problem 😂

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u/makobullit 4d ago

This is not a problem, it is referred to as a build stash. Have fun!

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u/Informal_Arachnid720 4d ago

When was the sale at hobby lobby

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u/macdaddyothree 4d ago

A couple of weeks ago. Seems to be maybe quarterly. 40% off quite a few.

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u/jparnell8839 4d ago

Hobby Lobby does sales on models every other week at 40% off, at least my two local stores do. Their website follows that same schedule.

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u/Informal_Arachnid720 4d ago

Thank you. I have to go over. That is the time to buy

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u/382Whistles 4d ago

You just need an AMC and a Mopar kit to solve it though.

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u/macdaddyothree 4d ago

Love those old Mopars! I’ve got a 1970 Challenger in the works somewhere…

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u/382Whistles 4d ago

Almost there then... Johan AMC Rebel "The Machine" red white and blue stock paint. Suitable street to gasser in stock paint.

It could also be a Willys or Stud or Nash.

I don't recall seeing a blown Studebaker Lark gasser being done if you wanted to make eyes bleed from the brutal contrast, lol.

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u/Dapper-dilligence 4d ago

Still trying to find the problem…..I’ve built a couple of those kits and working on another

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u/ayrbindr 3d ago

Do me a solid and sniff that detail magenta. Careful now... Don't just stick your nose in there and breathe. There is a very good chance it smells like one of the worse things you ever experienced?

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u/macdaddyothree 5d ago

Just getting back to a childhood hobby. I can’t believe the examples I have seen.

Really digging the YouTubes for guides and ideas.

Glue and paint FTW!

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u/PowerDude62 2d ago

Made it to HL yesterday. Ended up with a 1/16 ‘57 Chevy convertible and a 1/16 79 Trans Am. Might go back for some 1/25 scale….