<2022-09-15T07:49:38.000Z> ChairKnife: Whats up? So what do you recommend?
<2022-09-15T07:52:07.000Z> MF_DOOMER: Have you ever made a model before? And what tools do you have?
<2022-09-15T07:56:10.000Z> ChairKnife: Yeah when I was a kid lol. I used to be a construction worker and have a bunch of small hand tools for doing fine work with. 
<2022-09-15T07:57:28.000Z> ChairKnife: I just looked at the tools required for a couple of models and I have most of them.
<2022-09-15T07:59:35.000Z> MF_DOOMER: Based forsure, I'm gonna go off on a bit of a long rant but it'll all be useful info for you
<2022-09-15T08:00:38.000Z> ChairKnife: Sweet
<2022-09-15T08:02:02.000Z> MF_DOOMER: So this is a perfect starter set, a 1/72 scale plane. Tanks are much harder to paint compared to planes. 
<2022-09-15T08:02:04.000Z> MF_DOOMER: amazon.com/Airfix-Messerschmitt-Bf109E-3-Starter-A55106/dp/B0071LF3SA/ref=sr_1_3?crid=VBU82C70YTY8&keywords=airfix+bf109&qid=1663228813&sprefix=airfix+bf109%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-3
<2022-09-15T08:02:52.000Z> MF_DOOMER: These paint cups are prone to open/spill/dry up so don't expect them to be good, but if they do turn out usable, they are great paints from humbrol 
<2022-09-15T08:03:50.000Z> MF_DOOMER: you cannot use "craft paints" on scale models as craft paints have large pigments in them, where as model paints have very small pigments, basically craft paints look like shit
<2022-09-15T08:04:21.000Z> MF_DOOMER: the most "expensive" part of this hobby CAN be paints if you don't do your own research and don't find good deal
<2022-09-15T08:04:48.000Z> MF_DOOMER: vallejo is awesome and if you can find any of these 16 set paint sets under $35 it is a STEAL of a deal 
<2022-09-15T08:04:50.000Z> MF_DOOMER: amazon.com/dp/B000PH7UAQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
<2022-09-15T08:06:07.000Z> MF_DOOMER: As for glue, the glue that comes with the started kit is alright but is a bit thick, whenever I do use it for very specific situations I use a needle of toothpick for application
<2022-09-15T08:06:41.000Z> MF_DOOMER: The modelling "glue" that is used in this hobby is very thing plastic cement, here is some really good stuff 
<2022-09-15T08:06:43.000Z> MF_DOOMER: amazon.com/dp/B002DTDLUC?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
<2022-09-15T08:07:05.000Z> MF_DOOMER: IT is pricey, but there is a cheat code that I will tell soon
<2022-09-15T08:07:36.000Z> MF_DOOMER: As for paint brushes, the cheaper the better, but a pack of 24 brushes for $3 anywhere they will work just fine 
<2022-09-15T08:08:48.000Z> MF_DOOMER: For the glue, whether it is tamiya, Mr Hobby or anyone else, all plastic modelling cement has something called "MEK" as it's main active ingredient, of which you can buy a quart of at any local hardware store 
<2022-09-15T08:09:03.000Z> MF_DOOMER: "MEK Substitute" is the same stuff that works just as well and is what I use
<2022-09-15T08:09:14.000Z> MF_DOOMER: A quart of MEK will cost about $12 
<2022-09-15T08:09:38.000Z> MF_DOOMER: VS $7 for about 40mL
<2022-09-15T08:10:04.000Z> MF_DOOMER: so you only need to buy the cement once for the container and just fill it back up with MEK 
<2022-09-15T08:10:21.000Z> MF_DOOMER: buy a cheap self healing cutting mat at walmart for like $10
<2022-09-15T08:10:49.000Z> MF_DOOMER: exacto blades, just bought these (they are great) 
<2022-09-15T08:10:52.000Z> MF_DOOMER: amazon.com/dp/B07RY4SKVG?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
<2022-09-15T08:12:10.000Z> MF_DOOMER: Those are the fundamental basics, watch a bunch of youtube videos on any questions you may have, I absolutely LOVE this hobby and there are some insanely good guys in it 
<2022-09-15T08:12:20.000Z> MF_DOOMER: Night Shift on youtube is who got me into the hobby
<2022-09-15T08:12:35.000Z> MF_DOOMER: youtube.com/watch?v=W65k7fDy0FY&t=554s
<2022-09-15T08:13:07.000Z> MF_DOOMER: this hobby can be very expensive if you want it to, but if you use some wit it doesn't have to be at all
<2022-09-15T08:14:29.000Z> MF_DOOMER: Like I said the most expensive part is paints, but if you find those vallejo paint set deals under $35 it is will worth it, at a model store a bottle of vallejo will run you about $2.50 - $3.50, 16 divided by $30 is $1.8-
<2022-09-15T08:15:10.000Z> MF_DOOMER: I am also apart of a really good discord server (normies) that have alot of old heads in the hobby that love to help beginners, if you wanna join it LMK
<2022-09-15T08:24:16.000Z> ChairKnife: Thanks for the advice bro, ill look into all this and get some models soon. Maybe even next weekend. 
<2022-09-15T08:28:19.000Z> MF_DOOMER: Yes, Just start off with 1/72 scale planes as they will give you much more confidence as they are easy and fun 
<2022-09-15T08:28:37.000Z> MF_DOOMER: LMK if you need any help, I can VC on discord too
<2022-09-15T08:32:17.000Z> MF_DOOMER: youtu.be/5m9P3ChDIZ4
<2022-09-15T08:32:23.000Z> MF_DOOMER: jam to this shit lil nigga
<2022-09-15T08:40:25.000Z> ChairKnife: Havent heard that in forever haha. Gots to go to sleep for work in the afternoon. Thanks for the info.  
<2022-09-15T08:40:42.000Z> MF_DOOMER: God Bless king gn
<2022-09-20T08:31:58.000Z> MF_DOOMER: discord.gg/URvUWAQMYd
<2022-09-20T08:32:06.000Z> MF_DOOMER: here's my discord if you ever wanna hmu
<2022-09-20T08:32:55.000Z> ChairKnife: Dont use discord but if I really run into a problem i will.
<2022-09-20T08:53:18.000Z> MF_DOOMER: for the paint, your looking for a milk consistency 
<2022-09-20T08:53:23.000Z> MF_DOOMER: thin with just tap water
<2022-09-20T08:54:10.000Z> MF_DOOMER: also don't expect your very first model to look awesome, it's a learning curve like anything else, the main priority is to have fun and get better over time 
<2022-09-25T03:15:20.000Z> ChairKnife: Having fun bro!!! This is awesome. I fucked up the fly wheel cause the part was so small I broke it when clipping it out and I accidentally dissolved a decal with the solvent. I found out the solvent is actually just nail polish remover though. Haha. This activity soothes my autism haha.  https://i.poastcdn.org/6e62976a5586c19c68f3ae6e4e109481dbb17d4047f15261bd92fa5949d9af50.jpg
<2022-09-26T00:07:53.000Z> MF_DOOMER: LOL glad to hear bro, just watch a bunch of videos on any part your having issues with
<2022-09-26T00:08:11.000Z> MF_DOOMER: You dissolved the decal in solvent? what solvent?
<2022-09-26T00:08:56.000Z> MF_DOOMER: and again, it's your first model, so really your just testing the ropes and seeing how it all works, don't expect it to be good and just have fun which it seems to be you are haha
<2022-09-26T00:09:38.000Z> MF_DOOMER: make a discord bro, I am in this community with a bunch of guys who have been doing it for 40+ years and love to help beginners, great place to be
<2022-10-17T09:15:25.000Z> MF_DOOMER: how is the modelling treating you bro