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  1. On 9/29/2023 at 11:30 AM, ghodges said:

    I'm a 29 out of 30!

    I’VE BEEN MODELING LONG ENOUGH TOO….

     

     

    1) Remember when 3D part printing was invented

     

    2) Remember when Eduard Models was a limited run kit company

     

    3) Remember when Korea and China weren’t the major model manufacturing countries

     

    4) Remember when Tamiya wasn’t the best fitting model manufacturer

     

    5) Remember when there were more brick and mortar hobby shops than mail order outlets

     

    6) Remember when “4-6 weeks for delivery” was completely acceptable

     

    7) Remember when there were no modeling web sites

     

    8- Remember when it took 5 hours to download a reference pic from the internet on dial up

     

    9) Remember when someone called Verlinden introduced cast resin parts for models

     

    10) Remember when models were actually manufactured in the USA

     

    11) Remember when Monogram Models was their own company

     

    12) Remember when Hasagawa 1/48 Phantoms were first released at the ungodly price of $20

     

    13) Remember when photo-etched parts were first available

     

    14) Remember Scale Modeler magazine

     

    15) Remember when you first found out Krazy Glue (superglue) was good for modeling

     

    16) Remember when model instructions were only in the language of the kit’s country of origin

     

    17) Remember when Squadron shop had 5 actual hobby shops you could visit

     

    18) Remember when Liquiplate was introduced as the first scale model NMF paint

     

    19) Remember ordering from Archer and/or Brookhurst hobbies

     

    20) Remember when Microscale decals were just about the only aftermarket decals

     

    21) Remember when there was no “reference book industry” (no Profiles, no “In Action” books)

     

    22) Remember when Testors and Pactra paints were 10 or 15 cents a bottle

     

    23) Remember when you could afford to buy a model with your allowance money

     

    24) Remember when Monogram instructions included photos showing basic kit

    construction techniques

     

    25) Remember “Aeroskin” kits

     

    26) Remember model kits released with battle damaged parts

     

    27) Remember when tube glue was the only generally available modeling glue

     

    28) Remember when if there was a cockpit instead of just a pilot to glue to a bulkhead it was a “detailed” model

     

    29) Remember when the markings were molded on the model surfaces so you could paint them instead of using the decals

     

    30) Remember when plastic parts were offered as alternatives to make a kit a “speedy-built”

     

    How about you?

     

    Gil :cool:

    Well I'm 72 and thought I had  a good memory but you reminded me of all the things I forgot!

    I do remember getting 50 cents a week for my allowance and could buy a model for 49 cents. 

     

  2. 10 hours ago, CFster said:

    I polish my clear parts. 

     

    10 hours ago, CFster said:

    I polish my clear parts. 

    What do you use to polish clear parts i would like to try it?

    Just now, Narampa said:

    Yes most manufactures have a clear of some sort but I live in a small condo and cannot spray toxic fumes i just use acrylic hobby paints from craft stores.

     

  3. On 12/17/2023 at 8:29 AM, CaptainAhab said:

    I build armor, I wouldn’t need Future or a substitute for anything but clear parts, but honestly I’ve never found anything that works better to give clear parts a crystal clear look, it’s very thin, self leveling and has a little “working” time. I would be very interested in something else with the same properties.

    Yes most manufactures have a clear of some sort but I live in a small condo and cannot spray toxic fumes i just use acrylic hobby paints from craft stores.

  4. 1 hour ago, ghodges said:

    First of all, FUTURE, as a brand, was discontinued many years ago. It was bought out and changed names. Essentially, it was a clear acrylic floor wax that people found could be airbrushed or brushed on to provide a clear gloss coat. Thus, what you should be looking for is a clear acrylic floor wax where you shop.

    That said, you may find several different brands available. I believe the people who bought out Future put it back out under the PLEDGE label (Pledge with Future shine). I'd look at those products first, and if you can find that WITH the  "All Purpose" label; THAT is supposed to be the original formula that Future used. They do have other more specialized floor shine products, but I can't vouch for those.

    You'll see others brands such as "Mop and Glo", etc.; but I'd avoid buying anything that is milky looking in the bottle. If it's as clear as water in the bottle, it may be useful, but it's also not a direct descendant of Future.

    If all else fails, there are several hobby brand clear acrylic glosses available, and you may want to stick with those. The big advantage to Future back in the day was being able to get a LOT of gloss for much less money than you'd pay for a hobby brand. If your budget is tight, go hunting the Pledge stuff. If not, you may want to play it safe and pay a few extra dollars for something formulated FOR our hobby. Hope this helps!

     

    Gil :cool:

    I'm really not sure why you went to such lengths to tell me what I already know!

    So there is no substitute being used out there, because that was my question.

    Thanks anyway.

  5. 1 hour ago, Nick Filippone said:

    Most likely Airfix. I have seen (and still have) some Frog kits packaged as you describe. But I have many more by Airfix and I saw these much more frequently. This packaging method was adopted by Airfix as a cost saving measure very early in their marketing history. Most of the Frog kits I purchased as a kid here in the Colonies -even the earliest ones- were under the Airlines label and boxed. It probably depended on what distributor was supplying the retail stores we shopped at. While I did purchase many bagged British sourced early Airfix  kits at a large hobby store such as Polk’s in New York City, many stores closer to my home in Albany carried Airfix kits released under the Craftmaster label in boxes. But this was admittedly later in the ‘60’s.

    Most importantly, however, ANY of those early Airfix and Frog kits were so esoteric compared to what the American kit manufacturers were offering that I would have purchased them if they came wrapped in old newspaper- like Fish and Chips: also very British! 🤗 Nick 

    Thx Nick

    Good info I am going to try and find some airfix kits.

    I never heard of Frog.

  6. Back in the early to mid 60s there was a model company that sold their models in a plastic bag with just a folded over picture of the model. This was stapled to keep the parts in the bag.

    The  hardware store that sold these in my home town kept them in a big cardboard box behind the counter we kids were able to go back behind the counter and empty the box on the floor and pick out our model.

    The models which I believe were only aircraft were 49 cents because I only got 50 cents for my allowance.

    Does anybody know what the manufacture of these model was named? I would really like to hear from you if you know.

    Thank you

  7. Ok I have tried everything! Including brake fluid.

    In my time I have painted aircraft boats and cars. 1 truck. These are the type that cost thousands of dollars to have painted. I stripped an aluminum boat 18 footer with an industrial paint remover (five gallons for the whole boat) Excellent results. Those were in the 80s 90s 2000s.

    Now I can't  strip an 8 inch model car????

    Tamiya is crap!

    Are we trying to save the world by manufacturing frustration and costly things that don't work?

    When I see the kids today line up at city hall and put their cell phones in a big pile I will get on the bandwagon. Any idea what the impact on our ecology is with all the cell phones in the the world? No because nobody cares.

    But with that said the world is nothing but a celestial garbage dump.

    My rant for the time being!

    Thanks to all who tried to help.

    Adios TAMIYA!

     

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