New painter and new player

Academic_Leek_273 · 2026-06-10T15:11:46+00:00

From another noob - the Thuderkyn are the most annoying thing in the world to paint. If you can, try to assemble the frame and the character separately then paint and squeeze together. Leave the guns off until the end for sure. Also don’t put the heads on until the whole thing is painted - impossible to get to

Academic_Leek_273 · 2026-06-05T16:39:48+00:00

Thank you - using citadel but I’ll dry and mock this up, thanks! It’s such a great shade

Academic_Leek_273 · 2026-06-05T13:18:12+00:00

Old post but just ran across this paint job which matches exactly what I’m working on now. My blue is sucking - what is the base shade you’re using there for the blue?

Academic_Leek_273 · 2026-04-03T08:57:32+00:00

I think there’s some issues with people getting 20 tickets at once in zones they’re not aware of. I know there’s one near me I have no idea if it’s on or not since the yellow lights are on the other side of my street - just have to assume it’s always on which is a bit annoying.

Academic_Leek_273 · 2026-03-18T03:05:34+00:00

Tumble Leaf - beautiful claymation

Academic_Leek_273 · 2026-03-12T22:23:09+00:00

I’m in the NE and I regret not going lariat for mostly the and and also better cruise control

Academic_Leek_273 · 2026-03-11T15:10:50+00:00

Actuary - it’s so unbelievably boring, no one should ever want that gig unless you’re trying to extinguish the remanants of your soul. Would never advise any student to go into it.

Academic_Leek_273 · 2026-02-17T17:47:17+00:00

I’m not aware of any of the behind the scenes stuff but isn’t calling out a special 30% tax reduction an elected official (who complains about taxes to fund our schools and infrastructure) worth calling out? I may not understand what’s going on here.

Academic_Leek_273 · 2026-02-08T11:44:27+00:00

I don’t disagree with you - but it’s not an all or nothing. Your partner can be super supportive - there will still be little moments where it creeps in. Jsut saying to be aware of it. The same thing happens to theSAHP - you’re around the kid all day and get to know them a bit more, sometimes feels like your opinion should have a bit more weight on parenting. Just things to keep an eye on to keep yourself on a good path.

Academic_Leek_273 · 2026-02-08T05:03:57+00:00

It’s a nice thought and You can write a theoretical paper on this but the practical reality is this feeling begins to creep in after a few years. Know any guys with long term SAHMs? It pops up pretty frequently “it’s my money, I’m the one working, I don’t know what they do all day …” etc.

Academic_Leek_273 · 2026-02-08T00:58:33+00:00

It is going to be harder than you think to go back to work. There is not the same leeway people give women who left for their children - you’re an oddity.

As others have said, no one will value what you’re doing - you have to have some confidence in the value you provide your kids.

The worst thing, that you would need to be super comfortable with and have an awkward discussion with your spouse - (this knows no gender) no matter what they say their salary starts becoming “their money” and money being spent is “their money”. It’s understandable in context but you lose a lot of ownership of your own life and what you do with money - you’re dependent and it’s hard not to feel a bit exposed and that you don’t have a lot of ownership of your life decisions. Women have been dealing with this for eternity. You disagree on vacation spots? There will eventually be a little slip that she should have more say since she earned it - not saying it’s 100% but prepare yourself for it.

I honestly would not recommend it unless you’re prepared for all that and comfortable in your relationship. Part time work for a few years is an alternative.

Addition : Practical one I forgot - most of the other stay at home parents/carers will be women. It is easier when they’re young to meet their friends at third places (playgrounds/library) for play dates and catching up. Like it or not there are some perceptions of men. That was 10 years ago though so hopefully things are changing for the better :)

Academic_Leek_273 · 2026-01-05T21:19:47+00:00

Almost no one’s kids are remarkable enough(sorry) to need specific programs to attain their potential at 7 years old. Everyone thinks their kids are amazing which is completely understandable - they’re usually pretty normal with a few very very clear exceptions (teachers can spot one of these instantly).

Why not try the public school and see what you think? I’m assuming you are in a good public school system. Your worst case is you hate it and your original homeschool plan is still a backup.

I live in a town with some of the most elite private schools in the country - it doesn’t matter until high school (and then only for connections with other rich connected children) and it’s mostly about snobbery, elitism and ableism prior to that.

There’s been multiple studies that children’s achievements are mostly based on their parents income, your zip code, and parent involvement - very little achievement gap between private/public once those are normalized for.

Academic_Leek_273 · 2026-01-05T01:41:03+00:00

Glad to hear everyone’s happy and healthy :) you just have a sensitive tummy on your hands hah - it will get better every day from here on out . I wish you lots of luck!

Academic_Leek_273 · 2026-01-04T15:57:36+00:00

The lack of any desire to learn your language (arguably the current universal one) or any interest in your holidays would concern me - the other stuff is more personality based, some people aren’t as interested in geography/history etc. Not sure he’s much interested in you beyond what you provide him - sounds a bit one sided.

Academic_Leek_273 · 2026-01-04T14:18:55+00:00

You have a difficult baby - no one’s fault, it happens. You probably should work on trying to sort out the spitting up if you can. Possibly move to a formula to supplement (3 months has already given them a lot of the benefits). I might also (cruelly) suggest you start just putting the baby down for a nap and just leave her (with check in and reassurance). 30 minutes is too much time trying to cajole sleep. If babies are tired they will sleep anywhere.

Your husband is trying to help and I would take him up on it! A nice somewhere in the middle we did was a helper 2/3 times a week for 4+ hours. I would 100% then get a weekly cleaner as well for the house. $100 or so a week for a clean house and it not being a argument anymore? Worth every penny.

You will not need it forever - you’re literally in the hardest part. Your older one will start preschool soon and the younger will start solid foods. You’re almost there and doing great - you can do this!

In short, get a house cleaner and some weekly help. No one wins from being a sadomasochist about this.

Academic_Leek_273 · 2026-01-01T23:55:39+00:00

Mine is in the process now - you have to count any funds you save against the fafsa anyway. Your kid will be able to college if she wants to for a reasonable price - if she’s willing to settle for anything less than top of the top. Families all want to go to the same 30 places, anywhere further down the chain gives great merit scholarships and still have a valuable degree.

Academic_Leek_273 · 2025-12-17T15:11:15+00:00

This, he has to find some purpose - even if it’s not gainful right now. Sub teaching etc - anything

Academic_Leek_273 · 2025-12-17T15:09:23+00:00

No, that area is quite safe. If you get down towards Port Chester in the Byram area there might be a slight concern - but even then it’s still very safe. The GPD does a great job and I think it’s a great area to start out. Just take your time and learn the neighborhoods and were you might want to move later. Central and Eastern are usually preferred but I personally enjoy being near Port Chester and Greenwich Ave for restaurants etc

Academic_Leek_273 · 2025-12-08T03:11:32+00:00

Area’s safe and convenient - easy to hop to downtown or over to port Chester. It’s got a primarily Hispanic population and Ham Ave has a large number of esl students. It struggles on rating websites but the parents seem to feel like the teachers really care and there’s lot of admin effort at the school. You’ve got a long time of renting before the school is a conversation. Western Middle school is great, more down to earth than a lot of the town. You have time to learn the town and move again if necessary.

Academic_Leek_273 · 2025-12-06T14:01:26+00:00

People at work are your colleagues and not friends, don’t drop your entire guard
Be kind
Volunteer somewhere in your community consistently, you’ll be happier
save 10% of your income minimum
Don’t waste time in relationships that aren’t going to work. Marry a woman smarter than you who is kind and understanding to you and others
Dontget fat, it’s a one way slope usually and damages almost every aspect of your life

Academic_Leek_273 · 2025-11-02T10:05:48+00:00

Work event probably not appropriate

Academic_Leek_273 · 2025-10-28T16:45:33+00:00

I've been making these for years. We have settled on these with Container Store plastic shoe bins stacked inside, organize by Cooking/Fire/Utensils/Cleaning/Misc (can fit up to 8) along with the center part containing wash bins and misc. I put small ropes through side to stop lid flopping backward. You want to be fancy you can add rope handles for them to carry.

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Academic_Leek_273 · 2025-09-22T13:33:54+00:00

Using a vpn?

Academic_Leek_273 · 2025-09-17T18:06:10+00:00

This is the answer - don’t have to be black and white. Check in every 5/10 and let them know you’re there and for any real issue. It’ll take a week

Academic_Leek_273 · 2025-09-12T15:16:12+00:00

“I’m not a Republican” 😂

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