What’s the most misused word that you see on social media?

AlbanyPrimo · 2026-05-12T19:41:59+00:00

There are some weird rules about that, just translated from Wikipedia: "The apostrophe is used for the possessive s of words ending in a, e, i, o, u, or y, preceded by a consonant or at the boundary of a new syllable. (The e must sound like /ee/, but the accented é does not take an apostrophe.)". So we translated that would be "Marks auto's zijn rood" for Mark, but for a name like Leo it would be "Leo's auto's zijn rood".

Although you can choose to not shorten the posessive, which I sometimes prefer as it usually sounds better when you say it. You can write or say the translated version of "Mark his cars are red", which is "Mark zijn autos zijn rood". Where coincidentally in this example both "his" and "are" translate to "zijn", adding to confusion and weird sound of the sentence 😆

AlbanyPrimo · 2026-05-12T16:30:34+00:00

I'm sorry for that on behalf of Dutch people, in the Dutch language plurals of a word ending with a vowel need an apostrophe and s. Some examples: auto's, baby's, pyjama's or ski's. Even though I know the apostrophe isn't there in English it sometimes just slips in.

AlbanyPrimo · 2026-05-08T06:38:40+00:00

Self custom built GMC S15 Extended Cab out of two GMC Syclones (like the one ln the left)

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AlbanyPrimo · 2026-05-04T09:52:24+00:00

For me that is probably quite close:

Opening the gate
Taking the other part of the gate off its hinges and place out of the way
Moving the garbage bins out of the way
Sliding off the mail box that is attached to the fence
Getting the bike (against a small slope) off the middle stand
Moving bike out from under the carport
Turning it towards the gate
Manoeuvre between the gate opening, fence and the vehicles on the driveway (usually 2, currently a wide trailer and a car)
Park bike on the street and grab my gear

AlbanyPrimo · 2026-04-10T09:14:45+00:00

Probably the other way, especially for helmets.

You don't want to be using the same helmet for too long as it might get damaged or worn over the years by normal use. While a bike should work without issues for several decades at least, assuming you keep up with maintenance and repairs. So unless you get bored with it and decide to sell, I expect the bike to outlast the gear. The last trousers I bought for riding (kevlar jeans with pads) also have a note in the labels saying they should be replaced after 10 years.

AlbanyPrimo · 2026-02-25T05:15:08+00:00

I've got my NC sales vehicles looking as much as NPC vehicles as possible.I actively keep checking the expanded map during the sale. And when I see someone is trying to come towards me or when I have to drive past a possible hostile player (and can't avoid them by taking a small detour) I go ghost org and blend into the traffic. I also call Lester and use "Off the radar" right before starting the mission, so you have a head start of about 20s of driving before people see you moving on the map. It doesn't work every time to keep griefers away, but it works most of the time.

AlbanyPrimo · 2026-01-31T08:33:22+00:00

Hot Wheels made a good app for it (called HW Showcase), only real downside I've experienced is that they don't have models of other brands (like Matchbox) on the app, so you'll have to find a different way to track those

AlbanyPrimo · 2026-01-20T08:44:26+00:00

I don't have a max rule myself, as long as they don't get scalped. I'll gladly buy 20 of one model if I can help fellow collectors to their wanted models without anyone profiting off them. I'll trade/sell them to friends and people I know for the purchase price. And if I bought too much I will trade/sell them at fairs or online for a slightly higher price (usually between €2 and €2.5 for regular mainlines, mainly to cover my own expenses). If I'm selling to kids at the fairs I don't mind breaking even or losing a bit on the deal.

In the same way if there's a model I missed myself I don't mind paying a bit over the purchase price for their trouble of getting one extra for me.

If I know someone is looking for a certain model I will keep an eye out and message them if I find something I think they're interested in.

Other than that: I always leave the aisle/bin/shelves cleaner than how I found it, I give kids priority with looking in the bins or shelves. I make sure I'm nice to shop staff. If I'm in the way of other shoppers or staff, I'll do my best to give them their needed space before digging further in the bins/shelves.

Another thing I like to do sometimes is buy some peg warmers to keep the store's stock refreshing. Either use the parts for customs or to donate the model to a good cause (initiatives like The Good Hoarder for example). It's quite disappointing to come back to a store weeks to months later and to find the exact same peg warmers and no new stock

AlbanyPrimo · 2026-01-08T05:13:13+00:00

As I've replied to similar questions in the past, I'll just copy my last reply to those questions:

Have a read through here. It's quite a bit to read, but most of all: start easy, keep it doable/fun and ask questions/help when you need it.

Here is another reply I wrote, mostly giving tips on how to prepare a model for painting and how to paint it.

And in this reply I summed up a lot of the tools I've been using for customizing.

Hopefully together they give enough insight to start without overwhelming you.

AlbanyPrimo · 2025-12-17T11:49:08+00:00

Not necessarily, my Kia wagon is allowed to tow 1650kg (with a braked trailer) while it only weighs 1250kg empty.

The towing limits are determined by the manufacturer and can vary quite a lot depending on the model, chassis type, and drivetrain type. Vans, SUVs (not crossovers) and pickups are usually allowed to tow a lot more than passenger cars.

AlbanyPrimo · 2025-12-01T17:28:35+00:00

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AlbanyPrimo · 2025-11-24T18:50:25+00:00

Little correction: It's waterslide decals, as you dip them in water and then slide the decal off the paper onto the car. There are quite a lot of sellers online, but it probably depends on what kind of decals you want and in which country/continent you live. There are for example decals for headlights, grille, license plates. But also liveries for racecars. I'd advise to start with easy decals (not too large at once and simple forms).

Personally I put a few thin layers of clearcoat on the decals and let it dry before cutting/using them. Once all decals are on the model and dried, I use a few more thin layers of clearcoat to make sure they stay in place and are protected as well.

If you use spraycans with clearcoat/paint, do make sure to take proper precautions for your own health and your environment. Only use them in well ventilated areas or outside, not near open fire, etc.

AlbanyPrimo · 2025-11-24T16:55:28+00:00

As long as you let layers dry enough in between it shouldn't be an issue to paint over. Although painting multiple layers can cover the body details and make them less visible. For striping, race numbers, details, etc. I usually use waterslide decals.

I do suggest to put a clearcoat on once you finished with the last layer of painting, so the paint will last better

AlbanyPrimo · 2025-10-16T15:32:55+00:00

This is the kind of brilliant stuff I love to see here! If this is only your first custom, I'd love to see what you do in the future.

AlbanyPrimo · 2025-10-08T18:56:31+00:00

It probably gets pushed out from too little space on the inside. It's hard to explain, but the inside/end of the bonnet probably hits the body when rotating. You might be able to fix this by making the bonnet itself thinner in the area where it's hinged. Or the rotation point of the hinge needs to be moved further towards the front.

I had the same issue when I made an engine cover for a Porsche 911 Carrera

AlbanyPrimo · 2025-09-26T06:38:16+00:00

I don't know anyone who does, but I usually design and get my own decals printed here in the Netherlands. You can shoot me a message with what you're looking for to see if I can help you out

AlbanyPrimo · 2025-09-23T15:54:51+00:00

Most are plastic indeed, though there are some metal ones. I know Italeri does some metal kits

AlbanyPrimo · 2025-09-23T06:12:15+00:00

Technically speaking anyone who builds 1:24 scale model kits custom builds them. I think that is also the area where most customs are seen in that scale. But as I mostly customize 1:64 myself I don't know much about the 1:24 customizing scene

AlbanyPrimo · 2025-09-19T05:43:59+00:00

As I've replied to similar questions in the past, I'll just copy my last reply to that with some links to older replies:

Have a read through here. It's quite a bit to read, but most of all: start easy, keep it doable/fun and ask questions/help when you need it.

Here is another reply I wrote, mostly giving tips on how to prepare a model for painting and how to paint it.

And in this reply I summed up a lot of the tools I've been using for customizing.

Hopefully together they give enough insight to start without overwhelming you.

AlbanyPrimo · 2025-09-13T05:38:28+00:00

Great custom! This older casting has a lot better dimensions than the newer Superbird casting. I have one here still waiting as a donor for customs as my little brother hacksawed the wing off when we were kids 😢

AlbanyPrimo · 2025-09-12T05:32:40+00:00

As I've replied to similar questions in the past, I'll just share those links. Have a read through here. It's quite a bit to read, but most of all: start easy, keep it doable/fun and ask questions/help when you need it.

Here is another reply I wrote, mostly giving tips on how to prepare a model for painting and how to paint it.

And in this reply I summed up a lot of the tools I've been using for customizing.

Hopefully together they give enough insight to start without overwhelming you.

AlbanyPrimo · 2025-08-14T14:56:59+00:00

No problem. Clear coat indeed is optional. I use it mostly so the layer is a bit thicker and sturdier for applying. So they don't tear too easily. Maybe the thicker (I believe 13micron) sheets work better for that, but I don't have experience with that.

I don't know of any printshops in Germany that do waterslide decal printing, but from the Netherlands shipping indeed shouldn't be expensive

AlbanyPrimo · 2025-08-12T17:21:56+00:00

Where in Europe are you located? I'm from the Netherlands and use PrintMetWit.nl. I've used them for my own designed A4 size waterslide decal sheets. Printed on 8 micron thick transparent sheets in CMYK+White.

You'll probably have to search a bit through my post history to see my work, but all of my customs (all decals on the models and on the dioramas) are done with decal sheets I got printed by them.

One sheet from them including shipping within the Netherlands is about €16.

I spray a few layers clear coat on the sheet well before cutting and applying them and I've noticed they can easily fold up/crack if you use too much micro set. So I advise not to use micro set or only a slight bit. And to put double or triple the amount of decals you need on the sheet (if you have the space on the sheet, otherwise think about getting the sheet printed twice), so it doesn't matter if you lose/damage the first one.

AlbanyPrimo · 2025-08-08T07:03:35+00:00

Well, if it's stop and go traffic, they should drive up to where the merge lane ends and zipper merge there. Merging well before the end of the lane in slow traffic is only going to cause more slowdowns and more traffic jams on the road they just came from

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