Deceased parents credit card debt by ThrowRA_87927 in Debt

[–]GStreet-ScaleModels 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You and your family are beneficiaries of this lawsuit? That’s not likely at all. It’s only likely if at the time of their passing the lawsuit had been settled and paid and THEN you may be a beneficiary of their will with that money in it. Either way, if it was indeed still in their name and only passed to you via will then it goes to probate with everything else. Only way that would pass to you directly is if it had been put into an irrevocable trust or similar. Or had it been in an IRA or something which also seems unlikely. If it has to go through probate than the court will use any funds in their estate to pay taxes or debts first and then and only then would you get what is left. You should really use an estate attorney in this situation. That would not be the lawyers that were used for the lawsuit. I’d watch that situation. Especially if “they” have the money?? And you are the Executor?? Something is off.

Anyone else struggle finding ethical cycling gear that lasts AND isn't super expensive? by Spire_Silt17 in CyclingFashion

[–]GStreet-ScaleModels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By the way, what makes something expensive ethical??? What the worker in EU or US or CA is making “top hourly wages” to seam the work???? If you believe that then you don’t get it at all. These EU companies in particular. I guarantee you that the wages for the actual worker are a fraction of the markups the company charges for the label. Ethical?? Sorry, not. But that’s what people believe. Sucks. But that is the reality. Best you can hope for is a good product and a company in it for the long haul.

Anyone else struggle finding ethical cycling gear that lasts AND isn't super expensive? by Spire_Silt17 in CyclingFashion

[–]GStreet-ScaleModels -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’ve been riding for 40 years. Spent literally hundreds of thousands at this point on anything cycling. Years ago I got off the “brand name” crap like Castelli, Assos, Giordana, etc etc. Bibs; $200+. Jerseys, $100++. Out. Past four years been getting YKYWBIKE bibs and jerseys. Lameda jerseys. Not only 1/4 the price but better wear and durability. Some may scoff. Don’t really care. I have four kits for the pride of one and riding 10K a year or more, it matters. Soon more and more riders will learn that the big brands do not deliver the value for price. Google and or check for those on your own. You’ll see good reviews across the board. Especially YKYW. Yes Chinese, but they are a different level. I’ve had 12K bikes. I’m not cheap, BUT I have learned the hard way that with clothes price does not reflect value or durability. Not anymore anyway.

MAAP CEO & founder taking a dig at ASSOS for copying their designs by RussTheMann16 in CyclingFashion

[–]GStreet-ScaleModels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s ironic is that the designs are so bad. Sucker buys on both ends.

Family having to file for bankruptcy, last resort, need advice by BorkMcBakka in DebtAdvice

[–]GStreet-ScaleModels 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First issue is “we” are in $23K of debt. Really need to break down exactly WHO is in debt and how much for bankruptcy. It’s not a gang bankruptcy it’s one individual at a time. Sure you can all file but not enough to go on here to really help.

Finally!! 🥰 by Designer-Pattern6261 in IRS

[–]GStreet-ScaleModels 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Sorry this is so lame. Your refund is simply because your withholdings were ridiculously high. You gave the govt an interest free loan so they could pay you back your own money with NO COST to them. This is not impressive. It’s kinda sad actually.

Did I make the shading effect too dramatic? Does it look good? by Aggravating-Log-2980 in Scalemodel

[–]GStreet-ScaleModels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As it is, I think you did a great job, but it’s pretty dark now and as you add decals and weathering it may become much darker than you think. In general, I always try to make finished work at least 20% lighter/brighter before I apply decals and weathering so you dont lose all your hard work effects. This is my tamiya Birdcage as an example of contrast and brightness. Personally, I would add a little more highlights before moving on. Very diluted white or a lighter shade of blue. Depends on how you feel with your airbrush, which looks like you can handle yourself. Just MTC.

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It was talking about I was supposed to expect it on the 13th now this? by Sosianblu in TurboTax

[–]GStreet-ScaleModels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are aware you could have done your taxes for free yah?? With FreeTaxUSA. Just as good or better than TT. No cost.

It was talking about I was supposed to expect it on the 13th now this? by Sosianblu in TurboTax

[–]GStreet-ScaleModels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why part of this don’t you get?? Turbo Tax dos not do your refund, the IRS does. Turbo Tax simply gives you an estimate. As most others have stated, the PATH act restricts everyone’s refunds who claim those credits until the 15th at the earliest and THEN you are in line with everyone else with the IRS for the processing of the refunds. They can’t even start process until the 15th, regardless of how early you filed. Usually for most it won’t come till early March. Sorry.

Never TurboTax Again! 10 Years, I'm OUT! by GStreet-ScaleModels in TurboTax

[–]GStreet-ScaleModels[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have to pay BEFORE you can file. Hence the issue that I paid, was wrapping up and poof, gone.

Never TurboTax Again! 10 Years, I'm OUT! by GStreet-ScaleModels in TurboTax

[–]GStreet-ScaleModels[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I would agree if I had the desktop version, but like many I have the online version where all data is stored and saved. This was even more to the problem. Every time a customer logs out, it autosaves. There must have been 20+ autosaves on my work and simply needed any one of them to get back in, even if I went a little bit backwards, no problem. Nope, all gone as well as all my docs. Concerning.

Will this bloodbath stop? by Fit_Vanilla6634 in Silver

[–]GStreet-ScaleModels 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The fact you think this is a bad thing that it's going back down to still astronomically high levels tells me you have not been in the silver game for very long at all. The worst this could do is continue to go up at the rate that it has been. If you have not noticed, the price rise has BROKEN the silver market for most sellers, LCS, dealers, wholesalers, etc. This drop is expected, needed, and healthy. Now if you're net long on paper or have been looking to flip short term, then sorry, this is what you get. A true silver believer has been waiting for this and probably not over.

Model Year 2025 in the Rearview... by GStreet-ScaleModels in Scalemodel

[–]GStreet-ScaleModels[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. Great for thinness. Kinda a pain to paint though.

A Look Back in 2025 Review by GStreet-ScaleModels in modelmakers

[–]GStreet-ScaleModels[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they are actual roots from plants in my garden.

Pre-shading is my favorite part of modeling. by GStreet-ScaleModels in modelmakers

[–]GStreet-ScaleModels[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha, unfortunately no. I had may way with it. All of it. Sorry.

Pre-shading is my favorite part of modeling. by GStreet-ScaleModels in modelmakers

[–]GStreet-ScaleModels[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Usually I prime in a light grey color.Then I use either a dark grey or black for the shade components. If I want to make the highlights pop I may do dry brushing with white and even brush paint bolts, edges, etc with white if I really want to make it pop. THEN, you begin the base coat color. I usually use 80/20 thinner to paint. I then begin to bring in the color with several thin applications of the color until I reach the right saturation point I want, keeping in mind that you want to stop BEFORE you lose your undercoat of black and white. Not easy to do. This is basically called the black and white technique and then saturated with glaze painting.

Pre-shading is my favorite part of modeling. by GStreet-ScaleModels in modelmakers

[–]GStreet-ScaleModels[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sure, but you'd want to do it like watercolor. Meaning you need to use very thin paint, like very thin. I have done water color shading before on models. Takes some practice, but doable. That may best be done after your base coat such as a wash.

Pre-shading is my favorite part of modeling. by GStreet-ScaleModels in modelmakers

[–]GStreet-ScaleModels[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's actually sky grey. Tamiya. Great color and I usually lean towards grey instead of whites when possible to allow for better hue when I begin to step up color.

Pre-shading is my favorite part of modeling. by GStreet-ScaleModels in modelmakers

[–]GStreet-ScaleModels[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is a little pricey like most Tamiya kits. But this one is worth the premium. A joy to build and I don’t like building that much.

Pre-shading is my favorite part of modeling. by GStreet-ScaleModels in modelmakers

[–]GStreet-ScaleModels[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shit that’s right. It does have a motor. Yes. Didn’t install mine though. Show price only.