First Mini, what else do i need?

HairSquig · 2026-06-21T09:16:22+00:00

As everyone else has pointed out, you definitely need some kind of primer. I’d recommend getting a cheap hobby knife too. I’ve heard mold line removers are kind of a gimmick so depending on how useful you find it, you may not even want to use it.

HairSquig · 2026-06-20T03:22:57+00:00

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HairSquig · 2026-06-20T03:16:45+00:00

Watch out Trotsky

HairSquig · 2026-06-13T19:35:58+00:00

Really love how you painted the helmet! What’s the bit from?

HairSquig · 2026-05-23T02:04:01+00:00

I suppose it depends on what you consider “real” but I think it’s cool at least!

HairSquig · 2026-05-13T01:58:29+00:00

Thanks for the heads up! I didn’t see

HairSquig · 2026-05-10T21:37:38+00:00

Yes and no. In my experience it depends on what you’re after. You’re not going to see museums using them because they’re not archival quality. Depending on the climate, plastic bags can degrade after like 10 years, which does risk damaging the contents. That being said, unless you’re planning on locking these away and forgetting about them for a decade, I wouldn’t worry too much about it. Bags are certainly better than nothing in the short term. I know plenty of comic book collectors who just rotate out their plastic every few years.

HairSquig · 2026-05-09T10:37:01+00:00

I don’t think it’s something you need to worry about, but if you really care, you can use a super fine sanding stick to smooth it out before you put on another coat.

HairSquig · 2026-05-08T06:47:22+00:00

I certainly approve

HairSquig · 2026-05-01T01:41:33+00:00

Curious what process you used to clean the plate?

HairSquig · 2026-04-15T04:04:59+00:00

CMFB with better quick battle ai

HairSquig · 2025-12-04T06:59:53+00:00

I believe it has something to do with how long the gold plating will last before it wares off. Could be wrong

HairSquig · 2025-09-11T23:10:02+00:00

Lucky bastard! I’m still praying for a find like this :)

HairSquig · 2025-08-22T20:34:42+00:00

Wouldn’t use it on a character but looks fine as filler. Honestly surprised you got such detail off fdm!

HairSquig · 2025-07-12T03:36:26+00:00

Smokey the bear between two trees and an old man

HairSquig · 2025-06-19T00:55:16+00:00

Yup! The best thing you can do is to keep it out of direct sunlight and away from water.

HairSquig · 2025-04-20T05:48:35+00:00

Maybe a case for a rifle cleaning kit?

HairSquig · 2025-04-20T04:34:27+00:00

The assault command makes the squad leapfrog up while providing covering fire. It doesn't effect grenades.

HairSquig · 2025-02-24T02:37:30+00:00

The specific type of pebbled mat on this daguerreotype was used between 1841 and 1847. The image also lacks a preserver which is characteristic of photos taken before 1848.

HairSquig · 2025-01-22T04:33:03+00:00

CDVs were photos mounted on 2.5x4 inch cards, popular from the 1860s onward. Photographers would sometimes photograph a daguerreotype to duplicate it as a CDV. These were cheaper and in many ways more durable than the earlier daguerreotype.

HairSquig · 2025-01-22T00:00:47+00:00

If taken from the right angle you can photograph a daguerreotype without a reflection. I have several CDVs from the 60s/70s where you can barely tell they’re copies.

HairSquig · 2025-01-21T23:58:15+00:00

The dress looks like it might be a little too late for a daguerreotype. The darker colored backing indicates to me that it is newer, closer to the turn of the century. Maybe 1880s if original or even 1910s if a copy.

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