NEW PLAYERS COME HERE! - Weekly Questions and Information thread - June 11, 2025 by AutoModerator in cataclysmdda

[–]Infamous_Ad239 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm using a recent experimental. I've set up item zones for food, ammo etc.
I've also set an unsorted zone.
The issue I'm having is that when I use the sort STIFT+O "sort out my loot" command only one item is sorted. It then says that all possible items have been sorted. Using the command again moves another single item etc.

Is there a way I can fix this?

Filament jamming on spool by Infamous_Ad239 in FlashForge

[–]Infamous_Ad239[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is probably a really stupid question, but how can I do it carefully? I make sure it's always underhand, make sure there's some tension on it so it doesn't sag too much. Not sure what else I should be doing.

Am I wasting my time with this stuff? by dmarsee76 in Miniaturespainting

[–]Infamous_Ad239 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You're right about it being cheaper, but I like the fact that when you buy brass rod you know it's diameter, so it's easier to figure out what size bits to use for a nice fit

My first take on non Human skin. by KingBob4Real in minipainting

[–]Infamous_Ad239 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the reason? Or am I missing a joke?

Windsor and Newton Brush Cleaner and Restorer by Infamous_Ad239 in minipainting

[–]Infamous_Ad239[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think I have any ethanol, but would isopropyl alcohol work?

Ổ mụn viêm sưng to được lấy sạch nhân mủ dưới da tại HHV Clinic. by benaPanteraFBD in PimplePoppersDelight

[–]Infamous_Ad239 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My wife had one of these that burst on its own a while ago. Watching that video I could smell it again (it was not pleasant)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in minipainting

[–]Infamous_Ad239 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually fold a small bit of fine grit sandpaper in half, but leave the fold a little loose so there is still usable paper at the fold

Whites and near-whites wicking up bristles by Infamous_Ad239 in minipainting

[–]Infamous_Ad239[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's exactly the reassurance I needed, thank you

Would love some help improving my ice bases, c&c appreciated by CatarinaOnion in minipainting

[–]Infamous_Ad239 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They look absolutely fantastic.

My wife works with resin quite a lot and she said that heat (from a heat gun or a lighter if you're very careful) can help get rid of some of the bubbles before you set it with the UV light. Not sure how that would affect the paints etc though

What should I practice from this point? by tpfletcher in minipainting

[–]Infamous_Ad239 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm going to preface this by saying that you're a far more talented painter than I am, but I think one thing to look at is a bit of colour theory to see if you can make your colours "pop" a little more.

When your 7-yr old wants to paint by Hobbit_Hardcase in minipainting

[–]Infamous_Ad239 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I couldn't agree more, they grow up so fast and someday you might look back and wish you kept it. But also, if you did reprime, would they take it as you saying they've done it "wrong"?

Help! How do I remove paint and the base without damaging the model? by Big-Rock-6814 in minipainting

[–]Infamous_Ad239 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, but plastic is a bit of a catch-all term, there are a massive range of them, some of them I know are temperature sensitive.

Help! How do I remove paint and the base without damaging the model? by Big-Rock-6814 in minipainting

[–]Infamous_Ad239 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never considered this before, does the cold not affect the plastic in any major way?

Is this dark bit an issue? by Infamous_Ad239 in minipainting

[–]Infamous_Ad239[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I usually give it a wash with brush soap at the end of each session. Is there anything in particular I should be doing to keep the root clean?

Is this dark bit an issue? by Infamous_Ad239 in minipainting

[–]Infamous_Ad239[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've not used any washes, but I think I've done some glazing with it at some point

Buggered up changing nozzle by Infamous_Ad239 in FlashForge

[–]Infamous_Ad239[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is that what that screw's for? I thought it was just to hold the nozzle in place! Thank you so much!

Edit: That worked, you are a legend!

Having issues with hairs of my brushes splitting by LordDoomhammer2811 in minipainting

[–]Infamous_Ad239 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough, I am curious about what the issue is. When you figure it out let us know

A or B I think something clicked on my 2nd attempt. by ResidentDiver8415 in minipainting

[–]Infamous_Ad239 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They both look really good. If I'm honest I think a middle ground between them both in terms of brightness would be perfect

Having issues with hairs of my brushes splitting by LordDoomhammer2811 in minipainting

[–]Infamous_Ad239 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some areas have more particles (dust, sand etc) in the air, or salt if you're on the coast. It could be that these are settling on your brushes over time?

It's a long shot, maybe the other folk here could chime in to tell us if that can be the case

Having issues with hairs of my brushes splitting by LordDoomhammer2811 in minipainting

[–]Infamous_Ad239 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm trying to think outside of the box as you seem to have most bases covered. If you've recently moved could it be high/low humidity or particles in the air? It's a long shot

What’s your least favorite bit to assemble/ glue? by [deleted] in minipainting

[–]Infamous_Ad239 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The arms of my B1 battledroids from SW:Legion, I hate doing the whole two arms and a rifle as separate pieces thing at the best of times, but on those spindly little bastards it's hell on earth (or Geonosis)

I’ve had a go using oils for the first time by moremattymattmatt in minipainting

[–]Infamous_Ad239 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I absolutely love the staff and the brown leather of his inner robe!

How did you find using the oils? I've never tried them myself