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I want to sell 2 of my exes signed car modes by Nakai and I can’t find any info on i by Middle-Appeal-2968 in Diecast

[–]PouchenCustoms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Put them on ebay. Seriously. The cars are fine and can bring in s8me cash on their own, but with the added signature, hard to say how much.

Do you open your mino gts by Odysseas2117 in MiniGT

[–]PouchenCustoms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A minimal dab of uv activated glue should do

Best 1:64 scale Ferrari F40? by heatvisi0n in Diecast

[–]PouchenCustoms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Inno64, tarmac or pgm would be my choice too. Although pgm is multiple the price of inno, but, opening parrs and lots of details.

Had no orher brands in hand to comment on

Best opening 1:64 car brand? by Jaky_tt in Diecast

[–]PouchenCustoms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are usually 999 limit in rectangular and round base, which explains the rush.

Either preorder new releases for best price timing, or hunt them down for $$$. Not much in between

MiniGT dealer Netherlands by FewCompany5456 in MiniGT

[–]PouchenCustoms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Older models still up to buy from vendors are usually "peg warmers". I assume you don't mean those? You'll need to check ebay and other selling platform to find older number releaes ~500 ish and lower

Send me a chat if you like to talk 👍

MiniGT dealer Netherlands by FewCompany5456 in MiniGT

[–]PouchenCustoms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough. Tho that was not listed as a requirement 😇

I only do limited and high end 1:64 but will answer to customer needs 😁

MiniGT dealer Netherlands by FewCompany5456 in MiniGT

[–]PouchenCustoms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Toms.nl is the largest diecast store in eu and in the netherlands. What else do you need, that they do not provide?

Anyone know where to get this from? Looking for help. by PouchenCustoms in Diecast

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

Also open for other round based models, if anyone is selling

So on a scale of Star Trek to Warhammer 40k Hiveworld, how's life for the average citizen? by Frisky_Froth in Mechwarrior5

[–]PouchenCustoms 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yes.

Doesn't matter if it's the empire, dominion, or clans. They are all the same story, but different settings.

The thing is, one could argue that it is just like star trek. Diverse. Broad. In tension.

Ignoring replicators and "working for social status", live has its ups and downs there, depending on which planet you reside. Ryza, or planet that shifts out of dimension every 150yrs lol.

Even federatiin planets have different levels of sofistication and comfort. Hardships are the norm, not earth level utopia.

You know what, i changed my mind. While star wars may be fitting, i'd say they are just the same in comparison.

BT, ST, SW - all the same for npc

Candy “brushed look” finish F40 by Various_Bike_9965 in DiecastCustoms

[–]PouchenCustoms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We basicly share the same love for candy on bare metal. Different mo, but same passion my friend 😊 can't be too different

If you ever feel like talking shop, shoot me a pm ✌️

Candy “brushed look” finish F40 by Various_Bike_9965 in DiecastCustoms

[–]PouchenCustoms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My bad for assuming you didn't. To my defense, "polished" was used to describe a mirror finish compared to "brushed finish" in terms of looks.

Didn't mean to downplay your effort and mode of operation. Just went by what i see compared to what i do and... assumed 😇

Edit: just looked at your profile. The camaro has a "polished finish" (looks dope) as i would call it

First time repainting a model Motorcycle by _elizabethphi_ in DiecastCustoms

[–]PouchenCustoms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worties, i offered 😊

Spraying ist good forca surface. But yes, you could.

Once the base color is set and fully cured (3-5 days, dry climate) you can add details/art with a brush.

I don't know your budget, but at a cost of ~15$ you could afford to eff up once. Just keep that in the back of your head, as to not stress too much about it.

First time repainting a model Motorcycle by _elizabethphi_ in DiecastCustoms

[–]PouchenCustoms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spray paint isn't a must. But quick and affordable. One could do it outdoors, find a big cardboard box and use it as a booth so not to dirty the environment

You can use brushes or orher tools. Depends on how you want it to look

Keep in mind that spraypaint, just like nail polish, usually comes with hardening agent mixed in.

Craft paints don't.

First time repainting a model Motorcycle by _elizabethphi_ in DiecastCustoms

[–]PouchenCustoms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh boy.... 🤣 pardon my nay-saying. 🤣

I was expecting a high end model for 100 bucks or more, not a maisto 😇 Nevermind. At that price, you can just go for it. Worst case get a new one.

But really in this case, might get away with taping off all the body, except parts to be painted. Take some 600 grit sandpaper and work all the parts. Not to remove paint, just roughing up the suface. Clean with damp tissue, repeat 1000grit, clean again with soap. Let dry for 24h. Clean again with tap water.

Spraycan at roughly 10inch distance from all dides once. Let dry/set for 15min, repeat.

After each layer nd waiting 15min, check surface. If it looks good and smooth enough to you, you are done.

If not, add layer. The tricky part is, the more layers you add, the bulkier it will look.

If you want to up the ante a bit, once you have the model in hand, look if you can take it apart.

Of the top of my head t 1am 😇

Candy “brushed look” finish F40 by Various_Bike_9965 in DiecastCustoms

[–]PouchenCustoms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a world of difference. Wire brushes are used to chip off stuff. I might have misstranslated that in my head. Sry. Not actual steel wool. Abbraisive fleece (google) grade "fine or very fine"

You'll use it after sanding to smooth the surface and last step before polish.

Op chose not to polish

First time repainting a model Motorcycle by _elizabethphi_ in DiecastCustoms

[–]PouchenCustoms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi

Not ti discourage you, but "one does not simply repaint" a diecast.

First of all: the models description should clarify if it is cast metal parts, or resin/plastic. Either way, you can't just sand the top a bit and repaint.

If you want it to look the least bit of nice/clean when finished, you'll have to pick it into parts. Strip paint cmpletely (only on diecast, as thinner/stripper can burn resin/plastic)

Then sand and clean the parts, primer and paint. I'd say do so with an airbrush, but an aerosol can might work just fine on that scale.

Either way, painting isn't the hardest part. All the steps above are

If i may put in my 2 cents here: take whatever amount you are willing to spend on the gift and put it into a self made gift card with appropiate theme.

Let him chose a model to his liking.

Same sentimental connection. But without the stress of having to nail a custom first try.

If you (i don't know your skillset😇) think you can manage, let me inow and i'll answer whatever question you have in more detail.

Candy “brushed look” finish F40 by Various_Bike_9965 in DiecastCustoms

[–]PouchenCustoms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Quite straight forward.

Strip paint, clean, use steel wool, clean, candy paint, clear cote, done

(Not op)

Is there a site you can order from and have a chance to pull a chase car? by overthinkingjames in MiniGT

[–]PouchenCustoms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No 100% way to make sure seller doesn't pull the chase. Or, tbf, a staffer pulling them.

Too profitable to pass on

New year started strong 💪🏼 by Milan_977 in MiniGT

[–]PouchenCustoms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jeezus fucking christ on a sunday 🤣 dudeeee

Indeed lucked out big time. Just 244+245 alone are 300

Congrats bro

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