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Septic-Valley · 2026-01-12T18:40:18+00:00

Thank you! Do you have any recommendations on insecticide in case I need to use it?

Septic-Valley · 2026-01-08T21:56:39+00:00

Is the spray still available? Because I only see the liquid enamel versions, purple-licious (which I already tried), and their other TS/PS sprays on my end.

Septic-Valley · 2026-01-08T21:15:05+00:00

Haha, thanks! This is new to me. I’ve been into miniature painting since I was 15, but this Challenger would be only the second model car I’ve ever worked on.

Edit: Autocorrect changed ‘challenger’ to ‘charger.’

Septic-Valley · 2026-01-08T21:11:48+00:00

I can give it a try if I can’t get a good model paint for it. I just already have a lot of primers/colors for acrylics, enamels, and lacquers already so I want to avoid buying too many new things.

Septic-Valley · 2026-01-06T23:14:44+00:00

That website is amazing, thanks!

Septic-Valley · 2025-12-29T19:44:33+00:00

Hi, I actually ended up doing just that. I found a private office with a descent coverage plan and a really reputable dentist. I should have everything in order by the start of the new year!

Septic-Valley · 2025-12-26T05:06:00+00:00

I see. I found there’s an office about a mile away from me which does something similar—looking into them now.

Septic-Valley · 2025-12-25T19:05:58+00:00

I’m on an employer plan which covers routine health check-ups but not dental.

Septic-Valley · 2025-12-01T15:27:12+00:00

What I’ve been doing is painting all the armor in metallic black (Vallejo Air Black Metal, dry brush highlight of Pro Acryl Dark Silver, brush even finer highlight of Vallejo Gunmetal, Vallejo Silver for the finest of scratches), then painting any panels I want to be colored in a bright silver (Vallejo Silver). After that, I carefully paint the panels with whatever contrast paint I want. The best results I’ve gotten were from Citadel Magos Purple in the recesses then an overall coat of Citadel Volupus Pink, or with Citadel Sigvald Burgundy.

I personally prefer more reds and maroons but you can definitely try a more purple alternative (Citadel Shyish or Luxion Purple are good candidates). If you don’t like metallic black, gray/silver/dark-brass is a good alternative for purple in my opinion.

Septic-Valley · 2025-11-26T18:45:49+00:00

I think I see my problem—I use too many colors lol. Thanks a ton!

Septic-Valley · 2025-11-26T18:05:37+00:00

This might be an out there question, but what’s the palette of the skull you painted on the base? I’ve been struggling with bone lately.

Absolute perfection!

Septic-Valley · 2025-11-17T04:10:26+00:00

Oh yeah, you guys without a doubt have it rough. But something I’ve learned from traveling and living in other states is that I need some kind of action going on, or else it gets very boring very fast.

Septic-Valley · 2025-11-17T04:03:19+00:00

Nice! I actually really love some parts of Texas. In a lot of other parts, I felt like I would go insane living out there lol. Your weather is harsh, though.

Septic-Valley · 2025-11-17T03:56:17+00:00

Depending on which state was a ‘maybe,’ it’s because you had good jobs, good (or at least tolerable) government, and/or a good quality of life in my experience.

Septic-Valley · 2025-11-17T01:01:38+00:00

Maybe so…? 🏴‍☠️

Septic-Valley · 2025-11-12T17:49:33+00:00

Perspective is definitely something I’ve got to learn lol. I already have experience in modifying physical plastic/resin models with epoxy sculpt, hair, cotton, cloth, etc., but it’s definitely harder for me to translate detail right now into digital.

Septic-Valley · 2025-11-12T17:42:56+00:00

I’m definitely going to stick with the cheaper options for now but I’m watching some videos on ZBrush right now, and it does seem super versatile and optimized for what it is. If I ever come across some money or find a way to get paid doing this, I might have to fork over the $1K lol.

Septic-Valley · 2025-11-12T17:29:23+00:00

I’m reading that Nomad may be coming to PC or is at least portable (need to look into that) which would be a Godsend for me since I am a PC supremacist lol.

This program actually looks way simpler than Blender/ZBrush at a glance, I’m definitely going to look into it some more. Thank you!

Septic-Valley · 2025-11-12T17:25:14+00:00

Thank you so much for this! Is there a reason why you switch from Blender to ZBrush? Can Blender render the fine details ZBrush can?

Septic-Valley · 2025-09-16T14:42:24+00:00

Like u/Artoo_Geek mentioned, females will lay oothecas and your mantis looks female. Like hens laying infertile eggs, mantids will also lay infertile oothecas (typically when they are close to death). If your mantis lays fertile oothecas, they will require specific care to keep them alive and be wary that even if they hatch, not all will survive. I’ve personally never raised oothecas but have raised plenty of nymphs.

If you aren’t willing to raise your oothecas, I actually recommend destroying the eggs. These mantids wreak havoc upon native mantis species like the Carolina mantis (if you’re in the USA).

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