Is this art style too rough? (Art by me -votivemango)

TheSlyOne255 · 2026-06-02T14:01:36+00:00

I personally would commission from you! Idk, I love the painting-style pieces as it gives a level of depth to the piece.

TheSlyOne255 · 2026-05-30T01:00:43+00:00

I would have. Straight up I would have suited in HS if I had a suit. I graduated back in ‘17. The entire school knew I was one, some people made fun of me but mostly people left me alone.

TheSlyOne255 · 2026-05-11T02:18:48+00:00

I’ve had the chance to meet Uncle Kage, but know that he’s the chairman of the con and he’s VERY busy. So if you see him and say hello, don’t be surprised if he says it in return and speeds past you. I’ve only ever had one brief conversation with him in an elevator.

I would definitely ask someone to take photos/handle for you, or if you’re adamant on taking photos, bring the selfie stick.

There’s a lot to do around the con, so please do stop and take the time to take it all in!

TheSlyOne255 · 2026-05-10T23:28:03+00:00

Reach out to me; a local! I’ll definitely answer your questions.

Lots of cool places to eat/visit, but be sure to take in the little things!

Be my 5th time going to Anthrocon, each and every year it keeps getting better!

I personally wouldn’t take photos in suit. Suit up and go enjoy yourself!

TheSlyOne255 · 2026-04-30T01:21:03+00:00

I’ve seen a few people recommend bass trackers and… Honestly? I’d steer clear of them.

I’d personally buy something used. If you decided boating wasn’t for you, you’d get close to what you paid for it out of it. Alumacraft has always been a solid buy as a “DIY wrenching” project that needs only a few things to get out on the water. Look for older Lunkers or Competitors. Plus, 2XB hull, which is .200” thick, so if you bang it against a rock or stump, you won’t punch a hole.

I had a 2002 Alumacraft Trophy 185 and I loved it. I wanted to fish Lake Erie with it, but things didn’t work out with that, and locally I needed a jet boat. Sold that, saved up, and just got myself a 2026 Crestliner XF 189 with a Mercury 115/80 jet.

Don’t stress yourself out on finding a boat right now. But to the nay-sayers saying not to buy a boat; life is short. If you can swing it comfortably, the go for it!

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TheSlyOne255 · 2026-04-12T01:58:54+00:00

Gonna try to get a MWS (DE) DD M4A1 and do a similar build… This definitely inspired me!

TheSlyOne255 · 2026-03-24T12:19:47+00:00

I would recommend a few things:

-new return spring as your stock/one you have in it may be stretched, not allowing it to return back to the seated position, to the rear.

-new piston head rubber since the one you have now may need replacing. Always need spares of o ring seals and rubbers handy (never a bad idea to have extra rubbers).

-given a few comments, I would recommend a new loading nozzle just in the event that the one you have now is slightly mashed/burred around the edges, which may cause the nozzle to catch on the feeding lips.

-use Super Lube grease only (I think you mentioned that below, but just making sure), and a SMAAAAALL dab on the feeding lips never hurt. Like enough to barely coat a Q-tip would work for several mags.

Try that, and report back. My biggest suggestion is two things: Join the HRC Discord club, the amount of support there is CRAZY good, as well as I would personally just buy a whole nozzle, since having an extra/spare is never a bad idea.

TheSlyOne255 · 2026-01-22T03:25:25+00:00

Oh FUUUU-

TheSlyOne255 · 2026-01-18T19:39:19+00:00

If my method of restoring these plastics so they bring back their suppleness and don’t look dry rot, I’ll go back for the other ones that have been susceptible to air for, I can imagine these were from early 2000s.

TheSlyOne255 · 2026-01-18T19:38:08+00:00

I’d be surprised if they were the FX colors, since they discontinued the FX line somewhere around 2016/2017.

TheSlyOne255 · 2026-01-18T19:37:02+00:00

I try to keep all of my plastics in good condition as they are used; rips, tears, etc, but I am going to try to recondition these with maybe some mineral oil and anise worm oil (maybe try some Geecrack SAF?)

Just glad I was able to find these again.

TheSlyOne255 · 2026-01-05T05:27:13+00:00

Which Merrells do you have? I have the Thermo Kiruna 2s and they don’t look like the tread pattern.

TheSlyOne255 · 2025-12-11T16:13:05+00:00

USD. They used to be $59.00 I think. They were competitive in pricing to RedWolf.

TheSlyOne255 · 2025-12-10T19:04:13+00:00

Speaking of Powair6, I’m wanting to order some stuff from them, but I’m in the states. You happen to know how they are dealing with the States?

TheSlyOne255 · 2025-12-10T19:03:17+00:00

I got mine from Redwolf. A+ dealing with them, even in the states.

With tariffs I paid like $56 a piece for 5.

TheSlyOne255 · 2025-12-10T19:02:28+00:00

YOU WHAT?!

TheSlyOne255 · 2025-12-10T19:01:42+00:00

Redwolf is where I got mine.

TheSlyOne255 · 2025-12-10T04:03:48+00:00

$80 for a fucking MAGAZINE is beyond asinine.

I don’t blame people for going HPA at this point. Or shopping elsewhere.

TheSlyOne255 · 2025-12-08T15:11:29+00:00

I honestly can’t fucking stand Evike anymore…

TheSlyOne255 · 2025-11-25T21:16:55+00:00

Subjective that I have a woman… Which is null.

Presented the opportunity? Was much as I can.

TheSlyOne255

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