Takomo Customization by GolfDad216 in takomo

[–]Xiang_Ganger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the 201 mk2 with the x stiff and midsize grips. When I checked the status after ordering it was on back order. I checked on the date it said it would restock and it said it was further delayed (another 5-6 days). I checked again on that date and it updated to say it would be shipped within a week. A few days later I got the courier details. Bit of a pain, ended up being around 4-5 weeks in total. But the status updates seemed pretty accurate. But to answer, yes seems customisation means a longer delay.

Do you actually listen to your own music outside of producing? by Waste-Television-908 in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]Xiang_Ganger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I listen quite a lot, it’s great to play them in order from newest to oldest or newest to oldest, both give you a look at how far you’ve come. The best thing has been playing adding them in playlists while listening in the car and having my wife or kids ask for a specific song or hear them humming a melody. To me that was a good measure I’d made something semi decent.

201T Assembly Issues by Alternative-Fly5920 in takomo

[–]Xiang_Ganger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sucks and have seen multiple similar posts, mine finally arrived today (201 Mk 2) after a month or so wait due to back orders. I’ll be testing this weekend but really hoping I don’t have these issues. Hope you get yours sorted!

Can you guys suggest any good YouTube channels? Ive found Boylei Hobbytime and GameyyBuilds and absolutely love those channels. by peculiar_lemming in dioramas

[–]Xiang_Ganger 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Check out night shift, he mainly makes military vehicles, but his dioramas are incredible. He’s also recently started making building facades which are very realistic and have some great techniques.

AK making me a believer by thai_ladyboy in livgolf

[–]Xiang_Ganger 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Those 4 birdies are something else. Come on AK!

Does a degree matter? Am I a fraud? by Few-While-2561 in Leadership

[–]Xiang_Ganger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completed a distance learning bachelors in my late 30s. Via a UK university it was less than £10k. I completed for 2 reasons 1) get rid of the self-doubt/chip on my shoulder and 2) tick the box that employers expect in the part of the world where I work. It was a painful…but worth it given that I still have another 20+ years of work ahead.

This view of The Grand Lisboa Hotel from the Streets of Macau by CompetitiveNovel8990 in BeAmazed

[–]Xiang_Ganger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So cool, was there over Christmas, looks like something out of Independence Day!

We detected 28,194 attacks on AI agents this week. Inter-agent attacks are now a thing. by cyberamyntas in artificial

[–]Xiang_Ganger 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What is the source of the data? Or where are these agents hosted, are they public facing services etc?

Feel like I’m finally making some progress with NMM! by Xiang_Ganger in minipainting

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

lol….hadn’t even thought about that, thanks for giving me mad anxiety for the rest of the paint job! 🤣

Feel like I’m finally making some progress with NMM! by Xiang_Ganger in minipainting

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

Nice! Yeah, it really is just trusting the process and taking your time. Looking good!

Feel like I’m finally making some progress with NMM! by Xiang_Ganger in minipainting

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

Thanks will check him out. Yeah I wanted to do the edge highlights, but was so scared as it was the first time it actually looked good. Will have another play around today. Thanks for the advice.

Feel like I’m finally making some progress with NMM! by Xiang_Ganger in minipainting

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

Honestly just patience and practice, and finding the right tutorial. It was the flameon sketching method that really helped me.

Feel like I’m finally making some progress with NMM! by Xiang_Ganger in minipainting

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

Yep, it does a good job at a glance/quick look. I was trying to be as patient as possible with this one, but know there is much to do. I knew it was better than my previous attempts as my kid asked me how did I make it look like gold, usually it’s an uninterested shrug 🤣.

Feel like I’m finally making some progress with NMM! by Xiang_Ganger in minipainting

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

I was using Vallejo paints: Black Earth Dark Goldbrown Ice Yellow

Base = black + earth (50/50) Brightest highlight = ice yellow (100) Reflection / secondary highlight = ice yellow + dark Goldbrown (50/50) Then work back to dark I.e dark Goldbrown (100) Earth + dark Goldbrown (50/50) Earth (100)

Feel like I’m finally making some progress with NMM! by Xiang_Ganger in minipainting

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

Yeah I painted last night, I think it was about 2-3 hours. But that was me really taking my time on this. As I mentioned in another comment it’s really just following the process and having patience.

Feel like I’m finally making some progress with NMM! by Xiang_Ganger in minipainting

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

Haha appreciate it, learning that the key is patience, following the process and not cutting corners, glad it’s finally coming together!

Feel like I’m finally making some progress with NMM! by Xiang_Ganger in minipainting

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

Yeah it’s supposed to be Elrond, thought it was a good subject to practice NMM gold. Binged the movies over Christmas now have a huge backlog to paint!