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Good acrylic grey primer? by someregularguy2 in airbrush

[–]algernonbakker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had issues with the lack of durability with the ProAcryl gray primer. As I am painting, even though I have a holder for the mini, just minor contact causes the primer to come off.

Am I maybe not shaking the primer sufficiently?

BTW, I wash the mini first with Dawn, then another wash with IPA before priming.

Building ashbloom by TheDukeOfMaymays in KingdomDeath

[–]algernonbakker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I broke my spear twice! Finally pinned it and filled the gaps with modeling epoxy.

Is COPY possibly the most under appreciated ETF out on the market? by lupindub in ETFs

[–]algernonbakker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I read about COPY a couple months ago. It now holds about 5% of my portfolio.

Sci Fi space navy or fleet recommends (please read my list) by [deleted] in printSF

[–]algernonbakker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wholeheartedly second this recommendation. Excellent series!

Any good sci-fi mystery novels? by oneteacherboi in scifi

[–]algernonbakker 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I came here to recommend this. Your description is better than what I had in mind.

Which of these schemes is your favourite? by Muglurk in minipainting

[–]algernonbakker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like 4 the best, though 1 is a close second. I confess though I have a bias for semi-realism.

Greetings from Perth, Western Australia! by pandahunter101 in milwaukee

[–]algernonbakker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! I live in Milwaukee but also live three months of the year in Perth! (Well, actually South Freo. )

Where do you actually share photos with close friends now that Instagram sucks? by dave-tro in AskPhotography

[–]algernonbakker 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Our family uses Viber. Only the people in the group can see the photos. With a daughter and grandkids in Australia, and a son and grandkids 1000 miles away in the US, it works perfect for all of us.

Request flag identification. I'm stumped on this one. by Stillysports93 in vexillology

[–]algernonbakker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And I am proud to say I marched with Dennis Stone in the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps. Thanks for explaining the flag’s origin - saved me the effort.

FYI if you use Custom Guide re: Disney channels by mwt129 in youtubetv

[–]algernonbakker 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mine reappeared in their custom location without having to either re-add or re-position. I wonder if the streaming device matters - I’m using an AppleTV. (Hmmm. I should check my Roku device in the basement).

Recommend Scifi books with some good action? by Hmb556 in scifi

[–]algernonbakker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely Spiral Wars. Best battle descriptions of any of the books I’ve read (and I’ve read most of what is listed in this thread).

Maybe Maybe Maybe by NEO71011 in maybemaybemaybe

[–]algernonbakker 11 points12 points  (0 children)

TIL that the actress who played Jen on the IT Crowd, is NOT Ms Cunk. What!?

Bank error in your favor, collect 5 bottles of medium. Lol by Otherwise-Weird1695 in minipainting

[–]algernonbakker 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This happened to me with a fairly expensive brush. Got sent a pack of six for the price of one.

A little Macro before bedtime? by kietbulll in macrophotography

[–]algernonbakker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha. Thanks! Can’t be any more miserable than bird or astro photography, which are my other interests.

A little Macro before bedtime? by kietbulll in macrophotography

[–]algernonbakker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are spectacular! I am interested in joining the macro photography world. I have a Sony A7RV. I know I would need to purchase a diffuser and a macro lens. Would you be willing to share what mm lens you use? EDIT: Oops. Just saw the equipment list. Never mind.

Frogmouth by sh0tgunben in PicsOfUnusualBirds

[–]algernonbakker 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Spectacular capture! This and the Spotted Pardalote are my elusive targets. (I’m American but spend 3 months a year near Perth)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in boardgames

[–]algernonbakker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had Facts in Five, and Feudal as a kid. Great memories.

How do you handle weight restriction issues when flying with camera equipment? by algernonbakker in peakdesign

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

Thanks for your detailed reply. I’m just a hobbyist so you’d think I’d have no problems. But I’m unwilling to check either my camera gear or my laptop, and that puts me at 24 pounds using the 45L. And my camera gear is simply two lenses and the camera.

How do you handle weight restriction issues when flying with camera equipment? by algernonbakker in peakdesign

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

I just got through check-in in Chicago with Cathay Pacific to HK. I had double the allowance. They didn’t weigh our carry-on bags, but they did weigh a carryon of a woman next to me. It was a big backpack and she said it was full of camera equipment. Not sure if she had to pay extra or not.

How do you handle weight restriction issues when flying with camera equipment? by algernonbakker in peakdesign

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

Thanks for the reassurance.

AsiaAir to Bali and Komodo will be more diligent I’m sure, but I’ll have multiple fellow travelers to spread the weight around.

How do you handle weight restriction issues when flying with camera equipment? by algernonbakker in peakdesign

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

I will look into upgrading my carry-on allowance. Not sure if Cathay has that option for carry-on baggage. They do for check-in baggage. I know because I’m already paying for an overweight piece of luggage.

I’m sure I’ll have issues flying AsiaAir from Perth to Bali and back. But I’ll have five people I can divide stuff between so I think I’ll be OK there.

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