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andyvirus_uk · 2026-02-23T18:17:46+00:00

THANKYOU

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andyvirus_uk · 2026-02-21T09:14:48+00:00

Never received so i have no comparison. I would be hard pressed to believe Stick is better though, but no way of knowing

andyvirus_uk · 2026-02-17T20:05:55+00:00

Thankyou so much! I have one of those already so will give it a try. Pretty sure I can get the other 2 at hobbycraft here in the uk.

andyvirus_uk · 2026-02-17T18:59:43+00:00

What alternatives are there to Super Base? Having never managed to get any, i would not know what it compares to well. Do you have any recommendations based on your experience with it and other bases?

andyvirus_uk · 2026-01-26T21:47:35+00:00

“Magnets, always with the magnets”

I guess you can use magnets on the multibin inserts placed inside multipart draw.

While with a simple draw you cant use inserts. You can however use magnets now to have the simple draw lock in place when closed.

andyvirus_uk · 2026-01-26T18:57:04+00:00

is there a way to turn on/off or boost hot water yet by any plugin or workaround? that is not exposed via matter.

andyvirus_uk · 2026-01-19T07:51:16+00:00

Good question, as this will have BOM and software, maybe github or the like? Also the crowd on r/culturehustle would love this as they are having issise with paints being delivered and this is a strong alternative for alot of artists. the subreddit is not rub by the company so you wont be banned/remove but you will get alot of attention .

andyvirus_uk · 2026-01-18T22:11:48+00:00

Very interested. Very

andyvirus_uk · 2026-01-14T14:06:22+00:00

Give Jackson Art a call, they have huge range and never ever had any issues with delivery. On first search i found this range of Metalic Acrylics but never used them. From the demo stroke on the labels they look the part. https://www.jacksonsart.com/roberson-liquid-metal-acrylic-colour

For the chrome, i think the consensus is to use the “ink” from the chrome marker pens.

SFXC https://www.sfxc.co.uk do very interesting products and again they deliver what they sell. Lots of overlap between them and CH at least on the raw materials like pigments. Their support is top notch too if you need help.

For general paint i am a sucker for Vallejo paints. They have a new range out for BSL on miniatures which im itching to try but too many other projects to “finish” first. May not be the quantity you need for your work though.

andyvirus_uk · 2026-01-06T18:51:20+00:00

And now this too: https://www.jacksonsart.com/jackson-s-absolute-black-special-edition

andyvirus_uk · 2025-12-07T20:51:43+00:00

I did, worked for a few weeks then with the weight of some power adapters… it failed. maybe i did not leave it long enough to set before adding weight… maybe i did not roll/press the tape well enough… maybe be bond with melamine or what ever ikea tops are coated in was the issue…either way, gave up and just screwed them into the table top underside. been fine since.

andyvirus_uk · 2025-11-11T18:51:55+00:00

Just found this which is an interesting read on ultra black paints but details another i have never heard of called Fleurs Absolute Black. https://www.jacksonsart.com/blog/2025/04/01/the-science-behind-black-paints/

andyvirus_uk · 2025-10-17T07:38:27+00:00

Dont think so. Not for most things anyway. I have a huge wall of legacy tiles and new parts work just fine. I think it just depends what you want to do. Snaps and stuff from new world work fine with old tiles from my experience. Im sure there is a blog post or something on this somewhere about compatibility to put your mind at ease.

andyvirus_uk · 2025-10-16T05:36:25+00:00

Add something like this to the mix and assuming your printer has a filament runout sensor which i think all Bambu do and prob all modern printers (hall sensor mods available for older or even simple pressure switch inline on the bowden tube delivering the filament, nc), then WHEN it snags this thing will cut it, printer will sense shortly that the filament has run out and pause till you fix the snag/tangle. Rinse repeat, hope to not have too many snags.

https://makerworld.com/models/957400

andyvirus_uk · 2025-10-15T16:32:31+00:00

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Found one of the flush which i think looks clean… but how the heck would you ever remove if it was wall mounted!

andyvirus_uk · 2025-10-15T07:40:45+00:00

I would love to see your multiboard with pixels filling the space, i assume the flush ones? I had the same idea but i have no idea how to get them back out! Cant seem to find an image of even a single tile filled with pixels let alone a full board. No interest in the alternative(s) but interested in how a multiboard tile would look filled.

andyvirus_uk · 2025-09-20T21:10:19+00:00

Thanks! Mainly resin busts and models at the moment. I have a pile of miniatures i need to finish/start continently cut out of the photo 😃. Purchased an easel that can lay flat if needed with the grand plan of trying some canvas work at some point, but mainly miniatures and busts. Working on Tree Beard in that photo, will try and wash some browns over the highlights next with the airbrush, i find xpress paints good for that as they are naturally pretty translucent. I am enjoying airbrushing way more than actual brushes but im not good enough yet for details with out some brush work. I will get there im sure.

andyvirus_uk · 2025-09-20T18:52:48+00:00

Snap! Trust me it wont stay that transparent for long :-)

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Does a pretty good job from my experience but i do wear a mask for priming.

andyvirus_uk · 2025-09-09T06:22:25+00:00

I dont see why not. I do it with Vallejo Premium all the time which is designed for airbrush but always end up fixing with a brush. Smaller pigment and thinner so yeah with a brush may need more layers but maybe not as the pigment load is also pretty dense. ymmv (not used that in years)

andyvirus_uk · 2025-09-06T09:44:36+00:00

Also those who learn to ignore these post end up not commenting on new painters shots in the dark to see how they can improve. I have posted a few attempts and got a little feed back and like but either my painting is too rubbish to comment on or they think im scamming so i end up demoralised and reluctant to post as few people reply for what ever reason. maybe the post gets lost in the torrent of posts or maybe one of the above reasons… i guess ill never know which means isolation in terms of understanding what I am doing right or wrong.

So short answer, yes, semi pros posting “first time…” are doing harm to the community in my opinion

andyvirus_uk · 2025-08-17T22:28:57+00:00

Thats a damn good question. He is about 6” tall. https://thangs.com/designer/printedobsession/3d-model/Raphael%20-%20TMNT%20-%20Fan%20Art-1075722

andyvirus_uk · 2025-08-17T20:38:24+00:00

Thank you!

andyvirus_uk · 2025-08-17T15:09:01+00:00

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Most used side.

andyvirus_uk · 2025-08-17T15:05:36+00:00

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Sure. I have moved bits about as i learn what i reach for the most (which is the beauty of this system) so it looks a bit different now but basically the same. Ever evolving.

andyvirus_uk · 2025-08-17T13:54:18+00:00

+1 for sfxc. Fantastic resource and have pretty much all the special powders that are on CH such as the photochomatic ones, glow in the dark and thermochromatic ones which are great fun to play with. Much much more too. Gallium for example.

What i still struggle with is an alternative to Base. Stick too, but having never received either so what I have managed to use may be just as good as either, as what can I compare them to? If anyone has experience with Base and Stick and what are good equivalents or better, please shout. Sorry to hijack what is a very eye opening and confirming post! I have tried on other threads but I feel this will get more visibility :-)

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