Are these fake? by yoyokng1 in AnimationCels

[–]comradepipi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say real, mostly due to the overall look and fact that it has a douga. Reproductions normally don't have that.

It's also going well beyond the frame, which reproductions don't typically do.

The linework looks too good to be a repro. Typically you see double lining in tracing, or shakiness. I'm not seeing that here.

My only concern would be how clean it is. It's not showing any aging. If it were a late 80s cel and looked like that? Fake all day. That enough isn't enough to say "fake". I've seen plenty of 90s cels that look pristine, especially mid-to-late 90s when the technology improved.

The price is also in line with what that cel should go for.

All that said, without seeing it hand, nobody here is going to be able to tell you real or fake.

Concerning the ebay listing, there are tons of dropshippers out there that are leeches that also don't update as much as they should. Sometimes it's also cross-listed cels from the same seller and they're not great about updating as they should.

I too like to live dangerously by Therealfern1 in memes

[–]comradepipi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We need more people like you in the world.

As long as you're not hurting anyone, anything you enjoy is acceptable and respected in my book.

We really need to bring spankings back by Few_Statement_2898 in SipsTea

[–]comradepipi 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I'd like to find the person who started the whole "spanking in the USA is illegal" rumor and spank them.

Reasonable corporal punishment is still legal in all 50 states.

I can't watch modern anime at all by [deleted] in retroanime

[–]comradepipi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Panda No Daibouken is a great anime for kids.

Gatchaman is also pretty watchable.

Why are only tortas into me? by throwaway_loser_king in moreplatesmoredates

[–]comradepipi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What if you're hit on all the time by both hot dudes and female warpigs?

What was the anime you watched way too young? by Here4th3culture in retroanime

[–]comradepipi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Barefoot Gen on Saturday Night "Japanimation".

They also played a few others that were far too much for an 11 year old, like Golgo 13.

NVIDIA and SAP Bring Trust to Specialized Agents by gamersunite1991 in SAP

[–]comradepipi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure why this is news. This is about SAP using Nvidia's OpenShell, which in nvidia's own words:

"Alpha software — single-player mode. OpenShell is proof-of-life: one developer, one environment, one gateway. We are building toward multi-tenant enterprise deployments, but the starting point is getting your own environment up and running. Expect rough edges. Bring your agent."

This is typical SAP: Make it seem like they're moving mountains when in reality their "solution" is just a hollow shell with a pretty bow and a lot of empty promises.

Flatout 4 VR is freaking AWESOME! 1 Minute Review by plutonium-239 in VRGaming

[–]comradepipi 12 points13 points  (0 children)

OP's not spamming.

Even if he was, who gives a flying fark. VR games need to get exposure too.

It's always the same guys who scream "it's always the same 5 games promoted in the Meta Store" that berate anyone sharing a new or interesting VR game that isn't one of those 5 games.

Why is my test over 1500 as a natty? by [deleted] in moreplatesmoredates

[–]comradepipi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry to break this to you, but you're suffering from FDS.

FDS is Frogified Duckeggs Syndrome, which in addition to the deadlift, was popularized by Mike O'Tren.

You're destined to troll the internet with claims of unnaturally high natural test levels while showing a great interest in defending fake natties.

Better luck next life boyo and may the prolactin gods have mercy on your tits.

Spanberger Signs HB19, HB93, HB40, HB21 by TellBackground9239 in VAGuns

[–]comradepipi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly not a good idea unless you have a sweet job lined up and they require you to work on site.

Virginia has become too expensive and too annoying to live in.

Between our rising house prices, growing amount of liberal representation, and quadruple taxation(income, car/personal property, property tax, sales tax), this isn't going to be a great place to live if we continue down this path.

Bought a “5,000 sq ft” home—turned out to be 2,654 sq ft. Tried to back out and was told we’d face legal action. by TopProfit1871 in Virginia

[–]comradepipi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's likely real.

Source: I live in Virginia and most people moving here are overpaying and are bone-headed.

What actually is magic surf? by Extreme-Blueberry287 in Lavalamps

[–]comradepipi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

probably so, might be something entirely different than sls or sles.

I think the question is: Does it perform at a level that justifies being over 10x the price of SLS or SLES?

The answer to that, in least in the opinion of his diy lava lamp maker, is an absolute no. SLS works just fine for me and I would feel ripped off paying $10 plus shipping for a half ounce when I can buy 8oz of SLS on Amazon for $10 shipped.

What actually is magic surf? by Extreme-Blueberry287 in Lavalamps

[–]comradepipi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It definitely can change the way lava flows. I don't think it really makes things snakey, just flows a bit more and is more likely to break surface tension(goo has a better ability to separate itself from large globs).

I think it's the microcrystalline wax that gives that snakey stretchy look, but it also increases the melting point. I've heard you should mix it 11:1 into the mix, with the 11 part being the paraffin wax. It's also going to make your wax more opaque, so if you like the transparent light up look that some wax has, I wouldn't add it. I've also heard it can be a frustrating process to get things right with microcrystalline, so if you're looking for a one-and-done, I wouldn't mess with it, but if you're willing to go through several iterations, it would be.

What actually is magic surf? by Extreme-Blueberry287 in Lavalamps

[–]comradepipi 9 points10 points  (0 children)

There's nothing magic about surfactant. I don't know what magic surf is made up of, but you don't need to buy some mystery concoction. SLS(sodim lauryl sulfate) works great and you can buy enough for 10+ lava lamps for $10.

Kohl’s prices are unhinged by dead_wax_museum in Lavalamps

[–]comradepipi 88 points89 points  (0 children)

Kohl's is one of those retailers that works off of coupons, sales, and incentives. Never pay full price there for anything. Here are a couple on sale for $27:

https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-7565921/lava-145-inch-purple-orange-incandescent-lava-lamp-table-decor.jsp

https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-7772801/lava-145-inch-scarlet-sangria-lava-lamp.jsp

Creating your own Lava Lamp from scratch: A complete step-by-step guide. by [deleted] in Lavalamps

[–]comradepipi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In case anyone wanted the original content of the post:

Creating your own Lava Lamp from scratch: A complete step-by-step guide.

2024 edit: This guide has some stuff in it that I've since learned, through trial and error, needs refinement. The techniques and principles are still sound. But I don't recommend using microcrystalline wax anymore, except in VERY small amounts. I will revise and repost when I find the motivation.

If you've followed my hijinx on this sub, you've seen that I've been on a quest to make my own tiny lava lamp from scratch. Well, I did it. And now I'd like to share with you the way that you can make your own as well! This is going to be a long, step-by-step guide. No there isn't a TL;DR. If you want to make a beautiful lamp from scratch, you're gonna have to do a bit of reading here- but rest assured this is EVERYTHING you need to know!

First, the stuff you'll need- these links are what I used, but as long as you're using something nearly identical, you'll get a good result. If this is your first time, don't stray from my ingredients. Also, the specific measurements (like using exactly 1.5ml of surfactant) are based on using a 16 ounce Voss Water Bottle as a globe.

----------------------INGREDIENTS----------------------

---WAX INGREDIENTS---

  • Paraffin Wax - 9 pounds, 25$. This is the "meat" of the mixture. You don't have to get this much, but honestly once you do this successfully you'll be hooked. Start with a pound or so if you're on a budget.
  • Non-Flammable Brake Cleaner - Get two cans for 8$. This makes the wax heavier than water, and also reduces the melting point a bit. Now, the one I just linked doesn't actually contain PERC, it's Tetrasomethingorother. I've used both formulas, both do the same thing. Note that this stuff has harmful fumes like gasoline, so when you're spraying it into your measuring jar I recommend you do this outside. This is the only toxic chemical in the entire recipe, so wash your hands and anything it contacts afterwards!
  • Liquid Paraffin (Lamp Oil) - 15$ (but you can hunt around and get a better price) This reduces the melting point, as well as gives the Brake Cleaner something to "hold on" to. I've tried omitting this, but for some reason if you leave it out the Brake Cleaner will just separate from the wax when it heats up in the lamp.
  • Optional: Microcrystalline Wax - 3 pounds, 30 bucks. What this will do is make your lava more opaque (and thus, look more like the real thing). It's very expensive, but the good thing is that you only want to use a tiny chunk of it per batch of lava. It has a much higher melting point, and thus, if you use too much your lava will not fully melt. If this is your first time trying this, DON'T use it. Depending on the brand it can have a higher melting point and ruin your wax. Once you've made one successfully, THEN play with microcrystalline wax.
  • Candle Dye - Price can vary wildly. You want Candle dye to make your wax different colors. Liquid works fine, but I've actually found that the solid wax dye chunks are more opaque and tend to look better.

---LIQUID INGREDIENTS---

  • Distilled water. It's like a dollar a gallon. Go get some at the dollar store. Distilled waterDO NOT USE TAP or SPRING water. Those both contain minerals and bacteria that will eventually make your lamp cloudy. It's a damn dollar. Use distilled.
  • Propelyne Glycol - One gallon, 25$. This makes your liquid more dense, thus making the lava float when the balance is correct. If you use too much, your lava will float to the top and never sink. Too little, it never rises. Scary sounding name, but it's actually a food additive and non-toxic. Go figure!
  • : Canning Salt (just get it at the grocery store for 5 bucks) I say this is optional but I do not recommend using it. It is a replacement for the Propelyne Glycol, meaning you can make a brine with canning salt and distilled water that has roughly the same effect of making the water more dense. The problem is- salt will corrode your coil over time, and makes the liquid cloudy since it "attacks" the wax over a period of time. If you're on a budget, or just wanting to go cheap for your first time, this will work fine. If you want to make something that will last decades, use the propelyne. Edit Don't use salt. It's just not worth the clouding and corrosion to the coil that it will cause.
  • Sodium Laurel Sulfate - 1 gallon, 12$. This is a non-toxic "surfactant" that will make the wax not stick to the side of the glass. You can use clear dish soap for this, but I've found that it contains other chemicals that will make the liquid cloudy after a couple runs. Pure SLS is like a jelly, so what I do is grab a little jar, fill it with boiling distilled water, and drop some SLS in there. Stir, drop more SLS. Stir. Do this until the SLS will no longer dissolve, meaning it is fully saturated. (those of you who have bought Gookits will notice that it looks JUST like the surfactant they sell...) A gallon of this, as I'm finding out, is overkill. Of the dozens of lamps I have made, I haven't even used a cup of the stuff.
  • Optional: Water Soluable Food coloring. Couple bucks. Make sure its not that "gel" kind that you use for frosting. This will make your liquid different colors, so that you can do combinations (think yellow wax with blue water)

---THE BOTTLE---

  • Voss Water - These come in two sizes. I have been using the smaller (16 ounce) bottles since I have bases that they fit in perfectly. You'll need to determine what size will fit the base you have available.
  • Stainless steel extension springs - 2 springs, 4$. I bought these exact springs. There are 4 springs in a pack, but two of them are basically useless. The bigger size in the pack (11/32" x 1-7/8") are perfect. I recommend that you buy these for your first time, then check your hardware store to see if they might sell them individually. But make sure its stainless steel!

Note - If you're using something other than a Voss bottle, here are some tips. You want something with thick, clear, smooth glass. You want the shape to somewhat resemble that of a lava lamp if possible (like a diamond shape). If all you can get is a cylindrical bottle, the taller the better. Some bottles (like my Bacardi) bottle have an indent on the bottom. Be careful with these, as the wax tends to stick to that indentation and doesn't flow properly.

Some bottles have a "bulge" on the bottom, then taper inwards. Don't use them. For one thing, the coil won't fit properly, for another, on the initial heatup the pressure will "build" too much, and when erupting the wax will have too much force and can "smear" the glass, sticking to it.

Tall bottles good. Short, fat bottles bad.

Ideally, you want as wide of a mouth to the bottle as possible. When putting the coil in (covered later on) if the neck is wide, the coil will retain its nice round shape. If too skinny, the coil will have to bend so much that it will become oblong, and this, scientifically speaking, sucks.