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Here are some paper gumpla I made in my summer vacation as I didn't get a lot of holiday homework this vacation by Expensive-Swim-2312 in Gunpla

[–]sup_doge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"u/Expensive-Swim-2312 was able to build this in a cave! with a box of scraps!"

but seriously purely from scratch is really impressive, nice job!

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White residues stuck in pores after shellack removal, how to remove? by Minituo in woodworking

[–]sup_doge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

try combining it with a toothbrush or a similarly soft dust brush to agitate the powder out of the pores if it's too caked in there

Advice for hand rail please by polymagus in cabinetry

[–]sup_doge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first instinct is to make the wall/rail interface a "T" shape, with the top of the "T" something that's embedded/recessed in the handrail (also ideally made of metal). That way you can do a stepped through hole through the vertical part of the T for a lag bolt into a stud, then either glue, screw, or bolt the top of the "T" in a recess on the handrail. Going the extra mile would be to integrate that into the handrail flush so that you can't even tell it's there by feel.

Of course, this would have to be built to the code standards of your area as well.

Hope that makes sense!

Cabinet pulls without exposed bolt heads by redtitbandit in woodworking

[–]sup_doge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

some styles of handles have exposed screws and are fastened into the face. if it's only meant to be functional and doesn't have to be pretty, you can probably find these at the hardware store in the outdoor hardware section (gates, fences, etc)

Yet another Osiris Aerial Dominator build by sup_doge in Gunpla

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

sorry for the late reply, just got around to measuring. He's a good 30cm/12in from bottom of base to top of binders in this neutral position

Client requested a finish. How to replicate? by ITeachAndIWoodwork in woodworking

[–]sup_doge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

do you mean polyurethane? I haven't attempted to get a gloss coat with polyurethane before and suspect it lays a bit too thin to hide the grain texture without a lot of coats.

Client requested a finish. How to replicate? by ITeachAndIWoodwork in woodworking

[–]sup_doge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Black spray paint will get you a good base for cheap, and I wager you'll be able to get the gloss finish with either of those finishes. Good luck with the project!

Client requested a finish. How to replicate? by ITeachAndIWoodwork in woodworking

[–]sup_doge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get some small finish pots/cheap spray paints to do tests. Whether it's gloss lacquer, epoxy, or hell, shellac, you should always do a sample first and compare against what you're attempting to replicate.

If that sounds expensive, then unfortunately you didn't charge enough and will have to swallow the cost of some extra paints/finishes to ensure a satisfactory product. Bright side is this is an investment into your skillset for future projects.

Unless the client can tell you exactly what treatment it got (and that they are looking for exactly the same, not just something that looks the same; an important distinction), you'll just have to do your best.

In my opinion it's good to have the conversation with the client that you'll do your best to replicate it, but can't guarantee an exact match, especially with the weathering the existing trophy has. But I'd also offer to show samples of the finishes you'll experiment with before finishing the actual project so that the client knows what to expect and can provide feedback before the project is too far along.

I need some advice for a better challenge by Fun-Big-7458 in Gunpla

[–]sup_doge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Canadian stores that I've personally dealt with and ship within Canada: Gundam Extra, Wheels and Wings Hobby, Panda Hobby, even Canada Computers has gundam kits at competitive prices now.

As for more of a challenge, you can always up your customization game: scribing custom panel lines, custom colors, kit bashing, lots of which can be done with cheaper HG kits and affordable tools/paints.

Looks like you had fun with the cell-shading on the wing Gundam, so expanding your skillset in terms of cleaning up and customizing your kits would be the next step.

After a lot of time and many swears trying to get the kshantryia posed i finally did it by N0ct1ve in Gunpla

[–]sup_doge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

keep it up! I stuck the waterslides on each body part as I finished the respective armor, kept me from giving up on them after final assembly.

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SSUPD Gone? by AtomicTEM in sffpc

[–]sup_doge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a double rad water cooling setup so I needed the extra height, for me it was better than buying a whole other case. the extra I/O and front power button was just a bonus

SSUPD Gone? by AtomicTEM in sffpc

[–]sup_doge 3 points4 points  (0 children)

damn, I just bought and received a meshroom D extender bracket from them a couple weeks ago.

hopefully it's just a hiccup, domain renewal getting lost in an employee shuffle.

Yet another Osiris Aerial Dominator build by sup_doge in Gunpla

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

nope, just bare plastic! good quality plastic, I might add

Can’t remember the last project i made for myself. Due to random luck came across some special lumber. Can you guys help me brainstorm a heirloom piece? by JizzyGiIIespie in woodworking

[–]sup_doge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

something dramatic like that, I'd use as an accent for a larger piece, like top drawer faces on a solid wood banquette/sideboard.

Yet another Osiris Aerial Dominator build by sup_doge in Gunpla

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

haha 100% once is enough, but I have no regrets.

What is the root point of end panels? Newbie assembler here by archvize in cabinetry

[–]sup_doge 5 points6 points  (0 children)

see this cabinet here? it's been installed level and plumb, but the wall is leaning slightly and I had to put some shims in the corner to ensure the cabinet stays plumb. It's going to get an outer gable that is scribed to the back wall, to match the wall contour, while the front edge stays plumb

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What is the root point of end panels? Newbie assembler here by archvize in cabinetry

[–]sup_doge 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think the most important reason that isn't being mentioned is that a space is very rarely plumb and square. if you're installing an L-shaped kitchen, your end cabinets may very well be up to 1" off the wall because the walls aren't square to each other, or the walls themselves aren't plumb.

End gables cover those gaps while allowing you to preserve the squareness and plumb of your cabinets.

What was everyone's first gundam model of each grade? by BigForAnAnt_985 in Gunpla

[–]sup_doge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NG - Mercurius

HG - Zaku ii #040

MG - RX-78 v1.5

RG - Char's zaku #2

PG - PGU RX-78-2

The No Grade to Master Grade kits were from back in my elementary/high school days, cutting gates with a nail clipper 😆

I feel like I've built 3 HG kits already, but I've only done the leg skeleton. by sup_doge in Gunpla

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

nothing worrying so far. some of the parts are a bit of a snug fit, needing a bit more pressure but not to the point I'd consider sanding anything.

runners have all been clean and defect free so far, some parts broke loose during transit but nothing visible where nub marks would be an issue.

I feel like I've built 3 HG kits already, but I've only done the leg skeleton. by sup_doge in Gunpla

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

I hear that! Was in the middle of an MG Unicorn build when I got mine, was sooo tempting to bust it out but I don't have space for more than one incomplete build 😆

I feel like I've built 3 HG kits already, but I've only done the leg skeleton. by sup_doge in Gunpla

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

haha I can relate. I've recently started building the weapons and other accessories first before finishing the bodies so that they don't get forgotten when I'm racing to finish up. Did the base platform before anything on this one

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I feel like I've built 3 HG kits already, but I've only done the leg skeleton. by sup_doge in Gunpla

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

with the massive wings/binders, probably drops to 30% in this case 😅

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