Plastic Modeling

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Kiske

Iwata neo is a great starter to intermediate dual action airbrush and costs right around 50 usd.

I have 6 different air brushes including the Neo. I have a couple that were well into the $200 range.
The one I use the most because it has the most adjustability from a pin width line to an inch an a half fan and is super easy to clean is a cheap ass dual action top feed that I got at Canada's version of Harbour Freight for $24.

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

If I were to get an airbrush, which I probably won't since I really don't intend on getting more kits than the R34, R33, and the Hako, I would like a single action just to simplify things. The part I don't quite understand is siphon feed vs gravity feed. And can these airbrushes work with regular air compressors, like ones used for inflating tires, nailing, etc.

Plus, I think properly cleaning an airbrush might be cumbersome.

As long as you can control the pressure it is all good.

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

This hobby is dangerous. Since there isn't anything special about the R33 kit, I started looking at the 400R transkit for it. Quickly closed the tab after seeing it costs over 100 USD...and it's not like I have a Dremel to cut off the factory parts. lol. Then I started looking at some Paasche airbrushes.

Oh, and in case anyone is wondering, the Nismo wheels included in the R34 are different than the ones that came with the R32. The ones with the R34 are molded in black, and I'm pretty sure are wider than the white molded ones from the R32.

just give it a rest and give up a super-mocha-decaffe-frothy-latte for one day

https://www.harborfreight.com/rotary...-pc-63235.html

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I have 6 different air brushes including the Neo. I have a couple that were well into the $200 range.
The one I use the most because it has the most adjustability from a pin width line to an inch an a half fan and is super easy to clean is a cheap ass dual action top feed that I got at Canada's version of Harbour Freight for $24.


As long as you can control the pressure it is all good.

That's funny, the American version is spelled "Harbor Freight".

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Spuds

That's funny, the American version is spelled "Harbor Freight".

Because Americans can't spell worth shit.

"Ain't nobody got time to use all the letter's and they confuse me" - Noah Webster 1806

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by soundman98

just give it a rest and give up a super-mocha-decaffe-frothy-latte for one day

https://www.harborfreight.com/rotary...-pc-63235.html

Ya all those cool modeling specialty tools are a trap. There is nothing that you can't get from places such as HarboUr Freight or even the dollar store that does the job just as well as the fancy supplies from the hobby shop.

Sprue cutter $25


Dollar store nail cutter $1 (my preferred tool)


Wire cutter $2


Sanding sticks $5 to $7 each


Dollar store nail sticks 3 or 4 for $1


All of my best brushes came from the dollar store (you have to experiment with some junk first though) and I spend so much time in the cosmetic and grooming section I get weird stares.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by soundman98

just give it a rest and give up a super-mocha-decaffe-frothy-latte for one day

https://www.harborfreight.com/rotary...-pc-63235.html

Haha, I actually don't drink Starbucks.

Not gonna look at that HF link, because I'm sure I'll end up getting that 400R transkit if I look

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Comparison to a diecast model.

[turbos86]

^ Wow, Jada Toys can't be even bothered with door handles?

[soundman98]

which one's the diecast? lol. looks the same to me!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by turbos86

^ Wow, Jada Toys can't be even bothered with door handles?

Nor a fuel door. Haha. Although they do have the RB26 and interior details, complete with the common R32 dash bubble. Hahahahaha

Originally Posted by soundman98

which one's the diecast? lol. looks the same to me!

The black one is the Jada Toys Initial D diecast. Scale wise, it seems to be good. But the headlights, and especially the taillights are way off.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Nor a fuel door. Haha.

It is obviously an electric conversion with solenoid operated doors.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

It is obviously an electric conversion with solenoid operated doors.

Well, this diecast was made during the time when that whole shaved door handle and popper thing was the fad in the car scene, so you're onto something!

[beltax90]

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Just came in earlier. Stashing away. Lol