Up Next, Revell 1:48 Scale B-24 Liberator & Mrs. Toshi's Insanity

Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Up Next, Revell 1:48 Scale B-24 Liberator & Mrs. Toshi's Insanity

Posted by Toshi on Saturday, April 25, 2015 6:15 PM

To my fellow forum members,

Either Mrs. Toshi has lost her mind or she really loves me. LOL! You see, on May 8th Mrs. Toshi will head back home to Honolulu, Hawaii for a bussiness trip for 10 days. During this time frame, in order to keep me in line and out of trouble, she has purchased so far 3 scale model kits. A Revell 1:48 Scale P-38 Lightning, Minicraft 1:72 Scale PBM-5A Mariner, and a Revell 1:48 Scale B-24 Liberator. Tomorrow at 8:30pm, she also has a final bid on a Tamiya 1:32 Scale P-51 Mustang with 5 Photo Etch Sheets. That's not all, she insists on me purchasing a Revell Monogram 1:48 Scale B-17 Flying Fortress. Insanity at its best.

Well, as I am a firm believer as my other hobby of which is the collecting of football cards are as simple as this; "In order to have a successful hobby, one must have the right tools for the right job". I'm sure all hobbiest around the world will agree to this saying. So today, we hit two of my favorite all time stores, Hobby Lobby and Harbor Frieght Tools.

Mrs. Toshi utilized the 40% discount electronic coupon at Hobby Lobby. At Hobby Lobby, she purchased a Revell 1:48 B-24 Liberator $39.99 with 40% off that comes to approximately $25.00, a braided Iwata airbrush hose $27.99, and a Iwata NEO Airbrush $79.99 with 40% off that comes to approximately $45.00. How much better can this go? At Harbor Frieght Tools Mrs. Toshi went full blast to obtain a airbrush holder that holds four airbrushes $9.99, a airbrush cleaning bottle $7.99, and a airbrush compressor kit with a dual action siphon airbrush complete set for $89.99. I was hooked up, Mrs. Toshi said if I liked one or the other airbrush, just return one. If I liked them both, keep'em both. With my Testors camoflouge airbrush kit, I now am a proud owner of three airbrushes in a matter of a week. Things are really starting to get exciting here at the house of the Toshi's. Below are some photographs to show you what's going on here at my home in Streetsboro, Ohio. Insanity or love? I think it's a little bit of both, insane love! LOL!!!

toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Saturday, April 25, 2015 6:19 PM

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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sanderson_91

Member since
December 2003
From: Charleston, SC

Posted by sanderson_91 on Saturday, April 25, 2015 6:47 PM

I think Mrs. Toshi is an angel!! Very cool! Have fun with them!

Steve

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Saturday, April 25, 2015 7:14 PM

To sanderson_91,

She is just that, and I am definitely having fun with everything. Thank you for the read and reply!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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roger_wilco

Member since
December 2009
From: West Chester,Ohio

Posted by roger_wilco on Saturday, April 25, 2015 10:11 PM

Toshi,

You have a wonderful lady there my friend! It looks like you'll have plenty to keep the workbench busy!

Douglas

"Build what YOU want, the way YOU want, and above all have fun!" - RIP Modeler Al.

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Saturday, April 25, 2015 11:26 PM

To roger_wilco,

Mrs. Toshi is the love of my life and I love her dearly. I'm always treating her like the queen of the house. Whatever she wants, I provide it for her and in return she provides for me. Thank you for the read and reply!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Jay Jay

Member since
August 2013

Posted by Jay Jay on Sunday, April 26, 2015 7:19 AM

Oh My ! What a wonderful mate you have there. All that would certainly keep ME out of trouble LOL. I bet you can't wait to practice with the new airbrushes.

Very cool that the compressor has the water seperator/ regulator already attached.

I use those little cleaning brushes all the time as well. Love Harbor freight.

I'm finally retired. Now time I got, money I don't.

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Sunday, April 26, 2015 9:06 AM

Yes, it's a bit overwhelming, I'll just take my time, organize my new equipment and take things one step at a time. The compressor was Mrs. Toshi's idea, she has that woman's intuition. Thank you for the read and reply!

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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M. Brindos

Member since
January 2015
From: Tumwater, WA.

Posted by M. Brindos on Sunday, April 26, 2015 12:28 PM

Woah Toshi! You're better set up than I am by a long shot! Mrs. Toshi reminds me of my Dad right now. He already ordered me 7 MiniArt figure sets and yesterday he ordered another 8 plus some extra heads and told me to browse through Live Resin for more. Its overwhelming. I'll be gleefully following your progress my friend. :)

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Sunday, April 26, 2015 12:40 PM

To MBrindos,

Mrs. Toshi definately took care of my scale model needs, now I just need to continue practicing and honing my skills to be as or almost as good as you and the forum members of FSM! Mrs. Toshi has already set me up with a years subscription of FSM as well. I love her so much for what she does for me and going through and being there during my injury as well as my recuperation.

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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wolfhammer1

Member since
March 2009
From: Yorkville, IL

Posted by wolfhammer1 on Monday, April 27, 2015 8:54 PM

Toshi, you have a saint for a wife. Thanks for the info about Harbor Freight and their air brush accessories.

John

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 7:08 AM

To wolfhammer1,

Yes, she is. If Harbor Freight does not have the equipment depicted, you can go online to order it for delivery. They actually have a huge inventory of air brushes and accessories, from siphon feed, to side feed and they range from $10.00 to $15.00. They also carry kits with 5 airbrushes to cater for proffesional artist, cake designers, manicure, and T-Shirt to name a few.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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jelliott523

Member since
January 2014
From: Nampa, Idaho

Posted by jelliott523 on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 4:26 PM

I'm thinking you better keep Mrs. Toshi around, and if she could give my Mrs. some tips I'd be very grateful! Nice supplies!

On the Bench: Lots of unfinished projects! Smile

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 4:31 PM

She's definately a keeper, Mrs. Toshi said I have no choice, I have to keep her! LOL!

Thank you for the read and reply,

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 7:24 AM

This is what I've been working on for the last couple of days. This is a huge achievement that I have accomplished. By leaps and bounds.

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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modelcrazy

Member since
July 2014

Posted by modelcrazy on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 7:51 AM

Believe it or not you will probably like that Harbor Freight AB a lot. I have a Central Pneumatic and a Badger. I find that the CP works better with acrylics than the Badger, the only thing I don't care for is it's a suction feed.

That's quite a wife you have there. Mine will go insane once in a blue moon, but not to that extent.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 8:04 AM

To modelcrazy,

Yes, the Harbor Freight has some really good qualities especially for $20.00. It also has it's negative share in a limited situation. I also don't care for a siphon feed as the bottle gets in your way.

I'm just glad that Mrs. Toshi also chose for me a Iwata NEO gravity feed airbrush. The NEO will do its job and them some.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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roger_wilco

Member since
December 2009
From: West Chester,Ohio

Posted by roger_wilco on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 8:45 AM

Morning Toshi,

That B-24 cockpit is looking good.Will you by any chance be attending the IPMS Nationals being held in Columbus,Ohio this year? The dates for it & more information are here:

http://ipmsusa2015.com/

I hope to be there depending upon work and other life factors...Douglas

"Build what YOU want, the way YOU want, and above all have fun!" - RIP Modeler Al.

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 11:58 AM

To Roger-wilco,

Unfortunately I will not be attending the model show in Columbus. To drive is too far.

Thank you for the inquiry.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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BLACKSMITHN

Member since
November 2014

Posted by BLACKSMITHN on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 3:35 PM

As the saying goes-- happy wife, happy life. Mrs. Toshi must be very happy indeed! Good job!

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 5:34 AM

LOL! Happy wife is the key to a successful marriage. Nowadays I don't even argue, I just say it's my fault. Thanks for the read and reply.

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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roger_wilco

Member since
December 2009
From: West Chester,Ohio

Posted by roger_wilco on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 5:38 AM

Hi Toshi,

I'm hoping I can make it to the show in July.I attended an IPMS show back in April and found some really good kit bargains. It was held at Wright Patterson AFB.I live near Cincinnati so Dayton is roughly (depending upon traffic) 45 minutes to an hour away. Regarding acrylic paint,my favorite is Testors Acryl which has given me good results over the years.It also hand brushes really well...Douglas

"Build what YOU want, the way YOU want, and above all have fun!" - RIP Modeler Al.

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leemitcheltree

Member since
January 2003
From: Washington State

Posted by leemitcheltree on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 8:47 PM

Mr Toshi.....treasure your wife's understanding and acceptance of your modeling passion.....thank her often, buy her flowers, take her out to dinner, do little things for her that make her smile.....and tell her she is amazing.

You are a lucky man.

Cheers, LeeTree
Remember, Safety Fast!!!

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 9:07 PM

To leemitcheltree,

I constantly do this for, I also sent her off to Honolulu, Hawaii for 10 days, it's for Mother's Day. Thank you for the read and reply.

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 9:32 PM

To roger_wilco,

Wow, you're really close to Columbus. I hope they do a model show here in Cleveland. I didn't know Testors has acrylics? I learn something new everyday!

Thanks for the read and reply,

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi