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A moment of silence please.
Posted by fermis on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 1:56 PM

He had a good run, with me for a dozen years.

On this cold and snowy, January day, I lay my trusty little friend to rest.

We were together through thick, thin, blotchy, and runny.

I cursed him, and I praised him.

I gave the cans that breathed him life.

He breaths, no more.

 

Goodbye WallySad

 

 

At his peak

 

His last project.

 

Let us bow our heads, and say goodbye.

 

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.Angel

 

I finally bit the bullet and bought a new A/B with compressor.

HOLY CRAP!!!! What a difference! It was only $90 at Harbor Freight. Double action and super quiet. I don't really miss "Wally" anymore. Can't believe I didn't do this ten years ago. Hopefully now, I'll be able to finish like "Daywalker"!!!

Here's my first go with it.

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Posted by Hercmech on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 2:01 PM

I hang my head with you on the death of a trusty friend.

However if you could do the work you do with the recently departed, I cant wait to see what you produce with the new best friend.


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Posted by p38jl on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 2:03 PM

Dude.. my condolences....Crying

Ps.. the Sprue Marker is fitting.. and AWESOME !!Angel

 

PSS.. hope you enjoy the new "Wally". Toast

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Posted by BigSmitty on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 2:07 PM

p38jl

Dude.. my condolences....Crying

Ps.. the Sprue Marker is fitting.. and AWESOME !!Angel

 

PSS.. hope you enjoy the new "Wally". Toast

 

Ditto.  I especially liked the grave marker.  A fitting tribute.  RIP "Wally".

Matt - IPMS #46275

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Posted by oddmanrush on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 2:27 PM

fermis

HOLY CRAP!!!! What a difference! It was only $90 at Harbor Freight. Double action and super quiet. I don't really miss "Wally" anymore. Can't believe I didn't do this ten years ago. Hopefully now, I'll be able to finish like "Daywalker"!!!

 

The grave marker made me laugh...sorry. Didn't mean to laugh...I feel terrible, laughing at a funeral and all....But at least you've got a new one eh?! And for $90 bucks at Harbor Freight?? Was that for the combo or just the AB?

Jon

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Posted by BigSmitty on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 2:36 PM

http://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools/oilless-compressors/1-5-hp-58-psi-compressor-and-airbrush-kit-95630.html

 

That would be $90 for the combo, assuming this is what Fermis is using now.

Matt - IPMS #46275

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Posted by oddmanrush on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 2:41 PM

BigSmitty

http://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools/oilless-compressors/1-5-hp-58-psi-compressor-and-airbrush-kit-95630.html

 

That would be $90 for the combo, assuming this is what Fermis is using now.

Wow! Fermis, I'm anxious to know what you think of it. I'm using a Paasche VL currently but I always ponder over where I would turn if it ever breaks down. $90 for a combo is awesome considering I paid close to $200 for my Paasche set.

Jon

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Posted by iraqiwildman on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 2:43 PM

Good-bye Wally, you got a very dignified wake.

The regulator on this compress makes it hard to change PSI, there is a small screw to turn. I purchased their 1/8 hp compressor, because it had a proper regulator. I love airbrushing now without  that worry of running out of air in the can.

Tim Wilding

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 3:17 PM

Okay, a few things...

1) Did you get your wife's permission first?

2) I LOL'd at the sprue marker...

3) Now that you have the "proper" equipment, you are REALLY gonna be dangerous! 

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Posted by bondoman on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 3:35 PM

Well Dude, when that nice new 'brush breaks down and you are waiting for a new part, don't go digging in the yard!

Funny I felt that way abt the ole Aztek, until I got a new Badger. What a piece of junk that Testor's was...

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Posted by macattack80 on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 3:43 PM

Kevin

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Posted by spadx111 on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 4:34 PM

Crying So sad the loss .But time will heal ,Enjoy the new but never forget .Ron

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Posted by Tojo72 on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 4:38 PM

I can't believe you actually  buried it !! Big Smile  congrats and put it to good use Yes

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Posted by BigSmitty on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 4:53 PM

Just wait until the EPA finds out you buried PLASTIC in the ground... the horror!

I'm now clipping old sprue just in case I have to bury a modeling tool down the road... Big Smile

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Posted by deafpanzer on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 5:32 PM

(sound of gunshots in background)

Firing Squad

Fermis, now let's talk about your new toy... I have been thinking about replacing my three gal pancake air compressor from Porter-Cable that I have been using in the garage.  Because the garage has been so unusually cold this winter to do airbrushing, I want to get a quieter one so I can do it in the basement right at my workspace without waking up my family because I usually do it at late nights..  Do you recall if the store sells just air compressor without the kit?  I am interested...

 

Andy

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Posted by fermis on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:17 PM

Thanks for the condolences everybody!Toast

After using this thing, Wally will not be missed. It's a whole new world. Most definitely need to get a moisture trap though.

To answer a few ???s

It all came together, listed at $99.99, 10% off, plus the 1 year replacement plan brought it to $107 and change.

I believe they do sell just the compressor, the brush, by itself was $19.99.

The comp. is really quite, I can't really hear it over the air coming out of the gun.

I did NOT ask permission....I didn't tell her about it either, not that she would care. She's awesome!

I am quite impressed with this thing!

 

 

 

.....later that night, I could have sworn I heard the sound of Taps, being played in the background!

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Posted by p38jl on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:20 PM

Fermis... beware the Moors....

 

also.. have you seen the Stephen King Movie Pet Semetary ?? WhistlingIndifferent... jus' saying...

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:25 PM

After reading this thread I buried a blender and and electric carving knife this evening...

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Posted by tigerman on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:36 PM

I initially thought your dog passed. LOL

Great deal on the combo. Compressors usually go for more then that. Yours is very similar to mine and I also got the AB for something around what you paid. Got it off of ebay as a Buy it Now.

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 Eric 

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Posted by p38jl on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:40 PM

Manstein's revenge

After reading this thread I buried a blender and and electric carving knife this evening...

 

as another note of noteworthyness... the house they filmed Pet Semetary at.. is 1 mile from my house.. I drive by it everyday going to work....IndifferentWhistlingDead

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 9:42 PM

So you are the MOJO that drives by so fast in the 18-wheeler...

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Posted by fermis on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 10:12 PM

iraqiwildman

Good-bye Wally, you got a very dignified wake.

The regulator on this compress makes it hard to change PSI, there is a small screw to turn. I purchased their 1/8 hp compressor, because it had a proper regulator. I love airbrushing now without  that worry of running out of air in the can.

 I can control the airflow with the trigger button. Been messin with it a bit, I'll be able to paint German spagetti in 1/72!!!!

 I don't wanna build anymore, I just want to paint now!!!

 

ToastHere's to your blender Manny!!!

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Posted by jimbot58 on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 10:14 PM

I bought the DA airbrush from Harbor Freight on sale for $14.99 a few months back and love it! I had been using a Badger 350 for years and though it was my trusted amigo, now it hangs unused on it's stand. Don't know how I lived without a different AB all this time!

P.S. It's on sale again! I may pick up another as a back-up!

http://www.harborfreight.com/deluxe-airbrush-kit-95810.html

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It's all about classic cars now!

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Posted by Daywalker on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 11:00 PM

Ah, man... I saw this thread and my heart sank!  Poor little AB, he's in a better place now LOL.

Paint like me?  I think you are already way past me, I can't even imagine where you are going to be with this new toy.  Looking at your builds, I would have thought you had a setup like this from the beginning!

Frank 

 

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Posted by Wingman_kz on Thursday, January 6, 2011 2:19 AM

R.I.P. Wally

The new paint booth must have been more than he could bear...

Tony

            

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Posted by SuppressionFire on Thursday, January 6, 2011 5:33 AM

*Taps plays in the background*

*A flight of P-51 Mustangs flys over head in formation*

Looking back at all your contest winning builds I would think getting Wally bronzed would be a more fitting farewell. Or cut him up in tiny pieces and hide the remains in the fuselages of all your 2011 builds for luck, maybe a few parts could be incorporated into scratch built details to honor his devoted service.

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Posted by the Baron on Thursday, January 6, 2011 12:04 PM

I love it, a sprue Celtic cross!

You're ahead of me, Fermis, I have a Paasche VL airbrush, and a Craftsman compressor, but a leaky Paasche hose, so I'm still not operational with an airbrush.

I don't know if I'd have buried mine, though, I think more about mounting things like that on a plaque with a little inscription and hanging it on the wall Wink

Good luck with the new rig, looking forward to more of your work!

Brad

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Posted by VanceCrozier on Thursday, January 6, 2011 12:54 PM

Poor Wally - never knew what hit him did he? Didn't notify the next of kin until now either...

I still have his Canadian cousin in my tool stash, bring him out every so often to do a big coverage of primer, gloss etc. Doesn't do ANYTHING spectacularly but still soldiers on as my easy clean-up option, backing up my little Badger single-action.

Uhhh, what are the odds of your dog digging up the carcass after the spring thaw!? Wink

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Posted by Griffin on Thursday, January 6, 2011 1:03 PM

LOL at the burial. Big Smile

All good things must come to pass. Congratulations on Wally 2.0.

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Posted by fermis on Thursday, January 6, 2011 1:55 PM

VanceCrozier

http://fineartbymary.com/smilies/buried.gif

Uhhh, what are the odds of your dog digging up the carcass after the spring thaw!? Wink

 Pretty low! He's already wizzed on it twice!

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