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by naka
Fri Oct 26, 2018 11:24 pm
Forum: Open Seating
Topic: Buying from Baracca?
Replies: 5
Views: 1166

Re: Buying from Baracca?

You can use a forwarding service if they don’t ship to Europe or speak English.
by naka
Wed Sep 12, 2018 12:36 am
Forum: Questions
Topic: What is Your Clear Coat of Choice?
Replies: 53
Views: 5564

Re: What is Your Clear Coat of Choice?

No decals- Mr. Color gloss clear.
Decals- 2k clear.
by naka
Mon Aug 20, 2018 2:14 am
Forum: Questions
Topic: Removing TAMIYA chrome plate
Replies: 10
Views: 1051

Re: Removing TAMIYA chrome plate

if bleach doesn't work you can also try an engine degreaser, castrol super clean or something similar.
by naka
Thu Aug 16, 2018 4:41 pm
Forum: Questions
Topic: Decal applicator tool recommendation
Replies: 9
Views: 1038

Re: Decal applicator tool recommendation

You should check out Pelco tweezer. They’re high precision and prices are reasonable. I like the one with the 1/2mm thick round tip for decals.
by naka
Thu May 24, 2018 1:09 am
Forum: Questions
Topic: MFH and E.Jan
Replies: 16
Views: 2131

Re: MFH and E.Jan

Recently I've been using leyifan.com, a forwarding service, to order stuff from Japan. After opening an account, you are assigned a japan based address that you can use to buy stuff from websites that do not ship outside of Japan. Most order arrives at leyifan within a couple of days and then takes ...
by naka
Thu Nov 16, 2017 10:58 pm
Forum: Questions
Topic: 1/24th Merc CLK Sportswear decals.
Replies: 7
Views: 1076

Re: 1/24th Merc CLK Sportswear decals.

Benigroom wrote:Hi, does anyone have any idea where I might obtain a set of the 'Sportswear' decals for the Tamiya Mercedes CLK GTR ?

Bob
Tamiya USA might be able to help if you live in US.
by naka
Tue Apr 04, 2017 11:54 am
Forum: Questions
Topic: Aging eyes, glasses/spectacles and model building
Replies: 30
Views: 2190

Re: Aging eyes, glasses/spectacles and model building

I wear my dental loupes from work when working on small parts. There are some loupes on eBay for less than $100 with a light. I have not try any of these so I cannot comment on their quality but they are another option.
by naka
Wed Mar 29, 2017 2:34 am
Forum: US Grand Prix
Topic: whats important.
Replies: 11
Views: 8327

Re: whats important.

GA vs seat is important and depending on the track. Went to Montreal GA one year and wished I had a seat. Then got a seat for Austin 2012, sat in it for 30min during one practice session and then walked around for the rest of the weekend.
by naka
Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:45 pm
Forum: Tips and Hints
Topic: Garage kit hunting Japan (when they won't export)
Replies: 26
Views: 4836

Re: Garage kit hunting Japan (when they won't export)

leafs004 wrote:I'm actually heading to Japan in about 6 weeks. Any specific shops you recommend that I should visit?
Tam Tam and Yellowsubmarine in akihabara

Yodobashi camera in shinjuku