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Reddit mentions of Full Spectrum Natural Daylight Effect Magnifier Task Lamp with 3 Diopter Glass Lens and Desktop or Clamp-On Mounting Options
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Reddit mentions: 8
We found 8 Reddit mentions of Full Spectrum Natural Daylight Effect Magnifier Task Lamp with 3 Diopter Glass Lens and Desktop or Clamp-On Mounting Options. Here are the top ones.
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Powerful 3-diopter glass magnifier lens with protective cover enlarges 175%Included 12W full spectrum bulb provides vivid and glare-free natural daylight effectCompact design stands 19 inches tall and includes heavy weighted base for desktop convenience3-point adjustable architect style arms for close work, hobbies, crafting and more. Base: 6inches H x 8inches W x 2inches DDual mounting options include both heavy duty weighted desktop base and a grip-tight clamp for mounting on various work surfaces
Specs:
Color | Black |
Height | 22 Inches |
Length | 8 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Weight | 5.4 Pounds |
Width | 6 Inches |
Glubot - it looks funny to a non woodworker, but it is an amazing thing to have around the shop. It makes glue ups about 100 times more enjoyable. Maybe get some silicone brushes to go with it.
Magnifying Lamp - a great addition to any shop. Be sure to get one with a long arm like this one so he can mount it behind his bench and still be able to use it.
Incra Rulers - these are the best damn rulers you'll ever use. The slots make consistent marks that are very reliable. A 12 inch T ruler would be best, but this one is also cool.
Wool Socks - if you live in a cold climate and his shop isn't heated, this would be an awesome gift. I got these socks specifically and they are awesome. Me feet never overheat, but they keep me very warm and are very comfortable. This is a damn good deal actually... I might order these now.
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Full Spectrum Natural Daylight Effect Magnifier Task Lamp with 3 Diopter Glass Lens and Desktop or Clamp-On Mounting Options
You could look for something like this to help with the detail work and it's a great lamp
Might be your primer then, there is a weird texture on the model.
Got eyesight problems? Get a magnifying setup then such as [this](https://www.amazon.com/Spectrum-Daylight-Magnifier-3-Diopter-VS40203B/dp/B00D5WM8EG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&
qid=1506473036&sr=8-4&keywords=magnifying+light)
Tip for brush control: Rest your arms on the edge of the table. That alone will help a lot, then when doing fine fine detail (like pupils) flex and press against the table (it hurts cause its working)
Also it looks like your not letting coats dry between layers (swirly patterns) not a bad thing (its called wet blending, but its something that needs to be practiced)
Chitin (skin) - Do the crimson onto the primer for the fleshy bits then paint the screaming skull alone to cover up the shade in the wrong spot.
For the carapace, yes, want to do it even faster and have it look not half bad? do it via dry brushing
Those colors should work fine for your bigguns youll probably do ratios for better gradients (eg 100/0>75/25>50/50>25/75>0/100) Check out Duncans guides for nids if you havent yet.
super basics:
expanded basics:
I use this lamp for painting, as do a few other people here. I generally only use the magnifier for prep work though.
For starting out, I like this brush set. The package it comes in is a small dry palette, and nearly all of the brushes are useful, except for the 6 round and the 1 round liner. You will want to pick up some better brushes once you get a feel for things. I bought this set when I got back into the hobby last year and even though I do have nicer brushes, I still use these for basic work.
Picking up one of these at the craft store (with your coupon, ALWAYS use your coupon at the craft store) is probably the most cost effective source of basic starting basing materials. Scene-O-Rama is Woodland Scenics' craft store brand, so it's decent stuff. You don't need to worry about this kind of stuff unless you're going to be working in minis that don't have integral (built-in) bases though.
I have been using one of these for the last decade.
Looks like a solid start to me! I would recommend not fully assembling your models before you paint them, some places can be hard to reach when fully assembled.
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I do like mine, I easily get a day of tuning and tweaking out of a full battery. The screen isn't bright enough to compete against direct sunlight (nothing much really is though) but it is brighter than I expected for the price.
If you are like me, blindish, you may want to consider a lighted magnifying glass too. Something like this. I found mine at a thrift shop a while ago for like $5 though I did eventually replace the old cfl ring light with a custom LED setup. It is really nice for the little transistors and such that have more than just 2 pins.