Re: painting a Commodore 64

Posted on 2023-06-05, 05:33

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So, regarding application of paint to plastic, does scratching with sandpaper really accomplish anything? The way I see it all you're doing is creating furrows on the surface that are perpendicular to the surface, and not the desireable parallel direction if that makes any sense (probably doesn't). …

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Re: Bought this (Modern) hardware today

Posted on 2023-06-01, 00:52

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There is like no place where I can buy chips. If a store front in NJ sells you anything used, it likel6 doesn't work.

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Re: HP C1405A Keyboard Cable

Posted on 2023-05-30, 23:34

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The cable is modular at the k/b end, a ps/2.or something like it at the computer end. I have 1 of these, I always thought it was for the 286 based Vectras. If itnis ps/2 compatible, then that definitely isn't the case.

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Re: painting a Commodore 64

Posted on 2023-05-30, 03:45

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As to what to do with a fancy-shmansy tarted up C64, well there are any number of things you stick in 1. I have several pentium mmx era sbcs, in fact the kind you mount on top of a floppy drive, like an Ampro LittleBoard. I don't suppose a mini-itx mobo would fit, don't really know. How you would …

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Re: painting a Commodore 64

Posted on 2023-05-28, 21:18

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I like it. Ain't black beautiful? It just occurred to me most shaker cans are enamels, and for the most part are glossy as all get out. I suppose if I went that route I could ligjtly wet sand to take down the sheen. I have a lot of professional artist paint, and the blacks vary from high gloss to a …

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Re: who does boardgames?

Posted on 2023-05-22, 01:18

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It has to be sci fi based, or strictly historical 300 -1200 A.D. No fantasy, fire and ice, or the like. To be of interest to me. I lean a bit more towards sci fi. When maps play a significant part of the game, I'm interested. Games like Cattan and Carcasonne have sort of maps. But I mean real maps, …

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who does boardgames?

Posted on 2023-05-21, 07:53

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I bought 2 recently. King Richard the Lionheart and Xenoshyft (the 2nd 1, Dreadmire?). Had them a few weeks, no interested parties at the moment. I'm not sure either of these is to my liking. Scouting around 3 others caught my eye: Terraforming Mars, Pulsar 2849, and the Search for Planet X. I'm …

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Re: The VOGONS Miniature Painting (and Wargaming) Thread

Posted on 2023-05-20, 21:44

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My latest haul. Victrix late Romans (and/or others), paint, and finally resin for my printer: Filename 20230520_174021~2.jpg File size 1.11 MiB Views 54 views

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Re: New forum suggestions/Feedback

Posted on 2023-05-17, 14:11

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Ok there are a few things to straiten out. I was a member of vcfed for about 17 years. I was absolutely hated by the majority of mods. I had account after account banned, go look - chris2005, 2icebitn, tipc. I finally just quit because I think the upgraded software made my life too miserable. But I …

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Re: New forum suggestions/Feedback

Posted on 2023-05-17, 04:39

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I know I haven't been here in a while, and am known to kick up some dust (it's people that bring out the worst in me). But not allowing people to buy and sell is so anal. My intention is not to be insulting. But why do I need a website to protect me? Am I not an adult? I have bougjt and sold any …

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Re: Bought this (Modern) hardware today

Posted on 2023-05-17, 04:34

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Still haven't assembled my z590-a system. I did buy a i5-11400f to supplant the 22$ celeron. Gimme rime. I'll get there. Not today, been a few months I'm sure. I snagged 2 Asus z590 Gundam mobos for 100$ each. Couldn't resist. I plan to sell 1, a very basic system. In a spray painted case I have …

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Re: The VOGONS Miniature Painting (and Wargaming) Thread

Posted on 2023-05-17, 04:10

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So, been a long while ... Hobby Lobby sells Delta for $1.17 USD.per 2 oz. bottle. Sometime ago they had 101-102 colors (mayne 6 months ago). Now they have 94. Your local Target may also have them (not all Targets carry them). 99 cents a bottle. They're not as good as Vallejo, which isn't as good as …

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2022-09-20, 16:18

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The last photo has what appears to be a big crt, along the bottom right of center. Was ist das?

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Re: Bought this (Modern) hardware today

Posted on 2022-09-20, 11:13

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* ubiquity.... meaning they were everywhere.. I get "tech history lawyers" telling me that digital cameras came out in the late 1990s and implying everyone on the planet got issued one instantly. No dumbass, they were expensive and complex and didn't really get mass adoption until a few years into …

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Re: Bought this (Modern) hardware today

Posted on 2022-09-20, 11:10

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They lowered the price by 5$!

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Re: Bought this (Modern) hardware today

Posted on 2022-09-19, 15:23

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Don't they refer to it as an overclocking fan.or some such? A board will absorb heat, especially if you're pushing the chipset. Makes perfect sense to cool tje backside/keester of the mobo really. Even if the benefits are only minimal.

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Re: the unofficial Vogons server centric thread

Posted on 2022-09-19, 11:55

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Unfortunately though servers that were contemporary with AGP cards won't have them. I don't know if that's 100% certain. At least most don't afaik.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-09-18, 20:06

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Omg Asus so rocks.

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the unofficial Vogons server centric thread

Posted on 2022-09-18, 20:04

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Show the world your server/workstation. What you specify as a server is legit. The term is thrown around somewhat like bags of barley. Anything you want to call a server (or workstation) is ok. Let 'er rip. Retro or modern. Doesn't matter. I'll contribute at another time. I have 2. Have shown at …

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Re: any Tandy 2000 owners?

Posted on 2022-09-17, 17:19

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I still don't know anything about Romainian women. Except gypsies. They're all crazy!

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