tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post6395744938182426937..comments2024-03-28T11:52:55.714+00:00Comments on Battlefields and Warriors: A paint shakerNormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-84815081695787133102021-01-02T16:22:46.384+00:002021-01-02T16:22:46.384+00:00Hi Stew, it is worth looking and if not, then buy ...Hi Stew, it is worth looking and if not, then buy that gift! :-)Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-61495471149271846922021-01-02T16:19:57.121+00:002021-01-02T16:19:57.121+00:00I never knew such a thing existed. Being a Marrie...I never knew such a thing existed. Being a Married man, I wonder if some version of that is already in my house that I could steal and experiment with... 😀Stewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00340930167419307092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-7530582522604921372020-12-30T23:14:31.331+00:002020-12-30T23:14:31.331+00:00Thanks Mike, I can’t believe that I didn’t do some...Thanks Mike, I can’t believe that I didn’t do something like this sooner. Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-4735831744563777442020-12-30T23:06:36.378+00:002020-12-30T23:06:36.378+00:00This is fab Norm! Actually I was looking around fo...This is fab Norm! Actually I was looking around for something of the sort and your post hits the nail on the head. Many thanks!Mike Vellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01220933613292414697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-14181254911684507812020-12-30T20:32:21.726+00:002020-12-30T20:32:21.726+00:00BP, thanks for dropping by and for the thumbs up r...BP, thanks for dropping by and for the thumbs up re the blog. I visited the page and saw what you describe. <br /><br />I had no idea that some hobby outlets were selling a version of these, in some respects that just vindicates how useful the device is and hopefully it will serve me well for a long time. Cheers. Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-28900633549855175932020-12-30T20:27:42.664+00:002020-12-30T20:27:42.664+00:00Thanks John, I have added 1 ball bearing and a dro...Thanks John, I have added 1 ball bearing and a drop of flow improver to each dropper bottle.I seem to recall that you favour enamels, so I imagine a small drop of spirit from a pipette would do the same.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-69307048704234435792020-12-30T20:25:12.208+00:002020-12-30T20:25:12.208+00:00Hi Dean, I saw the video, but could never find a c...Hi Dean, I saw the video, but could never find a clamp with an arm that would fit my jigsaw. Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-77734584095109820032020-12-30T18:56:02.606+00:002020-12-30T18:56:02.606+00:00Yeah, these shakers work great. Ebay makes them ea...Yeah, these shakers work great. Ebay makes them easily more affordable than hobby outlets do. You have a great blog and your hard work is appreciated. This particular post was hijacked and posted on The Miniatures Page by Tango01 without even a nod to your blog.<br />http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=543540<br /> Many bloggers and TMP members have been requesting listing the blog by name as a courtesy. But the poster feels this is bothersome. The owner, Bill Armintrout, however feels it is easier to follow behind and clean up behind him than require it. Just a heads up, and again, Great Blog! RogerBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00695409093888530859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-78370799931169501092020-12-30T17:54:55.588+00:002020-12-30T17:54:55.588+00:00Great idea Norm. I have ordered one to sort out so...Great idea Norm. I have ordered one to sort out some of my rather stubborn paints. Jon Bleasdalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14269994831030361551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-11169775329348772102020-12-30T17:51:26.908+00:002020-12-30T17:51:26.908+00:00I recently discovered via YouTube a way to use my ...I recently discovered via YouTube a way to use my old jigsaw along with a cheap adjustable clamp. If not, I would likely have picked up something like yours. A lot of the dropper bottle paints get separated after awhile.DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-12348178357142681132020-12-30T14:41:00.833+00:002020-12-30T14:41:00.833+00:00Hi Phil, I just know she will be really pleased if...Hi Phil, I just know she will be really pleased if you buy her one for her birthday :-)<br /><br />Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-89652626604140283832020-12-30T14:37:57.654+00:002020-12-30T14:37:57.654+00:00Hi Iain, it seems to be the earthy yellowy - green...Hi Iain, it seems to be the earthy yellowy - greeny colours that are the most susceptible to separation. Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-59657558822264157442020-12-30T14:35:25.914+00:002020-12-30T14:35:25.914+00:00Thanks Steve, I find the GW paints a bit more cons...Thanks Steve, I find the GW paints a bit more consistent in how they behave, but they get a couple of drops of my flow improver after every few uses and I am convinced that this helps the paint mobility. For whatever reason, Hoeth Blue remains thick whatever I do - but it has fantastic covering power!Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-91973835043299822122020-12-30T14:32:38.531+00:002020-12-30T14:32:38.531+00:00Thanks Lee, there were paints there, such as Deser...Thanks Lee, there were paints there, such as Desert Yellow, which is a really useful colour for WWII, that I just didn’t go near because the effort to get them to mix was too great and the longer I left them, the more they separated.<br /><br />I am though using a ball bearing and a couple of drops of my flow improver solution, so I should also tip my hat to them.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-10817051882778597312020-12-30T14:28:18.448+00:002020-12-30T14:28:18.448+00:00Thanks Keith, my daughter, who gave me the gift (t...Thanks Keith, my daughter, who gave me the gift (that I chose) is most bemused ....... more-so I think by the fact that it generated a blog article :-)Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-38188448905109133482020-12-30T14:26:08.212+00:002020-12-30T14:26:08.212+00:00I’m surprised just what a difference it has made t...I’m surprised just what a difference it has made to the density of the paint ... also some of my colours look different now that they are mixed properly :-)Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-60403547167559569612020-12-30T13:09:22.793+00:002020-12-30T13:09:22.793+00:00I am still endeavouring to convince my wife she ne...I am still endeavouring to convince my wife she needs one🙂Phil Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14951076081660516802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-6556817987784296572020-12-30T11:22:47.025+00:002020-12-30T11:22:47.025+00:00Smart move Norm! To me it seems to be the Vallejo ...Smart move Norm! To me it seems to be the Vallejo paints that separate, I've never had much of a separation issue with GW or the cheaper model colours I buy,it's one of the reasons I've mostly avoided Vallejo paints,even though when they work they're great!<br />Best Iain caveadsum1471https://www.blogger.com/profile/02174163740406928172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-12085791724040720772020-12-30T09:26:31.593+00:002020-12-30T09:26:31.593+00:00A neat idea Norm. I've not had many problems w...A neat idea Norm. I've not had many problems with my paints, but as I use mainly old GW ones which I can stir by hand, it's less of an issue.Steve J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12143308117853983963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-88789465062041837942020-12-30T09:15:12.170+00:002020-12-30T09:15:12.170+00:00What a good idea Norm! Over the years I have reduc...What a good idea Norm! Over the years I have reduced my paints (all Vallejo) to only those colours that squeeze from the bottle with a thick consistency and abandoned those that seem more prone to separating, that said I currently have around 150 bottles, with a good 100 of those being unopened 'reserves'. I could name the reds/blues/greens/whites etc etc that work for me and those that don't. That said it's a neat device Norm. I also like the suggestion of using the top of the washing machine.'Lee.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02728400013024811279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-32977184884593855332020-12-30T08:45:05.394+00:002020-12-30T08:45:05.394+00:00A great idea Norm and probably one of the stranges...A great idea Norm and probably one of the strangest and most memorable Christmas presents you will ever receive!rrosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07316317334203888350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-16680610966919859482020-12-30T07:50:22.231+00:002020-12-30T07:50:22.231+00:00Very clever Norm - some paints seem to need a LOT ...Very clever Norm - some paints seem to need a LOT of shaking and this will certainly take the strain out of paint prep.Maudlin Jack Tarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02812453753286494021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-89777027307494305462020-12-30T06:10:12.810+00:002020-12-30T06:10:12.810+00:00Hi MatÃas, the earth colours seem to be the worst ...Hi MatÃas, the earth colours seem to be the worst offenders. The washing machine is a great idea. I started my quest by asking in jeweller shops whether they sold those 'sonic baths' that vibrate, causing jewellery in solution to self clean, which I suppose is the same principle. It was while searching on line for one that I came across the nail varnish shaker.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-38087561497342109032020-12-30T06:03:02.472+00:002020-12-30T06:03:02.472+00:00Steve, I was surprised what a simple solution it w...Steve, I was surprised what a simple solution it was and really bought it more on a hope than anything else.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5368677310334370714.post-64892743115945602192020-12-30T02:19:25.979+00:002020-12-30T02:19:25.979+00:00Really interesting, some Vallejo colors need to be...Really interesting, some Vallejo colors need to be shaken quite a lot to get a good mix. English Uniform comes to mind. I might need one of these. I sometimes put my paints on top of the washing machine while doing the laundry.MatÃashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05379965745889584799noreply@blogger.com