HLJ Question

OK, I'm about to make my first HLJ order, and what do you know, the number 1 thing I want is suddenly not in stock. Tamiya Compound. How long will it take do you think, for them to get it back in stock? Should I place my order now and wait for it to come in stock (to avoid having something else go off the list while I wait)... Also, when would I be charged for it all? I want to take advantage of the high Canadian dollar... http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/attachment.php?postid=839280

You get charged when they ship your order, so beware, exchange rates may still fluctuate while you wait...

Compound is super-common; Tamiya is always making it. They'll probably reorder it as soon as you place your order, if they haven't already...

Well, I did it.


Item Code Description Qty Price
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AOS28339 C-West RX-7 1 1800
GNZGM01 Gundam Marker: Black (Fi 1 200
TAM87021 Tamiya Compound 2 150
TAM87060 Finishing Abrasives P2000 1 180
TAMTS-58 TS-58 Pearl Light Blue 1 500

I took out an F40 photoetch kit at the last moment. I don't know if it's really worth like $20...

oh, and should I drop in the Tamiya wax as well, or do you not really need it/could you use an automotive wax? I was thinking of just using Carnauba (sp?) wax...

Originally posted by DSM-Mark
I took out an F40 photoetch kit at the last moment. I don't know if it's really worth like $20...
I'd say, $20 is acceptable, especially they don't reissue PE parts, once it's out of production. The pre cut tail mesh sheet is very handy, although you can cut a mesh sheet yourself.
oh, and should I drop in the Tamiya wax as well, or do you not really need it/could you use an automotive wax? I was thinking of just using Carnauba (sp?) wax...
Tamiya wax is safe to use on most of the hobby paint, so you don't have to worry about the compatibility of it so much, but automotive wax works just fine. I know that Rain Dance and Zymol don't damage either Testor lacquer clear, Tamiya TS spray, and Gunze Mr. Color bottle and spray paints.
You might want to ask other AF members about the compatibility between car wax and paint brand.

Originally posted by hirofkd

Tamiya wax is safe to use on most of the hobby paint, so you don't have to worry about the compatibility of it so much, but automotive wax works just fine. I know that Rain Dance and Zymol don't damage either Testor lacquer clear, Tamiya TS spray, and Gunze Mr. Color bottle and spray paints.
You might want to ask other AF members about the compatibility between car wax and paint brand.

I use basically nothing but TS paints, so I should be ok for the most part. Also, the only other type of paint I would use would be automotive, so I'd better be ok there!

I juste placed my first order last week too (still waiting they ship.. damn they are slow)

I ordered a C-West too and I had a TS paint in my chart that was not in stock, but was LOW supply... but they sayd I wouldn't receive it untill 2 week, so I just removed it from my order since I can get it here for cheaper


and for the wax, I use Automotive Wax (Meguire or something like that.. red bottle)

Originally posted by DSM-Mark

oh, and should I drop in the Tamiya wax as well, or do you not really need it/could you use an automotive wax? I was thinking of just using Carnauba (sp?) wax...


um.... tamiya wax from my experience is compatiable with any paints i've used alot of type of paints and from wha i can c tamiya model wax is one fo the best ones.... even those car wax don't work as good....
so i would highly recommend it.