Heatwave

[s.walks]

Hi, this is just a general question. Here in th UK we are having a short heatwave and it got me to thinking how fellow modellers from around the globe cope with the extreme heat. I paint in acrylics and the heat plays havoc with these paints so usualy I leave well alone!!!

So how do you folks manage ? and has anyone got any tips?


Cheers Steve Walks

 

[slaj]

You talk about heatwaves? You should come here to Malta. You'll soon forget all about yours!!

Stephen Mallia

 

[s.walks]

Hey Stephen, you know what us Brits are like, we are never happy with what ever weather we have. I can oniy imagine what it must be like there.

Cheers Steve Walker

 

[vergilius]

hi
I use oilpaint so no trouble with that but most of my friends hardly paint at all with this kind of weather unless they have a airco with a Sahara patent.
When I get home I usually have no energy left so when I do paint in this weather it's maximum half an hour.

 

[Normo]

Hi Steve
You know the only solution to painting in this hot weather is Dont! Just get as many ice cold beers down you as possible and dream about getting best in show at Euro!
Cheers mate and enjoy the beer
John

 

[megroot]

Indeed,

It is terrible this kind of heat. But Stephen you are used to it, so in the cold "north" we hardly can beat this heat. I hate this kind of temperature's.
No, spring is it for me.
I cannot paint with this temperature.

Marc

 

[Brushguy]

Actually here in Germany we have around 34 degrees today. (It is terrible here in the office today! )
But I painted a few strokes last night, when we had around 25 dregrees and it worked fine with acrylics. Had no trouble at all.
But of course I also had a fan standing next to me.

But it will get a bit cooler by the end of the week, they say.
I hope so.

Anyway, best wishes and drink a lot!

 

[quang]

Originally posted by Brushguy@Jul 4 2006, 05:55 AM
But of course I also had a fan standing next to me.

Now I know what a fan club is for! :lol:

Spare a thought for the poor sods who are FORCED to paint in this hellish tempeture just to finish a figure on time.

Quang

 

[Guy]

Thank God for central air conditioning :lol: Over here in the Us we quite often have weeks of heat reaching 100 to 110 degrees and most homes have central air conditioning which keeps the temp in the house around 75 degrees F here.

 

[Guayo]

Hi to all, well I'm staying for the moment in London and the temperature is not that hot for m, but you have to take in consideration that in my country(Nicaragua) this is good weather but really hot days could be 42 and 34 is just beatifull sunshine :lol:

You gone have to get a fan, thats what I just to do in Nicaragua.

TA DA...

Eduardo

 

[ghamilt1]

Here in the Great White North, we've had temperatures in the 30 degree C range for the last few weeks. These are the days I am thankful our homes have basements, where the temperature is always a comfortable 20 degrees at the most. So it goes without saying that I have been spending alot of time in the basement, which hasn't done my tan any good at all, but I have managed to finish a couple of projects. I will post pics as soon as I can brave the heat long enough to take some photos.

 

[captnenglish]

Steve, I feel your pain brother, I too paint with acrylics and I live in Sunny California, where the average temp this time of year is 90-95 F (in least where I live). I have had to seriously dilute my paints if I want to get anything done.

 

[Blind Pew]

I just find this heat REALLY saps my concentration levels - plus as well I don't feel the same inclination to sit down in the first place.
I've taken to doing at least something before 8 0r 9 AM - before the heat takes over.
You all take care and keep hydrated - no Steve that doesn't mean knock back the Guinness :lol:

 

[Blind Pew]

I also find this computer crashes bigtime in this heat as well - it really doesn't like it anymore than I do. Maybe Pcs become like their owners over time....? :lol:

 

[s.walks]

Anthony, regards the guiness........Hic!!!!!!!

To late mate

 

[s.walks]

Hey Anthony, I have just had a thought. How did you know I drank Guiness?


Cheers Steve Walks

 

[Figure Mad]

Hi Steve

Didn’t you know, this hot little planet is a very small world... well anything from 30mm to 200mm.... :lol:

Dave

 

[Dan Morton]

Thirsty little planet too! Make mine a black and tan and I've got the next round. Cheers all!

All the best,
Dan

 

[jasmils]

Brisbane Australia. Summer time.

Airconditioned shed.

Thats all i can say. It is a wonderfull invention.


Cheers Jason