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ETA Diorama: Coronavirus Posters
Graywolf
Senior EditorIzmir, Turkey / Türkçe
Joined: December 01, 2001
KitMaker: 6,405 posts
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Posted: Friday, March 13, 2020 - 07:27 PM UTC
ETA Diorama Accessories released a new product to take attention to COVID-19 threating the world.rnrnPROTECT YOURSELF and FAMILY. DON'T SPREAD THE INFECTION.rnSTAY AT HOME AND KEEP MODELLING.
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Thanks!
Bayern, Germany
Joined: October 14, 2008
KitMaker: 4,099 posts
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Posted: Friday, March 13, 2020 - 07:45 PM UTC
This guys is reacting very fast...
CAD Images mean nothing.
What does a rivet counter count on a cast or welded tank hull?
Washington, United States
Joined: March 11, 2016
KitMaker: 1,792 posts
Armorama: 1,186 posts
Posted: Friday, March 13, 2020 - 10:27 PM UTC
I was watching LivePD tonite and some folks were accusing the cops of having Covid-19.
Solothurn, Switzerland
Joined: September 24, 2006
KitMaker: 161 posts
Armorama: 121 posts
Posted: Saturday, March 14, 2020 - 12:19 AM UTC
tasteless... not funny and stupid.
Florida, United States
Joined: May 16, 2002
KitMaker: 17,694 posts
Armorama: 13,742 posts
Posted: Saturday, March 14, 2020 - 12:39 AM UTC
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tasteless... not funny and stupid.
Hmm, are you talking about the posters or the overreaction by the media and world governments?
Field Artillery --- The KING of BATTLE!!!
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell
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#429
Massachusetts, United States
Joined: October 14, 2003
KitMaker: 1,086 posts
Armorama: 964 posts
Posted: Saturday, March 14, 2020 - 12:48 AM UTC
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tasteless... not funny and stupid.
So don't buy it if you feel that way, simple solution.
Doc Ski
HM1(ret.) USN
"Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves; and under a just God, cannot long retain it." Abraham Lincoln
Washington, United States
Joined: March 11, 2016
KitMaker: 1,792 posts
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Posted: Saturday, March 14, 2020 - 06:24 AM UTC
This could turn into another ISIS flag decal thread.
pulls up chair grabs some popcorn and a glass of ice tea
#192
Kentucky, United States
Joined: November 25, 2009
KitMaker: 1,383 posts
Armorama: 1,281 posts
Posted: Saturday, March 14, 2020 - 06:49 AM UTC
LOL Order in. Ah gat mine!
Washington, United States
Joined: March 11, 2016
KitMaker: 1,792 posts
Armorama: 1,186 posts
Posted: Saturday, March 14, 2020 - 07:22 AM UTC
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LOL Order in. Ah gat mine!
I'd order some too but this months hobby budget went to a vet bill. I'm sure someone will be offended by them and they'll quit making these pretty quick.
United States
Joined: April 13, 2019
KitMaker: 18 posts
Armorama: 18 posts
Posted: Saturday, March 14, 2020 - 11:51 AM UTC
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ETA Diorama Accessories released a new product to take attention to COVID-19 threating the world.rnrnPROTECT YOURSELF and FAMILY. DON'T SPREAD THE INFECTION.rnSTAY AT HOME AND KEEP MODELLING.
Read the Full News Story
If you have comments or questions please post them here.
Thanks!
United States
Joined: April 13, 2019
KitMaker: 18 posts
Armorama: 18 posts
Posted: Saturday, March 14, 2020 - 11:57 AM UTC
What a shame, when their other stuff is so good.But everyone makes mistakes right?
No one is perfect and hopefully they will gauge the reaction and come back down to Earth.We all deserve a second chance after all.
Washington, United States
Joined: March 11, 2016
KitMaker: 1,792 posts
Armorama: 1,186 posts
Posted: Saturday, March 14, 2020 - 01:51 PM UTC
Why? It's not offensive, it's relevant to history there is no reason to be upset about them.
It's just a piece of paper used in a diorama.
You may as well take swastika's out of model kits now.
I can't believe I said that. This is the ISIS decal thread. Part 2.
Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Joined: October 10, 2010
KitMaker: 764 posts
Armorama: 742 posts
Posted: Saturday, March 14, 2020 - 10:22 PM UTC
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This could turn into another ISIS flag decal thread.
pulls up chair grabs some popcorn and a glass of ice tea
Washington, United States
Joined: March 11, 2016
KitMaker: 1,792 posts
Armorama: 1,186 posts
Posted: Saturday, March 14, 2020 - 10:51 PM UTC
If overly sensitive please don't click on link
A bit of an over reaction:
http://armorama.com/forums/249732&ord=&page=1 Alabama, United States
Joined: June 04, 2012
KitMaker: 103 posts
Armorama: 88 posts
Posted: Saturday, March 14, 2020 - 11:50 PM UTC
Coronavirus Questions:
If we run out of water during the current crisis, is it safe to drink our acryllic based model paints? Which would taste better? Tamiya, Model Master, Vallejo, or Ammo?
And, is nontoxic Testors fake model glue safe to eat if we run out of rations?
Do you suggest decal paper or kit instructions for toilet paper if we run out?
#429
Massachusetts, United States
Joined: October 14, 2003
KitMaker: 1,086 posts
Armorama: 964 posts
Posted: Sunday, March 15, 2020 - 01:29 AM UTC
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Coronavirus Questions:
And, is nontoxic Testors fake model glue safe to eat if we run out of rations?
Do you suggest decal paper or kit instructions for toilet paper if we run out?
Testor's in the blue tube? I dunno about eating it, but it sure does smell pretty, maybe use it for an air freshener.
So far as decal paper and kit instructions as emergency wipe goes, they are far too valuable. Here in MA we have finally found something that the print version of the
Boston Globe is actually good for - since it's pretty much useless as a source of news and information...
Here's a hint, don't be so uptight people, don't be offended by everything you see, stress lowers your resistance to infection. Put on some Stooges movies, build a model or three, get some fresh air and laugh. Endorphins are good for you!!! Oh, and before I forget- Drink water, change your socks, take Motrin and wash your freakin' hands!
Doc
Doc Ski
HM1(ret.) USN
"Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves; and under a just God, cannot long retain it." Abraham Lincoln
Alabama, United States
Joined: June 04, 2012
KitMaker: 103 posts
Armorama: 88 posts
Posted: Sunday, March 15, 2020 - 07:01 AM UTC
My joke post actually produced a number of angry responses on another post because people have no sense of humor these days. I think instead of stocking up on toilet paper, people need to buy a case of Sense of Humor. Any brand will work.
Washington, United States
Joined: March 11, 2016
KitMaker: 1,792 posts
Armorama: 1,186 posts
Posted: Sunday, March 15, 2020 - 07:04 AM UTC
They must be fans of Testors orange tube.
Texas, United States
Joined: April 07, 2009
KitMaker: 1,063 posts
Armorama: 1,049 posts
Posted: Sunday, March 15, 2020 - 01:23 PM UTC
Just in time for my apocalypse dio! Well Wayne,, think I'd choose the instructions. Decal paper is a bit on thick side and is harder to fold. And some of those orange tube people are likely to be offended by lots of other basically harmless stuff.
Even my pick-up is panzer grey.
Manitoba, Canada
Joined: January 03, 2016
KitMaker: 3,791 posts
Armorama: 3,778 posts
Posted: Monday, March 16, 2020 - 04:45 AM UTC
Really? to each their own where it comes to modeling; I just can't ever see myself modeling anything using this and am already busy in my corner of the world happily modeling while the craziness washes over the World. I figure that, between the modern equivalent of Twinkies and my stash I won't have to come up for air for quite a while. Take care out there all of you and don't forget the superglue debonder!
Solothurn, Switzerland
Joined: September 24, 2006
KitMaker: 161 posts
Armorama: 121 posts
Posted: Monday, March 16, 2020 - 06:01 PM UTC
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tasteless... not funny and stupid.
Hmm, are you talking about the posters or the overreaction by the media and world governments?
I am working in the health sector, I see what this virus does. to patients. to nurses, doctors, medics. No it's just not funny and completely tasteless. If governments would have reacted earlier and the people who still think the virus is a lie and something to make fun about, would have bit of a hindsight, lots could have been avoided.
New Zealand
Joined: June 19, 2013
KitMaker: 1,217 posts
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Posted: Monday, March 16, 2020 - 08:32 PM UTC
But we’re modelling war, that is tasteless and not funny, should we stop altogether? Maybe this could be used to record the effort put in by the medical profession (thank you), and convey the true horrors of this virus to different walks of life? Just a suggestion.
I thought it was timely and on point, not that I’m about to buy it.
As for hindsight and avoiding things, this is a modelling site, not a political soapbox.
England - South West, United Kingdom
Joined: August 24, 2007
KitMaker: 44 posts
Armorama: 21 posts
Posted: Monday, March 16, 2020 - 09:28 PM UTC
So this is tasteless and not funny, but monetising on past events is perfectly fine.
World Wars killed tens of millions of people and nobody is whining about building instruments of war in small scale.
But god forbid that a small business creates a small set of decals about a recent pandemic.
Would it hurt us just to let it go once in a while?
And nobody is saying that it's funny, nobody is denying the virus, or that it is a serious pandemic. Only You guys think it was done for the LOLz.
Manitoba, Canada
Joined: January 03, 2016
KitMaker: 3,791 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 03:18 AM UTC
Funny that you'd mention that about people whining because we build models of war machines...years ago I was working for a hobby store and went to a toy convention where we set up a display. No sooner set up when a grumpy-looking woman came over and berated me for being a "war monger". To say that I was flabbergasted is to put it mildly; it truly takes all kinds. As to the posters: I could care less as I'd never need/buy them but I also don't care to limit other peoples' choices. If it did, in fact, make light of something serious I might comment, but as a previous individual pointed out this is a model forum and politicos can head thata way.
Solothurn, Switzerland
Joined: September 24, 2006
KitMaker: 161 posts
Armorama: 121 posts
Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 08:50 PM UTC
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My joke post actually produced a number of angry responses on another post because people have no sense of humor these days. I think instead of stocking up on toilet paper, people need to buy a case of Sense of Humor. Any brand will work.
Well, if you'd work in the health service like me, you probably wouldn't find ich funny either. I see the sick, I see the one's with fear, I see medics and nurses who work 48 hours without a break.
The "if you don't like it, don't buy it" just doesn't work here, sorry guys.
