Plus 1. Great job mate. ;)
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Originally posted by Dirty Dee View PostGetting close. I might be able to finish the camo by tomorrow and then move on to gear wells, GAU-8, exhaust,etc.
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Looking really good with it all assembled. Great job DeeMy YouTube Videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrz...4Q-xrOOtP2C-8w
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Sorry guys, I've been out awhile for work...beautiful job on the paint DD! I'm intrigued by the airbrush discussion...I guess I have been naïve about gravity vs. siphon feed. I have an old Paashe that I have had for over 20 years! It has three needle sizes that I trade out depending on how much paint I want to put down, and yes, it's a bear to clean. Do you use just the one size needle for all jobs? Rob
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Thanks all!
Rob, I am still a noobie with airbrushing and haven't really expanded my toolset for it. I have the stock needle provided with my single action and so far it has fit the needs. I'm actually looking for a replacement to change out against my harbor freight airbrush (badger patriot) for smaller details and to be able to swap out needles. when I get to any of the cockpit painting or final exterior weathering, I'll still need to use the harbor freight DA brush since the single action has a wider spray pattern and obviously cant adjust pressure.
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Good to know! I like the single action, and my only complaint was on this A-10 project (this being the largest plane I have ever worked on) I had a hard time with the airbrush not covering large swaths, so I got a lot of inconsistency in the finish due to differing amounts of paint, and using house paint was a real challenge. I was constantly having to clear clogs. I did use the High Performance Reducer for the house latex that RCJetdude recommended, and while I think it was great (I can't imagine I would have made it without it) the house paint seemed to dry almost instantly and had a lot of solidified stuff. I should have screened it with a cheese cloth or something, but was too impatient. Rob
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Also with larger areas, I use a siphon feed automotive touch up paint gun to do the big areas, then get the airbrush to feather everything in....
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Originally posted by RCAV8R View PostGood to know! I like the single action, and my only complaint was on this A-10 project (this being the largest plane I have ever worked on) I had a hard time with the airbrush not covering large swaths, so I got a lot of inconsistency in the finish due to differing amounts of paint, and using house paint was a real challenge. I was constantly having to clear clogs. I did use the High Performance Reducer for the house latex that RCJetdude recommended, and while I think it was great (I can't imagine I would have made it without it) the house paint seemed to dry almost instantly and had a lot of solidified stuff. I should have screened it with a cheese cloth or something, but was too impatient. RobRob, on the house paint, I have just used water to thin it. BUT, I have to use a drill and a paint mixer to get it like milk. Takes a while! (3-4 minutes)LOL... Then strain it with a paint screen, and only use about 35-40 PSI. All my experience is double action, so take that for what it is worth... And good automotive primer helps a lot!! (For coverage).
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Originally posted by scootergenie View PostWhen air brushing with latex, I cut it with windex. I start out with an 80/20 mix, and adjust it from there.I have noticed that quite a few folks use Windex. What advantages does it have over plain water. It is ammonia based I think.... Thanks for educating me!! :Cool:
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