Chuck Most Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I thought you were 35? hhhmmmm..... My guess? Reincarnation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 The other thing I've been looking into are these nail airbrush artists who work with lacquers too and they paint some amazing stuff on ladies' plastic nails. I've seen them buff the raw plastic to a shine, then paint, and clear without any problems . . . so there's something to be said about working with naked styrene . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf15 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I thought you were 35? hhhmmmm..... Tell him , Mark ! You are perpetually suspended right where you want to be ! Hmmm , I'm in my 6th childhood , that would put you in or around your 7th ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 I like that, instead of dog years we get clocked with styrene years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf15 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Donn, I assume you're talking about a 2-to-1 thinning ratio for Testors bottle paints and not for decanted spray enamel, correct? Yup ! , The bottles , decanted paint is already thinned , no need for it . On second thought , as thick as the Testors spray comes out of some of these cans , maybe a little thinner would help the situation ! Lol ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 That's the worst thing about Testors enamels in the rattle can- it's like spraying paste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I thought you were 35? hhhmmmm..... Too funny, I have been airbrushing for over 43 (human) years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleb Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Is it the .25 enamels or something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 The other test I want to do is to use Testors clear over other brand of urethanes to see if it will give me the same amazing shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Appetite Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Donn, I used to email you quite a bit right after I got your Airbrushing DvD. You're super-accommodating and patient with your replies. There were a few questions I didn't ask because as I said, I was emailing you with a crapload of questions hehe One question I've always wanted to ask you about your Paashe. Do you open it up all the way when you shoot your paint? Halfway maybe? I used to use my Badger 200 but decided to buy an H5 as you suggested. When I'm painting with it it's barely open, so little in fact that I'd have to do 3-4 passes over the metalizer to see any color at all. What about you Virgil? Are you using a Paasche? or your Iwata? --- Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Appetite Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 (edited) Yup ! , The bottles , decanted paint is already thinned , no need for it . On second thought , as thick as the Testors spray comes out of some of these cans , maybe a little thinner would help the situation ! Lol ! I've learned it's hit and miss with decanted paint, so it's best to thin a little every time. I think anyway Edited November 29, 2011 by Evil Appetite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Mike, I am using my Iwata Eclipse which does a fine job, but I thin the paint a tad more than Donn probably has too with his AB. I think for single color paint jobs the best bet is to go with an airbrush hat will open up and lay down a smooth coat.Believe it or not, I've been thinking of getting the exact same AB Donn uses because I love the smooth way it works for him in the DVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf15 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Mike , You need to open it up ! The very tip of the needle is barely visible on mine . I test it first on newspaper to test the pattern , I open it until it spits , then I slowly close it until I'm getting a nice , wide fan . As for the emails , not a problem ! If I charged $5 for every one I answer , I'd never work another day in my life ! Lol ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Mike, the reason why I like my Eclipse is that it's a fine AB for doing graphics using urethanes . . . and the lacquer makes the paint dry on the spot. The single paint jobs, like those Donn does, are really addictive in particular working with street machines, gassers, customs, etc . . . I'm the first to believe that there's an airbrush for different jobs and styles out here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Donn, since you don't mind answering questions (it's your generous spirit, buddy), I wanted to ask you if you had ever experimented with using a mid to high temp lacquer thinner using a good primer coat underneath just to find out if the paint will dry faster, etc . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Appetite Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I'm the first to believe that there's an airbrush for different jobs and styles out here. I began thinking that myself when first using Donn's technique with my Badger 200. Great airbrush, I do use it for interior and smaller parts. But using it for wide area coverage on a body..no good. Doesn't have a wide enough spray. I was seeing stripes after the paint dried. The H5 with it's wide tip doesn't do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Appetite Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Mike , You need to open it up ! The very tip of the needle is barely visible on mine . I test it first on newspaper to test the pattern , I open it until it spits , then I slowly close it until I'm getting a nice , wide fan . Thanks! I'll do that tonight! As for the emails , not a problem ! If I charged $5 for every one I answer , I'd never work another day in my life ! Lol ! Hey man, there's an idea. And a good one too as you've blown all that retirement money hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Since I began using Tamiya laquers,I won't even consider enamels anymore. You just can't beat the drying time. Even spraying right out of the can is effortless. Just a few minutes ago, I sprayed a pair of steel wheels (3 coats),had a smoke, then installed them into the tires. I never could have done that had I even used a flat enamel. On the body, I sprayed the top with Testors one coat laquer one day, the body with Tamiya the next, taped and sprayed scallops on it the next day. If I had used enamel, I would still be waiting for the top to dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 (edited) I've got the bodywork almost finished...My test mule is the new 48 sled. Boyd has supplied two jars of pearl green, I have cheep sunglasses and lacquer thinner, My trusty Badger 155 should flow wide enough......I still love my HOK.....But I started out with testors enamels so I can re learn! And I put lacquers in my dehydrator....so why not enamels! Edited November 29, 2011 by MikeMc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf15 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Donn, since you don't mind answering questions (it's your generous spirit, buddy), I wanted to ask you if you had ever experimented with using a mid to high temp lacquer thinner using a good primer coat underneath just to find out if the paint will dry faster, etc . . . Yes sir ! Worked well with the Guards Red , when I applied the clear coat as an experiment , Uh Uh ! It shattered the surface of the red as though it were glass ! A few detractors have questioned the claim of 46 years to develop this method . There isn't much that I haven't done with Lady Trial & Error ! She is an expensive ...... ( insert your own adjective here ) , believe me , she's been with me for years ! Between her and Murphy , I sometimes wonder, which is worse ? It is always going to be an on going learning experience , I'm just to stubborn and or curious to ever quit ! Lol ! Mike , which life savings are we talking about and in which childhood was it spent ? It's all been worth it and I'm still having a blast with all of this . The fact that I can help others because of my experience is the best thing about it ! No need for anyone else to end up a whack job like me, trying to figure this out ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 LOL, sooner or later we gonna have to start posting some pictures (eyecandy on this thread!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf15 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 LOL, sooner or later we gonna have to start posting some pictures (eyecandy on this thread!). For my contribution , can you load the pictures that I sent you of the Charger , Nova , and the Roadster onto your upload and put them up ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 I'd have to transfer them, Donn, let me see what I can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Donn, send them to me again, and I will put them up. I saw them on my iPhone and the last time I synched my phone and computer they got erased. I still have the rail road batch you sent. Send again, please. I will open up a file of them in my Fotki archives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ambrose Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I'm the first to believe that there's an airbrush for different jobs and styles out here. Sorry Cranky, I realized that a long time ago. (you're not the only "old guy" around here. ) In my foolish youth, I bought an Iwata Eclipse. I got it on the recommendation of an artist friend, and the workmanship on the brush itself is just top notch. It's really the wrong airbrush for most model work. It awesomely sprays very narrow stripes. But, even with the larger tip, it's not a good match for a lot of model car work. It is just wonderful for stuff like camo and illustration. But getting enough paint on a model required pulling the needle out roughly and inch. So much for double action. I added a Paasche VL a few years ago, and I'm much happier with it for general purpose work. I get good coverage and a wide spray with the #5 tip and it's now my workhorse airbrush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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