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ok, ill try turning the pressure down after I strip this body. With the testors aztek I was told that you did not need to thin it down? I believe I use the #3 tip.

Hey all, So I'm having some trouble with airbrushing. First, I have a Paasche single action model H and use a harbor freight air compressor. I typically spray at about 25psi. I am having some trouble getting a smooth finish. I just sprayed my current project and it came out horrible. I used Testors Aztek pearl blue acrylic. I would like to stay using acrylics for the sake of having less orders then enamels. Should I switch to using enamels and laquer thinner for better results? What at are some techniques you use to get great finishes? Thank you! - Steve

sweet build!

Thanks guys! I appreciate the kind words!

This is sweet!

Thanks everyone!

Hey guys, Here is my most recent project finished, it's the Revell 1969 Nova SS. This one got a little bit dirty, Hope you enjoy! - Steve

Stunning build !

I love the color choice, great paint job as well.

This is so sweet!

Beautiful models!

I might actually try that first and see the outcome. Won't be for a while because I'm busy with work - but that's going to be my first option

I could try that. I used 3 coats of duplicolor scratch filler primer.

Great, thanks Steve. I'll see what I can manage to try and save this. Thanks again for your advice. -Steve

Wow that's amazing! Great build.

that's good to know, thank you. Lesson well learned and I appreciate your advice. My main question is if it is too late to do a two tone paint job so I don't have to strip the entire model I can focus on just sanding down the top half until it's ready for another color.

most definitely will not do this again!

Hey everyone, I started a 69 Nova, painted this model last week, and let it dry for a few days before I put the hood on the body. Today I went to take the hood off and some paint came with it for whatever reason I can not understand why. My question here is, is it too late to do a 2 tone paint job and paint the upper part of the body where the paint chipped ? l'm happy with the way the body came out and really don't want to completely strip the entire model and start over. I was thinking possibly saving the paint job on there and just doing a black upper. The existing paint is duplicolor with 3 coats of duplicolor clear.

Thank you everyone!

Tamiya makes this kit. I highly recommend it, it was a very fun kit to build.

Thank you! The hood is a textured vinyl wrap I found on amazon so that was not painted on.

Wow! This is so sweet. Great build

Hey all, I was finally was able to put my new airbrush to use! This is my first time ever using it on a complete build. I used all Tamiya acrylics for this kit. Also, I managed to misplace the side view mirrors after cleaning out the work bench. Once I find them I'll glue them on but until then I'm going to call this one complete. Hope you all enjoy

Wow. What an amazing paint job. Great looking model, thats the quality I dream of building one day. You nailed it!

Very cool build, love the creativity