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Thanks guys for stopping by and commenting. I appreciate it! @ Mike- Sorry cant help you out with the CJ. Maybe write to Fireball models?

I was hoping that no one saw my previous TV experience....? @Bill- Thanks for clearing up what is really happening with leaking paint cans

Thanks Mike. I wish I built them. Actually, those are 3D printed from Fireball Models

Here's my version of a Bronco. Body is Mr. Hobby #2 Red/Tamiya Semi Gloss Black Fireball Models-lift kit(modified), bumpers, winch, lights, roll cage, flares Scenes Unlimited- tires and wheels Clearly Scale-disc brakes Morgan Automotive Detail-distributor, wire looms,coil Model Car Garage- PE set Future Attractions- PE seatbelt hardware Engine from Revell 90 Mustang 5.0 drag car Scratchbuilt-seatbelts, air inlet,, working doors/hinges, exhaust system valve stems, e brake handle

Thanks Daniel. Ill give it a try cause I few cans like this. But if it doesnt work, just look out for the guy with 1/2 a blue face.....??

Ive never had this happen on a Tamiya can, but I have with several Testors cans. I believe this is the propellant. There may still be paint in the can. I can feel it when I shake the can. I just havent figured out a safe way to puncture the can. Then it could be air brushed

Nice job!! I really like these cars and you have done a great job representing them. I also built one of these, I enjoyed the build

I also saw that video. Like all chrome paints, how durable is it? Can it be clear coated? Yes, it looked good but $35.00 definitely puts it out of what Im willing to pay, for what you get.

Thanks Trevor. I completely agree with your assessment of the Badger. Maybe I am/was expecting to much from this air brush but I have seen videos of people doing good work with one. I could get rudimentary dots and fine lines out of the $35.00 Master AB i have. Thinking I could do better with a better AB, I bought on 105, on reputation. The thing that really bothered me about getting back my AB from Badger was that I got back the bent needle I sent it with. Its not that I didnt want to buy another one, I fully expected to. But my note explaining the issue was all about bending 2 needles. And it wasnt replaced? I find it hard to believe that it was within their tolerance. Oh well. Like you, this will be my primer AB. Thank you for your thoughts

Well, I did spray today. If I was using it for full coverage, like with primer, it did spray well. But it still has a light switch trigger. Its either full bore or nothing. No amount of changing air pressure or changing the tension on the trigger made a difference. There is no way I can spray small dots or fine lines. Imjust going to use this for primer or painting chassis. Im kinda frustrated with this brush and the service I got at Badger. While my Badger was out getting serviced, I bought a Creos PS-289. The 2nd time using it, just practicing, I could spray fine lines. They are ugly, but thats just I need practice. So I think I have an idea of the "feel" needed. But I cant make the Badger do it. Thank you to all of you that took time to write and offer suggestions

That is a really nice build. Really clean. You should be proud!

No, your question was not silly. If you dont know something, you have to ask. One thing I have noticed since I have gotten the air brush back, is there is a slight catch as I start to pull back for paint. I didnt notice this before but maybe Im noticing it now because Im focused on it. The catch was clearly coming from the trigger against the the curved piece behind the trigger. I lightly sanded each piece with 1500, the a drop of Badger lube. and it works really smoothly now I hope to have some spray time this week, to see if anything has changed

Thats a really nice build. I just picked up this kit, and now seeing yours, Im inspired to get going on it.

Thats a nice build. Very clean. I like it. Good job!

Yes, I did check the new needle before I installed it. My check of the needle straightness was to roll the needle across my desk. If I didnt see any wobble, then I assumed it was straight enough

@Jim Yes, I do make sure I change the nozzle when I change the needle. I do have all 3 sizes. I got all 3 thinking it might help me out.

I usually have 2 kits going. 1 long term project and then something closer to OOB. I go back and forth until 1 gets close to being finished, with 1 of them. Then I set the other aside, until something is finished.

Thanks Jim, I sent you a pm

So I just got my air brush back from Badger today. It was gone a month. I mailed it out 2/6. They received it 2/10. The $21.00 bench fee/shipping check cleared the bank on 2/14. Then radio silence I called them on 2/27. I was told they would start repairing it that week and they would give me a call on 3/3, to settle up if there was any costs. No call on 3/3 or 3/4. On 3/4, I get an e mail from Badger saying that a shipping label was printed. I checked the tracking several times and it showed no movement. Yet, it arrived today. They said they cleaned and serviced it. They installed a new needle bearing and a new plunger. No cost to me. But it came back the warped needle I sent it with, no new needle. And the needle still sits like in my original picture. I havent used it yet, but I really dont know what to think about all this.

Thats a tip that I have known for a while but for some reason, forget to do it. Thanks for the reminder. ?

That was brave of you to spray with a can that leaks. ?. You were right, you dont know where it could go. But you did a fine job. Congrats!

Thats a really nice build. Very clean!

Ive started a AMT 61 Chevy Impala long term project (Long for me anyway) Got the firewall fitted today. Its actually out of one of the older Monogram Pro Stock kits Thats a Texas 3D custom engine in front of it

I am in the non rolling camp. As said by Jeff, I dont need it rolling off the desk after so much work

I agree, you should ask for, actually demand a correction. But getting a model in a magazine is a great accomplishment. So congrats on that! And we, at the forum know who really built it