bluestringer

The headlight lens in this kit has a small triangle in the middle. Is it oriented up or down in the bucket, or does it even matter.

I will have some time tomorrow to do a good investigation into this. When I got the new Iwata the other day I hooked it up and sprayed some small items with and it worked fine, but I have not really used it for full on spraying of a body. I will try it tomorrow to get an idea if maybe the problem is not in the H but maybe my setup. I just can't see where the problem is with the H, it should spray. Maybe I have a air leak in my system somewhere and I'm not getting enough pressure to the brush, although I turned it up to 50psi and it blows out the nozzle well, if there is a small leak it may be causing it not to suction properly. I'll get this figured out.

Yes, tried two cups. I have the old one and a new one. With the new one it will spray just a little, but I have to hold it about a one inch away from the subject to get any coverage.

When I first started using it I had problems getting the paint right, I either had it too thick or too thin, but finally got it figured out and have been spraying fine with it. It act as if there is a leak somewhere keeping it from creating a suction. I wonder if the inside of the body can be removed?

I thought that was the problem to begin with, thought the top had slipped and covered the hole, but it stays clear.

Thanks Bob. It's the same on the needle, 3.0.

Thanks Jim. I will give that a try tomorrow.

Thanks Bob. All that has been checked and double checked. I have found on other person on finescale.com that had this very same problem, but there was never a solution found. I'm going to order a new bottle to try. It's a mystery for sure.

Looking good. It is a really nice kit. I did one a few months ago. I've been looking at those metalizer paints at HL. Kinda expensive but I like how they look, may have to try them.

I got a brand new needle and cap assembly when it first started acting up, made no difference. I also got a new cup and bottle. With the new cup it will spray just a little, but not enough to cover a body without taking a long time, and I have to hold it about a 1/2 inch from the surface.

I have tried it from closed to fully open, no difference.

Yes, as I've said I have cleaned it several times. When I clean it I take it completely apart. I shined a light into all the passages, all is clear. I have taken the packing out and checked it, looks good. I have ran cleaning brushes in all the passages. Yes, it is a simple device that is what's got me baffled, I see nothing that would stop it from working. The only thing I can think of is a crack causing it not to be able to suction. But I can not see any cracks. I have also cleaned the bottles and passages in them several times, all clear. I like the H and would like to get it working, if I can't I will probably just get a new unit.

It must have a small crack in the body, but I've looked it over and can't see anything. The last time I used it, sprayed fine, I cleaned it and put it away, got it out to use again and it don't work.

I've tried 2 different bottles and 2 cups. With the new cup it will spray a tiny bit, but not like it should with the needle opened all the way. Sprays nothing but air with the bottles.

It's never had an o-ring that I know of. I've never taken the body off.

I just got tired of messing with it. Cleaned it about 15 or 20 times, checking over and over again and can't find anything wrong with it. It shoots air fine, but it's not suctioning the paint. I've checked all over looking for a crack or something but can't find anything. I wish I could get it working because the Iwata is nice for small parts but the H does a better job with large parts like bodies, frames, etc.

Looking good Bob. I've never seen that kit, I'll have to see if I can find it.

I've ordered from Burbank House of Hobbies and they are very quick about shipping, and I live in Georgia. Their prices are good also. I also order from Model Roundup which is in Georgia and they are quick to ship. Shipping cost are high everywhere. now.

Some progress on the chassis. Still like a few parts to install then get the wheels and tires on it.

Yes, got mine at Harbor Freight. They are carbide and will break easily, but there is 2 of each size in the kits. I bought 2 kits. Very sharp and will cut through plastic with ease.

I got my first kit when I was 12 years old in 1963. I can not remember much about it except I think it was a 32 Ford kit by AMT. I do remember sitting at our kitchen table with my Dad helping me put it together. After that I was hooked, starting getting kits when we could afford them for a few years. Then I discovered real cars and girls, kit building went away for a while, then getting married raising a family I was out of it for several years. Got back into a little in the 80's and 90's. Then out again until last year when I started back. Now retired I am really enjoying it again.

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. But this has really got me baffled. I have cleaned it several times, there is no blockage. Air pressure is fine, turned it up to 50psi, no go. I use generic lacquer thinner to clean it after I spray enamel, nothing works. So I got a new needle, cap, bottle, cup. It still will not spray. Air comes out fine, plenty of pressure. It does now spray a tiny bit, but it would take all day to cover a body with it. It's not my compressor setup because it works fine with my old Harbor Freight setup. So I bought a new Iwata Neo from Hobby Lobby, it works great.

A little progress on the Nova.........the black doesn't show up well in the photos.

Thank you John. I've noticed the molotow pen gets dull after several uses, it's not as bright as it was when new.

Thanks Bob. My hand is not so steady either. The trim was well defined, which helped, but it doesn't look as good as BMF. I have trouble putting on BMF, I need to practice with it more.