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This is too cool for words!

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EXQUISITE!!!!!

Looks like a nice kit, a custom or lead sled with wide whites would look cool on that thing!

I personally love my Badger Crescendo, it's been with me for a long time. I will eventually buy an Eclipse, just by looking at those things I already know I will like them. I mostly use my Badger to paint parts and even though I have also used it to paint bodies, since I always wetsand and polish them it really never concerns me how the paint will lay down. One thing is for sure, if you are going into this hobby and staying for a long time, an airbrush is a must, they are so versatile and essential in so many ways. For those who think they are hard to use, stop it..... they are very easy, you just have to commit.

It's funny and contrasting at the same time, some guys are into long, non-building slumps, others are so involved that they even forget to take a bath.... :lol:

Very cool!!

Very cool!!

Looks great!!

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I like to highlight mine, it's easier to sand them off when you can see them! Hosted on Fotki

Those "few" teared themselves down, forum is still here and going strong!!

Could not have said it any better Harry!!!

I used Krylon white primer but you can use Dupli-Color, Plastikote or any other primer, just make sure you keep it white.

Very cool!!!

I have used it with all sorts of paints without any issues. I do not tint them, it's just your basic gray primer.

I love Floquil, it's primarily made for the scale railroad train industry to maintain all the details intact when painting. It lays down very smooth out of the airbrush and dries quickly. Have not seen it in another color but Scalefinishes comes to the rescue in that situation! Hosted on Fotki

Cool topic. I for one would try anything, it kind of breaks the monotony that can sometimes present itself when doing the same old thing. I also think it helps you try a variety of new building methods and techniques which in the long run can make you a better and more versatile modeler. I will still stick with anything automotive, never really cared for any other subject. I have at times thought about doing something with figures, I think it teaches a lot of drybrushing and shading techniques that you can ultimately incorporate into your scale automotive modeling projects. I chose number 3.

Was this a 1/1 spray booth? I don't think you will have those issues with a scale or smaller type booth... Would you?

I see you used different tires, smart! The ones in the kit are ######. I am thinking about doing this one next myself, looks like a great kit. Great job!

Very cool as usual!

Great job! And the best thing? You saved a boatload of money on something I am sure will work as well as a 500 dollar unit. Looks like you had some fun building that thing, I sure had fun building mine and it didn't come out as nice as yours!

Painting can be a pretty tedious process specially when you are going for the perfect paintjob or in my case, when you are a little too picky. I like to lightly mist my first 3 coats, let the paint dry and check for any particles. If all is well, I will continue with slightly heavier or wet coats, let it dry and check again. If I do encounter any dust or particles, I will wetsand and continue painting after I am satisfied. I will do the same thing with the clear if I decide to clear coat. Remember, you get out what you put in.

A lot of the Tamiya gloss spray colors in reality ever need clear coating, they have enough inherent gloss in them. One thing to remember though is to make sure you have enough coats on the body and to keep away from the sharp edges when sanding and polishing.

Thanks Harry, the paint is Tamiya from the can. I place my painted bodies in the dehydrator for 12 hours and then just buff em!!