Harry P.

Yes, you're right. I should have been more specific... a single-action airbrush will spray at a set ratio, and some models (but not all) let you dial in a setting before you start to spray, but a double-action brush will let you change the ratio as you spray; that comes in handy when you're doing fades or flames or other delicate work. Like I said, a double-action airbrush isn't necessary for general painting, but it comes in handy for specialized techniques. And since a good airbrush is a fairly sizeable investment, I say you might as well get a double-action model right off the bat, rather than get a single-action model and then later on wish you would have sprung for the double-action type.

Maybeit's the other screens that aren't calibrated correctly! You have no way of controlling (or even knowing) if the other computer screens are calibrated correctly. There's no way you can guarantee that your photos will appear the same way on all computer screens because you can't control the settings on the other screens. And you can't get an exact matchup between colors on your screen and when printed, because images on your screen appear in Red-Green-Blue (RGB) color subtractive process, colors created with light, while a printed piece is created in the Cyan-Magenta-Yellow-Black (CMYK) additive process with ink. The two systems are completely different. The best you can do is get a close approximation on the screen to what you'll get in print. Most monitors have color settings, usually you go through a step-by-step process to adjust color balance, color temperature (warmer or cooler color), contrast, etc. Depends on the brand of monitor (or laptop) that you have, different manufacturers have different controls.

He was posting yesterday.

It's amazing what you can do with paint detailing alone. And of course, a steady hand!

A single-action airbrush works like a spray can: you press the trigger and it sprays. You have no control over the ratio of air to paint, it just sprays (although in a much finer mist than a spray can). A double-action airbrush works differently... if you press the trigger you get airflow, and the further back you pull the trigger the more paint flow you get. So you have control over the air to paint ratio. That's not necessarily a big deal if all you're going to do is spray paint model bodies a solid color, but if you ever want to get into more advanced things like fades and candies and graphics and flames and that sort of thing, you'll prefer a double-action airbrush for the greater control it gives you. I think it's worth the slight price difference to get a double-action airbrush right from the start.

Thanks, I will...

Why would you post a thread on a build-up of a certain subject and then suddenly start a second, new post on the very same subject? I have a problem with it because it makes no sense.

You've come to the right place! Not only do we deal in model cars and trucks, but we also have an "Other Models" section where you can post all of your, uh, well, "other" models! Welcome aboard!

No, but still... why start a second thread when you already have one going on the same topic? It makes no sense.

Why did you start a new thread on the same subject you already have a thread going on?

Now, now, my son... no need to worry...

You never know. I haven't been to Toronto in many years... maybe time to make a return visit?

Great photos. You should do a book.

"Ithaca, MI... in the backseat of your truck with duct tape stretched out." I don't know why, but that reminds me of the song "Locked in the Trunk of a Car" by Tragically Hip!

Toronto is a beautiful city... any excuse to go there works...

Nice!

Wow, that's some heavy duty crate!

Chuck needs more than a retouch... more like an "extreme makeover!" (just kidding, man... )

Glad you're back!

I assume you took my advice?

Art means different things to different people. One mans "art" is another man's "######." There's no universal definition of what rates as "art." But IMO, that Mercedes that the guy used as his subject... (the real car, I mean, not his sculpture)... that's art. One of the finest pieces of automotive art ever. In my opinion. But like Dennis Miller says, "I could be wrong."

Hey, I didn't want to. I had to! BTW... Farmall feature coming in the November issue...

I had to retouch that a bit to make it more "family friendly"...

I love you man!!! Shopping Kart is in November. I promise! Problem is I have way more content than I can fit into each issue (but that's a good problem to have!)... and I try to use stuff in the order that I get it submitted, so your feature had to wait its turn... but it's in November. Heck, I even gave you a spot on the cover!