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Welcome, Levi! Don't be shy, most of us do so so on our work. Some are in a league of their own. Let's see what you've accomplished.

I've got 2 cans of that and someday, I'll decide on something to put it on.

Watched it on the NASA channel.

I use 4' LED lights from Harbor Freight. Only $19.99 each.

One of the forum members has a great saying, "instructions are just someone else's opinion".

I usually buy my supplies from Hobbylinc but they only have Micro Sol in packs of 12 for $44.28. What other sources are there? Is there a good substitute besides Microscale Industries?

I wonder if spraying clear over the decals to seal them after they have been applied would prevent this?

Thanks guys! I'll be patient. ?

I build mostly race cars so obviously, there's a lot of decal work. I've got two sets taped to a window to get rid of the yellowing. In your experience, how long have you typically had to leave them exposed to sunlight in order to get rid of the yellowing?

Beautiful styling, beautiful sound. I'd get chill bumps if I were trackside.

When I was in the Navy, stationed in Norfolk, Va, there was one I saw in Virginia Beach several times. Beautiful car, sounded weird. What a shame too destroy them.

I found a BUNCH of videos on Youtube. Just search for "painting stripes on model cars".

Thanks, Glen.

At times I get some orange peel shooting in the 20s. I'm going to try dropping some press when using the PS-290. What pressure do you use?

I spray in the low 20s.

I use dedicated brushes for decal work.

I haven't tried a pressure that high but will give it a try.

There's another race tomorrow night.

I'm trying to save some old decals and I'm using Microscale Liquid Decal Film. How do you guys use it? One heavy coat or one thin coat or several heavy coats or several thin coats?

I'm surprised that I wasn't caught with my mistake. The three sizes aren't 1, 2 and 3, they're 1, 3 and 5. Number one is .45 mm, number 3 is .64 mm and number 5 is 1.06 mm. I've attached a pic of all three with the two different air caps (pictured on the right). You can identify each by the number of rings machined into each piece.The aircap on the right with no rings is used with the number 1 and 3 needle and tip. The number 5 aircap is for the number 5 needle and tip. I use the #5 most with pressure set to 20-25 pounds depending on what I'm shooting. I usually use the H for chassis and interior work and the Procon Boy PS-290 for bodies..

Pro boy PS-290.

Yeah, that's why you'll see folks talking about putting a model in the purple pond.

Well, I watched and it was OK. I've sadly given up on F1. The race is typically decided in qualifying. IndyCar is what I follow and they're supposed to return next month. Memorial day weekend won't be the same without the 500 though.

FYI, there are 3 different tips for the H. #1, #2 and #3 with 1 being the smallest and 3 being the largest.

I haven't watched a NASCAR race in a couple of years but I need to see some racing. Should be an interesting race with no practice, no qualifying and a green track. Turn 1, lap 1 will be wild.