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Bob Beary

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  1. Is Mr Color leveling thinner compatible with decanted Tamiya spray can paint? Is regular lacquer thinner a better option? Thanks, Bob
  2. http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/317952-how-to-airbrush-vallejo-model-air-painti-turned-it-into-a-video/&tab=comments#comment-3051696 He also had a thread on the same topic on ARC Bob
  3. Try rubbing it down with a rough paper towel or coffee filter to smooth it out and put more Future on it.. Flat paint usually takes more than one coat of Future. Bob
  4. That is a mystery. Are you using the same color cup/bottle in your tests? And the same side feed. I'm thinking about clogged side feeds here. Very unlikely, but is the needle locking nut in all your tests fully tightened? And does the needle move in and out when the trigger is pulled? Pressure changes between test? Have you run a very fine wire through the tip)s) that don't work. Will plain water go through the 0.35mm tip? I don't have an answer...I'm just giving you some ideas to explore. If no others have the solution, maybe e mail
  5. Thank you Skuki !! Great, comprehensive reply. Much appreciated. Thanks again, Bob
  6. I'd really like to hear about that as well. Thanks Bob
  7. Everything about that model is perfect. Impressive. And the photography is incredible!! It really showcases the model. Well done!!! Bob
  8. Sounds to me like you did not mask enough or seal the white surrounding area tightly enough and just got over spray. Bob
  9. If you added a "little" Mr Color thinner, then you probably didn't thin it enough. With Tamiya clear (X-22) it's about 50/50. Bob
  10. This. Any type of cutting pliers will leave a jagged or pointed tip. Your best choice is a cut-off disk in a Dremel type arrangement. Even then you will need to use a file to remove any burrs. Bob
  11. Shaking the paint bottle does not really do a good job of mixing the paint. Stir the paint instead. Bob
  12. What kits is this sheet designed for? Thanks Bob
  13. if you just Google...1/12 scale ignition coil and lines...you will find several helpful links.
  14. The only option I can think of is to paint the red ones silver and put clear yellow over that. Bob
  15. The only option I can think of is to paint the red ones silver and put clear yellow over that. Bob
  16. The only option I can think of is to paint the red ones silver and put clear yellow over that. Bob
  17. This tells you every thing you need to know. Scroll down to his testing of Alclad. https://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?/topic/87511-italeri-cf-104-starfighter-kicked-up-a-notch-feb-2721-decal-rivets-half-done/page/27/ Bob
  18. Prime with flat white first for coverage, then go gloss or semigloss. Tamiya fine white surface primer right out of the can will work with care. Bob
  19. My first thought is that if you make that out of 3/4" melamine it is going to weigh a ton. I would frame it out of 1" by 3" pine and line it with some white surfaced material. I got some at Lowes. Secondly, since it is a square box I would put some kind of a panel in it to direct the airflow to the fan if you are going to mount it to the top. I just put a piece of foam board in it angled against the back. I clip some newspaper to it to keep it clean. Bob
  20. I was thinking of possible sanding/handling and surface contamination. You seem to be doing all the right things. If the paint AND primer are lifting off, that could be due to surface contamination. Bob
  21. You need a gloss finish for a wash to work as desired. If your finish was flat, that may have been the problem.
  22. One more thing to try...run the compressor with the air line (hose) attached, but without the airbrush. Just let it run for a few minutes to blow any moisture out of the line. Hold the end of the hose to see if any water comes out. Bob
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