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Definitely not a Topgun 2 Finally, it looks as the first descent aviation movie since Topgun is coming out soon. Another great thing is that this movie is real life, no hollywood bull$h1t.I personally have high expectations for this movie, it looks totally awesome!

Not with the F-35 just around the corner. :D

Whoa, good thing I asked before I started back. I was thinking more like 30 mins to let it dry, then go back to it. :D Ok, now I understand why these things can take so long. :lol:

*Buys everybody here refills on their drinks. ;) * Ok you all have been a big help. I just started my Blue Angel jet yesterday and it's looking good. I have a questions though. How long do you wait until you apply a second coat of paint?

Oh, wow, man that's unfortunate but it still looks awesome. I've never seen such a model w/that color scheme, awesome.

Thankyou, Fishwelding, that was incouraging. Just to clarify I am using Testors paints, and I already have an unopened bottle of thinner, but I don't exactaly know how to use it. Do I just poor a little into the paint jar itself? Another question, what exactaly is the difference between using brushes by hand and air brushing? Does airbrushing give a different effect or look to the model?

Thanks everybody. ^_^ Im goin' to buy all the stuff I need tomorrow, and man this place is cool there is even a critiquing forum, that should be quite helpful for after I finish this model. So far everybody here seems to be quite friendly. B) Thanks again everybody. :D And, yes! Let the good times roll! :lol: <_<

Thanks guys for the warm welcome, and for everybody's advice. So, this is what I've picked up. If I'm using a brush instead of an airbrush, I don't need enamel thinner...? I got the primer down, simply just apply it before painting. And the glossy coat, apply it to the model before I apply the decals...? Is that correct?

Hi, everybody. I'm fairly new to modeling and to these forums. I've built an aircraft model before but it's really not that good. I have questions, because I'm going to start another model, a 1:48 Blue Angels F/A-18 (Revell kit) and I want it to look good. I know some of you huys might laugh at me, but here are some questions. :D :) What is 'finish'? What is enamel thinner? and What is primer? Furthermore, at what steps of a model do I use these things? I'm assuming that the finish is used at the end. :lol: :)