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I quit using testors a long time ago, after learning how to use liquid cement and using superglue. Ive heard its better quality now than it was 15-20 years ago so what brand is best? Still testors?

Thank you, I'm glad I got your reply before I placed an order

Will Paasch paint jars fit on a Badger airbrush?

Are the metal nipples the same size?

Will the hoses interchange as well?

My airbrush is spitting a lot of water lately. I use an old Badger 80-2 and have an in line water separator that I spliced halfway up the hose (it's an 8 ft hose) I think I've found thru searching that I put the moisture trap too far away from the airbrush. I also have never replaced this filter/tra...

For worn-out paint, don't forget the old rubber cement trick :) ....? Paint your basecoat; stipple or dab some rubber cement where you want your topcoat to be "worn through" and let if dry; paint the topcoat and then use tweezers or a pencil eraser to remove the rubber cement. Voila-- wor...

I had planned on using this on 2 different projects... A Klingon Bird of Prey on the underside where the panel tops are to be red and on a Star Wars Slave 1 to simulate an extremely warn out paint job. If it worked out I was also going to use it on aircraft (small scale) to mask the cockpit glass. T...

I've never used liquid masks but was going to order some with my next order. I've found several brands on myatomic.com but don't know which is better.

http://www.myatomic.com/catalog/viewcat ... 207&page=3
there are several brands stretched out on the first 3 pages

Opinions please?

After getting this paintjob done I only have the clear coat left to do. I'm reluctant to clear coat it because I'm happy with the paintjob and am afraid of clearing it and losing the appearance. What would be your suggestions? What is the most user friendly clear? The last space ship I used Testor's...