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I haven't had any problems with Apple Barrel, Delta Ceramcoat, or Aleene's, as far as clumping or streaking. Of course, YMMV...

Marco-- Have you thought about drybrushing with a mix of white and chrome silver? Not sure how it would work, though. Has anybody thought about using Titanium White drybrush over a basecoat of white mixed with a couple drops of blue? I used that as a base on a Crown Vic police car, and it never yell...

Marco-- Have you thought about drybrushing with a mix of white and chrome silver? Not sure how it would work, though. Has anybody thought about using Titanium White drybrush over a basecoat of white mixed with a couple drops of blue? I used that as a base on a Crown Vic police car, and it never yell...

What about a little tape, or cable ties to bundle the fibers? As for securing them I'd do epoxy, after stringing them thru the holes...of course, that's just me...

Don,

Maybe hit your local thrift shop, and pick up some cheap clocks. Or, as was mentioned above, go with a wheel interface, instead of a geared interface. Just a thought.

LDB

Hot knife blade? Maybe a pyrogravure thingy that Verlinden was always raving about?

Go here, and look at Mike Wallace's Godzilla's Rampage. The fireball effect is unbelievable!

GREEBLIE ALERT!!!

If you have an Interplak rechargeable toothbrush, the protective caps that go over the brushheads look like they'd make great warp nacelle caps. Plus, AFAICT, they are polystyrene, and not PETE or some other kind of useless plastic.

How far is it from where the compressor is to your workshop? If it isn't too far, buy an airhose, run it up through the attic, and drop it down inside the wall, where you can connect your regulator and moisture trap, and, more importantly, your airbrush! Or, if you're really ambitious, do it with co...

Orion--

To avoid chest pains every time the thing starts, fill up the tank, then unplug the compressor, until the pressure gets too low. At that point, plug her back in. At least you'd know when the compressor is going to switch on, and not scare you out of a year's growth each time.

Danke, Robb!

JC--see if you can locate Castrol Super Clean. It is a purple, super-strong degreaser type cleanser, that will take the paint off of just about anything. Dunno if it is available in Europe, though. You might check at your local parts houses or autop supply stores to see if you can get it there. Just...

IIRC, you can do enamel on vinyl, provided you lay down a good primer coat. The best for vinyl (I think!) was Krylon sandable primer.

Can anybody confirm that?

As long as we're muddying the waters, I'd recommend a Badger 200. Great workhorse brush. I REALLY have to get another, once I get my painting setup going.

I've never had a lot of luck with the 350. for some reason it always fought me. Watch FSM for the advert for the cheap Paasche VL. I don't remember who it was that ran the ad, but I got one a few years ago for less than $50 including shipping. Dixie Art Supply has a great deal on the carded Paasche ...

Devin wrote:I did that exact thing! I still need a higher capacity fan, but I cut the board to 1/4" wider than the window opening. I can slide it into the window tracks, close it down (also used the foam tape to seal the board) and it's airtight.

Great minds and all that...

Devin-- Cut a board to fit your window. Cut a hole in it to pass the exhaust tube through. Seal thoroughly with spray foam and/or duct tape. REMOVE THE WINDOW SCREEN, unless you want a multi-colored circle! Put in window, close tightly, and spray away. If you are worried about air leaks, you can als...

I am now the proud owner of an Iwata SmartJet! Review to follow, once I work up the courage to paint anything!

I'm absolutely in love with Tamiya's Extra Thin (the one with the green cap). Other than the fact that it makes my brains run out of my ears, it is good stuff! Oh, and I use the little brush that comes in the bottle. I used to love Ambroid Pro-Weld, but I haven't seen that stuff in ages. Tenax is a ...

Let's not forget alligator clamps--specifically, alligator clamps on a steek! Work great for holding small things you need to paint. They also work great to hold parts while you're gluing, or just to attach to your earlobes to help you stay awake during those late-night thrashes!

What? No open flame? :lol: Seriously, Dan, if you have a 60W or 100W lightbulb in there, and leave the light on, you might be able to cure the paint in the booth. I'd leave the fan on while the bulb is on, if only to keep it from getting too hot and causing your projects to assume more, "intere...

What about some Future/Johnson's Klear mixed with a bit of pearl powder and some Tamiya flat? Might not be perfect, but something to hink about.

There's also some nice pearlescent craft paints you might find at your local analogue to Hobby Lobby or Michael's.

SCORE! Got 2 bottles at Rouse's when I went to Covington. Now, i can finish my Spitfire!

WOO HOO!

Thanks for the tip, Erin. I'm going to Winn-Dixie for petit pois peas for Lady Beavis. Might as well get me a bottle of Future while I'm there!

I'm going to have to hit Albertson's and Kroeger to see what they've got. Might also hit Winn-Dixie when I'm back in Louisiana this weekend. Gotta find it somewhere!

Okay, dumb question here: Where are you finding your Future? I've looked in Wal-Mart and Target, both, and have had ZERO luck.

Any suggestions?

Badger 200.

I was so thoroughly cheesed I wasn't able to find mine when we gutted my house...

So, I consoled myself with an Iwata Eclipse!

Although I still want another Model 200.

Dude, are you forgetting Persis Khambatta?

I just wonder if the rug matched the drapes...

Just thought I'd post this link to the DIY silent compressor I found on Club Hyper: http://www.clubhyper.com/reference/compressorgi_1.htm