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Well....Future is self leveling so if you find a fine enough pump spray and thin it a wee bit it'll probably work. I'd look for a "plant mister" spray bottle. The other big issue would be having the Future dry up in the pump mechanism, so you'll want to clean the sprayer out well with hot ...

I use a large, fine flat file, about 12 inches long by 1.25 inches wide. Then tape some 400 or 600 sandpaper to the workbench and take off anything the file left behind.

And work slowly, checking the progress regularly.

Sounds like it might have curddled it, somewhat common in craft acrylics. Try some distilled water (or even tap water). You may need to thin it in another bottle and shake very well to get an even dispersion.

The real trick with any of those "cheap" acrylics is thinning. Sometimes water works, sometimes not. I've had acylics curdle with water, alcohol, distilled water, soap (was desperate), & combinations of the above. Then there's the ratio, too thin and you never get any pigment, too thic...

I'll post my question in the right place this time ! Just got a brand new airbrush - I'm looking for some advice on the ratio of thinners to paint when using acrylics and enamels. Also any advice on the best type of thinner for each type of paint - don't want to ruin months of work with the first c...

You'll want to use a retarder for airbrushing guache(?) as it usually dries too quick if you thin it with just water.

What type if Gouache are you using?

That's good too! I like those ideas. Blappy, while I know that a drill press can be handy, (I do have access to one next door, and I often use it) it's not always practical for the odd shaped things that are the norm. Often I found that trying to jig them for a drill press is waaay more hazzle and ...

Yes, that's a definate. A good gloss coat is manitory (looking at the peice he'd forgotten to gloss coat) but not hard to achieve.

ANd if you don't like the results, wash it off with a little water.

Oh fine, come up with a simple method why don'tcha...

I would also like to add that drilling slowly with a sharp bit really helps. I've gotten to the point where I can drill out tiny little barrels when needed. I also found that the cordless dremel really helps. I've never tried to pin a part but here's my initial thought as to how I'd give it a whirl....

I've got to say, having just tried the pastel & water wash, that it works great.

Shaved some dark gray pastel into water to get a kinda sludge, dabbed/smeared it onto the model then wiped it off. Works great, and doesn't seem to stain like ink washes do.

Almost sounds like the green wasn't mixed thoroughly.

It could be as simple as the transperant green is a darker pigment than the yellow and therefore the flaws show up more visibly.

und der higher rez der better.

Collages can be a tough one to assemble & make it look "right". Lighting, camera angle, lens size, all makes a difference. and one model to rule them all is easier for me :wink: But, a single model also means (being that the cover is what sells things) that the photograph needs to be o...

Karim wrote:Jeebus... their "discounted" price for #11's is twice what you pay at every other store

Thanks for the links

I haddnet noticed that...I was just amazed at finding #10's in bulk after a long troll throu the internet.

Try here.

Near the Bottom

Future Floor Polish. it's an acrylic based floor cover that works great for gloss coating models.

I'm in...can I register now?

Dunno if SueChef's coming or not, but the cheesecake will be there one way or another.

Andrew,
Sounds like your issue is too much pressure. You can also try thining it a bit with some acrylic thinner (dinna recomend water). Lots of pressure will give you matte finishes in spots.

I love working with pastels. It's has got to be the easiest way I have ever ran arcoss for weathering. Get a soft fluffy brush, called a mop. Dab it in some white pastel dush, tap the worst off in your hand and run the brush lightly across the top of you model to get very soft hilights or go harder ...

Yeah, I missed that little "Single Action" bit under the title. My appologies to FSM, shouldn't have dissed'em so early.

I find it interesting that Fine Scale Modeller did a big "Airbrush" article and failed to mention the Badger 360 or anything about Iwata's. Going to have to write them a nasty letter....

TER-OR My first brush was a Thayer & Chandler, now owned by Badger, lovely brush for ink and super fine paints but didn't care much for model paints and refused to spray metalics. Next I had a Paashe VL, not a bad brush but after several tips, numerous needles and even a full body replacement, i...

Manufacturer and Model of Airbrush: Iwata Eclipse HP-BPS Cost of Airbrush: $79 Type (single, double): Double Is it more suitable for fine lines or broad coverage? Either, 1/16 to broad Paint head (internal or external mix): Internal mix Body construction (plastic, chrome plated brass, other): chrome...