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Have you shot any lacquers through it? Might have destroyed the seals. As stated above, make sure the vent hole in the bottle lid is open & clear of obstructions. Then make sure you have the right needle with the right tip. You've got some kind of blockage on the air side, causing the air to ve...

Ok, here's the latest: I cleaned this thing as much as I am aware of without completely stripping it down (removed everything in front down to the needle) with simple green, undiluted and it's bubbling worse than before; it won't even pass water now. There was some crud on the tip of the needle, but...

I just spent the past 3 hours trying to get my Paasche VL to work. I was able to get distilled water to flow for a few minutes, but nothing else. No color, no paint no nothing. The jar under the brush is bubbling everytime I engage the brush. HELP! I am so angry and frustrated right now I am ready t...

I was told at my LHS that I could use any primer (Enamel, Lacquer, Etc.) for acrylic and that acrylic paint would stick to any paint underneath. I found this information highly suspect and would like to hear from the people here, who have far more experience with these paints than I do, if this is a...

I live out in the middle of nowhere and we are on a well. The water is harder than granite and almost always feels like there is residue after washing dishes or stepping out of the shower. I know you should wash a model kit before construction to get any oils off, but using my water I'm afraid I'll ...

Hello and I hope I'm not repeating another thread (I did look). Can resin be drilled? I have the alliance battlestar galactica and there are some large blobs of resin obstructing where the parts are supposed to be connected (and a blob obscuring one landing bay) and if I can drill them out or fix th...

Another adhesive question (and thanks for the first responses): What would be the best for connecting styrene to wood without warping or damaging either?

I know that before I start working on a model out of the box, I should wash it first to remove all the oils and solvents used to remove it from its mold. Should I do the same thing when I purchase sheet styrene for scratch building? Thanks!

What would you all recommend for gluing styrene to resin?

No, I know this stuff melts easily. :) What I am asking for is lower limits and effects? Let me explain: I live in southeastern Michigan, where Winter comes with avengence (although it's not too bad right now). I am living at my parents house while I try and get my business up and running (I am a li...

Hello all! After a pause of over 15 years, I am starting to get back into building starships. I am trying new things and different materials and one of the things I want to use is an airbrush. However, I have absolutely zero clue as to how to get started. I have read may recommendations about what t...