…in attempting to get even a somewhat DECENT and Passable paint job? Especially on the main body of aircraft, not talking about the small detail stuff, just the overall main paint job?
Seems like ive been struggling for weeks now to try to get even the remotest of a passable paint job on this Corsair im doing.
Ive come to the point now that,“thats good enough”.
Or thinking I might be able to cover up the , shall we say, less than somewhat decent paint job with a good amount of heavy weathering!!
SHeeesh, been doing this for over 35 years, youd think Id be getting something right by now!
Hello ipms 40049,
I feel your pain! I get frustrated because my old arthritic finger are not as nimble as they used to be. I think sometimes I did better when I was younger.But now I build models the best I can and to just please me. Hang in there and do the best you can and enjoy. Regards Bob
Are you brush painting or using an AB ?
Regards, Rick
In a short answer to your question… well no. I find I can lay down a decen paint job quite easily. Are you bursh painting?
Im airbrushing, it just seems some paint is better, and thins better than others. I stricktly use MM enamels for my stuff.
I am the same way. It sometimes is hard to get the right paint. But remember the immortal words of the great Shep Paine; “If it looks right to you, then it is!”
What kind of airbrush are you using? I use an aztek double action (cannot remember the model). Anyway I am able to use 'Polly Scale " acryls totally un-thinned and even some Model Masters enamils un-thinned also. Even on the screw-on fine tip I get a good stream without any spiting or any other problems.
Good luck!
Kurt
Yes. I guess my planes will have to be observed at a distance of at least 3 feet so the less than decent paintjob is not so noticable. [xx(]
I love MM enamels. They spray terrificly. I use them whenever I can. Wonderful line of paints.
I also use MM enamels, and a Badger 150 double action airbrush. I thin the paint at least 50/50. Since the regulator guage on my comprssor is shot I have no idea what the pressue is but it seems rather high. Anyway, I just fooled around with it, and after some tips from friends, I feel sort of comfortable with it. Experiment and practise.
boogie bear
Can you post some detailed photos of your bird? Maybe we can use them to diagnose the exact issue/problem you’re experiencing, and offer practical solutions.
In order to get a quality paint job with an AB, everything has to be right. There are so many variables, air pressure, tip size, paint viscosity, type of paint used, correct thinner, etc. you get the idea. When every thing is right, it’s a joy to spray. If one little thing is off, it’ll drive you nuts. Example; I couldn’t for the life of me figure out why my AB was spitting. I broke it down, and cleaned it twice, filtered my paint, cheched the viscoc\sity, everything I could think of. Nothing…same problem. Then I found it. The vent hole on my paint cup was clogged. A quick thrust of a needle, and I was off and running.
Bottom line, make sure everything is adjusted right, and you should be able to get pro results with your painting.
cheers
Jerry
Yes I too struggle with airbrushing. I use mostly Testor MM enamels as well. It seems when I paint each time the finish comes out just a bit different also. I struggle with ratios and the “pebbly” effect on flat coats. I use a Passhe single action I’ve had for years. I also struggle with two and three tone soft edge airbrushing. I get lots of over spray and have to constantly go back and forth between colors till it’s just right. Eventually I’ll get to the point of massive frustration that I’ll wait a couple of days and come back to it with a fresh approach and clear head or I’ll simple be happy with the result and chalk it up to some kind of lesson learned. I’d say just keep practicing. I also keep spare half built kits handy so I can test spray before laying down my coats so I can get an idea of what it’ll look like on the model. I’ve heard that temperature, humidity and that sort of thing can also affect a good painting job.
Happy modeling
Neil
I use a Badger 150 and an Aztec, I thin my paint until not one drop falls off of a blunted toothpick held verticaly. If a drop falls off it is to thick and needs more thinner. I spray at 11 to 14lbs using MM paints. Give this a try and see how it works for you
Joe Montanti
Painting with an airbrush is esay for me,produces a great finish everytime without fail.MM enamels have to be thinned 40-50% to airbrush properly.If the paint is not thinned properly it will spatter and make a mess.The next thing to look at is your air supply,does your compressor produce enough pressure to atomize the paint properly?I have found MM enamels to be excellent paints as long as you thin them properly and have a good compressor.
I’ve been thinnig too much lately, but other than that, my dbl action internal mix aztec works very well