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by Wes
Tue Aug 09, 2016 1:21 pm
Forum: Modeling Discussion
Topic: So you have a paint system or set of notes?
Replies: 22
Views: 4039

Re: So you have a paint system or set of notes?

Thomas_M wrote:I only use Vallejo to set some colour spots. They are great for detail painting with a brush. Never had too much success in airbrushing them...
Without testing or personal experience ... I think the key is thinning. Most that I see on YT demos are thinning at least 50%.

Best wishes,
Wes
by Wes
Tue Aug 09, 2016 11:32 am
Forum: Modeling Discussion
Topic: Homemade seat harneses.
Replies: 18
Views: 3358

Re: Homemade seat harneses.

... One kit of mine, an older Monogram kit, actually had an "H" harness printed in the instruction sheet for adding to the ejection seat for that final touch... I am building an F/A-18C kit from Monogram just like this now. I was thinking about going with rayon or silk to replace this and...
by Wes
Tue Aug 09, 2016 9:54 am
Forum: Modeling Discussion
Topic: What is your AM / PE decision making process?
Replies: 29
Views: 4617

Re: What is your AM / PE decision making process?

Being out of the hobby for 40 years leaves a big gap. Pricing has gone crazy. What I used to do for about $50.00 now cost nearly $500.00 this is just for supplies alone no tools. Getting on with the point though ... For me I consider first what I am modeling and what the attention is drawn to and fo...
by Wes
Tue Aug 09, 2016 9:27 am
Forum: Modeling Discussion
Topic: So you have a paint system or set of notes?
Replies: 22
Views: 4039

Re: So you have a paint system or set of notes?

I don't necessarily have a system for paint. However, because I am only just getting back into the hobby with my son after a 40 hiatus I have to start from scratch ... Paint, tools, the whole nine yards. Because the current project is self defined in color demand, I suppose the paint system too is p...

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