Ryan Posted February 10, 2020 Posted February 10, 2020 Only took (3) times to detail paint this little Pup part....(sigh) Pup by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr Pup by The 3rd Placer, on Flickr 4 1
BlrwestSiR Posted February 10, 2020 Posted February 10, 2020 Even zoomed in, I'd say that part looks amazing Ryan. So to me it's worth it. Carl 3
Bomber_County Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 16 hours ago, Ryan said: Nice and smooth Phil! Thanks Ryan, I only use Vallejo Air now so I can spray inside........ 3
Ryan Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 I love using those Phil. In my experience the only thing to watch out for is a dry needle tip, I use a q tip to clean it periodically while i'm spraying. 3
Ryan Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 14 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: Even zoomed in, I'd say that part looks amazing Ryan. So to me it's worth it. Carl Yes thanks, that is the true test ehh. Â 3
1to1scale Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 15 hours ago, Ryan said: I love using those Phil. In my experience the only thing to watch out for is a dry needle tip, I use a q tip to clean it periodically while i'm spraying. Have you tried using both their thinner (retarder in it) and a few drops of flow improver? I found that you get more time between q-tip needle cleanings. 3
DocRob Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 4 hours ago, 1to1scale said: Have you tried using both their thinner (retarder in it) and a few drops of flow improver? I found that you get more time between q-tip needle cleanings. If you want to avoid a gruesome cleaning session of your airbrush, test mixing with retarding thinner in a jar first. All my tests with Valejo Air and Mr. Leveling thinner went into a tar like lump. The thinner worked with some AK acrylics but there were others which were unusable. Cheers Rob 2
Jackster Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 6 hours ago, 1to1scale said: Have you tried using both their thinner (retarder in it) and a few drops of flow improver? I found that you get more time between q-tip needle cleanings. In this video flow retarder and flow improver are mixed with Alcohol and water for a homebrew thinner. I have got the ingredients, hope to try this weekend. Â Cheers Kev 1 1
Bomber_County Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 I use just a couple of drops of their retardant and works perfectly. Very rarely use the thinner.......... 2
Ryan Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 9 hours ago, 1to1scale said: Have you tried using both their thinner (retarder in it) and a few drops of flow improver? I found that you get more time between q-tip needle cleanings. Thanks for the tip. 2
CrankyCrafstman Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 Vallejo acrylic paint doesn't work with alcohol because it is a true water based acrylic paint, not a lacquer based acrylic paint like tamiya or others. If you use anything other then there thinner or distilled water you will end up with a gooey mess.  There flow improver and flow retarder work very well. I only use there retarder when brush painting, but there flow improver works great when you add a few drops to your airbrush when spraying. Ron G 2
1to1scale Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 6 hours ago, CrankyCrafstman said: Vallejo acrylic paint doesn't work with alcohol because it is a true water based acrylic paint, not a lacquer based acrylic paint like tamiya or others. If you use anything other then there thinner or distilled water you will end up with a gooey mess.  There flow improver and flow retarder work very well. I only use there retarder when brush painting, but there flow improver works great when you add a few drops to your airbrush when spraying. Ron G Yes, definitely no alcohol, it makes Vallejo coagulate and you will have hours of fun cleaning your airbrush. If that ever happens, you have no choice but to tear it down. I learned that the hard way with MIG and Ammo by Mig paints, one is alcohol based the other is just like Vallejo. To this day I still forget which is which. 2
TJTX Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 Been extraordinarily busy as of late, but there has been a bit of progress on my bench. After this I'll be taking a break from big complicated builds and putting together a few Hasegawa kits to remember the fun of just building for fun. 7 1
Barry Posted February 14, 2020 Posted February 14, 2020 Hi Folks! Here are some pics of the continuing work on the M1A1HA Abrams with T.U.S.K. I mods. This is the Loader's Armored Gun Station, (LAGS) TTFN Barry  10 1
DocRob Posted February 14, 2020 Posted February 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, Barry said: This is the Loader's Armored Gun Station, (LAGS) Amazing detail work and soldering Cheers Rob 3
harv Posted February 14, 2020 Posted February 14, 2020 Geeeez, awesome detail my friend!!......harv 2
Barry Posted February 14, 2020 Posted February 14, 2020 Thanks Gents, I try hard to model what I see, it's challenges the "little gray cells"! Barry  5
harv Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 24 minutes ago, Barry said: Thanks Gents, I try hard to model what I see, it's challenges the "little gray cells"! Barry  Do tell, do tell....harv 2
Bomber_County Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 Barry, absolutely stunning, please do not tell me this is 1/35, if so wow.......... 2
Barry Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 9 hours ago, Bomber_County said: Barry, absolutely stunning, please do not tell me this is 1/35, if so wow.......... Hi Phil, The model is 1/16 scale and Radio Controlled. I have found that the scale is great for adding even the smallest of details. Barry  1 1
Barry Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 Here are some pics of the Tank Commander's Cupola and M2 50cal. Mount, The mount is standard fair on the M1A1 with the addition of the Thermal Imager/Sight. TAFN, Barry  5
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