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    December 2012
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Posted by PC12 Driver on Sunday, December 16, 2012 2:13 PM

Greetings all,

I am a medically grounded/disabled former pro-pilot (corporate) who is reentering the world of scale modelling.  My current build "mission" is locating and building: A) the in-theater aircraft used by the 1st Cav beginning in 1965 to the present. B) My other "gotta have's" are any large format (1/48 & greater) short-run & relatively obscure carrier aircraft .  (The F9F Tigercat or F3H Demon come to mind.)

I need help from you Guys&Gals regarding airbrushing & equipment.  I have reached the end of the road with the available paint in spray cans.  Nobody puts up the US Army Helo-Drab (FS34031) in an aerosol and that's the only shade I need post-'Nam.  Right now I'm leaning towards a Paasche starter kit - both from what I've read and of course the $$.  I would greatly appreciate feedback on your experience(s).

Thanks to all

Kevin

  • Member since
    October 2008
  • From: England
Posted by P mitch on Sunday, December 16, 2012 2:39 PM

Kevin Hello and welcome.

Most people will tell you the best thing for airbrushing is practice. Ask any questions you want we all do and we all have nightmares no matter how long we've been doing this. Have a look at my post about the reaction I got between Model master paint and Humbrol varnish. As long as your having fun and enjoy your hobby you will always get something out of your builds.

Phil

"If anybody ever tells you anything about an aeroplane which is so bloody complicated you can't understand it, take it from me: it's all balls." R J Mitchell


  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: Washington, DC
Posted by TomZ2 on Sunday, December 16, 2012 3:31 PM

Welcome Sign  I am tOmZ2, the great & powerful… who are YOU?  Big Smile
In the inner sanctum of our secret volcano lair, we are all retired
millionaires with a penchant for fussbuttism, sanity optional.

(And good quote, Phil!)

Occasional factual, grammatical, or spelling variations are inherent to this thesis and should not be considered as defects, as they enhance the individuality and character of this document.

  • Member since
    April 2010
  • From: Yuma, AZ
Posted by Ripcord on Sunday, December 16, 2012 3:37 PM

Welcome to the grinder.

Mike

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