Jay Jay

I scored a Badger VL at a flea market for 2 bucks. It was all grungy and moldy but it cleaned up real nice after I disassembled the whole thing .  Trouble with it though as it won't shoot until the pressure gets upwards of 30 psi.  I wonder what's to be done with it ?  any ideas guys ?

 

John

spiralcity

 

 

Toshi

For a quick build, it looks pretty good.  Please continue your thread so that the many forum members as well as myself can see your finished product as you said; "To get some airbrush time on"! 

Toshi

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping in Toshi. I will post the finished prouct, maybe a few paint in progress pics. I really need the airbrush time, I havent picked up my ab's in over 2 years.

By the way, I know a guitar player with the same name, you wouldnt be Mr. Iseda would you?

 

Toshi

OK, really nothing significant going on with my build. I painted my ground crew guy, he just need a slight wash and he's all done. I also started taping my canopy.

Im using a new photo hoster. It looks like they save everything in very small files. The image is clickable for a larger view.

Update: The old photo was a thumbnail link. My bad. I'm just figuring out the new hoster.

Well, so much for my 5 day build. Actually the build was 2 days, but the paint progress has stalled. I ordered blue, gray. flat clear, and semi gloss from eBay, the paint has still not arrived!

I contacted the seller of the blue paint and he replied promptly, stating he shipped the item on the 18th, so I expect I'll see the blue sometime this comming week. No reply from the other sellers! That is unexceptable to me, and I rewrote them and let them know that. I really think they just dont care.

Gamera

Nice looking Wildcat SC! 

And sharp airbrush although it needs a little paint splattered on it. 

 

The 2 Treo Xf brushes, only one has been used a total of 2 times. I just dont need that fine detail work. My other brushes handle everything just fine.

Nice looking Wildcat SC! 

And sharp airbrush although it needs a little paint splattered on it. 

scottrc

What a cool thread.  That Wildcat was, I think my first build at the kitchen table with my dad.  It was molded in dark blue and was never painted.  This thread makes me want to get another one.

I also like your airbush sets.  I use both a Badger 150 and VL as well.  Have had them for years.  Look forward to your results with the Wildcat.

Scott

 

Hi Scott, thanks for stopping in and taking a look. I have had my badgers and VL since High School. Badger is a terriffic company when it comes to customer service. I recenty had my 150 retooled for 10 bucks, they charged me for parts, labor was free. They where also quick. I recently gave my brother inlaw my Badger 175, it was so similar to my VL that I just didnt see the need for it.

Jay Jay

I scored a Badger VL at a flea market for 2 bucks. It was all grungy and moldy but it cleaned up real nice after I disassembled the whole thing .  Trouble with it though as it won't shoot until the pressure gets upwards of 30 psi.  I wonder what's to be done with it ?  any ideas guys ?

 

Sounds like something is blocking it up. Did you do a complete break down of the gun?

I scored a Badger VL at a flea market for 2 bucks. It was all grungy and moldy but it cleaned up real nice after I disassembled the whole thing .  Trouble with it though as it won't shoot until the pressure gets upwards of 30 psi.  I wonder what's to be done with it ?  any ideas guys ?

What a cool thread.  That Wildcat was, I think my first build at the kitchen table with my dad.  It was molded in dark blue and was never painted.  This thread makes me want to get another one.

I also like your airbush sets.  I use both a Badger 150 and VL as well.  Have had them for years.  Look forward to your results with the Wildcat.

Scott

Your AB set up is nice, I like your set!

Toshi

modelcrazy

 

spiralcity

I really need the airbrush time, I havent picked up my ab's in over 2 years.

 

 

It's like riding a bike, I put my AB down for 15 years and started spraying like I never left. Glad your back. I read you post in another thread and I hope your here to stay for a while.

Steve

 

Thanks Steve. I plan on doing a few builds this year, so I most likley will be popping in quite often.

I generally shoot with my Talon, but I still like my old VL and my Badger 150. I also own 2 Precision Aire Treo-XF guns. I landed them in a 2 for 1 deal at BearAir many years ago. I found I really didnt need these guns because my Talon and VL handled most of what I needed in this hobby. The only downside to my Talon is the size of the cup. I dont know why they added such a large cup to the brush. If I needed that much paint I would shoot from a bottle.

Looking forward to seeing this bird painted! What type of airbrush are you using?

spiralcity

I really need the airbrush time, I havent picked up my ab's in over 2 years.

It's like riding a bike, I put my AB down for 15 years and started spraying like I never left. Glad your back. I read you post in another thread and I hope your here to stay for a while.

Steve

Jay Jay

  Cool play on words there " not ready for primer time ". 

I wish you  Good luck on the AB time. That's one subject I surely need much more practice time with . I ruined the last 3 and sent them to the self of doom.

 

 

Hi Jay, thanks for taking a look.

Toshi

For a quick build, it looks pretty good.  Please continue your thread so that the many forum members as well as myself can see your finished product as you said; "To get some airbrush time on"! 

Toshi

 

Thanks for stopping in Toshi. I will post the finished prouct, maybe a few paint in progress pics. I really need the airbrush time, I havent picked up my ab's in over 2 years.

By the way, I know a guitar player with the same name, you wouldnt be Mr. Iseda would you?

  Cool play on words there " not ready for primer time ". 

I wish you  Good luck on the AB time. That's one subject I surely need much more practice time with . I ruined the last 3 and sent them to the self of doom.

For a quick build, it looks pretty good.  Please continue your thread so that the many forum members as well as myself can see your finished product as you said; "To get some airbrush time on"! 

Toshi

Thanks for taking a look Allan.

Wheels are not glued on, tanks are not glued on, prop is also not glued on. It's a wide open shot to shoot some silver on the landing gear. I only need to hit the firewall with green zinc, there is no cockpit. The rest is just an easy, gull gay under and blue up top.

Looks good. You may have some difficulty painting the plane with all the parts on, though.