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  • Member since
    September 2009
  • From: Rugby, England
Posted by Hinksy on Sunday, February 6, 2011 2:04 PM

tigerman

i always feel that an airbrush gives the best finish. Like mentioned, you can brush the detail parts.

Welcome Sign back to the hobby.

Ditto Tigerman has it spot on imo!

As I've only been building for just shy of two years I obviously started out with Enamels and brushes - I got some good results too.

I've had my air brush for maybe 6 months now and the difference it has made is staggering. I've switched to Acrylics and the paint just lays perfectly. I always have my brushes close to hand though and they get plenty of use it for fine detailng, drybrushing, dot filtering; an endless list!

My airbrush was a true revelation on what I was missing and my work improved massively straight away: I got it brand new at a reduced price of £100 complete with a compressor and moisture trap. It's double action and spares are only a phone call order away.

Welcome back - it's a perfect hobby: relaxing, interesting, educational and exciting!

ATVB

Ben Toast

On the Bench - Dragon Pz. IV Ausf. G (L.A.H.) Yes

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  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
Posted by tigerman on Sunday, February 6, 2011 1:33 PM

i always feel that an airbrush gives the best finish. Like mentioned, you can brush the detail parts.

Welcome Sign back to the hobby.

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 Eric 

  • Member since
    January 2006
  • From: California
Posted by SprueOne on Sunday, February 6, 2011 12:26 PM

oh ok, I switched many years ago and haven't used the tube stuff since then. I use it for certain gap filling operations but that's it 

So, I stand corrected, if you still use tube glue and it works for you, then don't throw it out Big Smile 

 

 

Tags: glue

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  • Member since
    March 2006
Posted by TD4438 on Sunday, February 6, 2011 11:51 AM

Welcome back.

I'm old fashioned.Rattle cans,bristle brushes and tubes of glue still work for me.

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    April 2015
Posted by spadx111 on Sunday, February 6, 2011 11:30 AM

Welcome Sign to the forum .Ron

  • Member since
    May 2003
  • From: Ft. Sill, OK
Posted by beav on Sunday, February 6, 2011 11:19 AM

Welcome back!  I've sort of gotten back into the hobby as well (after a two year break though)  I guess I've never known what tags were either, and if you still use hobby cement, I do too!  (almost exclusively because nobody has ever switched me to the other side I guess...)

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Steven

  • Member since
    January 2006
  • From: California
Posted by SprueOne on Sunday, February 6, 2011 10:25 AM

welcome back Cake 

 

you can paint it by hand or spray it. I'd spray it then hand paint the weathering and tire colors and other details 

also, pick up a bottle of super glue and liquid cement for styrene because tube hobby glue is rarely ever used anymore 

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Tags: glue

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  • Member since
    January 2011
  • From: The Great North Woods, Maine
Re-connecting with a great hobby
Posted by Chazzer on Sunday, February 6, 2011 8:45 AM

I haven't built a model in over 9 years. I picked a few kits at the local hobby store. The kits I picked up are the German 2cm Flak 38 MIT Sd.Ah.51 with a crew and the Pzkpfw IV Au sf. H (with armor) The Flak model and crew are from Dragon and the tank is from Academy. All in 1/35 scale. My question is would it be a good idea to paint the Flak by hand, since it is relatively small. And I would appreciate any advice. I did browse the forum, but I couldn't seem to find anything. I can't wait to re-connect with this awesome hobby!   One last question from a newbie What are tags? THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!ConfusedBow Down                                                  

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