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  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Lacombe, LA.
Just About Ready!
Posted by Big Jake on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 9:10 AM

I went to Wal-Mart and bought the Dremel XPR 400 Rotary Tool, (kinda sounds like a race car) Ohh it got some features. http://www.dremel.com/en-us/tools/tool-detail.htm?H=188091&G=66981&I=69673  some different bits and such.  I figure I should be open for "business" next week.  I brough the rest of the paints and models from Chalmette, and am putting up a few more shelves to hold everything. I think I finally have enough room for everything.  I decided to christen the shop by building it's first ship model, probally the Heller CHEBEC!

I still need to stop and get me a single action airbrush, probally will get two, a $20 Badger SA and a Testors SA, Never was much of a fan for double action type, (I can never get the air/paint mix just right).

Things are lookin' up

Jake

 

 

  • Member since
    February 2006
Posted by Grymm on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 9:38 AM

I'm green with envy.  My shopping/wish list is long.  New Dremel, new airbrush, a good table clamp, etc, etc, etc.  I'm probably picking up a new compressor for my AB this weekend.  I want to get some nice even coats on my Soleil Royal and Cutty Sark. 

Make sure you post pics of your Chebec build.

  • Member since
    August 2005
  • From: vernon hills illinois
Posted by sumpter250 on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 12:09 PM
I've used a single action brush for years. For simple painting, no special effects, a SA is all you need. For some camo work, or car model detailing, a DA would be preferrable. Blending, and fadinf are hard to accomplish with a single action brush.   Pete

Lead me not into temptation ..................I can find it myself

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Lacombe, LA.
Posted by Big Jake on Thursday, April 27, 2006 6:59 AM
I've always used a single action type, even on models that cost thousands for clients.  I've learned to paint even the smallest parts with one, makes all things match rather well.  One car models that really need to shine, I still use one, but am real careful on the paint/thinner mix and use the High Gloss  from Floquil.

 

 

  • Member since
    December 2003
  • From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W
Posted by scottrc on Thursday, April 27, 2006 8:12 AM
Great to hear that your ready to start building again.  I still havn't forgotten about those instruction sets you need.  Just need some time to get them out and make the copies. 

Scott

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