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I got my first proper airbrush recently, a Premi-Air G35 (which I am told is a rebranded Sparmax), and decided to try it out on an old Airfix 1/76 Stug III (which is the smallest thing I've ever built, and only the second tank). I was running it off a can of compressed air, but am getting a cheap Chinese compressor this week. Anyway, only one pic as my camera's batteries died.
On a side note though, can anyone tell me how to paint tracks well?
Not a bad effort (OK much better than my first attempt with an airbrush, and on can air as well). Considering the size/scale I think you have done a great job. Might mention the glossish finish though. I'd apply a light coat of dull coat to finish the job.
Andrew
Konigwolf13 Not a bad effort (OK much better than my first attempt with an airbrush, and on can air as well). Considering the size/scale I think you have done a great job. Might mention the glossish finish though. I'd apply a light coat of dull coat to finish the job. Andrew
Yeah, I had to use satin for now until I get some more matt varnish.
Alex, I am very impressed. No, not with the airbrush, but with what you did with it. Looks wonderful.
When you consider the small size of the subject, not a bad effort at all for your first attempt, especially using canned air
Phil_H When you consider the small size of the subject, not a bad effort at all for your first attempt, especially using canned air
- I'm guessing it was freehand - and those lines look nicely done given the small size. I've tried doing a similar scheme on a 1/48 Pzkf IV and the results were nowhere near as good as yours.
Keep up the practice!
Chris
Hey your camo came out pretty good,you will definitely benefit by being able to adjust the PSI on the compressor,it will really enhance your work.
For tracks,I spray them with Tamiya XF-64,I use a burnt umber and black wash,touch up the high spots and the teeth with steel to simulate wear,finally dust with appropriate colr pigments for a dirtybdusty look.
Speaking of canned air and compressors, my compressor came today! Seems to be keeping a constant pressure, doesn't get hot and no obvious pulsing effect either :) Also came with a seller warranty, which is nice.
Anyway, after I re-build my old 1/72 Concorde, I think I'll take a break from aircraft and try some more amour, maybe a Panther of some sort .
Tojo72 For tracks,I spray them with Tamiya XF-64,I use a burnt umber and black wash,touch up the high spots and the teeth with steel to simulate wear,finally dust with appropriate colr pigments for a dirtybdusty look.
And I'll also try this, thanks for the advice.
Can anyone tell me the pressures I should be using for general coverage, camouflage, detail ect. ?
Alex Shaw Can anyone tell me the pressures I should be using for general coverage, camouflage, detail ect. ?
I use enamels, so keep that in mind. I use 20 psi for flats, 15 for gloss.
Don Stauffer in Minnesota
Alex Shaw Anyway, after I re-build my old 1/72 Concorde, I think I'll take a break from aircraft and try some more amour, maybe a Panther of some sort .
There is only one type of panther, the late G. All the rest were prototypes
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