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Does anyone know how to do it? I have tried a 1:1 mix of paint to thinner and the compressor on a low 8psi setting and it still would not pick the paint up. Getting the fine and consistent line is the thing. Should I add flow enhancer or not? This has to be the hardest thing I've ever attempted and on a 1/72 scale model at that!
It would be easier if we knew what airbrush you have?
Better an airbrush in the hand, than ten in the car....
Here is some general info that may help
One to one is probably not thin enough,I thin mine much more then usual,and turn down the PSI to around 10.This is using my Badger 150 with the fine tip.
I use a Paasche VL.
Doesn't the thin paint and low pressure make it spider when it hits the model?
No...What kind of paint? I've never done freehand camo on 1 72 scale fighters, but it should be doable. Get the airbrush real close to the surface, almost like writing with a pencil. Practice on some post it notes or scrape plastic. Lower pressure is usually better, but I'd experiment with anything from 8 to 18 psi, just to see. Try thinning the paint 2 parts thinner to 1 part paint.
I go very thin. I also use Gunze Mr. Color synthetic lacquers, since you can reduce the snot out of them (I routinely go 4:1) and not get runs or separation issues. I don't care about PSI...I'll use what I need to get a thin and tight spray pattern and that fine line between spattery and floodgates...
Here's a D.520 I freehanded. You can see how thin I started off.
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JMorgan Doesn't the thin paint and low pressure make it spider when it hits the model?
No,higher pressure would cause it to spider ,the lower pressure gives more control
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