Thanks Dirk, I can’t seem to find a lot of time to work on my models, and I do have a lot. You can tell by the time lag in my response to you! I used to think “ hell, I’m retired! I got all the time in the world!” Doesn’t seem to work that way. I have a lot of 1/144 kits and I do like that they...
Thanks mikewint, that's very informative! But, why don't we paint a tank using GLOSS olive drab, for instance, I should then be able to apply decals over the gloss paint, followed by a top coat of dull finish!? This would result in two coats of (something), rather than; 1st coat flat paint, 2nd...
I am taking a long time getting back into the hobby, probably for many reasons. I am frustrated with painting my model because most paint jobs involve many steps; primer, color coat(s), weathering, sealer/gloss coat prior to decalling, and then a final sealer coat in either gloss or matte finish...
I got kind of busy at the restoration hanger so my little FW-190 has been sitting around collecting dust. But I am determined to get back to work on it. We almost finished the F-100 Super Sabre, and we will start a repaint of this F-14 Tomcat soon!
You have to look at it as expanding your skills. Airbrush is not a skill to replace brush painting, but rather a new tool to use in addition to hand painting with a brush. What brand/model airbrush did you choose? Good luck with both!
I agree! Especially in my favorite scale 1/144! But I also wondered why decant a spray can for paint to use in a airbrush, which is another “spray can”?
Why not buy a bottle of that paint and thin it for your airbrush? Certainly cheaper!?