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  1. Robert Dambrauskas

    1/144 Focke Wulf

    Thank you, for that. But I will be back with another build. Either a Junkers Ju-87 or a Messerschmidt ME-262. Or maybe an F-86 Sabre?!
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    1/144 Focke Wulf

    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...
  3. Robert Dambrauskas

    1/144 Focke Wulf

    I finally finished something of a small scale.... cheap little kit, but fun!
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    Crossing from the Hairy to the Misty

    Ahh!! I get it! Thanks mikewint!
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    Crossing from the Hairy to the Misty

    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...
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    Crossing from the Hairy to the Misty

    Thanks mikewint, I have an old Badger dual action but I have just never used it. Time to get it out! What is the flat clear you refer to ?
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    Crossing from the Hairy to the Misty

    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...
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    1/144 Focke Wulf

    Here's the F-100 back in February with me working on the starboard wing.......
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    1/144 Focke Wulf

    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!
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    Crossing from the Hairy to the Misty

    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!
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    1/144 Focke Wulf

    Ah! There it is! I’ve got my work cut out for me!
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    1/144 Focke Wulf

    .....now where the hell is that plane?!!?
  13. Robert Dambrauskas

    Crossing from the Hairy to the Misty

    I look forward to your progress with your air brush, and would love to see photos!
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    Crossing from the Hairy to the Misty

    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!?
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    Crossing from the Hairy to the Misty

    I will try airbrushing soon, especially since I like 1/144 scale and it’s too easy to obscure detail with paint that’s too thick. Thanks again!
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