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The last time I built a model, the hobby was all about clean, crisp, perfect finishes. All the modeling magazines were showing off models that looked fresh off the show room floor. I'd never heard of pre-shading, post-shading, bleaching, etc. and the only people doing weathering were the armor guys building dioramas. Techniques have come and gone, materials have come and gone, as have tools, and even model companies. Things I read about and thought, "Hey, that'd be cool to try!" have long since passed into history...or now there's a specific paint, putty, glue, or aftermarket piece or product that does it instead.
I am pretty happy that most of the "firsts" I'm trying have so far produced good results. Of course that's in large part due to the tools and products now available...even the inexpensive stuff because I've by no means gone out and sunk a ton of money into this (yet!!). I was just happy back in the day if I could get the paint to stick without being too fragile. Using the old Testors 1/4 oz. enamel paints in a Badger 200 siphon feed with mineral spirits as the thinner didn't give the most consistent results. Any time you had to mask a camo pattern or something it was an even bet that most of your previous work would come up with the tape and I was only vaguely aware that you should put a gloss coat down before you put the decals on.
So thanks for the support and kind comments. I'm having fun and hope to continue doing so.
I am pretty happy that most of the "firsts" I'm trying have so far produced good results. Of course that's in large part due to the tools and products now available...even the inexpensive stuff because I've by no means gone out and sunk a ton of money into this (yet!!). I was just happy back in the day if I could get the paint to stick without being too fragile. Using the old Testors 1/4 oz. enamel paints in a Badger 200 siphon feed with mineral spirits as the thinner didn't give the most consistent results. Any time you had to mask a camo pattern or something it was an even bet that most of your previous work would come up with the tape and I was only vaguely aware that you should put a gloss coat down before you put the decals on.
So thanks for the support and kind comments. I'm having fun and hope to continue doing so.