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Nicely done Mike!
Nice ones Mike. I have a Badger 200 airbush that I use most, it will spray a very fine line but I was having problems with the acrylic drying in the airbrush and clogging it. So the next plan of action is to try enamels and see if I get a better result. If not I will be giving pastels a go.
109's..! Cool..!
mikewint
Captain
Thank you all for the kind comments, nothing like what you guys can do.
Magnu, I use blue windshield washer fluid as a thinner, works great and does not discolor any paint, even white. Seconly there are several acrylic paint "retarders" which extend drying time. They all contain Glycerine which is hygroscopic. Don't know if you can buy glycerine OTC anymore since it is used to make nitro-glycerine but you might check with local pharmacies or the internet or just go to any hobby or paint store. Don't remember the commercial names as I just add a drop or two of pure glycerine.
The only paint I've ever had problems with is the flat aluminium I used on the B-29. Probably because I used so much of it.
Working in the house without a paint booth enamel and lacquer solvents are out so everything I do is acrylics
Magnu, I use blue windshield washer fluid as a thinner, works great and does not discolor any paint, even white. Seconly there are several acrylic paint "retarders" which extend drying time. They all contain Glycerine which is hygroscopic. Don't know if you can buy glycerine OTC anymore since it is used to make nitro-glycerine but you might check with local pharmacies or the internet or just go to any hobby or paint store. Don't remember the commercial names as I just add a drop or two of pure glycerine.
The only paint I've ever had problems with is the flat aluminium I used on the B-29. Probably because I used so much of it.
Working in the house without a paint booth enamel and lacquer solvents are out so everything I do is acrylics
Lewis on my Badgers I have had the same problems and it sounds like Mike might have some solutions there for ya but all I spray is MM enamels.Mike I am disappointed in you!a man who has been through agent orange and SE Asia worried about some lauquer fumes??Just let it take you back to those days when you were young and doing things you were not suppose to be doing.
mikewint
Captain
Javilin, after three "to stupid to duck" medals I've been home free. but the doing things I not supposed to will probably go on till they play taps for me. Now I'm old and fragile
Never had much to do with Orange (from the striped 55gal containers) it was only one of the "Rainbow" herbicides sprayed by "Operation Ranch Hand" (pink, green, purple, blue, and white). The herbicides were mostly in the lowlands and delta to force the peasants into the cities and deprive the VC from their food and support base.
Never had much to do with Orange (from the striped 55gal containers) it was only one of the "Rainbow" herbicides sprayed by "Operation Ranch Hand" (pink, green, purple, blue, and white). The herbicides were mostly in the lowlands and delta to force the peasants into the cities and deprive the VC from their food and support base.
Lucky13
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Bl**dy nice work Mike!
mikewint
Captain
Lucky, my friend, you picked exactly the right word. Left several pounds of my own personal hamburger in that place
Strewth Mike....sounds like you've done some hard yards mate...
mikewint
Captain
Wayne, Been ridden hard and put away wet more than once.
after three tours I figured it was best to quit while I still had my important parts
after three tours I figured it was best to quit while I still had my important parts
otftch
Staff Sergeant
Here's one I just pulled down and dusted off. B-47E in Navy markings. !/72 scale Hasegawa kit. Its about 20 years old and the decals are showing thier age.
Ed
Mike I hope you know those of us in the know appreciate your service.
Ed
Ed
Mike I hope you know those of us in the know appreciate your service.
Ed
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Loiner
Senior Airman
That's a fine looking bomber, with a nice metallic finish panelling.
Nicely done Ed!
mikewint
Captain
Ed, Thank you and yes I do.
A NAVY B-47, never knew such existed. Do you know the historical context?
and yes a very nice looking model. Another one I'd like to see in 1/48
A NAVY B-47, never knew such existed. Do you know the historical context?
and yes a very nice looking model. Another one I'd like to see in 1/48
otftch
Staff Sergeant
mikewint
Captain
What would the navy be doing with a long range strategic bomber?
otftch
Staff Sergeant
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
A beauty Ed, and I'm sure Jan will like this one too !
Cheers
