Cheap & Good Airbrush

One of the questions I get in my inbox at least once a month (including today)  is regarding airbrushes. Specifically questions like: “I read your tutorial and want to improve my painting by getting an airbrush and compressor. I want/need something cheap though to start with.” Well, here’s the solution…

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Formula 409 and Modeling

Posted 09.28.2005 I’ve been getting a lot of e-mails and questions as to what is 409 (Formula 409) andwhere can I get it. Formula 409 is, according to their website: ” a unique formula that allows you to easily dissolve daily messes on contact, while delivering a streak-free shine that…

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Building My Spraybooth

Updated 5.23.2005 I added another fan and a “Y” connector to my spraybooth to improve it’s removal of the overspray. This fan I added right where my spray goes so that hopefully more of it will be removed as I spray. Previous » Today I finished most of my spraybooth….

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Custom Clear Colors

I’ve been wondering for quite some time as to how to make a decent custom clear color for candy coats. My goal was to replace my Tamiya Clear colors with something that goes on as nice as Future Floor Acrlyic. I experimented with Future + Colored Higgins Inks, but they…

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