Thanks Dave. Part of the problem I think from reading the posts is that I have an older brush that is for solvent paints. There is only one tip and needle. When I painted with solvent paints I didn't seem to have the trouble that I'm having now. Guess it's time to add to want my list from Santa.
Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: ctxmf74 To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 9:51 PM Subject: {S-Scale List} Re:Paint --- In [email protected], "Robert Boring" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I started this while discussion wrong to start with. I said Scalecoat when I meant Polly Scale. Hi Bob, Pollyscale works great once you get used to it. In the old days I painted with Floquil laquer but now I use pollyscale or other acrylics almost exclusively. Thinning with water works fine and doesn't risk having turn into pudding in the airbrush like alcohol sometimes does. You should only thin about 25% or less for most regular paint jobs. Weathering often requires more thining. You might need to put a larger needle and tip in your brush if it was set up for solvent based paint. I usually use the fine tip but I paint fast and don't let it out in the cup or in the brush, if you need to stop painting for more than a few seconds you should flush the brush with water. I just pull off the color cup and dip the brush into a bucket of water that I keep handy then put the cup back and shoot it on some scrap till the water goes thru then continue. Someone mentioned windex, it can be used as a air brush cleaner if you need something stronger than water, If you want something stronger still for a clogged brush you can use an ammonia bathroom cleaning solution. The easiest way to get good with an airbrush and acrylic paint is to practice on some old freight cars or other plastic objects. Experiment with thinning, pressure, brush adjustments, painting speed, distance ,etc. and after a few hours you feel confident that you won't mess up a favorite model. Regards, Dave Branum [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
