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Airbrushing...
To be good at airbrushing requires practice and experience.
I have ruined many a model trying to airbrush. There are three things
that must be right for you to be successful in airbrushing.
1. Thin the paint properly - if your paint is
too thin, it will run like water when you apply it. If your paint
is too thick then it will either not come out of the airbrush or will come
out in big globs.
2. Keep the proper distance from the model -
if you paint too close to the model, you will end up putting too much paint
on. This will cause a drip or run. If you are too far away,
the paint will actually dry before it hits the model and will not adhere
properly. The finish will look rough and will easily flake off the
model.
3. Use the right pressure - your compressor should
put out a nice even pressure. If your pressure varies you can end
up having the same problems that your paint thinning has.
I will try and take some pics of proper airbrushing
and put them on here. For now you can check out the "Reference Books"
page and see the "Painting and Weathering Model Railroads" book.
It has an excellent explanation of airbrushing and its problems.
