SOME OF MY PAST MODEL'S an RECENT MODELS

[Allen Dewire]

Hey Chris.

As we say here in the Fatherland, "The Bigger One Always Has The Right Of Way". This carrier is just too cool!!!...………..

[boatman]

Many thanks guys for you comments hopefully i will post some different model pics in a day or so chris

[minitnkr]

Words fail me. Just astounding! PaulE

[JR]

Fantastic work Chris.
John .

[boatman]

Hi guys as of yet im not able to upload my past model's here is a recent one exscuse please pic qautlity as im still savin up for a better camera F4 LIGHTNING chris[ATTACH]324688[/ATTACH]

[boatman]

HI all another recent pic of my 1/48 th tomcat [ATTACH]324764[/ATTACH]

[boatman]

An 1/48th superhornet an the wings fold up an down as I fitted in tiny hinges so I got the best of both world's chris[ATTACH]324765[/ATTACH]

[AlanG]

You are a talented builder Chris

[boatman]

Cheers Al for the kind comment but alway's striveing to get to be a better builder an on this forum looking at the builds you guys are doing I hope to do that an I am enjoying myself looking at as many build's as possible. As the saying goes you never stop learning chris

[boatman]

Hi All here's another recent build a kitty hawk kit jag in 1/48 scale an this was my first attempt to airbrush the model an maybe my last as I wasn't impressed with it an the airbrush I borrowed from a friend the compressor only went for a short while before it shut down due to thermal cut out I think an then started again when it cooled down.Do all these compressors do this when you use them when airbrushing ? chris[ATTACH]325174[/ATTACH]

[boatman]

A few more shots of it just after airbrushing an don't take any notice of the decalls as half of them fell to bits when I put them in water so not proper sqr markings[ATTACH]325175[/ATTACH]

[boatman]

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[Si Benson]

Afternoon Chris,
I was just reading your question about your first use of airbrush and compressor.
Here are the basics......a compressor sucks air in and blows it via a one way valve into a storage tank (In most cases)
once pressure in the tank gets to a certain point a pressure switch on the tank shuts the compressor off. As you use the stored air through the airbrush the pressure in the tank drops, the pressure switch detects a drop in pressure and will then reactivate the compressor to top up the air you have used.
The airflow from the tank to your airbrush should be regulated and remain the same all the time your using it.

Without seeing the set you used, I’ve generalised. Not all compressors work in exactly the same way, but you get the idea.
Using the airbrush can be a steep learning curve, getting you paint mixture, air pressure and practice is the key. There are many great ‘how to’ videos on YouTube but beware, there is also some absolute twaddle too!

But remember an airbrush isn’t essential, there are some fine modellers that brush paint and get excellent results!
Hope this helps

[boatman]

Many thanks Si for the info im going to have good think about things an try an learn a bit more cheers chris