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Hi guys. I'm extremely frustrated with my Aztec airbrush, especially when it comes to spraying acrylic paint. I get a lot of clogging and drying problems. Can y'all recommend a good double-action for spraying acrylic hobby paint, for around $100 +/-? Or would a single-action be better? I build mostly 1/72 Mecha and 1/48 jets. I switched to acrylic paint mostly for convenience of cleaning, and have had no luck with the Aztec and Gunze Aqueous. Thanks!

You are correct - those captions are so off they are like Beat poetry or something! I hope he enjoys his game, but I can't agree with any of his opinions or decisions.

Your model is gorgeous! As to the blast effects - would *you* enjoy seeing them? *You* are the most important person to consider in a case like this. Plus, you could always label the base if you get tired of explaining! Question:Would you sell copies of your decal sheet? I could really use those NUNS markings!

Looks good,Micky. I'd say you've hit a major milestone on this kit. It's great to see it coming along. Mods, would you sticky this please? MickyG's thread is a great example of how to tackle a VF-25.

I second this request for build-up threads! Reuben, these models are absolutely beautiful!

She's a beauty already, Cap! I almost can't wait to get her.

Thanks Micky. Things are going well. I have a little time to internet, but I'd hate to be arm deep in a kit if she needed me. Back to normal soon, it looks like.

Hi guys. No pix yet - I've got a health problem in the family. Soon as I can, though, I'll be back on this.

Hey man, you need to look here:Link to MasterCheng's old WIPs and go to the 2nd page and download it as a .pdf. It's worth it!

VF-19A+ Build Thread No pix (yet), but kit washed and thread started!

Okay Everyone, I've given the kit a bath & scrub in good warm soapy water, and I'm ready to start! No pix yet, maybe later today, but I'm building the Hasegawa 1/48 YF-19 as an operational VF-19A+ from SVF-143 "The Pukin' Dawgs". I'm using Jasmine Models Photo etch set for the YF-19, purchased from our very own newca, plus Fightertown Decals for the Pukin' Dawgs markings and probably some anime girl nose art I got from Starship Modeler. I believe there are no external differences between a YF-19 and a VF-19A, if anyone has evidence to the contrary, please let me know! I'm also planning this as a diorama, showing a somewhat weary NUNS -19 undergoing pre-takeoff checks sometime in 2060. This is mainly an excuse to put a simple base under the VF to protect it, and a few figures for detail and interest. The VF-19A+ paint-scheme will be similar to a modern day FA-18E, overall light or medium gray, maybe a little less worn than a jet. Pix soon!

Just because I have so many 1/72 Macross kits. If they did a 1/48 VF-11, I'd buy 2, but I still want the 1/72 version!

David, my gut feeling is to leave it alone for a few months, and then get a glosscoat on it. I'm hoping it'll "harden". Maybe the others will have a better thought.

I'm actually thinking of doing a "Powder Puff" after thinking about this post you made, Chronocidal. I also have some great Su-27 references.

Seto, I think there is some additional value to having the Robotech section in that you guys might help to clear up some confusion about the series and how it relates to Macross. There are a lot of casual anime fans who are unaware of the difference, and maybe they will look at the shows in a new light.

I'm about to start a (slow) build of mine, and I'm planning a thread on it.

Matte for both, maybe a little rub polish on Milia but I just don't get the impression that her VF's are super shiny "airshow" type birds. I think that particular F-15 David posted is a perfect guide for the look I want.. I'm going for a low-viz but clean look on the -19. I'm toying with the idea of changing it's national logo from "UN Spacy" to "NUNS". What do y'all think? Maybe she's an VF-19A+ serving on an old carrier or visiting a colony around 2058-2060.

David, thank you! That's a perfect example for what I want to do. I have at least 3 kits I want to do as Milia,and that's the look I want.

I can't wait to see those. I need ideas for VF-1's- you wouldn't believe how many of those are in my kit stash!

I saw those on Macross Mecha! Those profiles helped me to decide to do this specific -19 as a Dog. The decals I bought also have some small insignia that should fit a 1/72 VF-1. Thanks for those great profiles!

Lets get happy! I've already started saving!

Thank you! I'll post pix when I have something to show. I've always thought that if the Jolly Rogers flew Valkyries, that the Dogs would too!

@Lolicon That's good to hear - thanks! I'd love to get that Klan g and Ozma Super s done.

Looking good,Micky. Little more done every time! Those VF-1s are nice too. I've got a Hasegawa -J started. I haven't started my Klan Deculture G yet, but I did get a Ozma Super Messiah just before HLJ ended the sale on it. It even has Cathy Glass noseart! I have to admit, I'm still intimidated by these VF-25 kits. They just seem so much...more than the MG Gundams I've built or the Hasegawa VF-1s I'm working on.