505thAirborne Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 The BEAST is hungry for Toasters!! Still have some work to do on it, decals and other touch ups. I definitely want to get another one of these kits, one isn't enough!
Noyhauser Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 (edited) Awesome galatica! the panel coloring is fantastic. On my bench they seem to be multiplying! This one is Op Mobile in Libya in 2011. Edited September 6, 2013 by Noyhauser
derex3592 Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 Totally awesome Pegasus and Hornets! Got this in the mail today and just tried it out repainting the vipers nose. $30 on Amazon guys....do yourself a favor...get one. No more headaches and general feeling like crap after airbrushing enamels over here. It works great. Couldn't smell a hint of paint. Wish I had done it years ago.
anime52k8 Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 I've been saying that for a while, if you airbrush/spraypaint, you NEED a good respirator. I love the look of the 3M masks but the cartridges are pricey.
505thAirborne Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 Thanks guys, its been fun to finally have some free time an catch up on it. Those F-18s are super sweet, love the Canada decal!! And that is the very 3M respirator I have, $22.95 at my local Home Depot, and worth every penny for your health and not having a wicked headache later on.
505thAirborne Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 Because I do alot of spray painting for both my Helmet business and models kits, maybe every 45 days. www.uline.com is good place to get them in bulk.
miriya Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 Im going to get a respirator tomorrow. Did a lot of spray painting this week and have had a fracked up headache all week. Also been sanding MDF, paint and super sculpey with only a paper mask. I need to start using a respirator before my whole brain gets fried!
505thAirborne Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 Thanks for the link 505th! Anytime! Lots of cool items there, prices are very fair too. I'm glad we're all on board with getting & using these 3M masks, creepy when you think just how toxic those fumes can be, not worth a trip to the ICU.
Checkmate Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) Anytime! Lots of cool items there, prices are very fair too. I'm glad we're all on board with getting & using these 3M masks, creepy when you think just how toxic those fumes can be, not worth a trip to the ICU. I have been using 3M respirators since 2002. Before respirators I used to spray straight from the can while holding my breath then running away from the paint area. LOL. Since we're on the topic of respirators, do guys use the particulate filter too? I use lacquer thinner from Home depot for cleaning my airbrush. Edited September 7, 2013 by Checkmate
daBlah! Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 Some very well done models in here lads, still reading through the thread. Picked up an Aoshima Garland model kit 2 weeks back, never built a model so gathering some inspiration from here and some gundam builds, hoping to gather building supplies before the dust gathers on the kit. Fancy having a crack airbrushing it along with some poly cap mods I've seen done to the kit.
Jefuemon Posted September 8, 2013 Posted September 8, 2013 Looks like the same respirator I've been using for close to 10 years. Just use the organic vapors filter. As I only use it for model building, and it was sitting in a drawer for 5 years, I'm still on the original cartridge set-with no paint smell coming in.
wm cheng Posted September 8, 2013 Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) This is exactly what I use and its what I've been preaching all these years!!! There are different 3M cartridges, make sure to get the one for "organic compounds/solvents" which are good for lacquers. Love the Canadian F-18 BTW! Edited September 8, 2013 by wm cheng
electric indigo Posted September 8, 2013 Posted September 8, 2013 I switched to Tamiya acrylics 20 years ago and I encourage everyone to give them a try. I doubt the fumes (alcohol) do more damage to your brain than a few beers. Makes the hobby so much more convenient.
HWR MKII Posted September 8, 2013 Posted September 8, 2013 Its not as much the fumes as teh acrylic paint particles floating in the air. Fumes dont help but either way your injesting some nasty stuff.
derex3592 Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) It's hard for me to get into the acrylics....yes the smell is nicer, but i don't like to spend an hour putting thousands of coats down to get them to cover! Enamels cover in a coat or two and I'm done and moving on! Not to mention the enamels are far less delicate once layed down. Also Tamiya acrylics are not sold anywhere in my area. Edited September 9, 2013 by derex3592
505thAirborne Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 My F-18 SUPER HORNET. The Tomcat is still my first love, but this two-seater is a close second.
derex3592 Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 wicked cool paint job! I like the 2 seater super hornet as well!
505thAirborne Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 Thanks derex, someone here on MW did a Valkyrie in a similar paint job which I thought was awesome. I also have a F-14D and F-15A on the way, more fun time!!
derex3592 Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 Ok guys!!! after many, many setbacks......"This is Starbuck, reporting in!" and no....I'm not weathering it! Worked waaaaay to hard to make it look pristine!
coronadlux Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 Just tell people that it's Starbuck, after her re-incarnation. I saw her blow up in that storm too.
505thAirborne Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 All that putty, primer & sanding really paid off derex, shes seamless!
derex3592 Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 thanks guys! what I thought was going to be a nice "easy build" turned into a real mission! I'm glad I kept at it though..she turned out pretty darn nice!
Valkyrie addict Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 Sometimes the simpler things are always the most difficult but this only adds more gratification of seeing it complete; really turn out great!
Dobber Posted September 11, 2013 Posted September 11, 2013 Holy SHITE!! That is a beautiful F/A-18F. Is that the actual camo for that Super bug? It is seriously cool! Here's my Big E all ready for decals. Chris
electric indigo Posted September 11, 2013 Posted September 11, 2013 Superbly balanced paint scheme, Chris. Good luck with the decals.
Thom Posted September 11, 2013 Posted September 11, 2013 Some great builds going on, from the Battlestar Pegasus, those great F/A-18s to the aves canvas top, the Starbucks ride and the ample nacelles Scotty so appreciates! Great stuff. Here's my little contribution, my Battlestar Aegis...
Jefuemon Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 1/32 scale F-4J Phantom II. Only changes I'm making from a straight OOB are Jolly Rogers decals. Updated waiting to be be built pic.
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