AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
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Badger 350?
Hisham
Al Qahirah, Egypt / لعربية
Joined: July 23, 2004
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Posted: Monday, May 02, 2005 - 05:17 AM UTC
Hi everyone. I'm a beginner and am using a badger 350 with a small compressor. I was wondering if anyone here has had any experience with this model AB. I've gotten the hang of using the AB without any problems, but I want to move on to painting 2 color schemes and doing preshading. But I can't get rid of the "splattery" edges. Has anyone used this model AB to paint camo before? Is this AB capable of this or do I have to get one of those super fine AB's? Thanks for any help you can give me.
Slug
Alberta, Canada
Joined: September 02, 2004
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Posted: Monday, May 02, 2005 - 05:57 AM UTC
Hi Hisham: I dont have a Badger, but when ever I get "splattery"
edges I find ether my paint is not mixed enough or its to thick.
Hopefully thats the case here
good luck
Bruce
edges I find ether my paint is not mixed enough or its to thick.
Hopefully thats the case here
good luck
Bruce
warlock0322
North Carolina, United States
Joined: January 13, 2003
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Joined: January 13, 2003
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Posted: Monday, May 02, 2005 - 11:51 PM UTC
I think Bruce is on the right track.. The paint may be too thick..
2 other things you can try.
Decrease the pressure on your compresser. If you have a regulator for it set it to about 10-15 or lower. If you do lower the pressure you'll have to move closer to the model.
If not mistaken your 360 is a double action A/B ( I have the 155). try moving a little closer to the subject and practice trigger control. Somtimes if you are pulling the trigger too far back they can leave the splatter you are describing.
Practice on a piece of scrap or cardboard first to see how far you actually need to be from the model itself.
Paul
2 other things you can try.
Decrease the pressure on your compresser. If you have a regulator for it set it to about 10-15 or lower. If you do lower the pressure you'll have to move closer to the model.
If not mistaken your 360 is a double action A/B ( I have the 155). try moving a little closer to the subject and practice trigger control. Somtimes if you are pulling the trigger too far back they can leave the splatter you are describing.
Practice on a piece of scrap or cardboard first to see how far you actually need to be from the model itself.
Paul