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  1. Jun 11, 2016 #101
    paul_l

    paul_l Staff Member Administrator

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    New weapon arrived today

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    a GaGa MILANO SP186K Double-action Trigger Air-paint Control Airbrush

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B018VQWHI2/ref=pe_385721_136557591_TE_dp_1

    Comes with a 0.2, 0.3 and 0.5 needle / nozzel sets, as well as 3 cups, quick release fitting, moisture trap and hose.

    Just need someone who knows how to use it :avatar:

    Paul
     
  2. Jun 11, 2016 #102
    Kimbo

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    Paul that's really un fair of you, showing new shiny things THAT THEY WON'T POST TO AUSTRALIA !! :mad: I think you need to fill the company jet up with a few, plus some o gauge track, wagons, loco's.............roll on November !
     
  3. Jun 12, 2016 #103
    paul_l

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    Sorry Kimbo

    Is amazon.au nobbled, its more like a library than a shop.

    The bay however is a bit eclectic

    http://www.ebay.ca/itm/SP180K-Double-action-Trigger-Air-paint-Control-Airbrush-0-2mm-0-3mm-0-5mm-Needle-/291658942430?hash=item43e83a47de:g:sPQAAOSwFqJWle6q

    Paul
     
  4. Jun 13, 2016 #104
    Gary

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    Now that's a shiney, shiney ! :avatar:

    Nice gun Paul. Looking forward to seeing the fruits of your labor ! So, I send you my models for painting, then you send me your whole collection of lovely O gauge models for weathering....

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  5. Jun 13, 2016 #105
    paul_l

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    Hi Gary

    It's been used in anger on the Parksdie fish van

    http://p1mrc.com/p1mrc/view_topic.php?id=746&forum_id=51&page=2

    I'm well impressed with its performance. I have seen the version without the interchangeable cups for approx £18 on ebay.

    With my old cheapo airbrushes - two of them were included with my compressor, I was getting orange peel effects, and various flow issues.

    Checked the compressor before starting this project, and it was sitting at 35psi, also the old brush needle had a rag on the tip.

    So I reduced the pressure to 15psi, and made my paint thinner and it seemed to work.

    I did order extra needles, and have fitted one to the old brush. Will need to do more testing :whatever:

    Paul
     
  6. Jun 13, 2016 #106
    Gary

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    All of my airbrushing is done between 15 and 20 psi. It gives a good flow and excellent air/paint ratio. As you know, several light coats are better than one or two heavy coats.

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  7. Jun 13, 2016 #107
    paul_l

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    I thought I was doing light coats, evidently not light enough :avatar:

    Paul
     
  8. Jun 13, 2016 #108
    paul_l

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    A quick test on the GUV prior to tackling the weathering on the fish van.

    Alight spray of desert sand, followed by a dust wash on the underframes

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    Paul
     
  9. Jun 13, 2016 #109
    Gary

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    Looks good Paul. Do you apply the wash via the airbrush or do you use a paint brush ??

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  10. Jun 14, 2016 #110
    paul_l

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    Hi Gary

    Paint brush so far.

    With the Dust wash, I apply small amount of the wash, then use neat thinners to spread it around and really thin it down. A small amount goes a long way, and it doesn't look right untill its dried - which brings in a lot of guess work and wishful thinking.

    Paul
     
  11. Jun 14, 2016 #111
    Kimbo

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    Looking good Paul, works for me. Don't forget to weather those coupling bars. Like Gary I set my pressure to 16-18 and make sure the paint is thinned and mixed really well.
     
  12. Jun 14, 2016 #112
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    Looks good to me too Paul,
    Carry on old son.......vee vill be vatching !!!!:avatar:
    http://www.click:tophat:Gormo
     
  13. Jun 14, 2016 #113
    paul_l

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    Cheers Guys

    Kimbo the Angle Iron girder at the end is due to be cut off and replaced with a Kadee coupling.

    Paul
     
  14. Jun 14, 2016 #114
    Toto

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    Looks fine Paul. :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:
     
  15. Jun 19, 2016 #115
    Kimbo

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    paul_l wrote:
    Well I finally found one for the hefty sum of nearly $39 delivered :facepalm:http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/231979760559?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

    Thanks Paul. :thumbup: ( I used one exactly the same the other week that cost the owner $169.95!!)
     
  16. Jun 19, 2016 #116
    paul_l

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    Glad to be of help, it will be interesting to see how Bittern gets on with the pistol type gun.

    Paul
     
  17. Jun 19, 2016 #117
    Kimbo

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    I find the pistol grip very easy to use but for those really fine bits of detailing it can be a bit difficult to control, hence the reason for this purchase which will only be used for finer work. Looking forward to having a play with it when it arrives......in a months time :(
     
  18. Jun 19, 2016 #118
    paul_l

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    One of the few advantages of an amazon prime account - next day delivery :thumbs:

    Paul
     
  19. Jun 20, 2016 #119
    paul_l

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    Well the remainder of my amazon order arrived today . . . .

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    50 x 15ml bottles with dropper top. These should allow me to make up paint thinned to the correct level, then use again later. If its goping to be a while, I can put a mark on the bottle, then if there is any evaporation I can top it back up with thinners.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01F5GSM4O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Paul
     
  20. Jun 20, 2016 #120
    Toto

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    Like the idea Paul.

    Toto
     
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