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Hey everyone, I'm trying to determine what's the preferred method - whether I should use the factory decals or try and try again to create them by airbrushing them. For example, on the X-Wing, I've tapped off and painted the Red-5 markings - looks decent, and it'll be simple enough to scruff it up f...

Thanks everyone, It's the Model Master - White Primer Lacquer. I think because I was too concerned with getting any globs, I was holding it a little too far away; however, I am pretty sure I kept it an even distance of 10" - 12" away. I'm certain the humidity had an impact. Last night, I g...

I was thinking toothbrush, and compressor to blow it off. What about soapy water or would that just remove the primer completely?

Thanks for the earlier reply.

Hey everyone, I decided to follow some advice and used a primer. The following day, there's a powdery residue remaining, although it appears the primer is secured. Can someone please let me know the best way to remove this powdery residue and their recommendation. I attribute this to the humidity - ...

Thanks very much for the confirmation.

It's great to be back.

Hello everyone, I'm getting back into this after, well let's just say many years, but I've always loved it and appreciated people's art. I'm doing an X-Wing (Fine Molds, 1:72) and I've been researching that stripe along the side of the ship. I'm doing Red 5 from "A New Hope" and when Luke ...