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Sorry for being very vague on the description. The handpiece that I saw don't have any inlet whatsoever for air hose. It's just a handpiece that looks like a fountain pen with a cup. That's why it puzzles me. As mentioned in my previous post, the proprietor showed me the handpiece and did mentioned ...

While browsing in a local art shop, I came across a "Gravity feed" handpiece. According to the proprietor, this handpiece doesn't require a compressor, uses gravity to feed the paint and ideal for fine lines.

Has anyone used this type of handpiece? It's a Paasche.

I sprayed a semi-gloss clear coat on the model I've been working on. It developed patches of "frost" effect in certain area. Should I? : a) sprayed over it with another coat of clear (gloss type) or, b) sand it using 2000 grit sandpaper and reapply the top coat I'm using Gunze Sangyo's Lac...

Ok... now I get it.

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Could somebody explain to me what 'salt weathering' is and how it's done?

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Get a new tip. Buy a couple while you're doing so. The tip will wear down over time, and you may not notice until you try to do precision work. A worn tip may be OK for area coverage, but not fine control. A cracked tip - is garbage. You wil have no control. A coupl' a kudos comin' your way, man :)

I need help! My airbrush nozzle tip is chipped. :( Now when I pull back the needle to paint, bubbles starts to build up inside the cup. Is it possible if I just file away the tip, which could result larger diameter of the tip or should I get a new tip? Any ideas? BTW, I use a cheapo Sparmax double a...

venomx,

thanks for the tip. I found a lot of ideas related to levitation and anti-gravity.

Preliminary findings shows that the idea of using magnets is useless. Measuring almost 26 cm, the kit is too heavy for the magnet to lift it up. Maybe I should build an E-M generator in my backyard just for that purpose ;). Oh well.... Thanks for the link Arthur Pendragon. I would most probably use ...

Hi Chris,

Thanks for the feedback. I think some physics law need to be applied to make it work (Magnet positioning/angles?). I think I'll give it a try.

Hi guys,

Here's the challenge... I want to build a Macross VF-0S and display it as in-flight. BUT, I don't want to use a stand or any other supporting stuff to hold it. Currently, I'm juggling with the idea of using magnets.

Any other ideas/comments?