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A very simple tip that has always served me well is to use masking tape then spray a coat of the base color. This does two things, first it seals the edges of the masking tape and second, any color that bleeds under the tape is the base color. Once that has dried, and I usually don't wait as long as...

Contact Matthew John at Albion Alloys. They might have something in their regular non modeler lines of tubing.

I use good hobby sanding films instead of just sandpaper. They are thinner and don't have any problems with wet sanding. The only issue I have is sometimes the end begin to lift up but you just trim it off and a fresh end is ready to go. If you really want to get fancy and make sticks just like the ...

I do the same thing as Ziz but use the 3m foam double-sided tape. It creates a softer surface similar to the sanding sticks sold in hobby shops.

I think you re-invented the sphere...
I think it is a really cool little tool.

Is that a round push pin?

I use lacquer thinner. Just be careful not to thin too much, it can get quite hot and attack some kits. I usually start with Mr White Putty. Sand, then over-coat with Dissolved Putty. I like to finish with Mr Surfacer 1000. Sand again, and you should be good to go to prime. I brush on the Dissolved ...

If you are really concerned about sound levels you might want to consider CO2. Last month at my local IPMS meeting we had an airbrush demonstration and a CO2 tank was used instead of a compressor. HF sells a 20-pound tank for around $90US. You still have to get the manifold/regulators and air hose a...