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That's pretty neat, i see. The question is for a model i didn't even start, so i won't rush, but i may need this type of paint job on a "metallic" starship: I mean the paint job will basicaly only be different metallic colors, and i think some of the panels have a clear color on top. I'll ...

Got it. Just wanted to know if it was achievable this way.
But i guess finding the right paint will be a lot easier.

Thanks.

Yep, i heard some companies sell this kind of color, like tamiya or vallejo. I just wanted to know if i could do it 2 steps, and apprently yes, but there are pros and cons: - you have more control on the colored layer (blue in this case), as it will darken with more layers. - but it will be harder t...

Quick question on this type of paint job:
http://www.hobby-show.info/tokyo2010/0088.html

(For practical reasons, i work with tamiya acrylics at the moment)
Could i reproduce this kind of effect by having a flat aluminum (or any metal color) and then a clear blue over it?

"91%" is not a mix ratio, it's the concentration of the alcohol.

Same pb here with the noise.
They could add an indication of the product's loudness in the technical details.

@ radiofrog: if you really want a quiet compressor, you have to look for compressors with oil, but we're not talking the same prices AT ALL, and the maintenance is heavier on these.

Thanks for the answers, guys, now i have a lot of options to consider. @ starmanmm and Kylwell i'll consider tamiya thinner, but later on, for financial reasons. and i'll keep in mind to clean the needle as i airbrush. @ TER-OR: i'll try to find a better mix, yes. i definitely have dust here, i know...

It was already primed black, and this was the first layer of white. I'd like to tell you the psi, but my cheap compressor only says "2 bar" and "12L/min". I was spraying at 15/20cm (so...under 7 inches, if i'm correct) And i think you had a point on the mix ratio. I'm no expert b...

Hope i'm not posting in the wrong section, i just don't want to start another thread for a noob question. I used the search engine, but couldn't really find my answer. Here's a pic of what my problem is right now: http://s1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd440/ExarKun77/Slave%201%20model%20kit/?action=vi...