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<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="99%" align="center"> <tr bgcolor="#000000"><td> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"> <tr bgcolor="#000099"> <td colspan="2" align="left"> <font size="2" color="#ffffff" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>T O P I C R E V I E W</b> </font></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>9cobrasvt8</b> <br /><small>Member # 11078</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2015,0,6,21,18,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Ive been looking into getting a cheap hobby to do when im bored and have been looking at doing some model mustangs, how many of you do them or have done them? Any tips? What is the best kind of paint and glue to use? <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>wilit</b> <br /><small>Member # 3367</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2015,0,6,22,0,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I used to do models a long time ago. Zap-a-Gap is the best glue out there. Just be careful, cause if you glue it, it's not coming apart. I used to use Tamiya paint. It's pretty common to find in most hobby stores and covers well. You can run it through an airbrush with a tiny amount of thinner too. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>9cobrasvt8</b> <br /><small>Member # 11078</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2015,0,6,22,15,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by wilit:<br /><strong> I used to do models a long time ago. Zap-a-Gap is the best glue out there. Just be careful, cause if you glue it, it's not coming apart. I used to use Tamiya paint. It's pretty common to find in most hobby stores and covers well. You can run it through an airbrush with a tiny amount of thinner too. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Thanks man ill have to check that out, i just want something different to do lol, plus my son is 6 so maybe he will enjoy doing it with me <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>NK2186</b> <br /><small>Member # 12319</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2015,0,11,20,16,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I like to do model cars here and there. i always used the testors glues and paints.<br /><br />I would recommend an airbrush over using a paintbrush for the exterior paint unless you want to try wet sanding some paint lol <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>9cobrasvt8</b> <br /><small>Member # 11078</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2015,0,11,20,46,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by NK2186:<br /><strong> I like to do model cars here and there. i always used the testors glues and paints.<br /><br />I would recommend an airbrush over using a paintbrush for the exterior paint unless you want to try wet sanding some paint lol </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">How much is an air brush, and how do they work? Hook up to a compressor? <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>wilit</b> <br /><small>Member # 3367</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2015,0,11,22,45,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 9cobrasvt8:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by NK2186:<br /><strong> I like to do model cars here and there. i always used the testors glues and paints.<br /><br />I would recommend an airbrush over using a paintbrush for the exterior paint unless you want to try wet sanding some paint lol </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">How much is an air brush, and how do they work? Hook up to a compressor? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Depends on the airbrush. Harbor Freight sells Badger knockoffs, but they're junk after a couple of uses. Get a good Badger airbrush. It'll last a long time. You can either do an air compressor or they sell canned propellant. I haven't bought a can in a while, but I seem to remember they're like $10 and last quite a while. A Badger 200 is a good starter. You can get a kit for like $70. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>9cobrasvt8</b> <br /><small>Member # 11078</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2015,0,11,23,1,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by wilit:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 9cobrasvt8:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by NK2186:<br /><strong> I like to do model cars here and there. i always used the testors glues and paints.<br /><br />I would recommend an airbrush over using a paintbrush for the exterior paint unless you want to try wet sanding some paint lol </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">How much is an air brush, and how do they work? Hook up to a compressor? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Depends on the airbrush. Harbor Freight sells Badger knockoffs, but they're junk after a couple of uses. Get a good Badger airbrush. It'll last a long time. You can either do an air compressor or they sell canned propellant. I haven't bought a can in a while, but I seem to remember they're like $10 and last quite a while. A Badger 200 is a good starter. You can get a kit for like $70. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Awesome thanks for the tips guys, should i use it on the interior to or paint that by hand? <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>wilit</b> <br /><small>Member # 3367</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2015,0,13,17,25,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 9cobrasvt8:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by wilit:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 9cobrasvt8:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by NK2186:<br /><strong> I like to do model cars here and there. i always used the testors glues and paints.<br /><br />I would recommend an airbrush over using a paintbrush for the exterior paint unless you want to try wet sanding some paint lol </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">How much is an air brush, and how do they work? Hook up to a compressor? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Depends on the airbrush. Harbor Freight sells Badger knockoffs, but they're junk after a couple of uses. Get a good Badger airbrush. It'll last a long time. You can either do an air compressor or they sell canned propellant. I haven't bought a can in a while, but I seem to remember they're like $10 and last quite a while. A Badger 200 is a good starter. You can get a kit for like $70. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Awesome thanks for the tips guys, should i use it on the interior to or paint that by hand? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">You can use it for both. Though, for fine detail work you'll need to use a brush. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>9cobrasvt8</b> <br /><small>Member # 11078</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2015,0,13,20,45,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by wilit:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 9cobrasvt8:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by wilit:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 9cobrasvt8:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by NK2186:<br /><strong> I like to do model cars here and there. i always used the testors glues and paints.<br /><br />I would recommend an airbrush over using a paintbrush for the exterior paint unless you want to try wet sanding some paint lol </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">How much is an air brush, and how do they work? Hook up to a compressor? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Depends on the airbrush. Harbor Freight sells Badger knockoffs, but they're junk after a couple of uses. Get a good Badger airbrush. It'll last a long time. You can either do an air compressor or they sell canned propellant. I haven't bought a can in a while, but I seem to remember they're like $10 and last quite a while. A Badger 200 is a good starter. You can get a kit for like $70. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Awesome thanks for the tips guys, should i use it on the interior to or paint that by hand? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">You can use it for both. Though, for fine detail work you'll need to use a brush. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Sounds like a plan, bidding on a badger airbrush kit on ebay right now and checking out some model cars on there as well lol <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>9cobrasvt8</b> <br /><small>Member # 11078</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2016,1,16,18,36,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by wilit:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 9cobrasvt8:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by NK2186:<br /><strong> I like to do model cars here and there. i always used the testors glues and paints.<br /><br />I would recommend an airbrush over using a paintbrush for the exterior paint unless you want to try wet sanding some paint lol </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">How much is an air brush, and how do they work? Hook up to a compressor? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Depends on the airbrush. Harbor Freight sells Badger knockoffs, but they're junk after a couple of uses. Get a good Badger airbrush. It'll last a long time. You can either do an air compressor or they sell canned propellant. I haven't bought a can in a while, but I seem to remember they're like $10 and last quite a while. A Badger 200 is a good starter. You can get a kit for like $70. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Bringing up an old topic lol, where do you get your canned propellant at? I went to a hobby lobby today and they didnt have anything other than compressors for like $150 and up <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>wilit</b> <br /><small>Member # 3367</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2016,1,16,19,41,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 9cobrasvt8:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by wilit:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 9cobrasvt8:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by NK2186:<br /><strong> I like to do model cars here and there. i always used the testors glues and paints.<br /><br />I would recommend an airbrush over using a paintbrush for the exterior paint unless you want to try wet sanding some paint lol </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">How much is an air brush, and how do they work? Hook up to a compressor? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Depends on the airbrush. Harbor Freight sells Badger knockoffs, but they're junk after a couple of uses. Get a good Badger airbrush. It'll last a long time. You can either do an air compressor or they sell canned propellant. I haven't bought a can in a while, but I seem to remember they're like $10 and last quite a while. A Badger 200 is a good starter. You can get a kit for like $70. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Bringing up an old topic lol, where do you get your canned propellant at? I went to a hobby lobby today and they didnt have anything other than compressors for like $150 and up </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Hobby Lobby sucks. You need to go to a real hobby store that sells RC stuff. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>SLOWBACK 67</b> <br /><small>Member # 6348</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2016,1,16,19,50,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I was just in a Hobby Lobby and the whole time I couldn't get that Laffy Taffy Song out of my head. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>9cobrasvt8</b> <br /><small>Member # 11078</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2016,1,16,19,52,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by wilit:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 9cobrasvt8:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by wilit:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 9cobrasvt8:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by NK2186:<br /><strong> I like to do model cars here and there. i always used the testors glues and paints.<br /><br />I would recommend an airbrush over using a paintbrush for the exterior paint unless you want to try wet sanding some paint lol </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">How much is an air brush, and how do they work? Hook up to a compressor? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Depends on the airbrush. Harbor Freight sells Badger knockoffs, but they're junk after a couple of uses. Get a good Badger airbrush. It'll last a long time. You can either do an air compressor or they sell canned propellant. I haven't bought a can in a while, but I seem to remember they're like $10 and last quite a while. A Badger 200 is a good starter. You can get a kit for like $70. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Bringing up an old topic lol, where do you get your canned propellant at? I went to a hobby lobby today and they didnt have anything other than compressors for like $150 and up </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Hobby Lobby sucks. You need to go to a real hobby store that sells RC stuff. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Any stores you recommend? <br /> </font> </td></tr> </table></td></tr></table> <br /> <br />
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