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Old 11-02-2010, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by chrism
That's a good idea. Kalmbach Publishing the parent of FineScale Modeler has a publication of how to use an airbrush. It is designed for scale modeling but the techniques can be used for painting rockets as well. Check in to it it may be useful finescale.com

Good luck in your airbrushing!
I appreciate this tip. Handling, mixing, thinning, spraying, and cleaning up acrylic paint is totally new to me (I used my father's old Sears airbrush a few times, but only with enamel and lacquer paints).
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