This airbrushing lark.....tips and advice please
Discussion
Thought it might be a good idea to share ideas and tips to help those of us improve our skills 
I've got mine last week and have had a good play with it and on the whole understand the principle of how it works, now I have to learn to use it!
My first subject was a Harrier that's been lying around for ages and I was always going to rush in and spray away to have a play rather than take my time and produce a model worthy of fronting a collection, I was on tis occasion quite impatient to say the least.
So, I've got some questions and I know I'll get answers however it would also be good if contributors who have experience can share any tips/stories they have to help others.
First question and ignoring the paint scheme as I know it's not correct!
Is this dust or paint splatter?
I had more success with the bombs, they were really smooth and the paint seemed to apply in exactly the same fashion, but with no muck
Next
If you have for example exhaust outlets similar to the Harrier which need to be fitted prior to the fuselage, on the assumption it is at the very least difficult to mask a painted part as you prime etc., how the hell do you get around that type of scenario?
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What's the best match or reference using Vallejo Air for a green cockpit interior?
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Should I always spray satin, matt or gloss coat the model with varnish when it's finished or simply leave as is (obviously if it's an airliner can I get a gloss airbrush colour?)
Next
How do you make decals appear better on the model and not see the clesr decal surround?
I've got mine last week and have had a good play with it and on the whole understand the principle of how it works, now I have to learn to use it!
My first subject was a Harrier that's been lying around for ages and I was always going to rush in and spray away to have a play rather than take my time and produce a model worthy of fronting a collection, I was on tis occasion quite impatient to say the least.
So, I've got some questions and I know I'll get answers however it would also be good if contributors who have experience can share any tips/stories they have to help others.
First question and ignoring the paint scheme as I know it's not correct!
Is this dust or paint splatter?
I had more success with the bombs, they were really smooth and the paint seemed to apply in exactly the same fashion, but with no muck
Next
If you have for example exhaust outlets similar to the Harrier which need to be fitted prior to the fuselage, on the assumption it is at the very least difficult to mask a painted part as you prime etc., how the hell do you get around that type of scenario?
Next
What's the best match or reference using Vallejo Air for a green cockpit interior?
Next
Should I always spray satin, matt or gloss coat the model with varnish when it's finished or simply leave as is (obviously if it's an airliner can I get a gloss airbrush colour?)
Next
How do you make decals appear better on the model and not see the clesr decal surround?
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