Airbrush Photo Sequence
Test piece: RC airplane battery hatch, made of foam covered in fiberglass and polycrylic.Paint: Tamiya acrylic red, with Tamiya thinner.Airbrush: Single action Paasche model H, large nozzle (#5).Air pressure: 15 psi.
Aim to left of piece (click on thumbnail for larger image):
Depress button to start paint flow:
Start moving the airbrush over the piece, back....
and forth....
and back...mist on the paint in several passes of the airbrush.
After the piece has taken on a bit of color, start to move around to the opposite side.
After the first coat. This piece will eventually be red in color.
Wait the required time, then recoat. After the
second coat: After the third coat. Now that's red!