Back at the start of the year I bought myself a cheap Chinese airbrushing booth to give it a go. Until today it has been safely in the box. Today I decided to give it a go as the temperature in Brisbane was forecast to be 39C (but only got to about 37C) and I elected to stay inside most of the day (apart from having to do some chores)
The LPG (propane) tanks I am painting are the kit PK gave me to do for the Club layout. So here is how I went.
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| Tanks to be painted however I need to mask up and remove the platforms |
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| Platforms removed my using glue to 'melt' the bonds |
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| Tanks masked up ready for painting |
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| Booth setup in the laundry with exhaust tube out the window |
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| Tank ready for airbrushing on turntable |
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| Tanks airbrushed in Tamiya white acrylic |
On another note yesterday was also very hot and I decided to go to the Banyo Library to a MERG presentation by Davy Dick, over from Scotland on his annual holiday to the Sunshine State. His talk was on layout sound and the various ways to enhance a layout's animation. Very informative as always and a hell of a lot cooler with the a/c than RMCQ's monthly meeting in the tin shed yesterday (36C)! (Sorry RMCQ but Davy only comes out once a year).
What did you think of the painting booth? By coincidence, I used mine yesterday for the first time. Worked nicely. Yes, I also covered the base with paper. For something bought for under $100. The airflow, and quietness was impressive. The only thing I think it needs is a light. I am planning to fit a bright LED light above the translucent top of the booth, and let the light shine through to the work area below. Thanks for reading.
ReplyDeleteHi Rob, sorry for the late reply. Initial thought is that the booth is fine at the moment for what I want to do. Mine actually came with an inbuilt LED lamp over the 'box' area, but another one possibly front on would be good.
ReplyDeleteThanks
Greg