Hello to All - New Member

[BillParker]

Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk

[cliffm]

Some more tools! Sanding blocks, are a must . Find one that's easy to change paper on, my favorite is 3/4" thick 5" long and 1 7/8" wide with a radius on one end and flat on the other. You can also find them with different contours for specific applications but the one I have fits most places. Acouple different files.half-round,flat and triangular should get you where you want to be. Once you start getting tired of brushing on paint and matching brush strokes you will probably want to invest in an airbrush. These come in a wide degree of quality along with the prices from $15 to $200. Mine is a Pasche ($75) it came with instruction book wrench, and extra needle and tip, it will last a lifetime or two and is very adjustable. An air compressor is also needed. I have a medium sized ($100) one that also gets used in shop. Once you've painted with this set-up you will not be using a brush for very many things. Getting spendy, huh, well the air compressor is a must for a DIYer anyways. Later

[ADW 123]

as for an airbrush, i got myself a badger (100-120 with everything you need except paint and compressor). i got a good deal for a compressor on ebay. scored a badger 28 psi (which is right on for operating pressure with the airbrush i had) for 75 bucks. this one you just plug into the wall, and you operate as it is plugged in. found no need for a moisture trap. i normally airbrush indoors, and have had no trouble with the moisture

i would do some looking around for a decent airbrush. its something that is very useful. you will want a good one. very light coats are ideal. often you will find yourself doing 6-8 very light coats for the consistency you like. i found it usefull to have running water nearby for cleaning.

just wanted to shed some more light on the airbrush. hope it helps

[todd.kempton]

It looks like I'm already getting allot of help. Great! I wanted to post a picture of a UH-60 with the Cincinnati Bengal Cheerleaders....They flew to our small base to meet and greet Soldiers.....In never smelt thought an aircraft could smell so good.....

Unfortunately, my internet connection is so bad that I can not seem to upload photos at this time. I'll be home soon and the connection should be much better.

[John G Jedinak]

SIR: Allow a former Spc-4 recommend you follow Mr. Ducketts suggestion. Lots of pics and help there as well!!! You won't regret it.

[B R Burns]

Attention, LTC Todd A Kempton. One thing I think you should have in your tool kit is a Swann Morton Scalpel Knife No 4 with No 25a or 26 blades you can reach them on, WWW.scalpelsandblades.co.uk you find them much sharper and last longer than the Exacto range of knives, hope this is of some use. Barrie. a reply would be good!!!

[B R Burns]

[/b] Hi, Todd, One bit of kit I think should be in your tool box should be a No 4 Swann Morton Scalpal with No 25a or 26 blades, you will find them much sharper and last longer than the Exacto range. Good luck . you can reach them at WWW.scalpelsandblades.co.uk