| If you really love painting your model trucks but it | | | | hole facing out. This will pull the fumes out of the |
| just seems to be getting old you might consider | | | | box and ensure that you have proper ventilation. |
| trying out a new way to paint them. You can try | | | | You will also need to make sure that you either |
| airbrushing them. This is a very easy method to | | | | wear some old clothes or an apron so that you |
| learn once you try. The basics are not hard to | | | | will not ruin any good clothes. If possible you |
| pick up at all and once you do you can then | | | | should do your painting as well. There will be a |
| move on to some of the more advanced | | | | tendency of the paint to be blown out of the |
| techniques rather easily. | | | | booth through the fan. This can make a very big |
| You will first need to gather several items | | | | mess. You might try to loosely wire a piece of |
| together before you begin. You can find the | | | | cardboard covering the side of the fan outside of |
| majority of these at either a hobby shop or a | | | | the box. This will still allow air to flow properly |
| local retailer. You may even be able to find some | | | | while limiting the amount of overspray that can be |
| basic kits with all the parts you will need. To start | | | | spread about. |
| with you will want to find a basic air brush kit. This | | | | After you get everything in place you will need to |
| should come with all the parts you will need to | | | | make sure that you have your airbrush |
| begin. This includes covers, hoses, nozzles, jars, | | | | assembled properly. You should also make sure |
| etc. One thing that it may or may not have is a | | | | you are using the correct paint for your particular |
| small compressor. If it does not then you should | | | | airbrush gun. Try to find out if you will need |
| find one that does. If you do not see one then | | | | primer for your model truck. If you do then start |
| ask a salesperson. They should be able to help | | | | by applying it carefully to each piece. Many |
| you find what you need. | | | | cements have a problem with adhering to primer |
| You should also make sure to pick up some | | | | or paint so you may have to carefully scrape it |
| protective equipment. These will help to protect | | | | away from the sections that will receive the |
| you from any accidental exposure to harmful | | | | cement. |
| fumes as well as helping to protect your skin | | | | Just before you begin you need to make sure |
| from exposure as well. Some of the items that | | | | that you are comfortable with your painting |
| you will need includes breathing masks, latex | | | | technique. You can practice a bit by using a bit of |
| gloves, and safety goggles. Some of the other | | | | scrap plastic or even metal. You need to |
| paint supplies that you will be needing includes air | | | | remember that it requires a very smooth and |
| brush cleaner, wet and dry sandpaper, drafting | | | | even stroke while moving from side to side. Do |
| tape, rubbing alcohol, and paints. Now that you | | | | not release the air gun's trigger until you have |
| know what you need to begin you can | | | | made it past the edge. |
| concentrate on making a paint booth. To begin | | | | After you have finished your first few models |
| this you should pick up a small fan. | | | | you will then be able to attempt more advanced |
| Try to find a cardboard box that will be big | | | | techniques. No matter which type of stroke it is |
| enough for you to work in comfortably and then | | | | you are wanting to try just make sure to |
| cut out one side and the top. One the side across | | | | practice it before actually attempting it on the |
| from the one you removed you need to cut a | | | | piece. Before long you will be able to handle these |
| hole that will be big enough for the fan that you | | | | with no problem at all. |
| picked up. You will want to place the fan inside the | | | | |