Aldo Tue Jul 13, 2010 11:47 am
Nice model Gordon (hope I got your name right).
The colours look good - as the others have said, maybe the demarcation line shows a bit too much.. Like Brian, I too have used cellulose thinners on most paints although I must admit, I don't particularly like Revell paint. I think Model Master is much better and I have rarely had any trouble. Maybe your air pressure on the compressor was low or your airbrush needs a good service.
I agree that the weathering is the main culprit. I would have opted for pastels which are much more easy to control and you can always remove if you are not happy with the result. The canopy to fuselage join also appears a bit rough and being a 1:72 modeller like you, I know the feeling when things like that show on close-ups!
Try heating the paint lightly to get a creamy texture, and mix the paint and cellulose externally before applying to your airbrush. This might help you to get a thinner coat if you mix a wee bit more thinner than you normally do. Hope this helps. If not, you are free to come over to my place and we can try out your airbrush after an ultrasonic treatment.