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Old 09-06-2018 | 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by kenh3497
On a small thing like a model plane the panels are relatively small. Spray one panel/surface at a time. Keep an eye on the pressure in the compressor. When the tank pressure reaches the regulator pressure stop spraying and let the compressor catch up. You can practice this with an empty gum and pretend you are painting. You'll be surprised how much you can do with these smaller guns.

Ken
Years ago, I painted a '46 Chevy pickup using this same method. It took some time, but the truck looked good.