yes, for the first try... is good, I had the same problem with the paint like you, no orange peel... but... rough paint, and yes, you can arrange it with a better mix of paint and solvent for the next time, try to paint with hot day, not a weet day, and... if you still have orange peel again... yes!! sand it , sand it again and again, till you take of the orange peel, you must left the paint totally "flat", I dont know how to say it in english, and paint again, and.. for better tips, and better explained, try the search option, there are really good tips on how to paint here, try them!!
I want to see your next project, try what I've told you, and youll see