Model making - paints
29 August 2004, 10:13 PM
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Model making - paints
Hello !!
I used to make a load of the static plastic Tamiya models when i was younger. Now i am moving house, i will have my very own boys room with Xbox, TV, PC, decks and all my stuff in so i was thinking about making some more.
Thing is, painting has moved on since the days of Humbrol enamels. Now there are acrylic paints and also airbrushes for me to think about !!!
Anyone got any advice about which sorts of paint to use ? I guess the enamels are fine for most parts, but should I use acrylics on the body work where i need a better finish ? Or should i invest in a reasonably cheap compressor and airbrush ? Have found some good sites on the interweb but am not sure what to buy !!!
Can anyone help ?
Dave
I used to make a load of the static plastic Tamiya models when i was younger. Now i am moving house, i will have my very own boys room with Xbox, TV, PC, decks and all my stuff in so i was thinking about making some more.
Thing is, painting has moved on since the days of Humbrol enamels. Now there are acrylic paints and also airbrushes for me to think about !!!
Anyone got any advice about which sorts of paint to use ? I guess the enamels are fine for most parts, but should I use acrylics on the body work where i need a better finish ? Or should i invest in a reasonably cheap compressor and airbrush ? Have found some good sites on the interweb but am not sure what to buy !!!
Can anyone help ?
Dave
30 August 2004, 12:09 PM
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30 August 2004, 02:53 PM
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\m/ ^_^ \m/
bodyshells are best done with a can of aerosol from Halfrauds, and i use enamels through an airbrush (cant get on with acrylics)
31 August 2004, 09:09 PM
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Found this through a nice bloke in Holland - International Plastic Modelers Society
Useful info on there.
Dave
Useful info on there.
Dave
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