Are you saying to use Hardware Store Lacquer Thinner instead of the expensive stuff I just bought? I bought this stuff....
You mean the ship builder's kit or the Deluxe Railroad Set? I'm confused now.
No ,
You were correct. I bought all the wrong paints and wasted money. The big square example that the Scale Hobbyist looks nothing like the paint that I painted on a left-over wheel from an F-15EDIT:
I wrote the response before the recent post above
It looks like you ordered lacquer paints (is that right?). Please be careful with the fumes and allow it to cure well, but once that is done the coating is a much better "canvas" than (disclaimer = some) modern acrylics.
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Maybe you should slow down, just a bit, to save yourself from extra expense and aggravation.
You should decide what mediums you want to use. I am going to oversimplify this so "YMMV"!
Just saying, there are dozens of GREAT paints out there, most are only compatible within their brand but "YMMV" right?
- Do you have ventilation (a consideration for using paints with toxic thinners)?
- Will you be using traditional brushes or an airbrush (probably both)?
- Will you be using varnishes and washes (usually requires the combination of solvents)?
Are you handbrushing or airbrushing? I don't thin my paints when handbrushing but do for airbrushing.
Whew… I don't know what else to say. Of course it's not going to match from the actual paint to the damn computer screen. It never does. Neither it does in your instruction guide. That's why there's an paint number assignment that is from Gunze/Mr. Hobby (or other paint brand) Sometimes there's a Federal Standard number with it (ie: FS34087).
Second coat. I'm not impressed with either paint. both paints rub off onto the brush but I have to say that the Olive Drab Faded coats better. What is a good wait time between coats? I never thought the orange would be so bright. The example on the computer and also on the paper is what I want... Can't have what I want on actual plastic? Here is a look at the wheel after the second coat:
If you prime in black then the orange will be darker. Pantherman
Seen that one, bad advice. I always prime.
OH! I forgot primer! looks like it is good that I waited or I might have bought gray and I need black.
I use gray for most colours but black if you want a darker top colour. Pantherman
especially if brush painting
I suppose that I should use grey primer except where the helicopter is orange?
COOL! It can even be done without an airbrush.Pre-Shading models
Okay thanks. Just now I painted an extra Hard Point from the F-15 without trying to thin the orange. The Lacquer paint dried without being thinned in record time. I can't wat to see how the part looks painted!!
