C.A. Whitecloud
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Whoa man you are blowing my mind.There's many types of acrylic resin .
Some are compatible with alcohols and ketones ( the chief ingredients in lacquer thinners ) and some are not .
They are referred to as " lacquer acrylics " or just lacquers or lacquer based . ( these aren't technical terms )
Enamels used in hobby paints are all alkyd resins .
Unlike acrylics they change chemically thru oxidation during cure .
https://coatings.specialchem.com/selection-guide/acrylic-resins
The question was asked and the question was answered in true urumomo style. Just Love it. PanthermanWhoa man you are blowing my mind.
Push me on the airbrush! I'm right on the edge. So many options and where to set up. And what's the learning curve? Will I have to sacrifice a kit or two?Enamels don't necessarily work better than acrylics .
The chief difference in the 2 is opacity and chemical resistance and durability ( adhesion ) .
You don't need hobby brands .
The big difference in the hobby aerosol cans is the spray pattern which is tailored to the smaller areas being sprayed with lighter coats .
I thought you acquired an airbrush , no ?
If you're going to be building and painting a lot of scale models it's much more economical and versatile to use an airbrush .
Ruthless People. Love that flick.
Awe, you remember. I'm touched.Don't be afraid of airbrushing .
Nothing mystical about it .
No , you don't need to sacrifice a kit or two , just practice on scrap ... although I know how much you enjoy wet sanding .
Mopar typically uses purple on their cars back then more than Chevy ever did. Either the MCW paint (even though it may not be an exact match) or the Testors One Coat Lacquer rattle can looks to be a close match.So at this moment these colors from MCW won't work out for a '64 Nova. Too bad. I'm digging on the purple. Is there a "Chevy" purple/lavender?
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I know the cap does not tell the tale even in person. So I guess one has to take a guess. I'm not asking about any particular brand per se. Just looking for wisdom to educate my guess. Sadly I can't buy several to try out. Oh, then there's primer. Pink?
* I think I'll move my rants and queries to the WIP thread if anyone cares to continue. https://www.scalemodeladdict.com/threads/64-chevy-nova-resto-mod-moebius.15322/
I'm not sold on purple. I do want to give this a 60s hot rod vibe. Should I go metallic?Mopar typically uses purple on their cars back then more than Chevy ever did. Either the MCW paint (even though it may not be an exact match) or the Testors One Coat Lacquer rattle can looks to be a close match.
I would use either white or silver basecoat for the purple you’re lookin* to achieve.