BGilbertSound
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Hi Folks:
This is my first post here, sorry if it's in the wrong place. I've often wondered if anyone has compiled any suggestions that folks have for modelling "on the cheap..." in other words, money-saving tips that cover anything from acquiring models to airbrushing and painting. (I've learned that if you go on eBay and search for Minicraft, for example, and you'll probably find a few that start at .99 and close at a few bucks if you aren't too particular. I'm not too particular, this is just for fun, and I won't be winning any competitions. There are probably some other manufacturers that sold low-cost reboxed models... )
I don't do much modelling, but when I do I enjoy the challenge of making something reasonably nice while spending as little as I can get away with.
I like to use Delta Ceramcoat acrylics, for another example. Real model paints like Vallejo or Tamiya are certainly much better, but they're really pricey... and since a fair number of my models never seem to come out like I imagine (something ALWAYS seems to go wrong) it's much less painful when I haven't spent a fortune on my foul-up. Through an airbrush, Delta paints can often look pretty good... sometimes great. They're dead flat, though some colors seem to have a large "grain" that true model paints don't have. But it's still a fun challenge.
I've also read that some folks use .99¢ primer from wal-mart, and it works well. I've got some inexpensive spray primer, and while it works, it's rather thick. I plan to try the wal-mart stuff.
I use an inexpensive Paasche single-action airbrush that works great for me. There are cheaper Chinese alternatives now, but I haven't needed to try them.
I'd also be curious if there are any acrylic thinners or extenders that folks use for thinning their paints that might be better than plain water (Maybe water plus a little shot of Future to help the paint bond better? Haven't tried this yet. Discount art stores like Dick Blick might be a good source for this kind of stuff, though it can get expensive quickly)
I tried searching for posts relating to saving a buck when building a model, but "saving a buck" isn't exactly the best search term. Does anyone else have any good money-saving tips?
Thanks very much
BG
This is my first post here, sorry if it's in the wrong place. I've often wondered if anyone has compiled any suggestions that folks have for modelling "on the cheap..." in other words, money-saving tips that cover anything from acquiring models to airbrushing and painting. (I've learned that if you go on eBay and search for Minicraft, for example, and you'll probably find a few that start at .99 and close at a few bucks if you aren't too particular. I'm not too particular, this is just for fun, and I won't be winning any competitions. There are probably some other manufacturers that sold low-cost reboxed models... )
I don't do much modelling, but when I do I enjoy the challenge of making something reasonably nice while spending as little as I can get away with.
I like to use Delta Ceramcoat acrylics, for another example. Real model paints like Vallejo or Tamiya are certainly much better, but they're really pricey... and since a fair number of my models never seem to come out like I imagine (something ALWAYS seems to go wrong) it's much less painful when I haven't spent a fortune on my foul-up. Through an airbrush, Delta paints can often look pretty good... sometimes great. They're dead flat, though some colors seem to have a large "grain" that true model paints don't have. But it's still a fun challenge.
I've also read that some folks use .99¢ primer from wal-mart, and it works well. I've got some inexpensive spray primer, and while it works, it's rather thick. I plan to try the wal-mart stuff.
I use an inexpensive Paasche single-action airbrush that works great for me. There are cheaper Chinese alternatives now, but I haven't needed to try them.
I'd also be curious if there are any acrylic thinners or extenders that folks use for thinning their paints that might be better than plain water (Maybe water plus a little shot of Future to help the paint bond better? Haven't tried this yet. Discount art stores like Dick Blick might be a good source for this kind of stuff, though it can get expensive quickly)
I tried searching for posts relating to saving a buck when building a model, but "saving a buck" isn't exactly the best search term. Does anyone else have any good money-saving tips?
Thanks very much
BG
) and you can get lots of gear on the cheap.
