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frankiefiveangels
Sep 16, 2003, 6:48:01 PM9/16/03
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My aircraft paint jobs are not turning out so great. I'm brush painting, and
I'm not getting uniform coverage over the larger areas.
I'm not getting uniform coverage over the larger areas.
How do I know if I have the right consistency? I'm using Testors enamels,
and I did put down a light gray primer first.
A new modeller thanks you for any help you can give!
Regards,
Frank
John Pickstock
Sep 17, 2003, 3:10:27 AM9/17/03
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Frankie
Most hobby paints are already formulated for brush painting. The
problem is, most likely, the brush you are using. For large areas buy a
broad flat brush from your'e local art shop ( when I say broad I mean 1/4
inch) Buy the best one you can afford. I prefer natural bristle, preferable
sable, but there are alternatives which are as good.
Make sure the paint is well stirred and remember; two thin coats are better
than one thick one. HTH
Most hobby paints are already formulated for brush painting. The
problem is, most likely, the brush you are using. For large areas buy a
broad flat brush from your'e local art shop ( when I say broad I mean 1/4
inch) Buy the best one you can afford. I prefer natural bristle, preferable
sable, but there are alternatives which are as good.
Make sure the paint is well stirred and remember; two thin coats are better
than one thick one. HTH
e
Sep 17, 2003, 1:33:25 PM9/17/03
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surfacing and they are equally as grest for model paint.
Don Stauffer
Sep 17, 2003, 1:52:49 PM9/17/03
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I personally feel brush painting takes more artistry than rattle can or
airbrush painting. It is HARD to get a really good brush job without any
brush marks. I think rattle can painting is easiest, airbrush next,
brush last. Now, this is for large areas. Painting detail parts with
brush is easy.
airbrush painting. It is HARD to get a really good brush job without any
brush marks. I think rattle can painting is easiest, airbrush next,
brush last. Now, this is for large areas. Painting detail parts with
brush is easy.
Now, as far as thinning, it is same as with airbrush- experience. What
ratio works well for one person is not ideal for another. It takes
experience and practice. Get some scrap or stock styrene, some paint,
and spend at least three to four hours practicing. Same advice when you
move to airbrush.
--
Don Stauffer in Minnesota
stau...@usfamily.net
webpage- http://www.usfamily.net/web/stauffer
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