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Is it really recommended not to do a wash? To be honest I actually have never done any sort of wash or detailing highlighting at all; so I thought this model could be my first attempt. I just want to make it look a bit more realistic than a plastic model all painted the same color.

I have a Revell A-10 Warthog that I think was made back in the 80s. All of the details and panel lines are raised instead of recessed. I wanted to highlight some of the details but only know how to do that on recessed lines with a acrylic wash. Any advice on how I can achieve this?

Yeah, I think I'll try using some cheap sprays on some of the larger pieces as well such as interiors.

That car looks great with the nail polish; unfortunately I do not have access to an airbrush so it's not an option for me. Has anyone had success with the cheap Walmart color paint spray cans? How comparable are they to a testors paint spray can?

And then I'll see about Duplicolor or Rustoleum for the main body pieces. I'm still eager to use up the cans of Testor enamels that I already have however.

Really? Okay, good to know. I think I'll use the cheap Walmart primer for little pieces that will be handbrushed with enamels like engines and running gear.

Thanks for the tips guys; I think I'll try and check out some of that Color Place primer from Walmart, seems to be extremely affordable. What about paints? I have tons of Testor enamel rattle cans but have heard that I can't expect good results from them. Hearing Kyrlon and Duplicolor spray cans are a good choice.

I'm no means an expert but practice on a cheaper kit instead of buying something really complicated and expensive. Don't use the plastic cement near any of the windshield or clear pieces. Don't attempt to paint the body of the car with brushes; it won't look good. And you will need to spray some primer if you want a really nice result. Don't expect magazine quality results from your first kit; expect to get better results kit after kit. Be careful about using different types of paints on the same piece; sometimes they do not get along.

I've noticed plenty of people have had success using Krylon primers and even paints as they are more affordable. My question is; are you guys picking Krylon paints and primers that specifically state that they are for plastics? Or are you just using the 'regular' Krylon cans that you can find at your local stores? Also, I found a rattle can of Rustoleum Clear Gloss in my garage; would this be useful for modeling?

It recommended to only paint the inside? Also, what about spraying some clear coat on the windshield to make it look more like glass?

Thanks, I think I will go ahead and spray a light layer of prime on all the pieces while they are still attached to the sprues. I have also noticed that this came with a clear hood; I have never seen this before. Is this for those that wish to be able to see the engine while displayed?

It's been a while since I've made a car model, decided to pick up a Tamiya model kit. (A Skyline R32 to be specific) I plan to spray the body with Tamiya primer and probably color it with spray enamel. But my question is more along the lines of all of the other small pieces; I plan to handbrush them with enamels, is it recommended to prime all of these pieces before painting? All of the pieces are molded in flat black, if that makes any difference.)