PrjDream Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Hello, im new to model building and wanted to know if its possible to spray paint engine parts then go in with testor enamel and brush in the details? Will the brushed enamel stick to the painted surface? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 no problem at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 That is pretty much the way I do it. I will assemble all the parts going to be the same color, prime them, then paint. Once dry I will take my brush and detail paint the areas that need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrjDream Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Thanks for the reply guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) A good thing to do is to do your spraying of the engine, transmission, etc, & then come back & do your detail painting. After the details are all picked out, a shot of clear lacquer over the top of the entire engine will ensure that the details that you added will not be rubbed off from handling. Just be sure to use a clear that is compatible with the paint that you used for the engine & the details. Testors clear lacquers are a good choice & will play well with nearly any kind of paint. Steve Edited February 18, 2018 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Haigwood Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I use a satin clear, unless the car is a show car the engine is rarely shiny , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 18 minutes ago, Jon Haigwood said: I use a satin clear, unless the car is a show car the engine is rarely shiny , Depending on the type of paint you use for the engine color, gloss clear can be ok as well. I use flat colors for engines, so a coat or 2 of gloss will dry in a less than high gloss finish. Plus, if you use a wash to replicate light grime, that will eliminate some of the gloss also. I like the parts like the air cleaner to be a little shinier than the rest of the engine too. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Haigwood Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Yes and contrasting from shiny to semi and flat give a bit more realism to the engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTallDad Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I lean towards a flat or satin finish. This is the 327 I had in my daily driver '55 2-dr post way back when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 2 hours ago, BigTallDad said: I lean towards a flat or satin finish. This is the 327 I had in my daily driver '55 2-dr post way back when. A lot of it depends on what you are trying to replicate. A showroom stock build should have some gloss to a good portion of the engine parts. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercuryman54 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 16 minutes ago, StevenGuthmiller said: A lot of it depends on what you are trying to replicate. A showroom stock build should have some gloss to a good portion of the engine parts. Steve Here’s a couple pics of a 1:1 1970 Boss 302 that we just finished up putting together. It shows various finishes. Gloss, satin, flat and metallic. Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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