2zwudz Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 What’s your opinion on Model Car World automotive finish paints and do you like to spray it from the can or airbrush?
vintagerpm Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 I've used both and both are great. I prefer the cans only because I'm lazy. ?
dimaxion Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 Top Quality and fail safe as long as yo k ow how to use an Air Brush . I've used his paints since the start of MCW . Thanx
Bucky Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 How many 1/24 or 1/25 scale bodies will one bottle like this paint?
2zwudz Posted February 4, 2020 Author Posted February 4, 2020 1 hour ago, dimaxion said: Top Quality and fail safe as long as yo k ow how to use an Air Brush . I've used his paints since the start of MCW . Thanx Is it premixed or does it need reducer to spray from a air brush???
James2 Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 MCW paints are some of the best. Premixed mild lacquer colored per 1:1 factory paint, or custom mixed to order. Best sprayed with an airbrush, you can't go wrong.
jas1957 Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 3 hours ago, Bucky said: How many 1/24 or 1/25 scale bodies will one bottle like this paint? One, I usually buy two bottles just to be safe.
High octane Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 I've used MCW paint in spray cans and really like them. They are also compatible with Tamiya, Testors, Dupli-Color, and Black Gold paints as I have found out.
Bucky Posted February 5, 2020 Posted February 5, 2020 22 minutes ago, jas1957 said: One, I usually buy two bottles just to be safe. Okay, thanks.
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 5, 2020 Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Bucky said: How many 1/24 or 1/25 scale bodies will one bottle like this paint? I can get 2 out of a jar if I use a base and as long as it's not a Mopar with the chassis and engine bay painted the body color. They come in 1oz. jars. This is part of the reason why I started using Scale Finishes paint. It's every bit as good as MCW and it comes in a 2 oz. jar for $2.00 more. 2 oz. of MCW will run you $15.00 versus $9.99 for 2 oz. of Scale finishes. Plus there are a lot of colors that MCW does not carry, unless you're willing to pay $18.00 for a special mix. All that said, MCW is a great product. Steve Edited February 5, 2020 by StevenGuthmiller
espo Posted February 5, 2020 Posted February 5, 2020 I have only used the spray cans but I have found the colors look true on the ones I have done. I had one problem that was really my fault. When MCW says it's Lacquer you should know it's Automotive grade Lacquer and it will attack the plastic even with a primer coat underneath. I suggest testing on a bit of spruce from the kit as that will be the same plastic as your models body and then you'll know for sure weather it will attack the plastic or not.
Bainford Posted February 5, 2020 Posted February 5, 2020 I have long lamented the fact that MCW doesn't ship to Canada. Reading above of Steve's preference for Scale Finishes, I had a look at their web site. I was happy to see they sell to Canadian customers through Elm City Hobbies. Good news!
MeatMan Posted February 6, 2020 Posted February 6, 2020 10 minutes ago, gtx6970 said: But scale finishes is enamel correct? Incorrect.
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 6, 2020 Posted February 6, 2020 2 hours ago, gtx6970 said: But scale finishes is enamel correct? 2 hours ago, MeatMan said: Incorrect. I use the basecoat. Sprays just as nicely as MCW. The Cinnamon Bronze used on my '68 442 is Scale Finishes basecoat. Steve
Roadrunner Posted February 7, 2020 Posted February 7, 2020 12 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: I use the basecoat. Sprays just as nicely as MCW. The Cinnamon Bronze used on my '68 442 is Scale Finishes basecoat. Steve Good grief, that looks just fabulous. I can't get anywhere close to trim work like that. I'm stunned.
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