Beginner Need Help

[Grasor]

Ok, so I started a post here:

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.p...mp;#entry238797

and the underlying issue may be that I used a paint brush to paint the body of my model. It sounds like the only way to go is with a spray.

Do they sell little spray cans of paint that will stick to a model? Do I need to buy an airbrush?

Also, what is the material in a standard model? This one is like plastic but I hear people referring to "resin" and I don't know how to tell the difference. All I know is the paint that came in the kit was in the little plastic paint trays like you would find at a Michael's crafts store and the only applicator was a small brush.

Thanks

Tom

[BigGary]

As was said in earlier posts, spray paint is avalable in small cans by Tamiya, Testors, etc. These are especially good for special colors, lacquers, etc. A search on painting will reveal the wide variety of paints that modelers use. Many use Tamiya and Testors paints, but also Dupli-color, Krylon, nail polish, & other off-the-shelf paints. Most of us have tried several and have our favorites.

Gary

Edited December 10, 2009 by BigGary

[MrObsessive]

Tom, if you can get yourself to a GOOD hobby shop-----you'll see that there are all types of spray paints for models. Forget the department stores and such for these paints. They may have a few, but you'll find a lot more variety in a Hobby/Train shop.

Some rare examples I'm sure are out there, but I've yet to see a nice paint job evolve from a paintbrush. Not saying it can't be done, but the results are much more even (not to mention cleaner) buy using a spray can and or airbrush.

Most of your kits sold in the hobby shops are plastic with a few diecast kits thrown in. Your specialty "Cottage Industries" do most of their kits in resin. The difference is plastic must be painted differently than resin as plastic is a lot more porous. For example, if you were to use automotive paint over a plastic kit body, prepping the plastic is paramount!

This means using the proper primer, in some cases a barrier coat to guard against etching, and proper technique when it comes to applying the paint from a can.

Resin being a lot tougher material to work with in regards to painting, is a lot more forgiving in as much you can paint anything over it and it won't harm the surface. As far as appearance, most resin kits have a slight yellowish or tan appearance to them. However, I have a couple resin kits that are molded in white that are hard to distinguish from plastic.

You won't find resin kits for the most part in hobby shops-------99% of the time, they have to be special ordered online or snail mail from such places as The Modelhaus, R&R, Time Machine, Etc.

Hope this helps!