Dr. Cranky Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 Donn, the Pearl Ex works really well with the clear . . . there are so many possibilities with this stuff, I might just lose my mind for good! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlguy Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Gotta agree with everyone on this. I got the painting video last year and became so fired up watching it I felt like I had discovered the hobby all over again. I met Donn at NNL East this year and bought the second DVD. It's hard to explain how enthusiastic one gets watching these videos but they really are a blast. Bill Barrett TSSMCC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf15 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Hmmmn ! What this thing you call " mind " ? I seem to have lost touch with that apparatus long , long ago ! You are correct , the possibilities are truly endless ! I promised myself that I would hit the booth over the next 3 days and just paint my behind off . The bodies are prepped and ready to go and so am I ! NNL East is going to see a complete color spectrum come next April , sunglasses will be a must have accessory ! The Pearl X glitter pearls caught my attention the other day , a bit of sifting to obtain the smaller flake , who knows ? Might be another new venue to play with that has endless possibilities . For me , this is what the fun is all about ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf15 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Donn, the Pearl Ex works really well with the clear . . . there are so many possibilities with this stuff, I might just lose my mind for good! LOL! Doc , Please explain this to our buddy Mike ! Tell him it doesn't hurt and no harm can come to him ! Lol ! Mikey .... Go to the light. ! Enamels , enamels , Mmmmn ! Preeeetttyyyyy , Shhiiinnnnyyy ! Doggone it ! Where's Crazy Jim when I need him ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 LOL! Yes, lots of running back and forth from the LHS, that's what it all means. Suddenly I wished these testors paints would come in larger quantities. But I guess the bright side is you have to plan each paintjob and then the fun is in searching for just the right colors. Or blending your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 (edited) I'm right here Donn and ready for SHINY :) Your 2nd video is on my Christmas list. Edited November 16, 2011 by crazyjim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 You are going to get lots of enjoyment out of it, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 Well, Donn, I blame you for this. I am in the process of painting my fifth body using your method this week! Wait until you see what I got cooking . . . I'm in love with this system of the enamel mixed with lacquer. :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf15 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Virgil , Breath , Son , deep breaths ! Lol ! Yep ! It is addicting ! Tomorrow is my day for it , Jack Bouman is coming in from York Pa. In the morning to paint in the booth with me . Do me a favor , Doc ! Hide the package that the DVDs came in so your Honey can't track me down and brain me with a skillet . If she finds that return address , I'm hurtin' for certain ! Just out of curiosity , besides trips to the hobby shop , have you even left your shop ? You know , sleep , eat , etc ! I can't bust on you too much for this , I'm guilty as charged . This is why there is not a clock in the shop , time has noooo relevance when I'm in there ! I love the smell of enamel in the morning ! You , Sir , are now officially , enamel corrupted ! Ain't it grand ? Lol ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ambrose Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I've been using the Testor's airbrush thinner with my enamels. Aside from the drying time, I'm pretty happy with the results. Now, I have to try the lacquer thinner. What kind of primer do you use? Model Master primer is working well for me. It doesn't bury the detail and holds up to lacquers. I just wish it came in bigger containers. Something good, but cheap would be a welcome change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf15 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Dave , I don't use primer as a rule , with standard colors , I simply shoot the color directly onto the bare plastic . I do however , prep my bodies by sanding all the way up to 12000 under cold running water . When it comes to pearls or metallics , I use Testors aluminum metallizer . I sand the body the same way , wash it , blow it dry with compressed air , shoot the metallizer on , 30 seconds later , I'm applying my color coats . When I do use primer , I use the Testors cut at a 2 to 1 ratio with cheap laquer thinner . I only use the primer if I have done extensive repairs or body work to the model's body . It goes on thin , drys quick and tight with no loss of detail . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ambrose Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Dave , I don't use primer as a rule , with standard colors , I simply shoot the color directly onto the bare plastic . I do however , prep my bodies by sanding all the way up to 12000 under cold running water . When it comes to pearls or metallics , I use Testors aluminum metallizer . I sand the body the same way , wash it , blow it dry with compressed air , shoot the metallizer on , 30 seconds later , I'm applying my color coats . When I do use primer , I use the Testors cut at a 2 to 1 ratio with cheap laquer thinner . I only use the primer if I have done extensive repairs or body work to the model's body . It goes on thin , drys quick and tight with no loss of detail . Thanks. I always seem to be modifying or filling something, so I'm always priming. Think we could get Testors to sell us 6 oz bottles for $10? I like the idea of using a silver undercoat. Time to head for the garage. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 Donn, yes, I haven't left the bench in days. LOL! It's all in a day's fun. The results are amazing, and the lacquer does cut down the waiting time to about exactly three days, which is better than the 12 I used to have to wait . . . Next up is getting some of these models done and photographed . . . stay tuned in for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Hey Donn, you wanna be my roommate for about a month or so? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf15 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 G, I may be cheap but I ain't easy , 2 for the price of none is the going rate ! Lol ! Come on into the 'Burg for a week or so , stay at Hotel Yost and we'll airbrush till we drop ! Enamel users only , Evil Laquer Users need not apply ! Bwahahaha ! Truth be told .... All kind of laquer paints laying around the shop these days . Seems the HO train addiction has remanifested itself , baaaaddd juju when that starts. Lord help me , it's that train jones ..... Again. ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 Many of us have either cut our teeth building military or railroad. In my case I suffer from both or all of those addictions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Come on into the 'Burg for a week or so , stay at Hotel Yost and we'll airbrush till we drop ! Enamel users only , Evil Laquer Users need not apply ! Bwahahaha ! If you were closer, I'd dang sure take you up on that!! That'd be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 It sure would be fun. Do like a weekend just body painting marathon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf15 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Today was a good example if that , Virgil ! Jack showed up this morning , he painted his two bodies , and I painted a couple of mine . Hung out together for awhile and then he headed out on a 4 hr trip back home. Jack and several others have stayed for a weekend here and there . Whole lotta shop time , catching up with what everybody has on the bench , going out to dinner , cocktails , and a whole bunch of good natured stone bustin'! Wish we could all do it more often ... But ... ! Kathie loves it ! I get a kick out of watching her and Jack tangle ! Verbal abuse at it's best ! Oh well , back into the booth ! I'm on a roll today and I don't want to stop now . Ummm , paint fumes ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 Donn, I hope you'll share what you are working on with us here . . . it's always a real treat, and man in just one week I have learned a great deal about working on my engines, and more . . . I tell you again, I haven't been this excited about building models since when I was a kid. Also, hope you will get a third video into production (advance skills, etc . . . ) in the near future. Keep up the great work, and conversations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbat426 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 i'll be ordering these soon - where is the best place to order them - is it off of donn's website?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalenut Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I'm going to put this set on santa's list .. last time I thinned down some black enamel to spray it shot out a giant cobweb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf15 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Agh , jeeez , Virg , where do I start ? I need to reshoot the hood scoop for the Charger I sent you pictures of . Once I get that squared away , the car is a wrap ! The ' 66 Nova was taken back apart , I wasn't happy with the front windshield so I replaced it . The interior base twisted and I need to replace it. After this is finished , the car gets mailed to Nevada . Today was two - tone day . A ' 53 Ford , ' 55 Chevy , and a Hudson each got their first color . A Revell Nova and '66 Impala are now Butter Yellow . The ' 48 Ford is now Lauren's Lime , really looking forward to this build , by the way ! Sorry , I never took the time to go with photobucket , so no pictures ! It's on the to do list , believe me ! As for a third DVD , there are more than that in my pointed little head . Problem is , the cost is prohibitive , to say the least ! Charlie from ProTech and I have discussed a project as well . I need to line up a support team for that one. , trying to get everybody together is a real pain with my crew ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 Man, I hope you get a photo bucket or Fotki account, it'd be great to be able to pour over your many wonderful build. I hope things work out with the future of more DVDs. In the meantime, keep shooting paint . . . cheers, Doctor Cranky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Agh , jeeez , Virg , where do I start ? I need to reshoot the hood scoop for the Charger I sent you pictures of . Once I get that squared away , the car is a wrap ! The ' 66 Nova was taken back apart , I wasn't happy with the front windshield so I replaced it . The interior base twisted and I need to replace it. After this is finished , the car gets mailed to Nevada . Today was two - tone day . A ' 53 Ford , ' 55 Chevy , and a Hudson each got their first color . A Revell Nova and '66 Impala are now Butter Yellow . The ' 48 Ford is now Lauren's Lime , really looking forward to this build , by the way ! Sorry , I never took the time to go with photobucket , so no pictures ! It's on the to do list , believe me ! As for a third DVD , there are more than that in my pointed little head . Problem is , the cost is prohibitive , to say the least ! Charlie from ProTech and I have discussed a project as well . I need to line up a support team for that one. , trying to get everybody together is a real pain with my crew ! SO ARE YOU THE "OLD MAN"? Wow i put the dvd wants on my christmas list this year! (now cross my fingers i get them) :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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