Do You Paint What You Don't See On a Model?

[Dr. Cranky]

Both points are correct, but I agree it just bugs me to know it's there and I didn't paint it.

[Guest]

If I'm absolutely sure it can't be seen once assembled, I won't bother painting it. To me, there's just no point in doing it.

[sjordan2]

I also think that painting all sides of a body and some other parts adds realistic "weight" that avoids a toylike look, and especially prevents the appearance of translucency in bright light, which is particularly obvious in larger-scale models.

Edited December 5, 2011 by sjordan2

[SuperStockAndy]

I also think that painting all sides of a body and some other parts adds realistic "weight" that avoids a toylike look,

Slightly off topic, but what about adding lead in the trunk or something for weight?

[Dr. Cranky]

You make a good point, Skip. I remember when I started that I would paint the fender wells and then when I'd put the chassis in I could see the places without paint and it would drive me crazy, so these days I just paint the inside and outside. Of course, I don't cut and buff and polish the inside! That would be too much, right? LOL! :lol:

[Junkman]

You make a good point, Skip. I remember when I started that I would paint the fender wells and then when I'd put the chassis in I could see the places without paint and it would drive me crazy, so these days I just paint the inside and outside. Of course, I don't cut and buff and polish the inside! That would be too much, right? LOL! :lol:

That's exactly why I paint the entire inside of a body flat black. Same goes for the outside of an interior.

It's a ten minute job with a paintbrush and when it's done, it's done and the translucency issue is sorted.

[sjordan2]

Slightly off topic, but what about adding lead in the trunk or something for weight?

Well, I don't mean "weight" in the sense of ounces or the like, I mean the appearance of solidity, if that makes it clearer.

[SuperStockAndy]

Well, I don't mean "weight" in the sense of ounces or the like, I mean the appearance of solidity, if that makes it clearer.

Oh. Well that was kind of a stupid moment for me then

[Junkman]

Well, I don't mean "weight" in the sense of ounces or the like, I mean the appearance of solidity, if that makes it clearer.

When I was a young lad, I regularly had a table at the Munich model car swap meets in the BMW canteen. Of course, those were 99% diecast.

I got so annoyed by people lifting my models from the table and utter this dismissive 'ah, plastic', that I once glued one to the table. Many tried to lift it, but gave up when it appeared 'too heavy' for them. Since then, there is a table with four glue spots on it in the BMW canteen.

[Wayne Buck]

If I'm absolutely sure it can't be seen once assembled, I won't bother painting it. To me, there's just no point in doing it.

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I do make sure to get the complete underside of the body, though... especially, if it's molded in white and I'm doing thin coats of a lighter color. I do this just to make sure the black underside of a hood or wheel well doesn't darken the paint color on the outside.

Also, I very rarely paint parts on the trees. I like to clean 'em up first and/or use for mock-ups before painting.

Here's what I do when the part is ready for paint/detail: I buy skewers from the grocery store and put a dot of CA on the tip and stick the part to it (like a mounting tab or area that will be getting glued).

Also, using this method... I can stick them in a hunk of foam or even a big old candle, if I need to spray them.

Edited December 5, 2011 by Wayne Buck

[Greg Myers]

what is a Donn Yost's pipe nipple painting stand, can you show us what we're missing ?

[Olskoolrodder]

I'm not too anal about it,if I'm sure it can't be seen I don't go out of my way to paint it,BUT I leave very little left unpainted since I spray almost everything and use rattlecans (overspray).

Wayne,that's a good looking CAI,and I dig your avatar

Edited December 5, 2011 by Olskoolrodder

[Wayne Buck]

Wayne,that's a good looking CAI,and I dig your avatar

Thanks!

I really, REALLY wish that I had bought more of those lifts while they were still available...

It was from GMP, and for the past few years now, all they have is the lift for 1/18th scale. AFAIK, the 1/24th scale one is looooong discontinued.

[Tony T]

I got one of those lifts...way cool...never seen another one!

As for painting parts...Mostly, yes, I do paint all sides of most parts. If they glue together and are the same colour I generally glue first and paint after cleaning them up, like an engine block with a moulded-in oil pan...no seam on the real oil pan. The inside of bodies, outside of interiors and topside of chassis, yes...just because I know and also so that there is uniformity of colour.

Good topic, Virgil!

[crazyjim]

what is a Donn Yost's pipe nipple painting stand, can you show us what we're missing ?

It's a pipe nipple - as in water or natural gas pipe (galvanized or black). I'd have to go back and review the DVD for the diameter, but I believe 1 1/2", and about 6" long. Get the DVD - it's great!

[Foxer]

When I was a young lad, I regularly had a table at the Munich model car swap meets in the BMW canteen. Of course, those were 99% diecast.

I got so annoyed by people lifting my models from the table and utter this dismissive 'ah, plastic', that I once glued one to the table. Many tried to lift it, but gave up when it appeared 'too heavy' for them. Since then, there is a table with four glue spots on it in the BMW canteen.

[Foxer]

what is a Donn Yost's pipe nipple painting stand, can you show us what we're missing ?

I don't believe those types of images are allowed here.

edit: hope no one took me seriously .. should have put a on this post.

Edited December 6, 2011 by Foxer

[Dr. Cranky]

Thanks, Tony, and I hope people will help keep the conversation going.

[moparmagiclives]

Well, I would have to say that none of my models get seen, but I paint anyway. Its a form of art to me, a release of some sort. so if sitting there for 5 more min with a brush is what it takes to make me feel like me again, then it is what it is.

[SuperStockAndy]

I don't believe those types of images are allowed here.

The link doesn't work for me anyhow...but does the URL description explain it enough?

[Dr. Cranky]

It worked for me earlier.

[Modelmartin]

I may not paint what I can't see bit I certainly can't see what I AM painting!!! :lol:

[wgflatliner]

To me painting is an art within itself.

Painting the backs of pedals? Yep.

Painting under seats? Yep. It gives me an even surface across the floor so the seats don't look like they're sinking in flocking material once assembled.

Painting the inside of the body? Yeah because it does stop the translucent look to the paint job.

Painting the inside of the motor? Uhhhh no.

I try to paint everything though because I compete and would not be happy with myself If I lost over something stupid and completely in my control.

[Dr. Cranky]

Ditto on what Mark said.

[Chuck Most]

When I was a young lad, I regularly had a table at the Munich model car swap meets in the BMW canteen. Of course, those were 99% diecast.

I got so annoyed by people lifting my models from the table and utter this dismissive 'ah, plastic', that I once glued one to the table. Many tried to lift it, but gave up when it appeared 'too heavy' for them. Since then, there is a table with four glue spots on it in the BMW canteen.

Awesome.