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The painting forum is for the discussion of techniques on the painting, decalling and weathering phases of AFV modelling and the tools and materials used.
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 Subject:  Re: Painting with TamiyaList thread.  
  
 Date:  Jan 7, 2005
 From:  Paul Clark 
Kaze.

I would look at using your local arts shop for brushes, buy the best you can afford and get brushes that are suitable for the job.If you are going to prime your models then a relatively cheap paint is car primer I use grey,you get a decent sized spray can for not alot of money from your local car spare shop.

Acrylics are difficult to paint on but I have found that cutting them with Wind Screen cleaner works better then using water, but you will still need a couple of coats to get a decent fininsh.

Airbrushes are a great tool, but if possible try to borrow one to try out before you invest and decide what type you prefer dual or single action. I have a second hand badger and it is a good all round single action airbrush.

What ever method of painting you decide to use keep on practicing, real vehicles are fininshed in a miriade of fashion.

best regards Paul.
 
Thread Listing 
  Painting with Tamiya - Kaze - Jan 2, 2005
. . . Re: Painting with Tamiya - Paul A. Owen - Jan 2, 2005
. . . Re: Painting with Tamiya - Charles Nelson - Jan 2, 2005
. . . Re: Painting with Tamiya - Steve Sutton - Jan 2, 2005
. . . . . . Re: Painting with Tamiya - Leo Lee - Jan 2, 2005
. . . . . . . . . Re: Painting with Tamiya - Kaze - Jan 2, 2005
. . . . . . . . . . . . Re: Painting with Tamiya - Philippe - Jan 3, 2005
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re: Painting with Tamiya - Michael - Jan 4, 2005
. . . . . . . . . . . . Re: Painting with Tamiya - kenSing - Jan 6, 2005
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re: Painting with Tamiya - Paul Clark - Jan 7, 2005
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re: Painting with Tamiya - ken - Jan 8, 2005
. . . Re: Painting with Tamiya - Garry Ropchan - Jan 10, 2005
. . . . . . Re: Painting with Tamiya - Charles Nelson - Jan 11, 2005
. . . . . . . . . Re: Painting with Tamiya - bo@ti - Jan 12, 2005
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