What paint makes?
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 9:47 am
I’m nearly at the stage of etch priming the metal bits of my Torro King Tiger.
Once the etch primer has cured, all the metal and plastics will be given a couple of coats of Halfords Red Oxide primer. I’m ok doing this.
What I’m pondering, is what make(s) of paint to do the camo and detailing with. I’m modelling an N Gauge model railway, and have been using mainly Tamiya Matt acrylics, which aren’t particularly robust, but then again N Gauge bits don’t get very much handling and are used in a clean environment, so the robustness doesn’t really matter.
What thoughts do people have on paint manufacturers? As I said, I use mainly Tamiya.
I should add that I’ll be using my airbrush to apply the camo.
I have also read on the various threads on this forum about varnishing. Do I use matt or gloss or do I use a 2 to 1 mix once the camo has been applied and before weathering? Once weathered do I spray the whole tank with a sealing layer of varnish - gloss, matt or a mix?
Thank you.
Once the etch primer has cured, all the metal and plastics will be given a couple of coats of Halfords Red Oxide primer. I’m ok doing this.
What I’m pondering, is what make(s) of paint to do the camo and detailing with. I’m modelling an N Gauge model railway, and have been using mainly Tamiya Matt acrylics, which aren’t particularly robust, but then again N Gauge bits don’t get very much handling and are used in a clean environment, so the robustness doesn’t really matter.
What thoughts do people have on paint manufacturers? As I said, I use mainly Tamiya.
I should add that I’ll be using my airbrush to apply the camo.
I have also read on the various threads on this forum about varnishing. Do I use matt or gloss or do I use a 2 to 1 mix once the camo has been applied and before weathering? Once weathered do I spray the whole tank with a sealing layer of varnish - gloss, matt or a mix?
Thank you.