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06-10-2008, 07:22 PM | #1 |
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Today I got some testors gold paint, thinner, and a paint brush to try to do my very first custom, a viper officer (something easy). I am a total greenhorn and I have no idea what I am doing, i.e. what is thinner for? any advice would be greatly appreciated!!! seriously ANY ADVICE I have no clue what the heck I am doing.
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06-10-2008, 07:25 PM | #2 |
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Is the testors acrylic or enamel? If it's the latter, do not use it! It will eat the plastic. Only use acrylic paints.
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06-10-2008, 07:26 PM | #3 |
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I use thinner for cleaning brushes.
It can be used as a cleaner for air brushes also. I believe it can be used for "thinning" thick paints...but I suggest you mix the paint and thinner in a seperate container...and not in equal amounts.
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06-10-2008, 07:27 PM | #4 |
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enamel, shooooot, thanks, (sigh) at least a have to go right next to a hobby shop tomorrow because of a doctors appointment.
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06-10-2008, 07:30 PM | #5 |
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All honesty...as a green horn...do yourself a favor. Buy yourself the cheaper, less quality paints to start out with.
Walmart sells Applebarrel paints...they come in all colors and clean up with water. Some people have come to love these cheap paints (myself, I'm happy with the results)...and haven't made the jump to the premium paints yet. Another tip as you are a greenhorn...buy yourself some cheap joes to hone your skills on. Keep in mind...very few, if any...hit a homerun on their first attempt (not saying it can't be done..or that you don't have the ability to do so). If you have a dollar store nearby...you should be able to find some of the 2 buck VvV figs to play with and increase your skills. Whichever way you go...I wish you good luck and look forward to seeing your future customs.
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06-10-2008, 07:33 PM | #6 |
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Use Acrylics.
Water can be used as a thinner with acrylics Take the figure apart if you're painting whole parts Let your paint dry before doing anything with it (IE: putting the figure back together, adding more paint, etc...) Toothpics with the end shaved down to a flat point help with small details like eyebrows and such. you can clip the other end to make a flat circle which helps a lot with desert camo and eyes |
06-10-2008, 07:38 PM | #7 |
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All honesty...as a green horn...do yourself a favor. Buy yourself the cheaper, less quality paints to start out with.
Walmart sells Applebarrel paints...they come in all colors and clean up with water. Some people have come to love these cheap paints (myself, I'm happy with the results)...and haven't made the jump to the premium paints yet. Another tip as you are a greenhorn...buy yourself some cheap joes to hone your skills on. Keep in mind...very few, if any...hit a homerun on their first attempt (not saying it can't be done..or that you don't have the ability to do so). If you have a dollar store nearby...you should be able to find some of the 2 buck VvV figs to play with and increase your skills. Whichever way you go...I wish you good luck and look forward to seeing your future customs. |
06-10-2008, 07:42 PM | #8 |
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If you want the top of the line stuff...I belive they are bought at hobby stores (I have none nearby me...so I am going on previous posts).
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06-10-2008, 07:46 PM | #9 |
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I consider them premium...based on the price. A bottle of Apple Barrel is/was under a buck at walmart (equivalent to 4x a testors jar). Check the craft section of walmart for them.
If you want the top of the line stuff...I belive they are bought at hobby stores (I have none nearby me...so I am going on previous posts). |
06-10-2008, 07:46 PM | #10 |
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Today I got some testors gold paint, thinner, and a paint brush to try to do my very first custom, a viper officer (something easy) I am a total greenhorn and I have no idea what I am doing, i.e. what is thinner for? any advice would be greatly appreciated!!! seriously ANY ADVICE I have no clue what the heck I am doing.
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