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So, my question is simple. Can i buy flat spray can from retail stores -any brands- to spray my tanks, or i should buy the specialised ones like tamiya, testors etc ?
and will the paint be just as good?
Don't know if the paint is as good but it's a lot easier to use the modeling paints that come in the colors you need. I'm a Vallejo Model Air fan. If you brush paint only, Vallejo Model Color is the one to use. Uasy to use, great for brushing and easy to clean up with Windex. If you post this question in the Painting section of these Forums, you will get a lot more answers. They will all be good so you just have to try them out and use the one that you like the best.
Good Luck and Enjoy.
Jim
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You can use hardware store primer.
Otherwise, it's just a matter of whether you want the model to be the right color.
And no, it will be thicker.
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thank you guys,
in the same vein, can i use colored pencils - example prismacolor- to do details and weathering on enamel or acrylic paints? and then use a clearcoat on top?
A number of years ago Testors used to claim their spray heads produced a finer spray than the rattle cans from hardware/paint stores. Don't know about other modeling brands, nor do I know if Testors still uses finer nozzles.
Don Stauffer in Minnesota
Depending on the subject you're using it for, I don't see why you can't use store bought spray paints. Just spray in several light coats. Back in my day during the mid 70s - 80s, I used store bought spray paints. DO NOT use Krylon brand. They're garbage.
Another option you can do is decant paint from the rattle cans too.
Leopard1 ...in the same vein, can i use colored pencils - example prismacolor- to do details and weathering on enamel or acrylic paints? and then use a clearcoat on top?
...in the same vein, can i use colored pencils - example prismacolor- to do details and weathering on enamel or acrylic paints? and then use a clearcoat on top?
Yes. Many guys use art pencils for detailing, weathering, etc. I think the most commonly used ones are silver, for depicting chipping. But you certainly can use them. Even a regular lead (ie, graphite) pencil can be used, for enhancing panel lines, for example, or for rubbing a piece that is metal, to impart a little bit of a metallic sheen to it. Paint a .50 cal black, for example, and rub the edges with a regular writing pencil.
Hope that helps!
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