QUOTE: Originally posted by nicholma
Shrikes, I always undercoat first with the Tamiya undercoat then apply about 3 coats of top coat misted on before applying 2 final wet coats. The wet coat gives it the gloss.
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okay, by undercoat, i assume you mean primer (I'm using Gray Tamiya primer)
Okay, what is a wet coat????
QUOTE: Originally posted by nicholma
I have not found the need to over coat with a gloss to give it an extra gloss, but there again most of mine are rally cars which aren't reknown for their glossy finish. I do generally polish after about 1 week (I generally leave the body shell sitting in the sun or somewhere warm for that time) with the Tamiya polish, that smooths the coat and produces a better finish.
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"Tamiya polish" is the "Tamiya Compound" i've been seeing in my LHS, right? How do i go about using it?
I have a spray can of Tamiya Clear that i might as well put to good use, so i'll probably spray that on as the last coat.
QUOTE: Originally posted by MadModelFactory
Shrikes.
Tamiya has a range of yellows out:
TS-03 Dark yellow
TS-16 Yellow
TS-34 Camel yellow
TS-47 Chrome yellow
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I think i'll go with the TS-16. I'm not too sure what Chrome Yellow Looks like... Say, Does Tamiya have a color reference chart for its paint?
Thanks for the replies, Nicholma, MadModelFactory, Kik36 and JCon!!!
Other sugegstions are equally welcome!!!