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  • Member since
    November 2005
Specks in my gloss finish?
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 5:16 AM
I have been using Humbrol spray on my 1/24 Packard Boattail speedster and the finish comes up with lots of fine specks when dry. Is this dust particles contaminating the spray before it hits the body of the model. I have to paint outside for obvious reasons. i am still realitively new so i guess i am doing something obvious wrong, any suggestions would be appreciated,
Cheers.[:0]
  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: Washington State
Posted by leemitcheltree on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 9:36 AM
There could be many things going wrong -
Are the specks evenly distributed, do they appear to be IN the paint as opposed to ON the paint? Is your thinner the correct recommended brand for the paint? Did you carefullt dust the model before painting, and try to allow it ti dry in a dust free environment (like under a large tupperware tub)?
Generally, try to paint in an environment without wind or breezes, clean the model with a tack rag (get them from a store that sells hardware or painting supplies), make sure you strain your paint well using fine screens or a piece of nylon panty hose (I assume you're using an airbrush).
Best of all, Kalmach Publishing (see links on the main FSM page) has some really great books on model making in genersl, and airbrushing in particular.
I've got several, and they're really very good and have lots of helpful hints and tips.
Good luck.

Cheers, LeeTree
Remember, Safety Fast!!!

  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 4:38 PM
No i dont have an airbrush just a can of humbrol hobby spray, i cleaned the model before i sprayed but i think it was windy outside when i did the paint job. Oh well i guess i'll sand it back and start again in better conditions.
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 4:42 PM
No i dont have an airbrush just a can of humbrol hobby spray, i cleaned the model before i sprayed but i think it was windy outside when i did the paint job. Oh well i guess i'll sand it back and start again in better conditions.
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