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Hello,
I have been modeling for about 20 years now, off and on. I'm trying to increase the detailed and finished look of any future projects but I have a question about using flat or insignia white paints, from Testors and Taymiya: The paint, even a brand new bottle, is very thin and takes 2 or 3 coats to get full solid coverage. I have tried everything I can think of to fix this but I was wondering I anyone had expreienced this too and had some ideas how to fix the problem? Or perhaps a different brand of paint to use?
Thank you!
yea...same problem with me,,,but i found the answer:
ok....you have to apply the ACRYLIC COAT OVER THE ENAMEL WHITE COAT
gives it that rich textured look your looking for.....let me know if it worked out 4U, okay???
Ross Martinek A little strangeness, now and then, is a good thing…
tyamada wrote:I use Floquil enamel white, coverage and opacity is superior to any other paint.
I agree. The Refer White in their model train line is excellent from what I remember.
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jarhead_50_5.0 wrote:Everyone thank you so much for the suggestions and help. When I posted this question, I was asking about painting by brush, but since PWB mentioned it, if I am trying to use white in my airbrush, would the suggestions be the same? Obviously I would primer first.
Set down a base of flat white as a primer first. Once that has dried you can apply your gloss white. The flat white does the gripping, the gloss does the sheen.
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