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Model Master Insignia white problem

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  • Member since
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  • From: Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Posted by JesniF-16 on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 2:22 PM

That works too. It seems there is not much difference between Model Master flat white and insignia white... I decanted some Tamiya insignia white and it is very close to a light gray. Not sure what I'll choose to do yet but thanks for the responses!

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Posted by Tojo72 on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 9:19 AM

I like to use modelmaster flat white enamel,then I gloss coat it afterwards with their enamel clear gloss,then you don't have to deal with the drying problem

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Posted by JesniF-16 on Monday, February 6, 2012 6:57 PM

I will order some ASAP. Model Master woes strikes again Toast

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Posted by DoogsATX on Monday, February 6, 2012 6:41 PM

Yes

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Posted by JesniF-16 on Monday, February 6, 2012 6:17 PM

hmmm. can I use clear lacquers over Tamiya Paint? Thanks

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Posted by randypandy831 on Monday, February 6, 2012 6:11 PM

not a fan of MM whites. always gave me problems. when it comes to white i use tamiya. 

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Posted by ww2psycho on Monday, February 6, 2012 5:58 PM

I tried Iw on my corsair, had problems with it, went out and got a Tamiya white primer Wink

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Posted by JesniF-16 on Monday, February 6, 2012 5:57 PM

Hmmm. I'm not sure if it's a flat color or not. I unfortunately smudged the tacky paint, so i'm gonna strip and start over....  I only have enamel paint which isn't effected by lacquer clears. Maybe it's time for a change from enamel to acrylic.

Thanks for the advice guys, keep em comin...

I just realized that I practiced on an old 72nd Tomcat and it has cured quite nicely!? What did I do? I think you guys are right, and the mix was off a bit. Hard to say now...

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Posted by DoogsATX on Monday, February 6, 2012 5:39 PM

But isn't IW a flat color?

I'm going to go with mixing anomaly as well. Put it somewhere safe and maybe turn an incandescent lamp on it to lightly "bake" it dry.

Also, FWIW, I've never had good luck with MM white - if it has to be white, I'll go Tamiya or Gunze every time.

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Posted by paintsniffer on Monday, February 6, 2012 4:56 PM

I have tried every trick to make Model Master gloss paints dry rapidly. None of them work. Either wait a week, or after a day or so hit it with some gloss lacquer. 

I think it has to do with the humidity here in Texas.

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Posted by stikpusher on Monday, February 6, 2012 4:48 PM

Most likely the paint as not properly mixed before you sprayed it. When MM enamel paint takes more than a half hour hour to dry to the touch when airbrushed it was not stirred enough in my experience. Ya just gotta wait it out. I recommend that you do not apply anything over it until it is completely dried and cured.

 

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Model Master Insignia white problem
Posted by JesniF-16 on Monday, February 6, 2012 4:42 PM

Hello modellers,
I am using Model Master enamels through an airbrush. So I painted my landing gear insignia white 4 days ago and it's still slightly sticky. I haven't had a problem with any other colors. Should I spray a gloss coat over it or keep waiting for it to dry? I don't think it's a thinning ratio problem, but I am not sure. I thinned it the same as any other color, I think. Has anyone else had this issue? I am concerned because the whole underside of the aircraft is gonna be painted insignia white also.
Jesse

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