QUOTE: Originally posted by FALSE
What is the differences between Enamel and Acrilyc paint? |
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Paint is made up of a carrier or binder (that which holds it together and gives its finish/hardess) and a pigment (that which gives it colour). Enamel paints have a solvent based enamel binder while acrylic paints have a binder that is often water or alcohol based. Depending on the paint, the colour/pigment part will be different as well. The distinction of what the binder is made of and what can thin it is my key concern. I use acrylic paints because I don't want to mess with harmful solvent based binders and thinners. Especially if I'm going to be spraying them through an airbrush. With a properly set up spray booth and safety equipment, this becomes a non issue.
| QUOTE: How many coats of paint would you put on a model? |
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It depends on the specific paint involved and how it is applied. But a general rule is that multiple thin coats will end up better than one thick coat.
| QUOTE: How much paint do you put on for each coat? |
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Again, it's paint and application dependant. I airbrush acrylics and like to put down 3 or 4 lighter coats. I use very little paint in each coat. Everyone develops their own style.
| QUOTE: When you put on the first coat, do you just use a mist of paint on the model, where the paint is kinda speckled on ( you can still see the plastic), or do you put a solid coat of paint that covers all the plastic? |
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This sounds more airbrush specific. It completely depends on what you're spraying and what type of paint. I like to use a primer first. I try to get enough coverage to actually cover the plastic but no more. Then I check for imperfections, sand, reputty, sand, etc., and then give it another coat of primer. Some paints do rather well without primer, but I find it gives me a final opportunity to fix errors. Also, some paint can lift when masking later on if there's not proper adhesion to the plastic. Cleaning the model before spraying and using a primer helps with this.
Nathaniel