painting very small area's

ronald305

Member since
June 2007

painting very small area's

Posted by ronald305 on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 9:09 AM

Hi Fellow modelers

Im working on another model while Im finishing up my GSX and would to know what is the best way to make the instrument panel look better especially the instruments which is very tiny do I use a very pointy brush like a 20/0 and the seat belts are allready molded in how do I paint that part to,the kit is a old monogram kit a 1/48 scale A1H Skyraider, Any informantion from you Guy or Gals would be very appreciated-thank you

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ronald305

Member since
June 2007

Posted by ronald305 on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 9:23 AM

I almost forgot do I need to prime these little parts, In Swannys video he doesn't prime the small parts like the items mention in my first post -thank you

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RichardI

Member since
February 2004
From: Canada

Posted by RichardI on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 2:21 PM

For very small items, I just use a very small brush, but a very good very small brush. Over the years I have tried many different kinds (including a so called 20/0) and the one I have picked is a Kolinsky Sable 000. They are expensive litle devils, but they really do work better than any other brush I've used. The ones I have are made by Winsor and Newton and they are available at art supply stores. They keep a sharp point, spring back really well and hold lots of paint.

I do not prime small parts either, but I suggest you do clean them with alcohol or some such substance to make sure they are perfectly clean just before painting. One more thing - on occasion to make a really tiny dot, I use the tip of a round toothpick.

Rich

On the bench: 1/48 Revell PBY Catalina 0A-10A. Next up: Moebius 1/24 Chariot from Lost in Space.

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Hans von Hammer

Member since
June 2008
From: Iowa

Posted by Hans von Hammer on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 2:26 PM

I shoot panels in flat white, then "paint" them black with a Sharpie. A few swipes with a super-fine sanding film and the the black comes right off, revealing the white underneath...

With brushes, I stay away from the "Hyper-Zero" ones and just spend the money on a REALLY good "0"... The tip is what you pay for, so don't scrimp on them, and take care of them. The "OOOOOOOO" brushes hold so little paint that they're almost worthless to me..