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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2009 17:10:59 GMT -6
Hey guys im new here, just got a couple of Q's for ya.
I just orderd a Lil' Stogie and wanted to know what is the secret for making the cab look like that old weatherd wood grain look??
Also, i know that you have to sand down and prime the main body of any model before painting, but do you also have to do that for the other small parts??
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Post by TheMadModeler on Apr 5, 2009 6:17:19 GMT -6
Welcome to the Corner. If you want those small parts to look clean you sholud prepare them for paint too. Scrape the flashing off, sand the uneven corners, prime, etc..
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2009 20:00:30 GMT -6
Thanks bill, but what im really asking is what is the easiest way to paint small parts. Like a method, or a tips and secrets would be awsome.
-carter
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Post by gwangiboy on Apr 5, 2009 21:36:53 GMT -6
I'll prime small parts, because it always makes it easier to paint them ... the parts will either be part of one main assembly that can be painted one color, or I'll just put primer on an entire tree.
It might depend on the type of paint you're using as well (and even the color -- some colors go on really well and almost over anything, and others may require a few coats to even approach decent), but some paints just have poor coverage if you use them on bare plastic ... the paint doesn't stick at all (more of a problem with acrylics, but some enamels as well). Use a white or grey primer, depending on what paint color you'll be using over it.
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Post by rmerdcars on Apr 5, 2009 22:07:26 GMT -6
Welcome to the site ! these guys on here do some amazing work just look around ,there was a really detailed"how to" on weathering awhile back ,go under searches, but the wood grain look is pretty much the same technique ,takes some practice tho,but thats one thing cool about wood grain its not perfect and theres lots of color choices !!  look at walmart in the crafts dept. those little .50 cent bottles of paint work great and theres a ton of colors ,go from dark to light until it looks like you want. and there water base so if you dont like it ,wash it off and try again ! hope that helps...Rog |
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Post by gwangiboy on Apr 6, 2009 9:10:40 GMT -6
A couple ways I do wood grain ...
1) Start with Testors Wood Acrylic ... 2nd use a Tamiya Flat Yellow wash ... 3rd, dry brush Tamiya Red Brown (can be mixed with black)
2) base coat of black ... dry brush Tamiya Red Brown ... cover with Tamiya Clear Orange (also works great for wood panel look for car interiors)
Experiment with those and other color combinations, and you should find something that looks good!
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Apr 6, 2009 10:15:17 GMT -6
Hey guys im new here, just got a couple of Q's for ya. I just orderd a Lil' Stogie and wanted to know what is the secret for making the cab look like that old weatherd wood grain look?? Also, i know that you have to sand down and prime the main body of any model before painting, but do you also have to do that for the other small parts?? Fred has a How too on weathering: He's your man As far as painting parts. I use roach clips and dawdles to hold the parts. Then I stick them to a foam base to dry |
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Post by AL on Apr 6, 2009 13:22:11 GMT -6
Hi ! Welcome to the Korner !!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2009 13:22:42 GMT -6
Thanks guys, you are a REALLY big help, i already love this site and what is has to offer! I will try these methods, thanks!
-Carter
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look at walmart in the crafts dept. those little .50 cent bottles of paint work great and theres a ton of colors ,go from dark to light until it looks like you want. and there water base so if you dont like it ,wash it off and try again ! hope that helps...Rog
