ah... spray can.. can never get a good consistency with those things

what i meant was
prime -> gloss black (lacquer) wait for it to cure -> silver (acrylic)

should work right? lacquer > enamel > acrylic mah right? therefore the thinner for acrylic should not effect the lacquer

This post has been edited by shauno: Jun 25 2010, 02:57 PM

erm.... i don't think that will work too..
It will give a chemical reaction... It's just that lacquer and acrylic just can't "be together"
Enamel > Lacquer
Enamel > Acrylic

Well, you can always give a try on a "test subject" rather than your own kit to be safe

hi Sifus,

What do you think about
http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/745...ctair/index.htm
I am thinking of getting, due to its form factor, small. the recommended usage is less than 30 mins at a time... it will cost me about 160 RM.... not sure ifs worth the while.

Please advise

Thank you

I just saw these recently too and is also wondering about it...
btw, just to let you know, hlj.com is selling it and there's 70% off shipping cost..
IF you plan to order online

i can get it direct from Bic Camera @ 5500 Yen ... so no need to worry about shipping, i carry back myself

ah i see.. since it's not very expensive, maybe you can try it..
since this compressor really suitable for newbies who want to learn..

try this. i never had a clear coat, so i never tried b4. for hand paint. use the silver. then put or spray clear coat on top.
i know as some ppl tried with "dull" gold(as i remember) then apply clear yellow after the gold dry. looks like gold chrome for me.
try this method on a runner 1st to see the effects

This post has been edited by gaiachronicler: Jun 26 2010, 07:12 PM

Ok, thanks for your answers guys

no worries. if the lacquer is at the base, after it cure, u can actually paint acrylic paint on top, with acrylic thinner. no reaction.

so this way it works... thanks to rayloke sifu for clarifying that..

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This post has been edited by tauhubusuk: Jun 30 2010, 03:49 PM

Oo. thanks for the info.

If you want to know how to use lacquer, enamel, acrylic, here's a quick and easy guide.

quick guide

hey guys, how essential is it to get a spray booth when using an AB? if i just spray outdoors, is it fine? or should i get a spray booth anyways?

hi all,

any idea where can i find Tamiya color XF1 (Flatblack) and XF62 (olive drab)?

^ tried the Tamiya underground of 1U already? There were plenty of type XF paints selling there.

thanks Harddisk, will do so.

any other alternative?

an air conditioned room, without any direct wind (by fan) blowing towards u, a focus table lamp (check error n spray condition), window closed (less dust) is very good for air brushing. However, with this condition, a spray booth is necessary, or u ll be killed by the fume.

If u r spraying outdoor, there is not need of spray booth obviously. However, u will get impromptu wind direction, uncontrollable humidity level, changes of the color of sunlight in different time, bugs, cats, dogs, and extremely important: DUST.

If availability in terms of finance n real estate, would strongly recommend u set up a spray booth n do air brush in a closed area.

Eg, some car workshops do spray paint onto cars outdoor. But the high quality ones always have their closed-area spray area. Same concept.

ah~ current workplace is just indoors, window open, ventilated by a ceiling fan with no table lamp to check on errors.. bad conditions for airbrushing? =/

guys, how do u all color the clear parts of the gundams from OO series kits? dun really know how to handle with clear parts ...

any tutorial will help