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Post by dartsytopps on Jan 30, 2014 9:11:08 GMT -5
Hello! Am just wondering about a few things. Which paints are good to get? I saw a model kit at Hobby Lobby of Testerspains with a few brushes and like 10-15 paints and a knife for like 30 dollars. Are most good models only sold in box kits at places like Hobby Lobby and where do you put these things after awhile? After I make like 10 of them I will run out of room! Thanks for any help a noob can get.
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Post by randx0 on Jan 30, 2014 12:46:24 GMT -5
The testors bottle paints are a nice place to start, usually hobby lobby will have a 50% off coupon it'll make that purchase worth it . those brushes are garbage though .the bottles paints are good for small details like shocks ,engine blocks picking out details on dashboards etc. For painting bodys ,interiors, chassis the larger pieces spray paint is the way to go . I recommend using spray paints that are lacquer based testors makes some but you can also use paint found at the local auto parts store . use a good sandable primer for a base coat first . painting is a skill you have to learn through trial and error and is probably another question unto itself.I'd also suggest using liquid glue instead of the old orange tube glue because it dries faster it is applied with a brush. as far as good models hobby lobby has some that are good and some that are not you should find a model of something you like and get back to us we can totally tell you if it is a good or bad model (some are just hard to get together if you are just starting out). as far as storage if you only have room for 10 then on your eleventh perhaps one goes back into the box it came from to display the newer ones you will improve as you go. there are also display cases that are stackable . there are a million things to consider when building models as a hobby so when you have a specific question shout it out it's somewhat difficult to answer everything at once. good luck I look forward to seeing your first model or even your next question.
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Post by dogfish7 on Feb 1, 2014 8:02:44 GMT -5
If you are just entering the hobby, don't rule out Acrylic paints. They are much more forgiving, don't have as harmful of solvents in them and easier cleanup. If you have an airbrush, the acrylics are allot more economical and safer for your health. Something to consider.
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