I'm building my first kit today. Got all the tools, thinner, primer and paint I will need. I really want to do it the best way possible and I've been looking at a lot of guides. This is by far one of the best painting guides so far. Thank you very much.
Long time when I did start with scale models, my spare time was dedicated 100% to aircraft's, fighter jets to be more precise. But I both 3 sport car models from tamiya, vehicles that I was completely fan, Renault 5 Turbo Rally from 1981/82. Formula 1 Williams Honda FW 11, 1986 from Brasilian pilot Nelson Piquet. And finely Subaru Impreza Rally Safary 98. The boxes were on the shelve for the past 15 years. I didn't want to " destroy' vintage kit's, but now I feel that is possible to do a good work, with all the useful information provided on this channel. Thank's everyone who makes this videos possible Cheers Pedro
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!! Thanks for sharing, I'm a newbie, just started a new project, and your tutorials have been SOOO helpful, and so detailed as well. ^___^
I am completely new at building model cars and i have a few questions: 1. Does the primer have to be the same color as the color you want to paint the car? 2. Where can you buy the special spray paint and primer and does it have to be the same brand as you are using? 3. Where can you buy the "sanding sticks". 4. Where can you find that model car stand you were using , or something similar?
+Jim Dayton 1. No, but the lighter the color the lighter the primer should be, as it will be easier to cpver the primer. 2. It does not have to be the same brand, i just find it works really well. They should be available in a good hobby store or otherwise ebay. 3. have a look on ebay 4. it is a tamiya spray stand, again try ebay.
Jim Dayton you don't really need primer at all unless you are covering up some body work or are using a "transparent" paint that requires a different color base than the plastic itself. Most paints chemically bond to plastic, and all primer does is cover up detail, and cause more undue and un-needed work that will result in a second rate paint job. DON'T PRIME. Also I notice you asked where he got the model in the video...you just want one to practice on right? Buy on sale models at hobbylinc.com, or go to hobby lobby and use a perpetual online 40% off coupon. That way you can by 30 dollar models for 18.
Thanks for this. I've got an AC Cobra kit which was a present from a friend and I really don't want to mess it up lol. As a youngster I build aircraft and cat kits but normally painted them with a brush. I do remember when masking things off I seemed to lift the edge of the paint when removing the masking. Also when I did try a spray can I'd get an odd blob of paint spit out of the can which was infuriating.
Nothing. Primer is just used by "pros" for the best possible paint results. You can skip primer and go straight to the top coat if you like, BUT if you are painting a light color on a dark molded plastic, it is best to use a light colored primer first so the top coat will be as bright and as close as possible to the intended color--most paints are slightly transparent, and are more so in light coats, and you WANT light coats because light coats do not obscure details.
Ugh.. I just sanded my R32 tamiya 1:24 with 300grit, you think I'd get away with priming over that or do you recommend I go over it again with 600-800grit?
I definitely know you should at least 600 it then you could go over it with primer you'll see a lot of sand scratches with 300 even after you prime and paint it and it would make the final paint job look awful
Tamiya primer is one of the best primers for model cars, so if you can get that i would advise it. If you want to use hardwarestore primer, that is also possible. But it does not play well with other paint brands.
thank you for the guide, been doing gundam model kits which are just assemble detail clearcoat and saw a toyota celica gt4 model (T20) and thought oe i'll give it a try not realizing i had to paint everything >.> quite a life saver guide , and wile i love this car's curves...damnit do i hate sanding this car's curves, especially the hood and front bumper so damn busy and curvy, fearing i'll blast through the clear coat when it comes to sanding time, if only they had a GT or ST spec modelkit, smoother hood/frontbumper that i kinda prefer to the busy GT-4 style :P
Hello. Thanks for sharing. You gave me confident to start painting model. How ever where i'm form its hard to get all the essential. Can i use PU based primer? As this is one of the most accesible for me.. Thank you
Awesome instructional videos. Preparation is absolutely key for the best result. A little off topic here though I discovered an old kit of a BMW with the the one piece clear part for the window glass was actually cracked probably from storage for too much time and it's little brittle now is there any remedy for that glue maybe some Polish and try to reduce the appearance of therepaired crack or perhaps buy some thin clear styrene and heat shrink it to the shape and try to use that as a replacement any suggestions.
Hoping to find some help here, while spinning the car around to get better angles I got some paint splatter and dripping, any advice down here on how to fix it?
But what do you do at the doors demarcations. What paint do you use and how do you proceed to feel all the grooves. Exemple: a very thinned black or dark gay whit a brush, touching the gap with it so that the paint flows along the grooves
Hey, is me again. Just primered my r32, my first time ever, and i fucked up. I was using a spray can and the result was an uneven finish and even has some "bubbles". I am now a bit lost at what i can do to fix, i dont mind sanding it all over and paint it again, but i wanna know the best fix. Please help. Thanks🙏🏿
The bubble come when you paint to thick and quick. Spray thin mist coats. not heavy thick coats. When you spray the first layer, or do the first pass on one side and think.... mmmmm i can do that again!, Don't!!!!! just let it dry and do it again after 10 or 15 minutes. When using spray cans, thin coats is the way to go!! if you go thick(this happens realy realy fast! you will get runs, bubbles etc etc.... Just sand it all donw with some P400 or P600 Grit and start again ;)
Hi is it normal to have stain on the paintwork after awhile? Or can you help me by telling how to prevent stain on the paint work on the model?. Thanks.
Rustoleum is an enamel paint (as long as it says so on the can, there are other formulations). The only model paint that is damaging to bare plastic is lacquer paints--they will craze or etch the plastic but not turn it into a puddle of melted plastic.
I really want to thank you for these videos! I'm looking to start building again which is how I found your channel. I have a question. I'm in the states, is their a dealer that you know of for zero paints? it seems to be a very legit paint system. I've never airbrushed before and I'm convinced this is the way to go. thank you Caesar
Mr. Camaro 73 here, Hi like your videos very helpful, Like to ask a question about model kits. I'm new at this and like to know if you have to sand and Prime all the pieces in a model kit. Like all the small pieces from the kit. Just a little confused on this part. I know you scuff the body and prime it and sand it. But the chassis and rest I don't know. Please let me know if your so kind.Thank You
I am really curious what your thoughts are on a single action external mix airbrush for car modelling. I know that the best modelers and airbrushers alike would all have a high end setup...but it seems to me that so many car modelers are so attached to that Paasche model H. Have you tried going back in time to see if that airbrush can actually deliver for simple projects like a car body?
I have an issue.. First time this happens.. I always use a marker for mold lines.. Never had an issue before but now i am trying to finish an impreza with racing white color. The problem even if i sanded the mold lines very good.. After painting the marker lines pop on the color.. My question is. Should i strip it or should i do more layers.. Will it cover it?
I’m so glad found your channel! This is true public service. Can’t wait to see more of your outstanding work. My favorite models are from the Vintage years of 1900 to about 1940 or so, Do you have any from these years? If not, do you know where I would find builds of this type?
@@musashi3036 Hi Musashi. Yes, I’m just into the cars from that time period. Thanks for replying, though. You must like car models, or you wouldn’t be on this website. Do you have any favorite models you’ve built? Take care!
@@LissaDouglas Yes I like car models, I haven’t built many though, mostly planes, probably a tamiya 1/24 Nissan skyline, it came out alright, nothing special, planning to make a 1/24 68’ Chevy Chevelle SS model soon, I will see how it goes
I bought my first kit and im looking forward to it the wait is killing me but any tips?? I bought a basic tool set, black tamiya paint, and the tamiya glue.(r32 build ;) ) but yea i just want to know if I should do anything else or just basic tips Its just a lil try and learn basis so my next would be more detailed and you know just practice but any tips and trick would help thank you
Buy a super cheap kit and make it. You will learn a lot in just the first model and won't waste a lot of money. Plan on throwing it away wen you finish...just so you aren't disappointed in the glue mess and paint runs.
Do you do anything special to prep the can of spray paint? I've heard and tried leaving the spray can in a tub of warm water to boost the pressure inside for a better spray pattern.
Thank you for the subscribe and comment just subbed your channel, looked at your videos, outstanding, why so long since a new video? Your work is extremely accurate and good.
Hi really love your video, just starting my first model kit, and I kinda mess up with the black line for the glass part....i want to use spray can to make it black with some of masking tape, but without primer...the paint didn't stay at its place....i need to remove it first now....any idea how to do it? thank you...
Hi like your videos very helpful, Like to ask a question about model kits. I'm new at this and like to know if you have to sand and Prime all the pieces in a model kit. Like all the small pieces from the kit. Just a little confused on this part. I know you scuff the body and prime it and sand it. But the chassis and rest I don't know. Please let me know if your so kind.Thank You
The Tamiya brand primer if a lacquer based primer that adheres very well to plastic. This particular product is thinner than regular spray so it lays down very thinly which dry very quickly. and is designed specifically for plastic models. Regular spray paint id for general use and it applies much thicker, and isn't recommended for models.
I have used Krylon brand spray primer on plastic model kits. It is cheap and can be found in many stores that have a hardware section. One thing though, the paint dissolves plastic! As long as you start off by spraying in very light passes from the start, you will be fine. Any heavy runs will definitely eat through the styrene, so just take your time. There is also white primer that can be used but gray is better to see the details with. After that, there is an incredible amount of different colors, metallics and clear coats made by this company that can be used and are much cheaper than paints from the model kit companies.
@@TheScalemodelingChannel I wouild disagree . There are very good chrome paints available that can replicate chrome in aerosol cans or airbrush . one paint being in the Alclad range. The chrome has to be first removed with oven cleaner from the part . This is best done by putting the part in a plastic bag and spraying the oven cleaner onto the chrome plated part. Seal the bag and leave for 30 minutes . Take part out with rubber gloves to avoid acid harm to skin. Place part under water and the chrome plating should wash off. . If it dosent repeat the procedure . Make sure the oven cleaner dosent come into contact with your skin or eyes.
I can put paint on and make it look like glass, my problem is when I buy a colour it looks good on the aerosol can but looks totally unsuited on the car. I have a habit of choosing awful colours for my models for some reason, I now paint my cars either black white or red!
Can i use automotive paint if i thin it down and shoot it through my airbrush ? I have a model i’m trying to make like my car and actually have paint for it . It’s a single stage paint . Thanks !
I just started building a Mustang GT boss 2013 .... It is my first build. I have a question why do we need primer? I don't use primer on the body but only the paint ant clear coat what happens? I already did that...and some bubbles have appeared on the surface u one looks really care fully. I yet have to do the clear coat. So was curious once the clear coat is applied will these bubbles go away and what should be poles done to get rid of that. I really want it to be perfect
First off, the first kit or model you build. Will not be perfect. Heck the 10th or 100th will not even be. You learn by doing. And by doing it over and over again. Don’t focus on perfection. Youll loose onterrest fast. Really fast! Primer helps the paint stick to the plastic. So is id needed. No, do i highly advise it to achieve a better smoother and stronger finish? Yes. The bubbles will not go away after the clear most likely. Clear is a transparant paint. That will mostly just make it glossy and not fix imperfections.
hi ive just started a tamiya impreza but it was squashed during storage, an A pillar has snapped and the body is bend out of alignment. Is there any way to solve this?
Hi there, your videos are really good. Thank you for helping out new starters with your exp! I have a kit that has a slightly bended chassis do you know how to fix it? Thanks
It's been a while since I painted a model. We used to use Easy Off fume free oven cleaner. It has to be the fume free version, because the other type will melt the plastic. Put the part in an old Tupperware container, spray and let sit for usually 24 hours. That's the way we used to do it 20 years ago. Someone else may want to chime in with a newer way or confirm if this way still works.
hello i need your help please reply me 1.do we need to prime the small part as exhaust and brakes 2.do we need to sand paper small part before prime 3.how we gonna sand the small part
1, if you want to paint them with spray paint or an airbrush, yes. 2, if you are going to mask and paint them in multiple colors, yes. otherwise, no not realy 3, with sandpaper......
Everything Ryan vlogs I think you can get away with not using primer, but make sure to Wet sand The body with 800 grit, then wash it with water and use light coats of paint
I have a question if anyone could help me out... I got the 69 nova kit and this is my first one I didn’t do any research so I painted the car wit a red spray paint before I sanded out those lines that he marked with a marker would I be able to now go back and do that then put a primer over the one coat of spray paint that I already applied to the car????
So i can just go to a hardware store and buy a set of paints ? I mean i dont have to worry bout it being dangerous that i dont use model kit paint ? I mean if i have to use all model kit materials its gonna cost me like a Auto Art model :D
@@TheScalemodelingChannel thank you I appreciate that I really need a stand to put my model car bodies on cuz I can't exactly hold it my right arm is paralyzed so everything I do I have to do with my left hand and arm so it's very difficult but I always managed to pull it off but I'm getting tired of finding ways to put the bodies of the model car somewhere painting them and having issues with the paint and I believe that getting that paint stand is going to help me out a lot so thank you and I really appreciate it
@@TheScalemodelingChannel only the 1200, wet, before priming. i figured it would be better being less course, but it always shows through. i have gone to not sanding the body.
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I'm building my first kit today. Got all the tools, thinner, primer and paint I will need. I really want to do it the best way possible and I've been looking at a lot of guides. This is by far one of the best painting guides so far. Thank you very much.
How did it go?
Long time when I did start with scale models, my spare time was dedicated 100% to aircraft's, fighter jets to be more precise. But I both 3 sport car models from tamiya, vehicles that I was completely fan, Renault 5 Turbo Rally from 1981/82. Formula 1 Williams Honda FW 11, 1986 from Brasilian pilot Nelson Piquet. And finely Subaru Impreza Rally Safary 98. The boxes were on the shelve for the past 15 years. I didn't want to " destroy' vintage kit's, but now I feel that is possible to do a good work, with all the useful information provided on this channel.
Thank's everyone who makes this videos possible
Cheers Pedro
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!! Thanks for sharing, I'm a newbie, just started a new project, and your tutorials have been SOOO helpful, and so detailed as well. ^___^
This series has been so informative - thank you!
This was very informative, thank you for making this video. Your models always turn out looking perfect!
just about to resume my 1/24s i left off years ago. never really properly top coat my works before. this video makes a good tutorial : )))
I am completely new at building model cars and i have a few questions:
1. Does the primer have to be the same color as the color you want to paint the car?
2. Where can you buy the special spray paint and primer and does it have to be the same brand as you are using?
3. Where can you buy the "sanding sticks".
4. Where can you find that model car stand you were using , or something similar?
+Jim Dayton 1. No, but the lighter the color the lighter the primer should be, as it will be easier to cpver the primer.
2. It does not have to be the same brand, i just find it works really well. They should be available in a good hobby store or otherwise ebay.
3. have a look on ebay
4. it is a tamiya spray stand, again try ebay.
The Scalemodeling Channel
Thank you.
You can use a small brick .
Jim Dayton you don't really need primer at all unless you are covering up some body work or are using a "transparent" paint that requires a different color base than the plastic itself. Most paints chemically bond to plastic, and all primer does is cover up detail, and cause more undue and un-needed work that will result in a second rate paint job. DON'T PRIME. Also I notice you asked where he got the model in the video...you just want one to practice on right? Buy on sale models at hobbylinc.com, or go to hobby lobby and use a perpetual online 40% off coupon. That way you can by 30 dollar models for 18.
Can you use nail foil?
Thanks for this. I've got an AC Cobra kit which was a present from a friend and I really don't want to mess it up lol. As a youngster I build aircraft and cat kits but normally painted them with a brush. I do remember when masking things off I seemed to lift the edge of the paint when removing the masking. Also when I did try a spray can I'd get an odd blob of paint spit out of the can which was infuriating.
Congratulations, you're the best!
I ended up with runs on my first coat, I should’ve had a brush handy lol wish me luck!!
Amazing video! Many thanks for posting!
Hey, I've got a question, what would happen if I paint the car without applying the primer first?
your paint will come off easily
Nothing. Primer is just used by "pros" for the best possible paint results. You can skip primer and go straight to the top coat if you like, BUT if you are painting a light color on a dark molded plastic, it is best to use a light colored primer first so the top coat will be as bright and as close as possible to the intended color--most paints are slightly transparent, and are more so in light coats, and you WANT light coats because light coats do not obscure details.
Looking forward to this build.
Thanks for this video! Are you using lacquers?
Ugh.. I just sanded my R32 tamiya 1:24 with 300grit, you think I'd get away with priming over that or do you recommend I go over it again with 600-800grit?
600 or 800 is better. 3000 is to smooth
I definitely know you should at least 600 it then you could go over it with primer you'll see a lot of sand scratches with 300 even after you prime and paint it and it would make the final paint job look awful
@@bonniesmith5109 thanks..
@ Dan B no problem
does it matter if I were to use special tamiya primer, or just normal primer you can get a hardware store?
Tamiya primer is one of the best primers for model cars, so if you can get that i would advise it. If you want to use hardwarestore primer, that is also possible. But it does not play well with other paint brands.
Looking forward to this series of videos!
thank you for the guide, been doing gundam model kits which are just assemble detail clearcoat and saw a toyota celica gt4 model (T20) and thought oe i'll give it a try not realizing i had to paint everything >.> quite a life saver guide , and wile i love this car's curves...damnit do i hate sanding this car's curves, especially the hood and front bumper so damn busy and curvy, fearing i'll blast through the clear coat when it comes to sanding time, if only they had a GT or ST spec modelkit, smoother hood/frontbumper that i kinda prefer to the busy GT-4 style :P
Hello. Thanks for sharing. You gave me confident to start painting model. How ever where i'm form its hard to get all the essential.
Can i use PU based primer? As this is one of the most accesible for me..
Thank you
Awesome instructional videos. Preparation is absolutely key for the best result. A little off topic here though I discovered an old kit of a BMW with the the one piece clear part for the window glass was actually cracked probably from storage for too much time and it's little brittle now is there any remedy for that glue maybe some Polish and try to reduce the appearance of therepaired crack or perhaps buy some thin clear styrene and heat shrink it to the shape and try to use that as a replacement any suggestions.
How did you end up remedying this?
Hoping to find some help here, while spinning the car around to get better angles I got some paint splatter and dripping, any advice down here on how to fix it?
But what do you do at the doors demarcations. What paint do you use and how do you proceed to feel all the grooves. Exemple: a very thinned black or dark gay whit a brush, touching the gap with it so that the paint flows along the grooves
Tamiya panel line accent color. Or paint washes
Hey, is me again. Just primered my r32, my first time ever, and i fucked up.
I was using a spray can and the result was an uneven finish and even has some "bubbles".
I am now a bit lost at what i can do to fix, i dont mind sanding it all over and paint it again, but i wanna know the best fix.
Please help. Thanks🙏🏿
The bubble come when you paint to thick and quick. Spray thin mist coats. not heavy thick coats. When you spray the first layer, or do the first pass on one side and think.... mmmmm i can do that again!, Don't!!!!! just let it dry and do it again after 10 or 15 minutes. When using spray cans, thin coats is the way to go!! if you go thick(this happens realy realy fast! you will get runs, bubbles etc etc....
Just sand it all donw with some P400 or P600 Grit and start again ;)
Thanks so much man! Appreciate the advice!
Do I HAVE to wash the parts? Can I just sand/buff them?
Hello got myself acrylic lacquer spray primer.can I use it to prime my plastic kit
if you spray too much primer, im a assuming you just sand it between coats? or just sand it before adding the color?
Correct
Hi is it normal to have stain on the paintwork after awhile? Or can you help me by telling how to prevent stain on the paint work on the model?. Thanks.
Fantastic!!! Thanks a lot.
Hi!, I'm wondering if I can use the rust oleum spray, directly on the plastic?, Or it will melt it?
I honestly don’t know. Rustoleum is not available where i live
Rustoleum is an enamel paint (as long as it says so on the can, there are other formulations). The only model paint that is damaging to bare plastic is lacquer paints--they will craze or etch the plastic but not turn it into a puddle of melted plastic.
thanks. keep up the good work. your skills are just amazing!
I really want to thank you for these videos! I'm looking to start building again which is how I found your channel. I have a question. I'm in the states, is their a dealer that you know of for zero paints? it seems to be a very legit paint system. I've never airbrushed before and I'm convinced this is the way to go.
thank you
Caesar
+Caesar Cesareo Their is one place in the US that sells it but hey have very limited stock. Id suggest GravityColors.com
+The Scalemodeling Channel thank you sir, I ended up finding the US supplier, thank you. but I'll check the site
hi my first model. Can i use simple green on a new model to remove factory shine for primer or is sanding required?
Sanding is required
Mr. Camaro 73 here, Hi like your videos very helpful, Like to ask a question about model kits. I'm new at this and like to know if you have to sand and Prime all the pieces in a model kit. Like all the small pieces from the kit. Just a little confused on this part. I know you scuff the body and prime it and sand it. But the chassis and rest I don't know. Please let me know if your so kind.Thank You
I am really curious what your thoughts are on a single action external mix airbrush for car modelling. I know that the best modelers and airbrushers alike would all have a high end setup...but it seems to me that so many car modelers are so attached to that Paasche model H. Have you tried going back in time to see if that airbrush can actually deliver for simple projects like a car body?
I have an issue.. First time this happens.. I always use a marker for mold lines..
Never had an issue before but now i am trying to finish an impreza with racing white color.
The problem even if i sanded the mold lines very good.. After painting the marker lines pop on the color..
My question is. Should i strip it or should i do more layers.. Will it cover it?
What type of paint are you using?
I’m so glad found your channel! This is true public service. Can’t wait to see more of your outstanding work. My favorite models are from the Vintage years of 1900 to about 1940 or so, Do you have any from these years? If not, do you know where I would find builds of this type?
i'm more in to cars from the 60's and up. So not that knowledgeable on cars from the earlier years, sorry.
Do you mean model cars from that time? I think there is a model of a admiral saloon on amazon, I don’t know much about cars of that era though, sorry
@@musashi3036 Hi Musashi. Yes, I’m just into the cars from that time period. Thanks for replying, though. You must like car models, or you wouldn’t be on this website. Do you have any favorite models you’ve built? Take care!
@@TheScalemodelingChannel Thanks. Do you know of any websites that deal with vintage pre-1950 model cars?
@@LissaDouglas Yes I like car models, I haven’t built many though, mostly planes, probably a tamiya 1/24 Nissan skyline, it came out alright, nothing special, planning to make a 1/24 68’ Chevy Chevelle SS model soon, I will see how it goes
Hello, I'm new to this hobby, should you prep every piece of the kit like this or only the body?
Only the body and parts you wish to paint in multiple colors by masking and painting.
I bought my first kit and im looking forward to it the wait is killing me but any tips?? I bought a basic tool set, black tamiya paint, and the tamiya glue.(r32 build ;) ) but yea i just want to know if I should do anything else or just basic tips
Its just a lil try and learn basis so my next would be more detailed and you know just practice but any tips and trick would help thank you
Buy a super cheap kit and make it. You will learn a lot in just the first model and won't waste a lot of money. Plan on throwing it away wen you finish...just so you aren't disappointed in the glue mess and paint runs.
do you do the sanding because of the primer from the can ? or would you do this no matter what primer you use?
I would do this no matter what
Do you do anything special to prep the can of spray paint? I've heard and tried leaving the spray can in a tub of warm water to boost the pressure inside for a better spray pattern.
+WikdSeafood I just shake it really well, I can't be bothered to put in in warm water, thoug i have heard it works.
Thanks for sharing, what is the name of the stand do you use to paint your cars? TIA.
Tamiya spray stand
Thanks👍🏻
Thank you for the subscribe and comment just subbed your channel, looked at your videos, outstanding, why so long since a new video? Your work is extremely accurate and good.
Hi really love your video, just starting my first model kit, and I kinda mess up with the black line for the glass part....i want to use spray can to make it black with some of masking tape, but without primer...the paint didn't stay at its place....i need to remove it first now....any idea how to do it? thank you...
oh and may I know how to get the stand for doing a paint job like yours?
Hey i have a question.I use tamiya spray for my work a year without mask....So i want to know what gas mask you use?
3m professional respirator
Hi like your videos very helpful, Like to ask a question about model kits. I'm new at this and like to know if you have to sand and Prime all the pieces in a model kit. Like all the small pieces from the kit. Just a little confused on this part. I know you scuff the body and prime it and sand it. But the chassis and rest I don't know. Please let me know if your so kind.Thank You
Prime, yes. Sand, only if your going to mask them for a second color
thanks for your reply, like your videos -awesome.
Amazing videos! Love your work! //Andreas -Sweden :)
The jdm lover bor en bit utanför Landskrona 👍
Love your work...what wood are you using as a sanding block Balsa?
Where do you get the little stand for the car to sit on while you paint it? Or is there another simple way to make one or something?
Tamiya spray stand
Can I use normal spray paints instead of Tamiya spray paints?
+YS Lim sure
The Tamiya brand primer if a lacquer based primer that adheres very well to plastic. This particular product is thinner than regular spray so it lays down very thinly which dry very quickly. and is designed specifically for plastic models. Regular spray paint id for general use and it applies much thicker, and isn't recommended for models.
I have used Krylon brand spray primer on plastic model kits. It is cheap and can be found in many stores that have a hardware section. One thing though, the paint dissolves plastic! As long as you start off by spraying in very light passes from the start, you will be fine. Any heavy runs will definitely eat through the styrene, so just take your time. There is also white primer that can be used but gray is better to see the details with. After that, there is an incredible amount of different colors, metallics and clear coats made by this company that can be used and are much cheaper than paints from the model kit companies.
Hope you can answer this but do I have to put on primer or is that more of like it helps but you don't need it?
it will help as a good base for the paint and fix small scratches from sanding.
how do you get rid of seams on chrome parts glued together.
Simply put, you don't.
@@TheScalemodelingChannel I wouild disagree . There are very good chrome paints available that can replicate chrome in aerosol cans or airbrush . one paint being in the Alclad range. The chrome has to be first removed with oven cleaner from the part . This is best done by putting the part in a plastic bag and spraying the oven cleaner onto the chrome plated part. Seal the bag and leave for 30 minutes . Take part out with rubber gloves to avoid acid harm to skin. Place part under water and the chrome plating should wash off. . If it dosent repeat the procedure . Make sure the oven cleaner dosent come into contact with your skin or eyes.
I can put paint on and make it look like glass, my problem is when I buy a colour it looks good on the aerosol can but looks totally unsuited on the car. I have a habit of choosing awful colours for my models for some reason, I now paint my cars either black white or red!
How do you prep the body to remove mold release agents?
Can i use automotive paint if i thin it down and shoot it through my airbrush ? I have a model i’m trying to make like my car and actually have paint for it . It’s a single stage paint . Thanks !
Yes you can. Just don’t spray it on to thick and quick
@@TheScalemodelingChannel Thank you .. Love the channel and work you do !
I just started building a Mustang GT boss 2013 .... It is my first build.
I have a question why do we need primer?
I don't use primer on the body but only the paint ant clear coat what happens?
I already did that...and some bubbles have appeared on the surface u one looks really care fully.
I yet have to do the clear coat. So was curious once the clear coat is applied will these bubbles go away and what should be poles done to get rid of that.
I really want it to be perfect
First off, the first kit or model you build. Will not be perfect. Heck the 10th or 100th will not even be. You learn by doing. And by doing it over and over again. Don’t focus on perfection. Youll loose onterrest fast. Really fast!
Primer helps the paint stick to the plastic. So is id needed. No, do i highly advise it to achieve a better smoother and stronger finish? Yes.
The bubbles will not go away after the clear most likely. Clear is a transparant paint. That will mostly just make it glossy and not fix imperfections.
hi ive just started a tamiya impreza but it was squashed during storage, an A pillar has snapped and the body is bend out of alignment. Is there any way to solve this?
+john malone Try heating it in hot water or with a hair dryer and bent it back in to shape.
What type of primer should i use? Im planning on a dark green color
I like the music
Hi, I was just wondering if I can use any type of primer, or it has to be only from Tamyia?
Player Player you can use any primer you want. But i found tamiya to work best out of a spray can on a plastic model kit
The Scalemodeling Channel alright, thank you so much!
The Sandman cometh
& The Sandman taketh away
Have been taking down notes. Love your work. Do a TOYOTA TE27, PLEASE.
Do i need to sand all the parts even the small ones before priming?or just body panels?
Just the body. And the parts that you want to mask of and add another color to
@@TheScalemodelingChannel okay thanks for the reply!
Gday Mate, love your videos. What grit paper would you sand down the primer with before top coat?
3000
When I saw what you are marking I thought to myself RIP place where K's calcomania should be
Hi there, your videos are really good.
Thank you for helping out new starters with your exp!
I have a kit that has a slightly bended chassis do you know how to fix it?
Thanks
heat it with a hair dryer and try bending it back while cooling down.
Hi and thanks, I will try that :)
Brilliant video.Thanks a lot.Could you please give us the name of a band playing in your videos?
Good, it helps.
What about if you used a colour clear
Is the Tamiya primer transparent? I’ve got one different brand primer and it’s transparent but I’m scared to use it because of transparent.
Tamiya is grey or white
The Scalemodeling Channel Thanks 🙏🏻
Made mistake on model. How would you remove enamel paint from plastic? Please Help!!
It's been a while since I painted a model. We used to use Easy Off fume free oven cleaner. It has to be the fume free version, because the other type will melt the plastic. Put the part in an old Tupperware container, spray and let sit for usually 24 hours. That's the way we used to do it 20 years ago. Someone else may want to chime in with a newer way or confirm if this way still works.
@@rgchristy Tku. I'll try it.
I love this kit because my favourite car is Nissan Silvia S15 so i have silvias (s13-s15) and i have this same kit mines red
And it was my first japanese kit that i build EVER
DRIFT BUILD!!!!!!
Do you use sand paper to take off the marker and to take off the molds?
Mj Tingzon yes, 600 grit
K thank you so much!!! Cause I was planning to get a tamiya nissan skyline for this but ok again thank you som much!
Hey I have a question what US grits are you using as I seen on other videos you said they where different in other countries so are these US or no?
I use European grits. I don't know what they are in US grits
What type of stand is that you use for the spray paint?
Tamiya spray stand
Can I spray paint mine even tho it already painted
Can Testors Enamel Spray paint be painted over Gundam markers ?
I have no idea.
grap a plastic spoon use the marker on it then spray over it if it works then yes but im sure primer would spray over it easy
Test sample. Great Idea. Thanks
7:25 before sprinkle the primer, apply the enamel thinner ?
No
@@TheScalemodelingChannel a ha! Thanks
I would love to do this kit as It is one of my favourite car of not my favourite. Do you know anywhere I could get it in Canada
+Evan Nicol Maybe on ebay
What kind of grid sandpaper you using
600
If a car comes moulded in color, can it be painted over?
Yes
@@TheScalemodelingChannel Thank you
I got orange peel, what can I do?
I have a sharpie marker, is that okay for Tamiya model kits?
yes
I got a tamiya supra kit and am wondering can i use spray paint after i sand without primer
would not recommend not using primer
I have been flowing you 4 some time now I have learned alot want to do flocking but I can't find it whare do you get it at
+James Stoner i get them at www.scaleproduction.de
I am new to model painting what type of primer and where can you get it.
Tamiya, on ebay ;)
what is the grit compound you used to sand?
600
Hi what primer could I use for luminouse red silk?
Pink or white
Ok thank you good luck
hello i need your help please reply me
1.do we need to prime the small part as exhaust and brakes
2.do we need to sand paper small part before prime
3.how we gonna sand the small part
1, if you want to paint them with spray paint or an airbrush, yes.
2, if you are going to mask and paint them in multiple colors, yes. otherwise, no not realy
3, with sandpaper......
What's the first sanding grit(for mold lines). Thx for videos ;)
Whatever you preffer, as long as you sand the rough grits out
all you useing?
Do you have to prep your car?
Everything Ryan vlogs I think you can get away with not using primer, but make sure to Wet sand The body with 800 grit, then wash it with water and use light coats of paint
if i were to have spray paint for actual cars (primer. paint aswell) would that work just as good as tamiya brands etc
those are a bit out of scale. you very quickly apply to much
do you know of any spray paints that are leaning on a bit more affordable?
Nope
thanks for the reply
P.S i love your build videos
www.ebay.ca/itm/Testors-Model-Car-Spray-Paint-Set-Hobby-and-Model-Paint-Set-9215/272878727213?hash=item3f88d6f02d:g:9xIAAOSwR21Z2bw5 might that work?
I have a question if anyone could help me out... I got the 69 nova kit and this is my first one I didn’t do any research so I painted the car wit a red spray paint before I sanded out those lines that he marked with a marker would I be able to now go back and do that then put a primer over the one coat of spray paint that I already applied to the car????
You can , or just leave it. Learn from it and fix it on the next one
The Scalemodeling Channel thank you appreciate the answer
great vid but some of the "casting lines" you sanded off were body lines/badges...
I know
Could you just paint the car after sanding it and without primer?
You could, but the finish will not be as strong and will not look as good.
So i can just go to a hardware store and buy a set of paints ? I mean i dont have to worry bout it being dangerous that i dont use model kit paint ? I mean if i have to use all model kit materials its gonna cost me like a Auto Art model :D
As long as its plastic specific paint. Shouldnt be a problem
Is it okay to paint it without priming it first?
Spray thin coats;)
Does anybody know if that stand he has the car body on is home made or you can actually purchase it if so where can I get
Tamiya spray stand. Links in the description
@@TheScalemodelingChannel thank you I appreciate that I really need a stand to put my model car bodies on cuz I can't exactly hold it my right arm is paralyzed so everything I do I have to do with my left hand and arm so it's very difficult but I always managed to pull it off but I'm getting tired of finding ways to put the bodies of the model car somewhere painting them and having issues with the paint and I believe that getting that paint stand is going to help me out a lot so thank you and I really appreciate it
when i sand before priming, the sandmarks always show through even on the final color.. and i mean they are plain as day. and i use 1200 paper!!
Do you only use 1200 grit. Or did you use other grits aswell?
@@TheScalemodelingChannel only the 1200, wet, before priming. i figured it would be better being less course, but it always shows through. i have gone to not sanding the body.
@@TheScalemodelingChannel only 1200 i did use 600 but thought going to 1200 would be less likely to show
Thats very strange. What primer do you use?
@@TheScalemodelingChannel i use the tamiya 87026 primer most of the time
Y’all think enamel rustoleum primer and paint would work good