Can I make my own Paint + Primer out of inexpensive Craft Paint?
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- čas přidán 18. 04. 2024
- This test scratches an itch I've had for a while now. Not that long ago towards the end of my Military Bulldozer build I was attempting some weathering down along the running gear and the bottom of the chassis. For whatever reason the chipping fluid I was using was not letting go of the top coat of paint and everything I tried was just going straight through all the way to the plastic. which was yellow. Understandably you don't want yellow showing on your standard issue Green Bulldozer.
Don't know if I completely resolved the issue but I've definitely got another club in the bag if you will.
How to airbrush craft paint successfully.
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You might want to check your audio, I’m having to crank up my volume to hear you, then when the ads kick in I have to turn it down quite a bit.
Appreciate all the craft paint tests through airbrush as I’m on a budget and just got my first airbrush. I’m transitioning from brush with craft paint to airbrush but only have basic airbrush colors (red, blue, yellow, green, black and white). Thanks very much.
You're welcome, I will check that audio right now thank you!
I'm pretty impressed with the Vallejo Grey Primer as you showed it. It might not cover the previous color as much as the others, but I think that's an indicator that it would cause less detail loss.
The Rustoleum clogging up the sandpaper is one of my biggest problems with it. I've used it a few times for various projects and not only does it clog just as you've shown, but it's inconsistent clogging and gets really frustrating trying to get an even sanding.
I don't think I'd bother with the home mix paint and primer after that test, honestly. That's time and effort and can be finicky trying to get the ratios right when I'd rather just get the paint laid down. It might have some advantages, but I think the Vallejo Grey Primer shows clear advantages and is simpler and faster to use unless you're in a pinch and can't get it.
I can't argue with any of that other than to say I get a kick out of trying to make things work in ways they weren't necessarily designed for.
I'm working on a project now and I think I'm going to definitely start with the Vallejo but add a layer of model color with a little polyurethane in it for fortification to see how that performs.
@bryanshobbies Absolutely. It was at least worth a try and now you know.
As a base coat after a primer coat, that might be an interesting way to make things stronger. I've heard of people using enamels to do similar, since enamel tends to be more durable than acrylic, and it is kind of handy to have that more durable layer for the first color, so the masking tape for later layers does not damage the paint job.
One of the things I need to do, is test various adhesives and paints for flexibility and strength. I do cosplay and when working with EVA foam it's pretty common to need a flexible adhesive and sometimes flexible paint. Contact cement is the most common for adhesives that will flex, but it would be nice to test some other potential options that might work better. Paint can be the hard part since it will often crack or at best get those ugly wrinkles.
Very cool test. I use craft paints almost exclusively in model building and I always prime all parts before painting. I have gotten into the habit of adding a generous dose of either DuraClear or an acrylic medium to my paint befoh re air brushing. It really helps with adhesion & durability. I believe the Rust-Oleum is an enamel based paint and does take a very long time to fully cure.
Yeah, definitely more than 48 hours. Thanks for watching!
I use krylon for larger kits, but have always let it cure for at least 24 hours. My go to primer as of late is Stynylrez. It goes well with both airbrush applications as well as brush on. I had always used vallejo until I was swayed away by Stynylrez. Thanks for the information!
-John
Thanks for the information, I'm always experimenting with different things, and I'll add that to the list. Also, thanks for watching!
Never thought of using the DuraClear for a primer base. I do really like the DuraClear Gloss though. Very high gloss without much work.
I've not tried it with gloss, duraclear that might be interesting... thanks for watching!