i am trying to built a MiG-3 i winter camouflage (white…)
At first white comes out as a solid mist or rather as snowflakes, it means it is not properly thinned right? I add just a couple drops of thinner and the color just refuses to stick on the model, (surfaces cleaned, and soaped…) its viscocity is similar …well to air, since when i airbrush i see the ripples on the paint layer surface,
The same happens with Tamiya, Humbrol, Revell paints.
Is my stock old, is it me… if yes how can i fix it…
Any suggestions for a decent white brand?
- If you are shooting gloss white, a primer is imperative prior to your topcoat.
- I’ve found that flat whites go on primed and unprimed surfaces better than glosses. They are also not as difficult to thin to get them through an airbrush.
- Testors flat white enamel and Floquil Reefer White enamels are excellent. I’ve never had any trouble with either one.
- If you’re getting snow flakes, it would seem your paint is not thinned enough. Once properly thinned, and you decide not to try any of the ideas above, you might try spraying a little further back from the model, keep the brush moving, and realize that with a very thin white, it’s gonna take several lightly misted coats to cover an area that otherwise would be done in one with a darker color paint.
- As a last resort, you might try a plain old spray can of white. I built the Tamiya 1/32 F14 years ago, and used a spray can on the landing gear. Worked great. Krylon and Plasticoat are two brands that come to mind. You might even try Testors out of the can. Just remember: Spray from about 10-12 inches from the kit, keep the can moving, and don’t try to cover the kit in one coat.
Hope this helps.
Gip Winecoff