Hi there folks
I just joined so one quick question ,
I have returned to modelling WW2 aircraft after giving up in my early 20s , so far I ve been trying a lot of methods that I d never heard of back then.
My next attempt is going to be a metal finish on a B-29 using alclad2 paints , I know you have to use a lacquer cleaner to clean out your airbrush after , but what do you all recommend I 'm from scotland so any help on uk based products would be great.
I know that as this is my first go that it will probably go all wrong but its the only way to learn[:D]
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Just go slow with it, let each level of paint cure for 2 days. as for cleaner, Alclad sells the BEST stuff in thier line for cleaning it out, very powerful, you should be able to get it where you got your alclad.
Zomok - in the UK it is called Cellulose thinner… and getting a liter can/bottle is a good buy, here in the US it is $3.95 US or so and it will last a loooong time! Along with cleaning out the Alclad, it is also good for soaking the airbrush parts used with ANY paints once in awhile to get all the crud out. Just be sure to use it in a well ventilated area with a respirator of suitable quality (organic vapor filter) or you could thin some brain cells as well as the paint!
Good luck! You should be able to get either (thinner and/or respirator) at the local DIY shop.
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visit www.alclad2.com for ideas on what primers to use for their non-shiny paints as well as how to apply it. Alclad is some good stuff, used correctly!
Thanks for the tips guys I m going shopping today so I 'll try an pick some up , hopefully the experiment will result in decent display model providing our cat doesn’t do its usual and deposit its fur all over the model .
Thanks Zomok
Zomok - luckily Alclad dries to touch in a incredibly short time… the hair won’t have much time to adhere! Just another nice thing about it…
Zomok
go to halfords and get there cellouse thinners cheapest but good
Shroomy , thats exactly what I did , seems to work a treat pity its my little hands of concrete thats doing the work though