I have a 1:16 scale Mincraft 1931 Ford Panel Van I am about to start building. It is injected in several colors. I am wondering if it is better to paint over those colors with the same color paint or just clear coat them?
Tug
Depending on how realistic you want it to look. Me, I paint everything. Plastic has a lot of flaws in it. Paint also gives you many options. Clearcoating colored plastic makes it look like a toy. Painting makes it look like a replica. So, you have to ask yourself, what will i be using this kit for? A toy for my son or display model.
It is going to be a display model. I would like it as realistic as possible. I only hope I am up to the task at hand.
Tug Guy
I’m sure you’ll do just fine! Good luck!
A tip to make your colors more uniform, prime everything with white primer first, unless your using a very dark paint (black) then just use gray, but it will help the paint all stay the same shade.
I paint everything as well. Another reason, on top of all the good ones given, is you can’t do touch-ups when you clearcoat only - for marks left when removing from sprue, sanding, etc.
You could use a clear (colorless) plastic primer from a rattle can for the bodywork. I tend to use a standard plastic primer from Halfords.
I never knew this product existed. Now to find it locally
Thanks for the help.
Tug