Alright, I know this is a true beginner’s question…so keep in mind the last time I built a model I was in 8th grade and I didn’t bother with paint.
I’m building Monogram/Revell’s 1/48 F-16ADF, I’m working on the cockpit and haven’t had any trouble until now…the bulkhead behind the seat is supposed to be flat white. I’m using Model Master flat white enamel but It doesn’t seem to want to flow right. It seems too thin and brush strokes won’t thin out. I have stirred/shaken it several times to be sure its mixed correctly…what am I doing wrong?[banghead]
Did you prime first?? Yellow and white are notorious for being difficult to apply w/o primer…if you didn’t-- just add more coats and it’ll get there eventually.
I agree. You should prime first. And try washing the surface with soapy water. There could be mold-release agents still on the plastic that hampers the application of paint. That should make the white “stick” better.
Unfortunately, that may not solve the problem of brush marks. To get really white results youll need several coats, which will leave you with brush marks. Maybe you should try an airbrush.
Btw, isnt the interior of an F-16 supposed to be gray, not white?
Hey Ajacketsfan;
well don’t paint the bulkhead white they are never white in the cockpit, always greys, I worked the Vipers ( Lawn Darts ) for 8 years and the cockpits where more Neurtal Grey and Black the greys are mostly on the walls of the cockpit with black paneling and faces of instrumentation and with white hi-lights with green & red markings on the instruments, the seats are grey with either black or O.D. ( Olive Drab ) cushions, if you have anymore questions just write them down
Just go to show what you get for following color recomendations.
I do have a pasche air brush that I just got, but I need to build/buy a spray booth. I’m also a little intimidated of it… I don’t want to use it on an actual model until I play with it on some scrap. But I’m sure that will be a whole new batch of questions[%-)]