It doesn t really matter how you apply the paint spray can or airbrush both methods are good for large area coverage such a body of a model car many may not agree with me but i laid very good paintjobs using both cans and airbrush.
Best paint for model cars.
This paint is popular among automobile and aircraft modelers as they adhere to virtually any surface and produce a wonderful luster of rich color.
I mostly build car models and motorcycles so with tamiya enamels and tamiya sprays i m all set.
No cleanup of brushes required.
I used enamels and acrylics cellulose paint and nail polish but lacquers are my preferred type of paint especially tamiya synthetic lacquers.
The primer is the perfect junction bridge between the model and the paint so with a well primed model you will never tear off the paint when unmasking.
Although our paint dries in five minutes it is convenient to wait ten minutes for masking on them.
The types of paint to use can be found in spray paint cans or in bottles to be used with airbrushes.
However paint cans deliver a wide area spray and so are somewhat wasteful.
The spray paint can is the most widely used paint source for model cars.
There is a lot of controversy over what brand of automotive paint is the absolute best that s offered today.
A strong light in your paint area really helps at this stage.
They end up being more expensive.
Many hobbyists enjoy repainting existing diecast models using a variety of methods.
Allow your model car to dry overnight before going back to apply additional coats to the model.
Set the model in a dust free area for 15 minutes before applying the next wet coat.
I personally prefer having more material than less.
Another area where these excel is airbrushing testors enamel paints are one of the best model airbrush paints available.
It s advantages over brushing include.
This paint also produces a nice finish that dries smoothly free of brush strokes.
5 allow your model car parts to dry before applying additional coats.
And sometimes modelmaster lacquer for the 60s 70s cars.
As with everything else in the world it depends on who you talk to and their experience with the paint products.
For painting large areas i use tamiya rattle cans.
Diecast metal is used to make models of various vehicles and other items although a model may have details made from plastic or other materials.
Popular paints for model cars include testors model masters humbrol tamiya pollyscale floquil and vallejo.