I am going to be building the Grand Valley layout by Woodland Scenics. What type of paint do you recommend for the plastic buildings? Can I use acrylic? Do I need a base coat? How about on the die cast metal parts?
Any other tips would be welcomed. I am new to the hobby but very excited to get going.
Thanks!!!
Posted by Challenger (Member # 1298) on :
The brand of paint i reccomend for painting almost anything is Testors. It sticks to almost anything. I like it so much, I mix their military line of paints into railroad colors as I like how it goes on better than any other brand. For metal parts, just put on a coat of their gray primer, and paint away when the primer is dry.
Posted by alk-milw (Member # 2459) on :
I'll have to agree with Challanger, Testors makes some good paint at a low cost. I use acrylics for painting my wood buildings. Another tip for painting plastics and metal, make sure you wash all parts with soapy water and let dry real good before painting!!
------------------ Andy Kramer- Milwaukee Road model railroader
Posted by Zombiegator (Member # 2470) on :
Thanks for the quick response so far. I remeber using Testors on all my model planes as a kid. I guess the answer as to the type of paint would be oil based for the plastics and metals unless testors makes an acrylic.
Posted by Challenger (Member # 1298) on :
Testor's Indeed makes an acrylic paint. It is Part of their "Model Master" line under the "Acryl" sub line. I have good results with it brush painting. But I am still trying to figure out how to use it in an air brush. I am having the same problem with Testors acrylics as I have had with every other acrylic paint I have tried, It keeps clogging their air brush. When I figure it out, I will let every one know. The nice thing about Testor's Acrylics is this. It does wash up with water. And if it doesn't quite fill the bill. A little application of rubbing alcohol is usually eneugh to finish the job.