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Post by 1972stock3567 on Oct 31, 2022 8:37:23 GMT
Just received my London Underground 1972 stock bodyshells but I have sanded them down and need to paint them. Can anyone help me out on 'how' to actually paint them with primer I heard somewhere that you have to stick tape on the bodyshells and spray paint them??? I am confused.
Btw I am a beginner to model building and stuff.
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metman
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Post by metman on Oct 31, 2022 12:44:21 GMT
Currently painting 1972 stock too.
First rule - keep your hands clean. Whenever you handle the unpainted model wash your hands. Any grease on the model will make it hard for the paint to stick.
Second rule - clean up the model. This includes any casting lines, window surrounds etc. If it is a 3D printed model then as you say sand the model down. Wear a mask it is not known if the dust is hazardous.
Third rule - test fit any glazing first. Once the model is painted you don’t want to open up any door or windows to fit the glazing piece into.
Forth rule - use a good primer. Depending on the main colour I use either Halfords white or grey primer.
What colour are you going for?
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Post by 1972stock3567 on Oct 31, 2022 16:23:54 GMT
ok got it. Currently I am trying to paint it in the corporate livery which includes blue and red. One question. Mine comes in natural white resin do I have to paint my whole shell white with primer before I can paint all the other colours?
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Post by metman on Oct 31, 2022 22:42:36 GMT
Yes definitely!
Where did you get the model? If you don’t undercoat the model the exterior finish will soak up all the paint.
I’m also doing corporate livery. I started with a white primer, then masked around the doors and sprayed red onto the cab and does. Then I masked the doors themselves and sprayed the body white (not the primer but a finishing layer) and then finished with the blue and then grey roof.
The missile proof cab glass trim was done with a very thin band of masking tape round the cab!
I use black transfer strips to do the over window vents. Don’t even try and paint them!
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Post by 1972stock3567 on Nov 1, 2022 7:11:19 GMT
I got the shell online from ebay for just £10! they said they have been sanded down and yes I can see that as the surface finish is quite smooth!
Are spray paints better or essential because I am thinking of masking all the areas you talked about but painting over that tape and peeling it off. Would that work?
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Post by 1972stock3567 on Nov 1, 2022 7:14:43 GMT
After the primer is on do I use spray paint primer or just arcrylic to paint or can I use arcrylic paints as I only have those?
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Post by metman on Nov 1, 2022 18:40:14 GMT
I’d recommend spray painting. It leads to a smoother finish.
Invest in a good quality masking tape like Tamyia it will be worth it.
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Post by 1972stock3567 on Nov 2, 2022 18:00:56 GMT
ok got it thanks for the help and wish me luck  |
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