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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon
I've been threatening forever to get myself a little airbrush kit for similar work. No idea what that would mean for paint options but it seems like it could be a good fit for the job.
I'm more of a tool hound than I am a modeler but I've had excellent results mixing my own paint.
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I do know your color options blow up if you get an airbrush. I just don't want to deal with mixing thinners, and then cleaning up the airbrush and paint holder.
So I just noticed that the Testors color I used is an enamel. I'm pretty sure the Tamiya pearl clear I plan on using is a lacquer. Does anyone know if this will be an issue?
Edit: googled it, and found mix reviews. Some people did say they just let the enamel dry for at least a week or two, and then used Tamiya clear on it by using very light coats. Looks like the R33 body won't be done for a long time since I think I have to spray another coat of the pearl grape since it doesn't adhere to edges very well (another reason why I won't ever buy Testors/Model Master again).
Edit #2: didn't want to waste my effort, plus the Tamiya pearl clear, so I went ahead and ordered a can of Model Master enamel gloss top coat. I'll just save the pearl clear for another model. Now I'm debating on if I should try spraying on another layer of the pearl grape since the edges of panels are much lighter since it doesn't seem like this paint adheres well to edges.