A New Custom Painter

MR. GSE · 08-09-2004, 06:34 PM

I am new at custom painting so I wanted to know what paint to use and the ups and downs of it

I may or may not do this so I amgoing to see from your post

Thx in advance!!

Oh and which would bethe best to start out on 737 , MD-80 , Other

Milliardo · 08-09-2004, 07:12 PM

I would suggest starting out with bigger planes first, as my experience with making model kits has taught me to first learn how to paint large surfaces before going small, and this is true for any type of vehicle. 737s are small, either in 1:400 or 1:500, so it is easier to mess it up if you get it wrong. I would suggest buying first plastic model kits (Hasegawa comes to mind) to practice with, to get the feel of it, so to speak.

MR. GSE · 08-10-2004, 08:35 AM

what do you use to paint them and can you get big 737s to start because I have done models before.

AmericaWestAirlines · 08-10-2004, 12:08 PM

I don't know what the custom modelers here use but I heard Tamyia airbrush paints work really good. But I agree with Millardo, start off with something larger like a 747 or 777 in your fleet you don't want. Because it is SO much easier to mess up with smaller models.

Vikings770 · 08-10-2004, 12:14 PM

Start by getting a good compressor/air brush, spray cans will NOT work on 1/400 scale models.

MR. GSE · 08-16-2004, 10:07 PM

Still need some real help!

Do they make huge 737 molds or MD-80 molds

AmericaWestAirlines · 08-17-2004, 12:07 AM

You mean 1:200 or 1:144 737's??? What do you mean by huge? But There are soooo many of them in 1:200 and 1:144. They are just plastic kits you can usually get at most hobby stores. Revell is pretty good quality, along with Minicraft and Hasegawa. Hope this helps.

MR. GSE · 08-17-2004, 09:13 AM

Ya like 1:144 or 1:200 thx man.

BTW: I couldn't find any 737 with Hasegawa. I think Revell does 737s not sure I'll check it out

Thx guys for everything!

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Milliardo Gundam Pilot Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sanc Kingdom Age: 38 Posts: 41	I would suggest starting out with bigger planes first, as my experience with making model kits has taught me to first learn how to paint large surfaces before going small, and this is true for any type of vehicle. 737s are small, either in 1:400 or 1:500, so it is easier to mess it up if you get it wrong. I would suggest buying first plastic model kits (Hasegawa comes to mind) to practice with, to get the feel of it, so to speak. __________________ If a person truly wants to live, he can make anyplace he wants a heaven.--Yui Ikari, Neon Genesis Evangelion Admin and owner of PGamers Forum. I need mods and admins for the board. Hope to see you there!

08-10-2004, 08:35 AM	#3
MR. GSE Senior Collector Join Date: Jun 2004 Age: 32 Posts: 428	what do you use to paint them and can you get big 737s to start because I have done models before. __________________ REMEMBER TO ASK ME ABOUT MY ! FREE ! FOILS Lets go Herpa make me a AA Super-80 Long live... Continental United Airlines Southwest Airlines Northwest Airlines American Airlines American Eagle Air Canada CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH GSE MR.GSE

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08-16-2004, 10:07 PM	#6
MR. GSE Senior Collector Join Date: Jun 2004 Age: 32 Posts: 428	Still need some real help! Do they make huge 737 molds or MD-80 molds __________________ REMEMBER TO ASK ME ABOUT MY ! FREE ! FOILS Lets go Herpa make me a AA Super-80 Long live... Continental United Airlines Southwest Airlines Northwest Airlines American Airlines American Eagle Air Canada CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH GSE MR.GSE

08-10-2004, 12:08 PM	#4
AmericaWestAirlines Get on board. Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 622	I don't know what the custom modelers here use but I heard Tamyia airbrush paints work really good. But I agree with Millardo, start off with something larger like a 747 or 777 in your fleet you don't want. Because it is SO much easier to mess up with smaller models.

08-17-2004, 12:07 AM	#7
AmericaWestAirlines Get on board. Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 622	You mean 1:200 or 1:144 737's??? What do you mean by huge? But There are soooo many of them in 1:200 and 1:144. They are just plastic kits you can usually get at most hobby stores. Revell is pretty good quality, along with Minicraft and Hasegawa. Hope this helps.

08-17-2004, 09:13 AM	#8
MR. GSE Senior Collector Join Date: Jun 2004 Age: 32 Posts: 428	Ya like 1:144 or 1:200 thx man. BTW: I couldn't find any 737 with Hasegawa. I think Revell does 737s not sure I'll check it out Thx guys for everything! __________________ REMEMBER TO ASK ME ABOUT MY ! FREE ! FOILS Lets go Herpa make me a AA Super-80 Long live... Continental United Airlines Southwest Airlines Northwest Airlines American Airlines American Eagle Air Canada CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH GSE MR.GSE

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