Painting Styrene

Horizon CRJ700 · 06-03-2008, 02:23 PM

Hello

I am working on my airport model and was wondering how you paint the styrene sheets.

I am planning on making the airport out of styrene, and was wondering if I need an airbrush, etc.

Thanks

B-16707 · 06-03-2008, 02:32 PM

airbrush or spray paint will be best. unless you want streaks in your painting.

dylan · 06-03-2008, 02:49 PM

Do yourself a HUGE favor: go out and buy yourself a good duel action airbrush and a good air compressor. You can paint everything with one. Paint application is much smoother, no runs, tight spots, and one tiny bottle of paint covers about the same as 2 full spray cans. Get the gun and compressor kid, you wont be disappointed!

B-16707 · 06-03-2008, 02:55 PM

i should add that my setup is a cheap setup and has worked for 100% of my applications. i got these for cheap but youll be looking at spending around these prices if you want a decent "starter" setup.

i have a iwata revolution HP-CR airbrush (yes dual action). got this with the iwata nylon briaded hose and a iwata pistol grip filter for $75 shipped. the pistol grip filter is rather unnecessary since my compressor has a water trap already but it came with the package so why not.

and a Harbor Freight 1/8 hp oilless compressor for $55. shipped. got this used off of ebay, didnt come with hose, teflon tape, or the adapter threading...had to go find those myself at my local hardware store for about $10 extra.

baxter66 · 06-03-2008, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-16707

i should add that my setup is a cheap setup and has worked for 100% of my applications. i got these for cheap but youll be looking at spending around these prices if you want a decent "starter" setup.

i have a iwata revolution HP-CR airbrush (yes dual action). got this with the iwata nylon briaded hose and a iwata pistol grip filter for $75 shipped. the pistol grip filter is rather unnecessary since my compressor has a water trap already but it came with the package so why not.

and a Harbor Freight 1/8 hp oilless compressor for $55. shipped. got this used off of ebay, didnt come with hose, teflon tape, or the adapter threading...had to go find those myself at my local hardware store for about $10 extra.

Will you look at that...that is a beauty, really for serious stuff...nice piece.

B-16707 · 06-03-2008, 03:26 PM

its the lowest end of iwatas stuff

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Salesy · 06-03-2008, 04:03 PM

all looks a little complicated to me!!

Ejen34 · 06-03-2008, 04:33 PM

I waited until my local Hobby Shop had a 40% coupon sale week and I went in and got the most for my buck... real happy with my system !!!

Horizon CRJ700 · 06-04-2008, 03:15 AM

Great, thanks for the advice...

Kai, thanks for the prices. I will see if my local store has any in stock.

Horizon

06-03-2008, 02:23 PM	#1
Horizon CRJ700 Insane Collector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KPDX Posts: 1,168	Painting Styrene Hello I am working on my airport model and was wondering how you paint the styrene sheets. I am planning on making the airport out of styrene, and was wondering if I need an airbrush, etc. Thanks __________________ Sixteen Reasons for more E-Jets Mould's: Air Canada, Aeromexico, Jetblue, Virgin Blue, US Airways, KLM, Finnair, Lufthansa, Royal Jordanian, Flybe, Flybaboo, Northwest, Delta, JAL, Midwest, Mokuele

06-03-2008, 02:32 PM	#2
B-16707 i need more space Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,856	Re: Painting Styrene airbrush or spray paint will be best. unless you want streaks in your painting. __________________

06-03-2008, 02:49 PM	#3
dylan Village Drunkard Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert... Age: 31 Posts: 1,958	Re: Painting Styrene Do yourself a HUGE favor: go out and buy yourself a good duel action airbrush and a good air compressor. You can paint everything with one. Paint application is much smoother, no runs, tight spots, and one tiny bottle of paint covers about the same as 2 full spray cans. Get the gun and compressor kid, you wont be disappointed! __________________ mmmmm, beer.

06-03-2008, 02:55 PM	#4
B-16707 i need more space Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,856	Re: Painting Styrene i should add that my setup is a cheap setup and has worked for 100% of my applications. i got these for cheap but youll be looking at spending around these prices if you want a decent "starter" setup. i have a iwata revolution HP-CR airbrush (yes dual action). got this with the iwata nylon briaded hose and a iwata pistol grip filter for $75 shipped. the pistol grip filter is rather unnecessary since my compressor has a water trap already but it came with the package so why not. and a Harbor Freight 1/8 hp oilless compressor for $55. shipped. got this used off of ebay, didnt come with hose, teflon tape, or the adapter threading...had to go find those myself at my local hardware store for about $10 extra. __________________ Last edited by B-16707; 06-03-2008 at 02:57 PM.

06-03-2008, 03:26 PM	#6
B-16707 i need more space Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,856	Re: Painting Styrene its the lowest end of iwatas stuff . __________________

06-03-2008, 04:03 PM	#7
Salesy Burnside International Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Amble Posts: 56	Re: Painting Styrene all looks a little complicated to me!! __________________ Burnside International - The Correct Way To Fly!

06-03-2008, 04:33 PM	#8
Ejen34 Junior Collector Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 10	Re: Painting Styrene I waited until my local Hobby Shop had a 40% coupon sale week and I went in and got the most for my buck... real happy with my system !!! __________________ A wish for MORE 1:400 MD88/90s.. Want List: Any 1:400 MD-80 - MD-88 you have for sale. Please send me a PM with details and I will absolutely answer all inquiries. All Manufacturers/All Liveries!!!

06-04-2008, 03:15 AM	#9
Horizon CRJ700 Insane Collector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KPDX Posts: 1,168	Re: Painting Styrene Great, thanks for the advice... Kai, thanks for the prices. I will see if my local store has any in stock. Horizon __________________ Sixteen Reasons for more E-Jets Mould's: Air Canada, Aeromexico, Jetblue, Virgin Blue, US Airways, KLM, Finnair, Lufthansa, Royal Jordanian, Flybe, Flybaboo, Northwest, Delta, JAL, Midwest, Mokuele

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