How To Paint Scale Models With Cheap Spray Can Paints, No Airbrush Needed
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
- How To Paint Scale Models With Cheap Spray Can Paints
No Airbrush Needed to Get a Glossy Paint Job!
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I know this is an older video but I really like the paint tips. I am just getting ready to retire and get back into the hobby.
You can do it!
Me too. Loved building when I was a kid. Hopefully, I can once again get that great feeling that I used to get.
You definitely will if you haven't already...lol
I always use Primer aswell. But some Rust-Oleum paint,s have the primer in it! But I use the same method as you and they come out great.
Proving once again why this is my favorite modeling channel. People - you don’t have to drive yourself crazy to produce a beautiful model - and better yet actually enjoy the process. Great video, Chris!
Thanks Jim! It's all about fun and showing newcomers and seasoned vets that models do not have to be expensive or stressful to get good results!
I learned a lot from this short video. Thanks. I'm into model railways and i always need a shiny coat onto which i apply transfers; after that i apply a matt or satin coat . Thanks again
I discovered your channel a month or two ago. The heat gun idea is brilliant! I have to paint in my unheated garage. I painted a 65 Plymouth today in chilly northern Indiana and the paint came out beautifully! Thanks for the the tips and tricks. I love modeling again!
Much appreciated!
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Awesome! A great "regular guy" post by a model builder! Thank you so much! I am just getting back into building model cars after 40+ years. I rattle canned my cars back then and they looked great! I used to sand the primer though.
Glad to help!
Thank you for always keeping it simple and fun!
Thanks for watching John!
Thanks for the great tips and for informing me that I can paint it any old way I want to because it's mine and there is no wrong way. Much appreciated.
That's right, if you like it, that is all that matters. Build for you, not the snobs on the internet.
Love this channel! Probably my favorite for model cars.
Glad you enjoy it!
EXCELLENT! This is right on point, my son and I were just today dicussing our recent use of these paints. I have been building model cars since 1961, and never concitered heating the subject before applying the gloss paint! Never to old to learn, the modeling community is so cool!
Thanks Ron, we all pick up stuff no matter how long we've been doing it.
I've Always had tried to make certain my model body's n paint were at Least 75 Degrees Feirenheight but 85-95 is better w Paint at ,85-90 too. The paint is thinner Sprays better hot. Propellant lasts longer n small special model paint cans go fully empty.. I'm using Krylons Various a Flat Black paint/Primer combo, Short Cuts Flat White (,as light color primer) short cuts Gloss as Base under the Krylon Glitter Blasts for Brilliant stunning Low Rider type flashy Metallics n Krylon Glitter Shimmer paints
It goes on super nice n thin with pretty fast dry times too ! Lots cheaper than special model car spray cans $5-6. ,,? You get 4-6X as much paint w Krylong bigger cans n the minis are ,$3.29 vs $5-6 same amount of paint
@@hpiguy Great video/tutorial, thank you! I'm about to receive a vintage rocket model, which is missing white color on a few smaller sports. Should I use the white primer and the white coat?
Building my first model in 40 years, the AMT International 4070A. May have gotten in over my head. However, I followed your instructions here, same brand of paint, but I used gray primer so it would show up better on white plastic. Waiting for the color to dry now, I may have a bit of orange peel. Thank you for the very informative videos.
This was very informative, thank you for making this video. Your models always turn out with a beautiful shine.
Thanks man!
U sound down to earth. Love all your videos. You make the painting process easy without boring us with all the other tips. Thank you sir.
I just started watching your channel and recently got back into the hobby. I love how simple and great your techniques are!!. I am also subscribed to all the quote show end builders. But I find there techniques are complicated and expensive!! I love that you all ways say build the model for you not other people!! Keep up the great work!!
Excellent. I'm just now starting model kit building. Thanks to videos like this and others on UA-cam I feel confident.
Glad I could help!
Love this video! I've always wondered how you got nice finishes on your models without using an airbrush. Also thanks for the tips about warming the paint and bodies in the winter. I live in a colder area as well and kind of kept my model building to the warmer months because I couldn't get as nice of a finish in the cold.
Thanks!
I love using Tamiya spray lacquers. They are bit pricey, but the spraying process is forgiving straight from the rattle can. They come in awesome color and cover well. I sometimes don't even use a primer and paint over bare plastic to be daring. I've had exceptional results from not using primer on white molded kits.
Another brand I love using is Dupli-Color Perfect Match spray paints. They thinned their line up of colors over the years to make way for more modern colors. I've seen a few custom style colors like Bahama Blue, a GM color, Intense Blue Pearl, a few bright reds, yellows, Orange Mist from Nissan, and a few pearl white. They are around $10 a can, but can be used to paint at least 2 or 3 model car bodies and parts.
My technique for a glossier shine is to color sand and clear coat sand the bodies after the paint has cured and "gassed out". Using a polishing kit from Micro-Mesh, start off using 3200 or 4000 grit depending on how much orange peel the finish has and work your way up to 12000 grit for final polishing. Come back with some car polish and wax and you're all set. Of course you have to be careful as to not burn through the paint and clear coat. It's always upsetting ruining a perfect paint job when you polish too hard!
Excellent tutorial Chris! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Kenny!
That's how I painted my models in the early '70's. Still use it sometimes when the color is right. Never used primer. These models' paint jobs still look fine like they did when I first painted them. I still wear old t-shirts from back then too. Holes and all. My heat gun is a $2 model from Goodwill.
Thanks for the video Chris! Perfect timing! Just got the '67 Shelby GT350 from round 2 and Revell '69 Camaro Z/28 RS. Can't wait!
Enjoy your kits Dave!
Fascinating. I cannot even get model paint to work and here you are with Rustoleum! I will try this for sure! Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you. I learned a lot and looking forward to putting it into practice! Peter UK
Glad it was helpful!
Yes, it is easy - I'm a can-guy since i'm builing models. Keep the can warm and it works. Agreed all you said - thanks for this tutorial!
Thanks for watching!
Helped me out a lot. Thanks! I've learned a lot by watching your videos! Keep up the work! The model also looks great.
Thanks for the video Chris, I started using an airbrush a few years back, through trial and error I finally got it down to where it don't turn out to be a car wreck, lol. But, in the summer months, I go back to my rattle cans! Your demo was spot on!!…..Bill
Yeah I like the cans year round, but as I've shown in other builds I'll also sling an airbrush for details and custom colors.
I like your techniques because that’s how I roll . I like when the model doesn’t exceed the price of the products you apply on it . Time and patience will allow you near perfection over taking more steps . Great video never decided to degrease before but I’ll try it. Thanks very much keep up the hobby
Thank you for spending some of your day on my channel!
Thank You for this tutorial Chris!!!
Thanks for watching!
thanks for the info im going to try using those paints. love your builds keep them coming
Thanks for watching!
I'm a spray can modeller also, can't beat it. Well done. 1 thing I notice is white Blooming using the clear lacquer
I like this video a lot. I do the same as you when it comes to spray painting. I’ve never had to sand or even primer my car if I didn’t want to. They Come out super perfect every time.
Thanks for sharing!
I like this dude. His energy just makes watching these videos entertaining and they are very informative! Thanks for this!
I appreciate that!
Thanks for the tips. I watched this right before my last build. Heating the can made such a huge difference.
Glad it helped Chris!
What I do after the paint is warmed up, wrap it in a heating pad to keep it warm. That's if you are going to use it again or keep other cans warm. This helps atomize the paint better.
Also use a tack rag, found at automotive paint stores. These tack tags help pick up any dust that may get on the body before spraying.The tack rag can be used over and over, store it in a Ziploc
Hope this helps too!
Nice builds!!
Chris, as I've mentioned several times, you are the king of the rattle can. 😎
Just watched this for the second time. For the past 18 months I've been using this technique and these paints and the regular non-2X colors over 2X primer. I only use the expensive small cans if there is a color issue. And it works well on sailing ships. I heartily recommend it.
Thanks James!
Thanks for giving us an inexpensive way to do the paint jobs. Looks great.
Thanks!
Thanks for all your support. It’s just that it’s getting harder to find model paint. I’m. Gonna have to mail order and wait. Thanks again!
I'm totally new to this art... I just bought my very first model Honda Civic SI 1:25 from Revell. I bought my very first Testors Spray Enamel 1246, my very first Testors plastic cement and my very first modeling knife. I loved every single second of your video. I just applied the cement to the white outer parts and I'll be washing it as you advised because it makes a lot of sense. I'll watch all your videos, thanks a thousand!
Thanks for the nice words and for watching!
I love cheap paints and hate airbrushing, so this is right up my alley. Nice tutorial!
Thanks!
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and tips... it's so appreciated.. kind regards Dave 😁👍👍👍
Your tips, tricks and techniques are always helpful and appreciated. Thanks Chris and Happy New Year! :-)
Thank you, you too!
I'm so glad I found your channel. I've learned a lot from this video and your build videos.
Welcome aboard!
wow Chirs u r the man!! i never use gloss or primer, now i know the trick to a nice paint job!!! thanks u so much bro.im starting my Mack c. liner tommrow and I'm going to knock it out of the park with u tips. THANKS and have a bless day.👍👍
Thank you John, I'm sure it will turn out well.
Some modelers say "rattle cans" are crap, well guess who's wrong. The results speak for themselves. I really enjoyed this behind the scenes video. Yes I also use cans, and i do warm them up in water too. The hard thing for mr is walking away! I always want to look at my work, but your right just walk away on leave it alone. Great video and great tips, thanks again Chris!
I don't have too many issues, but folks like what they like. Thanks Chris!
That looks pretty darn good thanks for putting that out there and from Once Consin guy to another I hope you had a good fourth
Another great vid. Thanks so much for sharing your tips. Really appreciate it
Thanks Darth!
I do all my in rattle can never any clear always shine ... Great tips Thank You
Good video! I use the same exact paint you use, however I learned the hard way that when you get a primer+paint mix, you REALLY have to shake the can good, and test it on something first, or it might come out bubbly, too thick, and rigid. Make sure, (at least I learned) to make sure the paint comes out of the can nice and smooth before painting the car, or what ever your painting. Again, great simple steps you showed!
Good to know!
Good, common sense approach. Very modest and approachable. All-around good advice.
Glad you think so!
Great tutorial Chris, i can't use spray cans indoors so I use the garage in the warmer weather. I plan to do one build using Model Master lacquer spray some day, but using the rattle cans you don't have to worry about mixing the paint and thinner and setting the air pressure for an airbrush, it is a much faster system.
Thanks for watching!
I'm 69 yo and retired haven't built a model in decades but have been collecting some I've liked over the years. Now is my time to get back to the hobby and this is a great finish for what I have in mind. I will be converting many of my cars for road racing and they will not require a show finish.
Go for it!
Awesome video! I have not built a car model in years, I like using the Rattle-Can factory touch up paints from the local auto part store. I’ve painted everything from bikes to models with it!
Thanks Joseph!
Great video! Been thinking about buying an air brush set up but will hold off and givethe rattle cans a try.
Wow!
Thank you so much for your very informative spray can for models, video.
I've been trying to get away with this method of painting models for years, but your great work, results in fantastic looking models!!!
I learned a lot from you.
Thanks for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
The Rustoleum 2X paint is excellent for helping make more realistic models. Different shades and textures add depth and interest. When I checked last R 2X has 6 different types of black and many other "dark" colors that are near-black. Using combinations of gloss, semi-gloss, flat, satin, etc on chassis parts yields amazing results!
Works well for me!
excellent video and tips on how you paint, I stopped doing airbrushing 15 years ago and just use cans....never thought about heating the bodies, I also put the cans in warm water before using and the cleaning of the parts is a must
Thanks Craig!
Thank you for another model tips. I will try your method. Keep building them an I will keep watching them.👍. I don't have a booth so I use a cardboard box that I spray with water to keep any dust down and a garbage bag for the entrance, spray the bag down on side that faces into box also. It might be crewed but it works for me. Dust is a model KILLER as we all know. Happy painting.😎.
Whatever works for you is great!
Awesome video .
thank you for the tip on painting with a rattle can too.
Thanks Roger!
I like how you have the 'nod' to the Earl Schieb ad. I had my first car painted there. Decent job. I'm the same way on my paint jobs, it doesn't need to be showroom perfect, if it's decent then I'm happy with it. I do like how yours turned out, nice job.
Thanks for noticing the Earl Scheib bit!
That was Awesome Chris! Thanks for the tip! I'm currently building the Polyglas Gasser II ! The custom version! I might go with a seafoam green with pearl clear coat!
Right on!
That car's paint is gorgeous!
I did a Nissan 300zx with Rust-Oleum 2x and it came out kinda gritty and I always wondered why. After your text in screen suggested that the problem was the body was too cold, I thought about it and sure enough I painted it in February or March plus I didn't warm the paint, just straight up shook it and shot it. On the flip side of things, I did a '72 Nova with R2x during the summer (no prep) and it came out alot better than the Nissan. Your video told me what I did wrong with the nissan and how to prevent doing it again in the future.
Thanks sooo much for this valuable information!
Thanks man, glad it helped!
Nice suggestion on the rust-oleum or whatever. Since I do not have the benefit of a basement let alone heated, I paint in the garage and it gets cold... down to 40 degrees or so. To heat for painting, I use either a 500-watt or 250-watt quartz work light (depends on the ambient). It heats up the general area to 70-80 degrees in 15-20 minutes. Also, booth temperature control by moving the light near or farther away is really nice (warms me too).
Thanks for sharing Chris I don’t spend a lot on paint you only have to be happy with the paint job hope your Christmas was good
Thanks Jeff!
Thankyou very much, Its how I remembered modeling simple and fun!
As always, thanks for watching and taking part in the channel!
Thank you for the response and info. Great video!!!
Any time!
I use the same thing since watching your show , Thank you
Glad I ran across you. Very cool. Thank you.
Thanks for taking time out of your day to watch and comment!
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I have had Future yellow after a couple of years. Great video!!!
I learn something from every tutorial. Thank you.
Thanks!
Thanks again man! I so love your videos, cause I learn something new everytime... See ya next time!
Thanks Jeff!
I remember those Earl Scheib commercials " I'll paint any car any color for 29.95". 1970's.
I made another visit to this. I have used the Rustoleum paints - the 2X and twice I covered the primer with the regular Rustoleum. The plastic did not craze and although it took days to dry the result is fine - the Hunter Green for the Raider ship hull. I rarely use the other model paints except for colors I cannot find in Rustoleum. I have also used the cheap acrylics thoroughly thinned with considerable success. Great ideas!~
Glad it works for you!
Awesome tutorial. Getting a good paint job has been my biggest headache. I'll give this stuff a try on my next project.
Thanks Robert!
Great video and sense of humor.
Fleet Farm, now that’s a real mans store! Go Pack Go!
Thanks for your tips.
Been watching your videos for quite a while and Thanks for another superb Video!! And Thanks for helping and sharing your knowledge with the Novice model builders.
Rich
My pleasure!
Had to revisit this video. A really great tutorial.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much for this video I just got a battleship and i always dread the painting of models im just not that good at it yet. I can't afford an airbrush at the moment. I don't really see the need for one after watching this. And that paint is cheaper than the Model spray paints that are 3oz! Those paint techniques are awesome and I'm feeling more confident now after watching this. I hit the subscribe!
Thanks for watching!
This was a very helpful video, as I'm going to be getting my first plastic model from Hasegawa.
Thank you for your support and visiting the channel!
Excellent " How 2 Video " I'm going to invest in a paint booth like the one shown here !! Lots of great ideas you're showing here,..going to apply these ideas to what I have been doing ..prep is key !! Thanks for you're great how to videos !! From Michigan / Tom ( great humour too )
Thanks for watching Tom!
Great tutorial. Thank you.
Thank you!
Exactly how i do it as well and I've never had any problems. Gives you a great result and I'm a pretty picky person lol
Thanks Thomas!
Good Job sir! Answered a lot of questions I had about your process. thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Rustoleum 2X! Use it on all my builds. I'm old school. Would love to have an airbrush, but at my age I can't really justify the added cost and time. If I need to do any detail painting I use a quality bottled paint and a brush. Never thought of warming the spray can. Great tip! Really enjoy your videos.
Thanks man, they work well for me!
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Wow, beautiful work my friend !
Another great video, I see now how it is done and it is easy. Keep up the great work and have a grand day.
Thanks Chopper!
Very nice tutorial, your builds always look good.
Thanks Jim!
Thank you for your tutorial. Very enlightening.
You are very welcome!
lot of help thanks ! maybe a assembly / glue tips would be good for us guys that havent done models in 40 years !lol
This was a great help! Thanks for sharing this.
Glad it was helpful!
nice thank you for this video, as a new person to models this will help me a lot
Good, glad it can help!
Thank you for this fantastic video, I’m a first time model maker of this kind , I usually do die cast snap togethers but I wanted something more challenging but was unsure of the painting method because I thought to have a good paint job you had to use a paint brush
Glad you liked it!
Woot!! Fleet Farm!!! I really miss shopping there... Wisconsinite living in Hampton, VA..
The man's mall!
@@hpiguy Here in Madison area, we have Farm and Fleet.
You made that look easy. I always over work it and slop it up. Thanks man
Thanks Danny! When in doubt, apply less paint. And don't hold it too close. At least a foot away.
Too little ok. Too much not ok.
Thanks for the video- this shows that you don't need expensive stuff to get the job done
Thanks!
Thank you for this! I've been having some troubles with painting my models. I'm gonna invest in a hair dryer.
Thanks for watching the video, much appreciated!
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Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for. My friend got me a model kit and it's my first one so I didn't want to spend a fortune on painting it as I will probably not be doing more kits (it will be a prop for a diorama), 🤗
Enjoy!
great tutorial. thanks for posting
Thanks George!
Dude, this has been crazy helpful!
Thanks for watching!
The tip about heating the paint can applies to almost anything that comes in an aerosol. I do the same with my shaving gel! Makes the contents flow more easily (basically the effect of temperature on viscosity) and activates the propellant properly so you get every ounce out of the can!
Thanks for this, I been thinking buyin an Airbrush... but they are a bit pricey, this DEFINITELY helps me decide to stay rattlecan, which is more cost effective.
You van get nice airbrushes for cheap and a cheap compressor from harbor freight. I use the ones I have, but for cars spray cans work pretty slick as well.
I to use spray can paint more often than my airbrush I have been going a one step further by doing a one step wet sand and come out of the paint both with a show car finesh it's a little more work but worth it sometime love all your videos hope to see a lot more in the upcoming year thank you
Thanks Troy!