How To Airbrush Testors Enamel Paint - Awesome Results - Perfect Every Time !!

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
  • In this video I show you how to airbrush those tiny cheap square bottles by Testors. You would think these cheap old school paints can't compare to the latest and greatest paints on the market but think again. These paints airbrush super easy with awesome results. On top of it all they're super cheap, less than $2 a jar and you can thin them with the cheapest thinner making this one of the most inexpensive paints you can use. These are great for painting model car kits because of the super glossy finish .
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  • @scottfoster2639
    @scottfoster2639 Рік тому +29

    I have been using Testors for over 30 years harkening back to my teen years painting tanks and planes. Those bottle haven't really changed much. One trick I (still) use to mix is putting a couple of BBs in each jar. They shake up pretty easy and are mixed in a jiffy.

    • @asdf9890
      @asdf9890 11 місяців тому +2

      Me too, all I know really coming back after 30 years. Testors was all I could get local. Hate those paper seals!! Always thought they’d eventually be the end of me when mom found paint on the carpet from prying those freakin things off.

    • @dalepetrush4121
      @dalepetrush4121 11 місяців тому +2

      Great idea with the bb's.

    • @julius7539
      @julius7539 8 місяців тому +2

      Usually use ball bearings but bbs are a much better idea because of the cost efficiency.

    • @UGRagtop
      @UGRagtop 7 місяців тому

      Great advice, never thought of mixing them this way

  • @charlesgreathouse7376
    @charlesgreathouse7376 3 роки тому +93

    When I was a kid, in the 70s, those small bottles of Pactra and Testors went for .15 cents.

    • @jenniferwhitewolf3784
      @jenniferwhitewolf3784 3 роки тому +13

      Sometimes 10 for a dollar!

    • @charlesgreathouse7376
      @charlesgreathouse7376 3 роки тому +3

      @@jenniferwhitewolf3784 I had forgotten about that.

    • @fredderf3152
      @fredderf3152 3 роки тому +10

      Yes.... I remember that. And I was frustrated when the price was increased to 19 cents a bottle!

    • @hoboguitar148
      @hoboguitar148 3 роки тому +4

      damn, 50 years ago was a lot cheaper

    • @matteorossi8251
      @matteorossi8251 3 роки тому +1

      It’s because testors went out of business

  • @GalaxyStranger01
    @GalaxyStranger01 3 роки тому +6

    Great video as usual.
    You can also use oderless mineral spirits to mix in with and clean enamels. It's a good alternative to lacquer thinner if you don't like the smell of the chemicals. But I still like lacquer thinner better most of the time. Plus, under certain circumstances, I've heard that you can run into trouble mixing Lacquer in with metallic enamels.
    Enamels are oil based and can take a very long time to dry and then much longer to cure. To speed up the dry time, you can add Japan Drier to the paint. It can be had at the hardware store. Read the label for proportions - it's almost nothing.
    On the other hand, you can add Flood flow improver if you're applying with a paint brush. This will allow the paint to flow out and make it easier for the brush strokes to go away. But I'm sure this will make dry times go up as well. Also at the hardware store.
    You mentioned that the .25oz Testers enamels are cheap. To be honest, they're quite expensive by volume. I'll probably never use them again for that reason. This is what I do instead of Testers enamels: I can buy 8oz of 1Shot enamel for $25 bucks and that'll last a very long time. 8oz of Testers will cost $63.68 at a dollar ninety nine. I can get 16oz of some name-brand automotive urethanes for less than that. Plus, Testers are compatible with the $10 dollar quarts of Rustoleum enamels at the hardware store. I can't tell the difference between them and I've mixed them to see if I had to take anything into consideration. I'm not saying nobody should ever use Testers - but cost ain't a reason to use them if you go through a lot of paint.

  • @dherko
    @dherko 3 роки тому +1

    I had to watch twice because I was admiring your setup.

  • @samueladams7193
    @samueladams7193 3 роки тому +3

    I'm going to try this on my yellow Mustang which has a few very minor scuffs and scratches. I was looking for the correct amount and type of paint thinner to use so your showing the lacquer thinner 50/50 for airbrushing with the end result was very helpful, especially showing the gloss which should match the car. With a little bit of rubbing / polishing compound, hope it blends well without needing clear coat. Body shops want hundreds o $$$ to repair these spots. Hope this works.

  • @shawng7902
    @shawng7902 2 роки тому

    Watching an older video you were stirring with sticks. I thought for sure you were the one who sold me on that badger mixer. It's a little much ($20 for $5 in parts) but it does such an awesome job. It will bring back paint you think was long gone from setting. Glad I didn't spend $$ on a shaker to do the same thing. Im sure a person could make an easy 3V DIY disk on a stick from Amazon racing parts. No more excuses. 100hrs of instruction. Have 4 airbrushes, 2 compressors. It's time to hit the garage and not quit until I can not ruin what Im painting. Ill stare at my Harley the whole time. The #1 reason I got into all this stuff.

  • @budakota
    @budakota 2 роки тому

    Best Airbrush Enamel Hands On DIE CAST CLEANER N' ACRYCLIC PAINT THINNER RECIPES-GRUMPY MODELLER
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  • @jamespennington9719
    @jamespennington9719 2 роки тому +2

    I really appreciate you giving your time and experience for these videos you do! Thank you much! JP

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  2 роки тому

      Thank you for the kind words and thanks for watching.

  • @BlueGillage
    @BlueGillage Рік тому +3

    April 2023. Now the tiny 1/4 oz. Bottles cost $3.50. Unreal. I remember them being .79 cents. Anywho, ty for the vid.

  • @georgejones1841
    @georgejones1841 2 роки тому

    My wife picked me up a jar of testors metallic copper from hobby lobby about 2 years ago an I can't get myself to use it cause the color is beautiful + my favorite color

  • @ericviger4984
    @ericviger4984 3 роки тому +1

    This video couldn't have came at a better time. I just recently bought a bunch of these $2 bottles and was curious how they would work out!!

  • @RichardMarks-1701
    @RichardMarks-1701 Рік тому

    Want to get into airbrushing. Great video. Thanks for the info. Can you recommend what should be done for clean up? Just assume I know nothing about airbrushing. :)

  • @19eldo91
    @19eldo91 3 роки тому

    I’m 80+ years old and just getting back into airbrushing plastic models.
    Your video are the BEST in showing various techniques in thinning various paints and proper spraying. Thank you so much for your time in prepairing these videos.

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  3 роки тому

      You're never too old 😉 thanks for watching my friend. Many more to come

  • @TheEbolaz
    @TheEbolaz 3 роки тому

    Niice Wing Zero you have there. 15 years ago I straight brushed my model with the testors basic colors and learned about the long drying time. So I flash cured them in a microwave. Dry in 15 seconds

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  3 роки тому

      15 seconds, that beats my food dehydrator hands down 😉

    • @brot5246
      @brot5246 3 роки тому

      @@barbatosrex9473
      But will the Mrs. kill me , using the microwave??

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  3 роки тому

      @@brot5246 I will continue to play it safe with my dehydrator 😉

  • @meme5887
    @meme5887 2 роки тому +1

    Paint mixing tip: If you have a sawzall, put tape on a 2-3in section of the blade (so it doesn't cut the new tape you're about to put on) and wrap a bottle over that tape with more tape. Add a few wraps really tight. Or if you have a multi tool, that'll work too.

    • @jimmyg4661
      @jimmyg4661 Рік тому +1

      Another thing is you can tape one of those prescription bottles to the blade. Then you can just toss the paint jar in it.

  • @miger1824
    @miger1824 Рік тому

    Great post again!
    I have a model that has part enamel and part acrylic paint used on it. What should I do as prep to hand paint over the enamel with acrylics?

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  Рік тому +1

      The acrylics should go over the enamels no problem. It's the other way around you would have had troubles

  • @grrayfox
    @grrayfox 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for all the videos, you're very helpful Rex. I wanted to know if after converting the paint to a thinner consistency, can you still hand brush the paint if needed? Thinking of converting all of my Testors paints on hand to be ready to be airbrushed using your method, but will I lose anything of the way of needing to use that same paint for hand brushing. Thanks in advance, keep those awesome vids coming!!

  • @closerexamination4314
    @closerexamination4314 7 місяців тому

    I airbrushed using Testor thinner and then airbrushed using lacquer thinner. I got far better results with the Testor thinner. I know Testors is far more expensive but I am after good results.

  • @ronjon5386
    @ronjon5386 2 роки тому

    I love the inspire paint. They are awesome. I painted a motorcycle helmet. It’s awesome.

  • @LemurKrazy
    @LemurKrazy 3 роки тому +20

    80/90's - testors and humbrol enamels were all we had. Good times.

  • @GeorgeCobb-w7u
    @GeorgeCobb-w7u Рік тому

    How long before coats do have to wait to tape for two tone paint job on model car. Also can you layer these like low rider paint styles. I'm trying to learn all I can, since I am still new to the hobby. Thank you for a y help you can give me

  • @VineyardGHS
    @VineyardGHS 9 місяців тому

    Lacquer thinner works but in itself it leaves an oily residue behind. If you use acetone you won't deal with that oily residue issue and it flashes just a little bit faster

  • @rickypollock9100
    @rickypollock9100 Рік тому

    I have waterbase paints you can clear over. It's called auto-air. I've used them on motorcycle art. Testers have always been a great option.

  • @christopherarriaga9076
    @christopherarriaga9076 2 роки тому

    I wonder if you can put some felt or even just a layer or two of masking tape over the plate for the paint mixer to help dampen the sound of the glass rattling against it. Thanks for the great videos.

  • @Frambhueee
    @Frambhueee 6 місяців тому

    That's how real spoon painters are!😂

  • @agoatwithahat84
    @agoatwithahat84 Рік тому

    I like to use small ball bearings in my paint jars for mixing. An inexpensive way to get your paints back from seperation.

  • @Mr123bears
    @Mr123bears 2 роки тому

    Awesome thanks for the video man!!!

  • @stevecombs9249
    @stevecombs9249 3 роки тому +1

    How long will the premixed paint keep? I'm mixing as I need it now. New modeler after 40+ years away from the hobby. I love watching your videos, so informative.

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  3 роки тому +1

      The pre mixed paint last the same as it would unmixed. You shouldn't have a problem. Thanks for watching

  • @bobpratt8224
    @bobpratt8224 2 роки тому

    Great info..just getting into airbrushing thks

  • @edcaz-v4x
    @edcaz-v4x 6 місяців тому

    Do have a tutorial on How to airbrush with acrylic paints, paint?
    Thank you!

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  6 місяців тому

      Here you go
      ua-cam.com/video/WezhNoebA2Y/v-deo.htmlsi=cZglSwsGPcXeFVvU

  • @mikeellis5347
    @mikeellis5347 Рік тому

    Where did you get your paint shaker and other equipment at? Thanks.
    What I like about the Testors paint is it is affordable. And when you are on a fixed income it helps. I had to order Tamiya primer and that was bad enough. What size are the jars that you put the Testors paint into when you thinned it out .

  • @somechinesedude5466
    @somechinesedude5466 3 роки тому +3

    Wait, you can use lacquer thinner to thin enamel?
    Does this apply to tamiya enamel & mr hobby thinner?

    • @michaelkeogh8454
      @michaelkeogh8454 3 роки тому +1

      IMHO, lacquer thinner reduces the self leveling properties. I use naptha (enamel thinner).

    • @frannyfranfrancis
      @frannyfranfrancis 3 роки тому

      @@michaelkeogh8454 use mr color leveling thinner. It's for lacquers and I have been using it for the very same enamels in this video

  • @nevarism
    @nevarism 10 місяців тому +1

    Cam you do the same 50/50 with the testor metallics? Is it the same mix ?

  • @howardharaway2259
    @howardharaway2259 2 роки тому

    I wonder why Testors couldn't sell off their metal master and metalizer line ?
    I don't know what will replace buffing metalizers ?

  • @michaelvinciguerra8206
    @michaelvinciguerra8206 Рік тому

    Hey buddy i was wondering where do you get the mixing cups?

  • @TheBlueberry606
    @TheBlueberry606 3 роки тому +2

    Love testors enamls, use mineral spirits to thin and clean, work perfect 👌 👍 👏 😀 my problem is hobby shops have stock thats really old, you can tell they have gone bad by the dark color of the suspension liquid. Sorry, your shaker doesn't cut it. Stir

  • @christopher5361
    @christopher5361 2 роки тому

    Great video. Thanks man you gave me some awesome ideas.

  • @medic53067
    @medic53067 Рік тому

    Not sure if you’re going to see this anytime soon… great video! I’m just wondering how long the drying time is without a dehydrator? I’m just starting to airbrush and I build mostly race cars, so these Testors enamels would be perfect! They mix up really nicely and spray really well! Again, great tutorials!

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  Рік тому +1

      Testors dry pretty fast compared to other enamels. 24 hours will be good for handling and 48 hours is a full cure

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  Рік тому +1

      Also when using the thinner I showed here in the video it actually cures the paint faster than using enamel thinner which is a spirit

    • @medic53067
      @medic53067 Рік тому

      @@barbatosrex9473 that’s excellent info and exactly what I need to know! Thanks for getting back to me! I suspected that the lacquer thinner might help speed up the curing process! I’ll be sure to utilize this info! Thank you again!

    • @walterhammond290
      @walterhammond290 Рік тому

      ​@@barbatosrex9473doesn't the hardware store lacquer thinner craze the plastic?

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  Рік тому +1

      @@walterhammond290 certain plastics. But to be safe I've now started thinning all my paints with Mr Leveling Thinner

  • @retroelectro1190
    @retroelectro1190 2 роки тому

    I'm curious about how you built your airbrush spray booth...

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  2 роки тому +1

      That booth was a temporary till I got my new one. I built this one with stuff poster board. Got an exhaust fan from Home Depot and an additional exhaust fan made for greenhouses. But do check out my video from this past summer on my new spray booth

  • @davidmayacabral5415
    @davidmayacabral5415 2 роки тому

    I have a lot of Model Master paints, they are matt paints, (Federal Standard colors) my question is, with this kind of paints can I use the same lacquer thinner that you use here?

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  2 роки тому

      Absolutely. Model Master is the same blend as the square bottles. Also check out my own line of paints in my latest video, their very similar to Model Master right down to the jar

  • @closerexamination4314
    @closerexamination4314 8 місяців тому +1

    Can I switch back and for from Testors Model to One Shot Paint in the same airbrush?

  • @shawng7902
    @shawng7902 2 роки тому

    Testors = nothing but labels on 4 sides. Now let's put the color and # down 1 side of 1 label as small a font as humanly possible. 1st drop of paint goes on the lids of mine. Now on amazon looking at those shakes 10 min later lol. That badger is $20. If you need to save $$ they have a ton of resin mixers. You can get a 3pk for the same price. Down to about $10 or so. A ton of options. Now to order my shaker and nail polish display rack.

  • @jamesnance6837
    @jamesnance6837 3 роки тому

    hey jake from detroit,mi here..but here's a question; what about shelf life? aft dilution/pre-mix is it as simple as how tight and clean the lid is affixed. you think you could do a update on one of your paints(enamel)that we've seen you mix in a video

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  3 роки тому +1

      I've had real good luck with my solvent based paints lasting a long time. Acrylics not so much. Just be sure the tops of the jars are free from paint residue so you get a tight seal. Also for very long times between painting you can seal the jars in ZipLock bags. That keeps the air out and it really helps the shelf life

    • @jamesnance6837
      @jamesnance6837 3 роки тому

      @@barbatosrex9473 hey thnx for the reply, like "RB model Works" I've been using testors since the 80's thined down for brissel brushes(bfr I got into airbrushes)plan on going back, good to know there's something to be done about dry-out.

  • @thebigbient8736
    @thebigbient8736 3 роки тому +2

    I bought the entire set from hobby lobby and they are ok but I cant stand these, had to get some Tamiya Enamels.

    • @zachmarkham84
      @zachmarkham84 3 роки тому

      Tamiya is far and away a better product

  • @slylundwall8173
    @slylundwall8173 2 роки тому

    What kind of paint do you recommend for glass bottles? and could you please show a video of how to do it? I try doing it but it looks splashed instead of a smooth paint. I used the enamel paint from hobby lobby but not sure why it turned so bad.

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  2 роки тому

      Folk Art craft paint for glass is considered the best choice for painting on glass. Krylon has a stained glass spray paint too if you don't airbrush it.

  • @normsaumure2922
    @normsaumure2922 Рік тому

    why are you using lacquer thinner to reduce enamel paint

  • @facetious_1
    @facetious_1 2 роки тому

    Does acrylic look as good as enamel in general

  • @johnleonard974
    @johnleonard974 3 роки тому

    I’m just curious is all you do is paints. Donn Yost perfected what you are doing to these testers enamels years ago.Are you going to open
    a paint store.

  • @danielgomez9202
    @danielgomez9202 3 роки тому +1

    Can we get a zero paints test please? I just got an airbrush and don’t know what paints to use for model cars. Thanks man

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  3 роки тому

      There's one source for Zero paint here in the US and he's out of them. Shipping from over seas has been brutal lately but if you have a source for them please give me the link and I will purchase them for the channel

    • @danielgomez9202
      @danielgomez9202 3 роки тому

      @@barbatosrex9473 ok thanks I will

  • @SlickCycler
    @SlickCycler 2 роки тому

    Do you mix enamel clear coat 50/50 too with enamel thinner? Thanks.

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  2 роки тому

      Clears are a little thinner than colors. Go with not as much, get it to look like milk. Clears spray on thicker that's why myself and others always use bigger needles and nozzles when spraying clear coats. If you don't have an airbrush with a 0.4 or 0.5mm needle then I would thin it down a bit

  • @tomfreebern2556
    @tomfreebern2556 2 роки тому

    Does the thinner react with bare plastic ? Or should I prime the car body first ?

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  2 роки тому +1

      You shouldn't have a problem but to play it safe I would prime

  • @stevenholland7786
    @stevenholland7786 2 роки тому

    Do me a favour put the cap back on the thinners if you are anything like me it will be all over the place great video

  • @devinrussell2372
    @devinrussell2372 3 роки тому

    It's a real shame,that Rustoleum has discontinued the entire Model Master line up;of hobby supplies.Atleast there is finishing supplies & paints;from Squadron Signal,Tamiya,Mr. Hobby GSI Creos,Trumpeter,Revell, and Testors,still available(for now).

  • @jamesh6024
    @jamesh6024 3 роки тому

    R.I.P. Model Master paint

  • @joseescobedo7899
    @joseescobedo7899 3 роки тому

    I think I'll get the neo from I wata it small which works for me but I'm worried I'll ruin the spray brush with testors

  • @PowerAirSimulations
    @PowerAirSimulations 3 роки тому

    Where do you purchase the empty paint bottles to put the mixes in?

  • @jody19castillo
    @jody19castillo 2 роки тому

    hi i was wondering do you buy your jars in bulk

  • @rak_na_gore_svisnul
    @rak_na_gore_svisnul 11 місяців тому

    I used Model Master made 2002 year😅

  • @Mark_Hubbard
    @Mark_Hubbard 3 роки тому

    You very likely have shared this in a previous video, but what is the source of you acrylic single row paint bottle shelves? Great videos, now subbed.

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  3 роки тому

      Here you go amzn.to/3mEz375
      And here's the free standing 6 shelf amzn.to/3gGChmM

  • @MLZDesigns
    @MLZDesigns 3 роки тому

    Any plans to do a review on studio Gpaint?

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  3 роки тому

      I will be reviewing everything at some point. I will test G paint for sure

  • @supremejohnson7398
    @supremejohnson7398 3 роки тому

    Great review...what PSI were you running?

  • @robertbarcus1963
    @robertbarcus1963 3 роки тому

    Can you post the link to the paint mixing jars you used

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  3 роки тому

      get them here spraygunner.com?aff=10
      Search for "Mr Spare Bottle"" on the site. Buy them now, they sell out fast

  • @finneganfun2705
    @finneganfun2705 Рік тому

    I use one of those to stir my chocky milk.

  • @tomterific390
    @tomterific390 3 роки тому

    Prolonged drying time? These must all be gloss enamels you’re using, right? I’ve been using MM flat colors for years and they dry fast

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  3 роки тому

      Yes, the Gloss takes quite a while to dry but matte colors dry quickly

  • @jamesbutler5995
    @jamesbutler5995 3 роки тому

    Great tutorial you just cannot beat the testors enamel paints for a shinier finish what psi were you using on your compressor thanks for sharing!!!!

  • @frekkledipped
    @frekkledipped 2 роки тому

    found a good chroming paint?

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  2 роки тому

      I really like this one
      ua-cam.com/video/lyEoYSePYFI/v-deo.html

  • @nightmare69metalmatt52
    @nightmare69metalmatt52 3 роки тому

    Would this 50/50 mixture work for gundam kits

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  3 роки тому +1

      Sure. No problem. I aid 50/50 but I also mean 1 to 1, same thing

  • @6axlepwr
    @6axlepwr 3 роки тому

    I did not catch what air pressure you are shooting at?

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  3 роки тому

      Depending on which airbrush I'm using but 20 psi is my go to psi and that's what my compressor was set for here

    • @6axlepwr
      @6axlepwr 3 роки тому

      Thanks. Your tips and tutorials on paint are VERY helpful. After about a million years in model hobbies, I am finally being able to get my paint to lay down smooth and silky. A lot is thanks to folks like you helping us understand the paint properties and mix ratios.
      I just tried your suggestion with using the paint and thinner recommendations. I am using an Iwata HP-C Plus with a .2mm needle and shot it at 18 psi and it went on beautifully. I installed a small air pressure gage right at the gun inlet so I can see what the actual air pressure is at the gun.

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  3 роки тому

      @@6axlepwr that's awesome and that's a great airbrush that will serve you well. Thanks for the kind words 👍

  • @DJRonnieG
    @DJRonnieG Рік тому

    $1.99 ? I'm over paying by quadruple!

  • @jeremyellis4302
    @jeremyellis4302 3 роки тому +39

    I'll tell you, testors is a great paint. Doesn't get enough credit anymore, it's good to see you doing it justice. I'm pretty sure the testors enamel was an industry standard way back before acrylic technology improved. I love the coating and look of airbrushed enamels/testors

    • @thadrepairsitall1278
      @thadrepairsitall1278 2 роки тому +4

      Testers is the only brand I knew about for a long time. I have always been pleased with how they turn out.

    • @jerryrichards8172
      @jerryrichards8172 Рік тому

      ​@@thadrepairsitall1278 same here never seen vallejo until hobby lobby opened a store in my city.
      Tamyia was around also but testors won me over.

    • @Southboundpachyderm
      @Southboundpachyderm 10 місяців тому +2

      I wholeheartedly disagree. For it's price and marketing, it is in fact the WORST paint you could POSSIBLY learn to paint miniatures/scale models with. Enamels are a giant fucking waste of time and way too toxic. Acrylics do everything Enamels do, but better as long as you're willing to learn how to layer and wash which are very basic techniques taught for miniatures like warhammer. Enamels are something that has only stuck around in boomer crowds who don't realize that a 6 dollar pot of citadel leadbelcher while more expensive than the 3 dollar testors gun metal, will last longer, apply easier, and require absolutely no thinning if you use a wet pallet which you should be. I learned with testors and it made everything way fucking harder than it needed to be when I wanted to paint and the only trade off is that you don't have to prime or varnish your models which takes like 2 seconds and gives you way more control over layers and showing off the details you want to be seen. Acrylics give you control. Enamels are not worth it almost ever unless you're going for a VERY specific look and you're ok with destroying tons of cheapo brushes. Enamels are also insanely hard on your airbrush and you're shortenning it's life by at least half and then you're spraying about the worst chemicals ever rright into your immediate vicinity which means you need to be wearing a properly rated mask and be in a ventillated area. If you're learning to paint, avoid enamels, especially testors like the plague. Even Testors Acrylics are worse than what you can buy at walmart for half the price and mix with a medium.

    • @animalyze7120
      @animalyze7120 8 місяців тому

      @@Southboundpachyderm You are as ignorant as you are clueless. Acrylics do not have the self leveling properties of Enamels or the base hardness and resistance. Acrylics are for children and those too lazy to clean up the heftier paints. There's a reason car makers use enamels and older times used lacquers. Never will you see a vehicle painted with acrylics in the real world and this is for good reasons. Do a little studying before making stupid comments based on laziness and ignorance.

  • @paulayala4816
    @paulayala4816 3 роки тому +20

    I was amazed when I came across a couple of bottles of Testor's paints I bought from the 80's. I uncapped them and they still flowed really well. The big thing I noticed was the text on the labels have gotten much smaller.

  • @bigchef2112
    @bigchef2112 3 роки тому +27

    Cool. Got tons of Testors. Been using them for brush painting for 40 years. Nice to see the spray so well.

  • @EccentricMiller
    @EccentricMiller 3 роки тому +18

    Barbatos Rex, I just wanted to thank you very much for all your videos, and just the same for this one. I recently started building models and even more recently got an airbrush. I have a bunch of testors and this tutorial has made my models much more beautiful and easier to assemble. I look forward to every video you post as they are helping me enjoy this new hobby. They take the confusion of paint and throw it out the window!

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the kind words and thanks for the sub 👍

  • @secondchancegarage9717
    @secondchancegarage9717 3 роки тому +8

    What is your tip size and air pressure when spraying these? I love Testors paints but never sprayed them. Great job.

  • @larryboyer
    @larryboyer Рік тому +4

    I really enjoy your videos, they are very helpful and informative.

  • @EddieLeeFunn
    @EddieLeeFunn 3 роки тому +8

    When I drop something like these bottles, I always say, "Shaken, not stirred!"

  • @Smedleydog1
    @Smedleydog1 11 місяців тому +2

    When I was a kid those Testors paints were 10¢ a bottle. In the early 70s they went to 15¢ during a price freeze that was ordered by President Nixon. Testors got some bad press because of some kid raised a stink about it. Actually a lot of people bitched, but the kids story got picked up by the press.

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  11 місяців тому +2

      Check out my video where I airbrush a 50 year old jar of Testors

  • @JK_Chapman
    @JK_Chapman Місяць тому +1

    RIP to Donn Yost of Lone Wolf Custom Painting who taught many of us over the years through his instructional videos and DVDs (pre-UA-cam) that it was perfectly fine to use lacquer thinner for Testors enamels

  • @Reds_Scrapyard
    @Reds_Scrapyard Рік тому +1

    I've always liked Testor's, it is the last of the old-school model paints.
    have you ever tested something like Rust-Oleum 7776730 on the channel?

  • @TrailBound51
    @TrailBound51 Рік тому +2

    Will the paint store well if sealed well after mixed 50/50 with the lacquer?

  • @kephafan
    @kephafan Рік тому +1

    I grew up with brush painting models with Testors enamels. However, for air brushing models now, I'd rather spend more money on brands that dry/cure more quickly. Recommendations?

  • @asdf9890
    @asdf9890 11 місяців тому +2

    Thanks, just put together an airbrush setup and all I have are a dozen Testors paints. (And a bottle of mr color clear). Just came back to the hobby after 30 years. Went with what was familiar but suddenly remembered as a kid always dreaming of an airbrush. My dad told me that’s how they got those paint jobs on the boxes when I got frustrated trying to brush them on (I got pretty damn good as a 10 year old kid, with better eyes).
    Youve been a huge help in breaking my noob uncertainty. Thanks, had it a month and I think I’m going to actually practice this weekend. Can I just spray something like thinner or something cheaper than paint for a bit until I get used to it? Skim milk maybe?? 😂

  • @paulmcwilliams1709
    @paulmcwilliams1709 3 роки тому +4

    Believe or not, the small Testors paint bottles used to cost 30 cents a bottle. I used to buy them at a local convenient store, and that was a very long time ago.

    • @pranavprashant3915
      @pranavprashant3915 3 роки тому

      Does this 7ml bottle last a good while or are they very little

  • @timsears7541
    @timsears7541 3 роки тому +7

    You have just become my go to channel for anything related to painting models! Loved the tour of your shop. Did you purchase all of those products or are they from sponsors?

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  3 роки тому +5

      I purchased most of it myself. Call it an investment in the channel if you will. I try to get products sent to me for testing but I get no reply. It's sad because I will do the product justice and probably sell a bunch for the brand

    • @witeshade
      @witeshade 3 роки тому +1

      @@barbatosrex9473 keep trying, i just looked at your channel on socialblade and your graphs are going up. if i had to make a suggestion, I'd try to crank out a bunch of short videos, like quick tips or something (maybe some specific masking techniques, or some hints about chipping or using removable masks or chipping mediums, or perhaps give some of the createfx testors stain paints a test, etc) so you can keep a steady pace of videos up, and do some of the longer-form comparisons on a similar or slower schedule. You obviously know a ton of stuff and have a ton of cool toys and products to compare with so I'm sure you could make a list of things you can crank out in no time. That would let you manage a very consistent upload schedule, which would make you look better to the companies and maybe get some sponsorships or at least fun new products to check out.

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  3 роки тому +1

      @@witeshade thanks for the info. Are you just a fan or are you in the UA-cam business?

    • @witeshade
      @witeshade 3 роки тому +1

      @@barbatosrex9473 I'm just an IT guy who got an airbrush for christmas, lol. But I've followed enough small channels and seen some of them blow up that I can see at least some of what works. I would actually suggest contacting Finn McKenty, he runs the Punk Rock MBA channel and social media and marketing is one of his main gigs too, both professionally and as a hobby. He gives advice, and is extremely responsive on instagram for questions and so on. He's a cool dude and he loves creative people so I'm sure he'd have some pointers for you - a channel run by a talented, personable dude i think would be right up his alley, especially as he can see that you're already hustling and getting a bigger audience.

  • @ralphsalotto-ld5xe
    @ralphsalotto-ld5xe Рік тому +2

    I made a ton of models when I was a kid. I used to stir the paint with a toothpick but it took quite a while to mix. Then I hit on the answer. I didn't have a mini paint mixer because they didn't make such a think back then. So, I solved the problem as simply and as cheaply as I could. I just added three BBs to each jar and then a little shaking and "viola," problem solved.

    • @cm-ek4ci
      @cm-ek4ci 6 місяців тому +1

      Did the same in the 80s😊

  • @MrHighAnxiety63
    @MrHighAnxiety63 4 місяці тому +1

    Mixing paint to thinner ratios seems much easier with enamels than with acrylics. The 50/50 seems pretty straightforward. And, you probably don't need to worry about flow improvers and retarder mediums either...right?

  • @hughjoiner9816
    @hughjoiner9816 2 роки тому +3

    Wow! Thank you! I’ve been using Testors products all my life and just recently got into airbrushing. Of course I’ve run into all sorts of problems and you probably just solved 99% of them with your very informative video! I will be following you and using your expertise! Your video is top notch and I … for one loved it!!!

  • @errollpalmer9568
    @errollpalmer9568 3 роки тому +5

    You should've tested Testors dreaded never drying Silver.

    • @darkwizard8292
      @darkwizard8292 3 роки тому

      Even from the spray cans it would never really "dry" Did a B-17 once with the spray can, and even after hanging from my ceiling for many months, it was still kind of tacky. Never again

  • @Trains-With-Shane
    @Trains-With-Shane 2 роки тому +3

    Have been using Testors paints since my first days of model building in the 80's. Testors enamels still hold up against more expensive options! I've only brush painted with them though. Going to adventure into airbrushing later this year.

  • @stevenpolitte4628
    @stevenpolitte4628 2 роки тому +1

    I put a dot of paint on my testors lids so I can see what color they are and from the top.

  • @davidwhitney1171
    @davidwhitney1171 3 роки тому +3

    Unfortunately Testor has eliminated its Model Master line, but I've been airbrushing with their standard enamel paints for many years, mostly with very nice results- particularly mixing to make my own colors(e.g., gloss green and gloss white to make various shades of mint green, a color which for some reason I've never seen in a rattle can.

  • @geo0711
    @geo0711 11 місяців тому +1

    Went to Hobby Lobby yesterday and picked up a testors red enamel, $2.69 now!

  • @jerryrichards8172
    @jerryrichards8172 Рік тому +1

    If you want a hand held paint mixer that stronger or with adjustable speeds get a ginger nail buffer from any makeup department.
    I find they work much better and they can buff models without being over powerful for small projects 😊

  • @abolishwelfare
    @abolishwelfare 9 місяців тому +1

    What’s the shelf life on the old school Testors enamels after mixing with the laquer thinner?

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  9 місяців тому

      Should last a few years if kept air tight. I store mine in high quality sealed containers like Tupperware with a rubber seal, the ones I showed in my Q&A video

  • @GrandNational66
    @GrandNational66 2 роки тому +1

    I use the same blue filter but i put paper towel in front of it held with toothpicks...when im done its disposed and my blue filter is still clean.

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  2 роки тому

      Nothing beats a great tip & trick. Thanks my friend

  • @barbatosrex9473
    @barbatosrex9473  4 місяці тому

    I've had troubles with Mission paints peeling off with tape too. Maybe add a bit more poly to it

  • @Syclone0044
    @Syclone0044 Рік тому +1

    Take a shot every time he says “And that’s it.” Lol 😅 Great video! So glad I stocked up on Testors when I found a hobby shop blowing out all their paints on eBay a few years back for $0.25/jar and 0.50 for Model Master. I bought like $75 worth which will last me a lifetime guaranteed lol. I bought at least 4 of those Pearls and they are indeed spectacular!

  • @NeilKelley-l5o
    @NeilKelley-l5o 10 місяців тому +1

    If I’m painting a hot wheel with the testers, how long should I wait between coats ?

    • @barbatosrex9473
      @barbatosrex9473  10 місяців тому

      I spray Testors in 1 coat. But a few minutes between coats works fine

  • @jerryrichards8172
    @jerryrichards8172 Рік тому +1

    Been spraying testors since the 1970s and brushing since the 1960s great product and very good color assortment.
    Model master makes a really nice collection of oil base buffable metal colors that have there own clearcoat finnish for them.
    Then any clear coat of your choice after that.

  • @aarontheroyalknight6154
    @aarontheroyalknight6154 6 місяців тому +1

    if I use the testors enamel thinner I use one bottle of testors colors and then fill that bottle up with the enamel paint thinner and their is my 50/50 mix ?