Scale Model Tips - Testing Createx Wicked Colors - How To Prep & Spray Them
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- Опубліковано 27 чер 2024
- In this video I test Createx Wicked Colors for airbrushing on plastic kits. They require a little bit of prep but nothing out of the ordinary. They have deep pigments and are very durable as you'll see at the end of the video.
I highly recommend these paints as they're also inexpensive .
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Glad to see you reviewing these, I had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners. Very passionate about airbrushing in general and down to earth. They are a family owned biz in CT, good to see you keeping it NE local man!
Awesome looking colors. Like the handling and durability. Great job👍👍
👤 *STRANGER APPROVED* 👍
I’ve watched this twice, with over a year between viewings. Thank you for the _great_ content!
That blue looked AMAZING!
Another helpful informative video. Thanks for sharing
I love watching your videos and listening and watching you testing is great
Thanks for the thorough testing and explanation, really helps. Next move? Gotta go get me some Wicked Colors paints....
My husband mixed Createx silver, with a little Createx Peruvian lavender irid, and was able to copy the 1965 Chevrolet Impala factory color perfectly!
Even the Chevy garage body and paint department, couldn't tell the difference!
These additives are magic!
⭐️ excellent and very helpful review 😎 ⭐️ thanks 👍
Thanks so much for the video on Createx!
I'll be investing very soon thanks for the excellent review .
Thanx for the review.... great video
Just came across your channel as I have just purchased my first set of paints and airbrush for fishing lure painting. Great info and learned a lot… really wish I had found you first! Purchased Wicked paints.
Great new Wicked paints test video coming very soon including new pearl and metallics. Plus Candy 2o colors
A breath of fresh air for a manufacturer to provide such detailed info for their product line. Fun fact: I live in the town where Createx is based.
Fun fact, I was born in the town Jimmy Dean is from.
@@josuecaleb5053 Fun fact, I don't have a fun fact
@@hhaste fun fact , thats a fun fact
another great video, thanks
I'm really glad you liked these! As you can see I wasn't B.Sn you! If you get a hold of them and you can get a huge catalog of all their colors!
I have been waiting for this video
been waiting for this, gonna be good, have seen these and wondered if they were good...
Thank you, very helpful for this rookie!
I have been thinning my Createx acrylics with 50/50 mix of reducer and washer fluid and have been getting good results ...thx for Video
Washer fluid ?
The pearls look great over silver metallic! Thanks for the dementation! 😎👍
Thank you so much, huge help
Recommended 1 minute stir time...nice video RC
Very nice presentation,thank you
You're welcome Don
Spray gunner looks great but a lot of stuff is out of stock. Great videos and thanks for sharing your videos and knowledge. 👍Artie
I called Spray Gunner and they said they have a ton of restock coming in very soon starting this week. That's what they told me anyway
Thank you. Also looking at the .5mm trigger gun when it comes in. Thanks for your help 👍
The creators of mission models paint!
EXCELLENT!
What are the odds?? I just picked up a pack of this paint today, after years of being out of the hobby. Thanks!!
I was eyeing some up today! I’m in the same boat, was out of the hobby for a long time but got back into it. Very happy for UA-cam and this channel to discover new things.
I use Createx regular formula and the Wicked Colors and they're very good, especially for adhesion (tape test) and hardness. For scuffing just use a scotch green scouring pad. You don't have to worry about sand marks, and it's cheaper. I know it's a personal preference, but I've tried the 15 minute setup method and spraying right after the 4012 and the 4030 and to me there is no difference. Maybe because I always dry with an airbrush after. I dunno. I really love the 4030 acrylic polyurethane. I use it with all my acrylic paints. Remember Createx dries semi gloss. From watching numerous videos I believe you can wet sand almost right after it air dries. Good stuff
Thanks for another great video.
For the record, Mission Model Paints poly additive is the same thing as 1030. Even in the same bottle and I believe from the same state. Maybe one in the same??
@@barbatosrex9473 I'm sure it is............I really like to use the acrylic polyurethanes. You have so many videos, you must easily have hundreds of bottles of paint. Do you think you'll ever use them all. I know there are other videos out there. How about doing one on airbrushing nail polish.
Thanks..............................................
Nice video! 👍
Thank you 😉
I love their colors and it's the very first paint I got was wicked apple green using 4011 and 4030 to paint my first model airbrushing it. The D'Deridex-class Star Trek 😂
I read through most of the comments but didn't see anything asking regarding hotwheels or zinc/aluminum material. Which of the creatix best works for this application. Any information is greatly appreciated. Still trying to figure the difference between reducers/sealers etc. Your video was extremely helpful and very well explained. Thank you
Very informative video!
Just picked up a bottle of the pearl lime green. I’m assuming you would use either a black or white base coat? Love the colors, thanks for the video!
The pearls defiantly look best over black
Been using Createx a bit, I like 'em too. Though my 4030 solidifed in the bottle after a while so make sure that it is sealed properly, or put it in a bag I guess. None of my paints have dried so must have reacted to the air somehow. Anyway. I've noticed you might need to go heavy with the coats to get the same color as in the bottle, especially for the reds and warm yellow. You should look in to their Quicksilver chrome. From what I have seen from other people using it, looks like an amazing chrome for being an acrylic. Been wanting to get it myself but it's not available over here in Sweden for some reason. Have to import it from the UK, which currently means customs fees due to the whole brexit thing so I'll have to wait.
Im not a fan of green, usually, but their pearl lime green is my favorite. With a coat of 2k clear, it's insanely deep. Not many paint colors will pull your eyes to them like the lime
Thank you!
Thanks so much for that information. I’m painting modified polystyrene toys and have been having shit luck, both with the primer (Tamiya Fine Surface Primer) sticking and the Createx adhering to that. I’m cleaning/degreasing the raw surface before priming and scuffing the primer before applying paint and can’t figure out what the problem is.
IfCreatex will stick to an ordinary grey spray can primer, I’m gonna give that a go. Thanks again for the advice.
hmm acetone, from my car painting days i remember acetone being used for imron mettalics to level the mettalics better, good stuff
I just watched a Creatix video before this one and I could've swore the Rep from Creatix said their go to standard reducer was 4011
He did. I probably watched the same video. Did you try the paint and how did it work out?
Saw these the other day(it was before this video was live actually) and almost bought some but wasnt sure if they were any good. Defiantly gonna grab some now
I'll be testing their candy colors next. They're super nice
@@barbatosrex9473 from the same line?
I would love to see some of these colors shot over SILVER!
Thank you
Can you please do a video regarding using createx airbrush gloss top coat? I've yet dare try it. I've heard not great things about this. Thanks for your great videos. I've learned alot where I'm very new to airbrushing. My 11 year old son and I started hotwheel restorations.
Thank you! Hope you can give me more confidence.
I'm working on a new Wicked Colors candy video and they sent me they're latest clear to test
Check out their Candy2o color set, holy crap they are sweet!
Have you done any testing on how it behaves with your DIY thinner over the 4020/4012?
Love the video and the always helpful info. Those are fairly good sized bottles. How many ounces? Thanks for your input.
They are 2oz. Be on the look out for a new Wicked Color candy paints video.
@@barbatosrex9473 Thank You and thanks for the awesome videos!!
Since the Wicked airbrush lineup is water-based, can they be thinned with any acrylic thinner? Or does it have to be with theirs?
There's a lot more to Createx paints than meets the eye Rex.
True, I was just sticking with the basics here to compare them to Tamiya. Testors and the like. I just worked a deal with Spray Gunner so I'll be getting the rest of their paints and other techniques with them. Have a great day buddy
Another great video. Is it possible for you to test the reducer (4011, 4012, 4013) and balancing clear (4030) with some other brands of acrylic paints? If I can use one brand of those instead of buying a unique one for each paint line it would make life simpler and better. Finally did you like the Createx airbrush cleaner or do you recommend something else?
I found the cleaner worked pretty good. I flush with super hot water first. I also like Medea Airbrush Cleaner too, that works great with acrylics but super hot water is a must
@@barbatosrex9473 Thanks. I watched your video on using super hot water to clean acrylics and thought it was really helpful.
Some of the transparent colours are much better over a silver then the black,White bases😉. Love your videos an would Love to see a retesting with silver😂
I'm working on a full review of their Candy 2.0
@@barbatosrex9473 Awesome like to see what you do with the tequilla Yellow 👍🏻 Greetings from Germany
Great video Rex I’ve been waiting for you to do a createx review. If you spray a gloss coat over the pearls they will really pop!
Yeah they really need the clear. I like showing it as it is out of the bottle, then the clear over it to show both versions. How great does that 2K look
@@barbatosrex9473 yeah that 2k clear is really something else! Is 2k clear safe to use over lacquers and enamels as well? 🤔
@@blue4life175 I'm going to test it over everything. The samples I show at the end of the video is lacquer so that works. The auto store said I'll have problems over enamels so I will try it. They said no problems with acrylics
@@barbatosrex9473 great to hear! Thanks! Looking forward to seeing the results! Keep up the great work! 👍
@@barbatosrex9473 I’m currently trying rustoleum’s painter touch spray can aluminum as a base with alclad’s candy colors on top for cost saving reasons.😂
Thanks for this!!! I could not get the wickeds to flow. Says use right out the bottle, but I never could. No problem with the opaques straight out the bottle.
I'll be testing their candy line soon and they recommend a new way to prep the paints now so I'll be going over that
Out of the bottle with a .5mm you want around 40 to 50psi
I’m a rookie when it comes to Createx. I want to spray a 1/25th scale truck with Createx Pearl blue. Would you spray the blue directly over black primer or black primer, black opaque, than the blue Pearl? Thanks
Is it best to thin the createx opaque's and pearl's? I'm using an Iwata CN Gravity Fed, brand new. Also how much pressure or do you have vid on that?
Man, I've been wanting to see how this works, so thank you so much for doing this! What incidentally is the difference between a thinner and a reducer?
Same thing different words. Like one brand calls it Primer and another calls it Surfacer
@@barbatosrex9473 Primers and surfacers are 2 different animals. A primer is used to etch or prep bare metal or previous coats of paint to accept a coat of paint. A surfacer is a primer used to fill imperfections and has more solids. There are also sealers for use when there is a chance of reaction between the new coat and the old paint. Also thinners and reducers are not the same thing. When you paint enamels or urethanes you use a reducer, and use thinners for lacquers. Both of them would be classified as solvents.
@@barbatosrex9473 what kind of primer are u using for the wicked colors. I've sprayed it on the plastic spoons..and the paint was like water droplets and didn't stick at all .
@@danpettis1675 any primer will work
@@danpettis1675 acrylic 1st coat will go on like water better with good primer...I have best results with several thin coats
How surprising, the black color that you used as a base, what is it? , the combinations are simply sensational, the black with pearls uff. Cool!!!
For the black base I use Alclad Gloss Black Base
@@barbatosrex9473 OK Muchas Gracias!!!
Have done a video of clear coats? I airbrush fishing crankbaits and I use KBS but sometimes it just don't look right and I gotta put multiple coats. Also would like to know a good rattlecan clear.
Can you please tell me the type of trigger operated sprayer you're using in this video... that looks like it would be nice for certain uses.... like large areas or blocking in colors, or base coating for larger projects , vs an airbrush with the dual action trigger button on top....
I was just given my first airbrush kit for fathers day, so I am researching before I try to set it up and use it...
im new to air brushing just getting set up and watching videos .buying thing i do have a little paint booth i made and turned out nice .bought mt a iwata compressor.and my wife got me a awata eclipse gun for Christmas .so now i'm on to the paint .so what i'm wondering is you say you used a primer what type do you use and is the black you used for the metallic a primer or a paint any info is helpful thank you and the video was great
Any primer works, no preference. The black is just black spray paint by Tamiya. Tamiya Spray Can Gloss black TS-14
The 15 minutes to let the paint and reducer/balancer in the cup prior to painting is called (induction time)
Thank you for another great video. You may have said it and I missed it. What size needle were you using?
He was using his 5 mm needle!
05.mm here but I tested a 0.3mm with the opaque colors and it worked great. Stick with 0.5mm for pearls and you can go smaller for the opaque
What do you think the shelf life is on createx wicked or candy 2o that has already been reduced and ready for spray?also,if it's been a good little while past shelf life recommendations what can be done to recondition the paint for optimal performance
I just picked up the Wicked black, the Wicked Crimson and the Wicked Opaque Daylight blue but I forgot to get the reducer. Grrr guess I’ll be picking up some reducer tomorrow although the directions on the bottle say “Spray straight from the bottle or thin with 4011.” I have high hopes for this paint.
I've been using the wicked colors for about 6 months now, and I really wish I would have seen this video when I started using them. I think I've been trying to spray mine at 2 low pressure, cause I am not getting the results that you are, I'm really going to have to try the higher air pressures. I've recently purchased your swallow airbrush, will it shoot at 30PSI okay?
The createx "candy 2o" suggests using 4011 for reducing. Although its ready spray... I have the 4012 reducer, is that going to be an issue? As I am painting lexan bodies? I got he 4012 reducer because I was avoiding too fast of a drying reducer bcs I dont want my tip to build up with dry material and I wanted less overspray in my art work. I get my facts from being in the body/paint industry 24 plus years. I just want confirmation on the 4012 reducer's drying speed and application in regards to lexan bodies and the 4011 reducer.
These reduce and spray really well with tamiya X-20A acrylic thinner also that's how I thin them I also spray them with a .03 tip ,I been using them this way for a while now on my gundams ,idk if this info helps any but since Hobby Lobby carries a big line of these and none of the thinners and reducers for the line i tried my Tamiya and it worked just fine !
Yes, I painted some of the opaque colors with my 0.3mm needle. My Hobby Lobby carries the Createx thinners and additives. And my Hobby Lobby stinks, it's not a great one.
@@barbatosrex9473 yeah its a great paint for a acrylic with a lot of really nice colors and car colors too :) so now that i know spraygunner sells them i will probably just add some to my next order of mt color from them and make sure i get some of the additives for them also ,great video on these i think there is only one other video out there on the actual way they turn out for models and that is justinius he did a gundam with them for createx!
@@Sirmoshi1 please use my link to spray Gunner when you order, I've been after them for awhile to get an affiliate link with them a d they gave it to me last night 👍
Wish you could do more Createx products and tutorials. Thanks
Did you ever do the 2K clear video with the automotive 2K?
Thank you for the Createx Wicked Color testing. Seems to work well with 0.5mm tip airbrush and 30 psi and reducing at 7 drops reducer to 20 drops paint. When you test the black and white, can you try shooting with your battery operated Noname airbrush? That one has a smaller 0.3mm tip so I'm interested to see how much further reducing is needed to shoot Createx in that airbrush.
I'll try to test that I've the weekend for you. I won't post a video but I'll try and get back to you on results
@@barbatosrex9473 I got Createx Airbrush line 'transparent orange' at Hobby Lobby and tried it on the Noname battery operated airbrush. It's too thick to shoot straight out of the bottle. I used Createx reducer 4011and had to go 10 drops of reducer to 8 drops of paint. Please let me know what you end up reducing the Wicked line to shoot out of the Noname. Thanks!
@@michaeltran6524 Wicked is about 50/50 mix ratio. Plus it gets the 4030 poly mix. The Createx line up is a bit different from the Wicked. The Wicked is designed for hard surface where as the standard Createx is geared more towards a fabric or canvas base
If you want detail, their illustration line is meant for fine fine details, you need to mix 4030 with it to improve durability. Otherwise you can soft erase it and ammonia will let you "undo" paint
Would you recommend the Mr Hobby leveling thinner on these wicked colors or is it best to not mix? I am just starting out and trying to get some things together I will use constantly. Also a RI'er. Thanks
I recommend the Createx reducers. They are cheap and Createx are not true acrylics
My local hobby shop is closing these out at 40% off... bought a bunch of the enamels. The bin was also loaded with tints and washes but I’m not familiar with how to use them...
Another great video. No other channel does as much extensive paint testing as you. Hope you get a lot more subs. So with the ass-kissing over, have you thought about trying out the AK interactive true metal wax paints?
I have them coming in this week. Great minds think alike 👍
What size needle and air pressure are you running for the metallics?
Lol, today's number is 20. Great video, would love to see how to mix the colours thanks
I'm working on a Wicked Colors Candy video, great colors
@@barbatosrex9473 are the other colours like the createx colours mixable so red and yellow make orange kind of thing sorry I'm new to this
@@Fawkes-ent yes, you can mix any Createx Wicked paints together for different colors
@@barbatosrex9473 great thanks so much for your help not seen anyone do it on UA-cam so had to ask. you now have a new subscriber :)
I have a question for you if you get wicked airbrush paint and used 4012 or 4011 reducer well it go through gsi creos ps-289 is 0.3 airbrush
It should be OK. Turn up the psi and you might need to thin slightly more
Where exactly did you get the 2k clear from? That stuff came out sweet!!
Auto paint supply store
If your painting a model you’ve already primed do you still need the 4030 since you aren’t spraying directly on the plastic or is that still required?
Well it also helps with flow and makes it more Durable
4012 has been discontinued, it sometimes caused seeding in the paint, which if it happened in airbrush was just annoying as all hell. If you have 4012 and it does this, you can add 4011 or 5618(their Airbrush Cleaner is their slowest drying reducer) and then some 4012 and it should reduce the chance of seeding.
Yes, the company sent me a full set of candy colors and they included their newer clear as a replacement
Do I need balancer for my candy? Do I need balancer for anything else and why? Can I use a water born sealer as a balancer?
I have another question. I was asked to airbrush a phrase on a piece of plywood. I’m thinking about tracing it out with light pencil then... priming it in and then black letters or color don’t know yet. Letters might be 3 inches tall 2inch wide. Then a clear coat over hole sheet. Any suggestions on primer for wood and paint. Would alclad 2 primer work and would this wicked paint work? Any one with thoughts please don’t hesitate to respond. Thanks
I think I need to add that urethane? I just use the wicked with 4012 but afraid to mask over.
How long would u say these take to dry with out the dehydrator, and did u notice anything different using the primer vs not? I just brought some of these so just curious
Createx has changed the way to apply these paints. That includes using a newer different product when prepping them. They just sent me a box of paints and instructions. I will be testing them soon. Their website has a download on their new spraying guide if you want to check it out before my test. That said, there wasn't a huge difference with or without a primer. Slightly more durable with it. Also its about 48 hours for a full cure
The createx shift color can also use the airbrush cleaner made by createx? the 5618
Have you tested the wicked uvls clears?
What is the specific wicked colors silver you used? The only one I could find was the metallic one, and it’s pretty flaky. Not sure if I’m applying it wrong but it’s way different compared to the one you showcased.
It's just called Wicked Silver
Could you spray pearl orange over opaque orange? Id like to see the result from that.
Great video, how many spoons do you go through?
1,000 to 2,000 a year
How many drops of the reducer did you put into the metallic paints?
Hey what do you suggest on how to mix Createx transparent yellow? Should I mix that balancing clear and reducer in it?
I have the 4011 reducer and the 4030 balancing clear. I'm not sure if I need to mix them with the transparent yellow?
Also one more thing, if I have 50/50 color and reducer equaling 10ml how much balancing clear should I add if I need any at all? Thank you in advance.
Wondering if the color top is the primer you need to use
Do you know if there is a general solvent I can use to cheaply clean my airbrush (acetone)? I’m really cheap and hate to buy their recommended createx cleanup solution.
Hot water. I brew a cup from my coffee brewer in a travel mug to keep it hot on my bench. Works wonders and it's free
I do love these paints. Have you tried their Candies? I've been using them on my Gundams.
They just sent me their full candy line for testing. I'm currently practicing with them now, very nice !!
Can you do any premixing of the thinners/reducer/flow improver? Or will it apoil relatively quickly?
Yes you can do that. Leveling Thinner is just thinner with retarder added to it
@barbatosrex9473 cool. Thanks man, I'm still wearing my arm floaties with this stuff. I'm trying to absorb as much info as I can. Taking notes along the way 😁
A few questions to see if I am correct in what you have said I am only interested in the pearls / metallic 20 drops of paint to to 6 drops of 4030 then 6 to 8 drops of 4020 . Over black or gray primer can it be stynlrez? and does it need to be gloss primer? Or have things changed and should I wait for your new Wicked colors video. By the way my Hobby Lobby has stopped selling wicked paints and replaced them with Vallejo model colors
I hate to say this but things have changed at Createx and they now recommend a different way to prep the paints. They have a new clear that you blend the paints with and no longer do you use 4030. It can go over Stynylrez. I am testing out these paints now for a video hopefully in a week. They have all new pearl colors that I purchased. They're beautiful along with the Candy O2.
@@barbatosrex9473 Thank you I thought there was a change. Here is a link to a video I came across it is in two parts. ua-cam.com/video/nnk4H0F1saA/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/RHBVX3tLSyA/v-deo.html He is talking about using 4011 reducer as the go to and start by thinning at 1:1 and adjusting in small increments from there. I am wondering if Createx wicked needs a flow improver / retarder? My interest in the pearls as I build a lot of show rods and want to get away from craft paints........................Ken
@@kensscalemodels3263 Createx spray beautifully with just reducer. I recommend the 4011 from Createx. You don't even need 1:1. For .5mm at 25psi i reduce about 20%. Although you can reduce Wicked line to water and it sprays beautifully.
Wicked were created for cars, trucks, etc. More than perfect for plastic models
@@fateweaver9844 Thank you for that information
Complete noob question- I would like to know the most matt/flat paint. What paint brand should I buy, or is there a special technique I can use to give that effect?
You can get a nice flat finish by dusting a coat of polyurethane based matt clear, like the ones from Creative, Mission Models, AK-Interactive etc. Typically you build them up with very light dusting coats (opposite to glosses), until you have matted the subject down to the level you want. You thin them with their own thinner/reducer brand. The thinning ratios vary quite a bit, so best to lookup the companies website to get some ideas. Probably the easiest to start with is the Mission Models which is two or three drops of their thinner to 10 drops of clear. Once you are more experienced you can experiment with some of the other countless brands out there. Dan
@@DansModelBench Thank you for this detailed answer!
Try that orange over a red base coat.
Createx was originally developed for the auto body industry. It can get confusing between modeling & auto body industry.
are all needles the same,if i have an master airbrush can i use an iwata needle?
Great video. What do you use for the base coats
For this test I used Alclad Grey Primer and Tamiya Liquid White Primer
Would those also work for acrylic paint like in your testing cheap craft store paint. I’m looking to get the three colors. Are these good all around. I don’t think I have any airbrush primers yet. I have a few wicked and a few cheap paints. Thanks for your help
@@frankrubeshaw4673 yes those will work with those paints perfect
Have you ever tried Revive for a clear? I’ve been using it for a long time and I love it and it is dirt cheap.
I have Pledge Floor Gloss and that works well too
It’s the same stuff. They just ch
They just changed the name