I think Jakko May have a point as well. For what you are doing, you may find car spray cans the best fit. It is paint that is designed to go on smooth, be tough when dry, and stay on sheet metal. You will get a lot of tins for the money a decent airbrush/compressor set up will cost.
That’s what I was thinking too, yes. I think it’ll be difficult to recreate a finish like that with an airbrush (but prove me wrong ).Having owned and played with many Dinky and Matchbox toys over the years, They all were really heavily painted.
I was actually referring to a modeller’s spray gun, like this:To go the Spraygun route I believe I would need a much larger compressor and if going the automotive paints proper breathing apperatus.
Certainly, though like all these kinds of things, it takes a little practice. Depending on how much you intend to paint, it can be the more economical option, and clean-up is guaranteed to be far less than with an airbrush that you have to clean thoroughly after spraying (my biggest gripe with them ).Regarding rattle cans would you be able to get a quality finish from one of these.
That’s what I realised when I read your reply, so I should have been clearer from the start, really.yes I was thinking that you meant a proper type spraygun
Several brands do, and there’s some difference in them,* but really, unless you go for the very cheapest you should be OK.I could easily get one of those guns I think Humbrol do them.
You can, I used to spray mostly Humbrol enamels out of my first one, but acrylics just clean up more easily so that’s probably the better choice in general.We’re you meaning for me to use the enamel paints with the gun.
When you do, keep in mind that model painting is very different from airbrushing artwork. The technical principles may be the same, but in actual practice there are a lot of differences in all kinds of things.Looks like I have a bit of trialling to do to find out the best option, I am going to hunt up some professional guys who work on motorcycles and cars with airbrushes and spray guns to get some advice as well.
Don't forget to use a primer for metal. There after you can use any type of paint that you want.
Regarding the durability, you need to remember that the original use was for small kids to abuse, chew, lick, and generally treat not to gently.
Car paint rattle cans are going to work out rather expensive in the long run.
Acrylic is pretty tough when hardened, but an enamel like humbrol could be a better choice.
As to which type of airbrush, go for one that has seals that can handle so called hot thinners, such as cellulose.
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