Hi All,
Been a little while since I last posted, but now I am starting to tackle the modelling bench once more.
My latest topic requires an gloss white upper surface, so I began to re-think my application of white. I have always used a mix of matt and gloss white enamels, thinned by white spirit thinners and cellulose. I have had good results, but need a few coats to get the final finish.
I have used Halfords Appliance White in the past, but straight from the aerosol, which is okay but a little unmanageable direction and application wise.
One of our members Bridlufc, has used a decanted Appliance White, so I thought I would give it a go.
Using a small Jam jar, I decanted the paint using a straw to direct the paint into the jar. A small hole in the lid helps the gas propellant to escape. Once the paint is decanted, bubbles can be seen rising through the paint, this is the propellant escaping from the paint. I left it for a few hours, then placed a piece of Tamiya tape over the hole to seal the lid.
Next day, I tried out a spraying session on a old fuselage of a helicopter. It had been painted black inside, and unpainted outside. Using an eye dropper I transferred some undiluted paint into my airbrush, and set it to spray at about 15 PSI. A gentle spraying session later I was left with a very even coverage over the out side, and even over the Matt Black. This dried to a touch dry smooth finish after a few hours, but I left it 24
hours to allow it to harden. Apart from some dust particles on the kit surface before I started painting I was very pleased with the effect. A gentle rub over with some 6000 grade polishing cloth removed this, and a second light coat left a flawless finish.................................HAPPY BUNNY!
I needed to clean the airbrush well, using both Spray away and Cellulose thinners to remove all paint, but a small price to pay for a great finish.
Have a go, it does give great results.
Some pictures attached.
Cheers,
Bigkev
