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Which paints to use

Post by steamer68 » Mon Dec 11, 2017 3:37 pm

Just finished building my Bennie Skip wagon from IP Engineering now should I use a hobby acrylic paint or an oil based hobby paint any advice please. :?:
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Re: Which paints to use

Post by Peter Butler » Mon Dec 11, 2017 4:18 pm

Simple and effective finish is to use a spray primer, (I use grey plastic primer) and acrylic paints to create a weathered look. Both are quick drying and will withstand wet conditions if you plan to run in all weathers.
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Re: Which paints to use

Post by steamer68 » Mon Dec 11, 2017 4:43 pm

Thanks Peter for replying to my question this helps me a great deal. :thumbleft:
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Re: Which paints to use

Post by bazzer42 » Mon Dec 11, 2017 7:31 pm

Same suggestion as Peter either a plain or etch grey primer from a car type aerosol and then acrylic war hammer type sprays, or him from sprays. I am very lazy and find sprays are quick and easy. Army painter (manufacturer) aren't the cheapest but last a long time if you can find a colour you like.

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Re: Which paints to use

Post by RylstonLight » Fri Dec 15, 2017 7:45 pm

Hi, if you want a lightly weathered or ex-paint shop effect then advice as above, but many Rugga type skips had a hard life and if you search the internet you can get 2 (or some times 3) part art-effect real rust. I use car spray primer then you paint on the gloopy 1st part rust treatment, the after 24h or so paint on the second part and then wait until the effect develops. The current version I got off internet has a third part to stop the process.

Cons: It is real rust so keep away from metal wheels as it can cause them to rust (usual reasons why I know this!), and second it is more expensive than paint. It doesn't keep for ever so I tend to wait until I have several models that would benefit from heavy rusting.

Here is a picture to give idea of the effect on a Binnie tipper, but looks the same on Slaters and Brandbright tippers.
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Re: Which paints to use

Post by LNR » Fri Dec 15, 2017 10:37 pm

Another atmospheric shot, can smell the oil and paint. Superb weathering, and not just on the wagon, the floor, the track everything.
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Re: Which paints to use

Post by JMORG » Mon Dec 18, 2017 9:46 am

Get pictures up when you're done! Be good to see how well it comes out.

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Re: Which paints to use

Post by steamer68 » Mon Dec 18, 2017 2:24 pm

Brilliant weathering affect thanks for the advice. :D
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