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Printing small decals

The only problem you might have with automotive paints is the solvents might not be compatible with the styrene. I have one of the 1/8th Jag kits that was given to me partly assembled. Yeah it is huge and rather soft on details.
 
Yes i agree, thats my worry as i once melted a Tamiya motorcycle :) I think things have changed now with the green lobby and automotive paints are now water based but i will certainly check very carefullly.
 
paddy said:
Because of its size i wonder if i could use an automotive rattle can ? that might set a bit harder than the Tamiya paints and thus polish better, down side would be i would have to go for a plain gloss finish or have scale problems again with Metallic
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I have used Duplicolor Automotive many times with good success. I don’t know what you have over there but auto paint is very tough. Give it a go!
 
Duplicolor was widely available here a few years ago in fact i would say it was No1 in the market .. I used to go for it as it was cellulose but i guess it fell foul of the Green thing and now its no longer imported to the Uk despite the fact its now acrylic. We do have a very prominent range of spray cans here but they don't do jag colours, i very much doubt that someone with a jag, let alone an E-type would attack it with a rattle can :)

I am experimenting with Tamiya TS sprays having followed a You tube guide on how to get them to work. They say the Gloss coat needs a week to harden before you attack the orange peel so hey, there is no rush :)
 
I think i have made my mind up about Paint for the Jag

This is Mica Blue TS-50. with a couple of clear coats. The secret with this stuff is it takes an hour to dry but a further week minimum to go hard and you cant even think about polishing a finish before that.
When it eventually goes hard it is pretty hard.

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If you've always wanted to spend time exploring the cosmetic section of your favourite shops, some car modellers swear by nail polish. The recommended thinning is 2-3 parts lacquer thinner to 1 part polish (you want the milk consistency) applied over white primer, grey primer can darken lighter colours. Depending on the look you want, some apply a silver base coat over the primer before the nail polish coat. It may take 2 to 3 light coats to achieve full coverage, followed by a clear coat. Some modellers will mix 3/4 polish with 1/4 clear top coat with the 2-3 parts thinner. One and a half to two bottles is usually required to complete an average 1/25 car body.

Cheers,
RichB
 
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