Anorexic paint
- triviatus
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Anorexic paint
While painting the Airfix ME 109 (1/72) I found the nose colour (H 154 insignia yellow) seemed to be extra thin (even after copious shaking and stirring) Is it a bad batch or have others found the same problem? It eventually took five coats to get a satisfactory result.
What time is it Eccles??
Triviatus (Rob)
Triviatus (Rob)
Re: Anorexic paint
Yellow is generally a terrible colour to paint. I have a rattle can that is only used for prop tips and wing leading edges...
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- lancfan
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Re: Anorexic paint
Try Revell 310 Lufthansa Yellow, it has far more pigment than Humbrol and is available in both enamel and acrylic.
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Re: Anorexic paint
I'd also recommend Vallejo sand coloured primer as a base; it really helps getting a nice yellow.
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Re: Anorexic paint
My 154 is fine. You must have one from a bad batch.
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- triviatus
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Re: Anorexic paint
Thanks for all the info. I did find that the trainer yellow (H24) on another model had better coverage so perhaps it is a duff batch.
What time is it Eccles??
Triviatus (Rob)
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Re: Anorexic paint
I'm also doing the 1/72 Airfix 109E in Rumanian markings and the yellow is real pig to get to get right. I'm using the Xtracrylix RLM 04 and I still can't make a decent job of it although it's getting better with every new attempt! I think certain amount of weathering will be needed to cover up the end result though:roll:
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Re: Anorexic paint
Use Humbrol 24 as a base base aand then give the "right" yellow!