Jonny Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I found my Airfix 1/72 TSR2 in the stash recently (coincidently I have the Aeroplane Special "TSR2" book!). Which is the best rattle can I can buy to replicate the anti-flash white? I seem to recall comments about Halford's 'Appliance White' but I'm probably wrong! Any & all advice gratefully received ... Jonny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennings Heilig Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 White. Any color that's not white isn't white. That is to say, it's some other color than white. There is no appreciable scale effect for white, so pick any can of white paint that looks white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I've not tried it myself yet but others do indeed recommend Halford's Appliance White - covers well, smoothly and good gloss. Its favoured by many who build civie airliners as it gives such a good finish without hassle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12jaguar Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Halfords Appliance White all the way..... Covers well, has a nice sheen to it and importantly, doesn't yellow with age 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Appliance white for me too! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venomvixen Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Does this mean some will be white and some will be wrong 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Does this mean some will be white and some will be wrong Well, somebody was going to say it, and I guess it was going to be Danni... I used Halfords appliance white on the Airfix Valiant. Looked alwhite to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test Graham Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 If you look at the car paint range of any manufacturer you will find a range of whites. (Strictly a historical comment based on experience - I haven't looked on the shelves recently!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 If you look at the car paint range of any manufacturer you will find a range of whites. (Strictly a historical comment based on experience - I haven't looked on the shelves recently!) Isn't it Boeing that has 49 different whites on the shelf for their airline customers? And all model paint whites also aren't white. Some are distinctly cream to start off with - Tamiya's Racing White aerosol is a case in point. But as already said, Halfords Appliance White is good, if expensive! keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Halfords white tends to be quite thick and whilst good, to preserve detail, perhaps their white primer under a coat of Klear might be an option to consider too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 A good tip is to never use a cold can of spray paint, always warm is slightly in a tub of warm water and shake the living daylights out of it for at least 2-3 mins. I found this give me a lovely smooth even coat. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Halfords white tends to be quite thick and whilst good, to preserve detail, perhaps their white primer under a coat of Klear might be an option to consider too. The white primer isn't as white as appliance white though.... (although it is actually my favoured white for small scale airliners etc, as I find appliance white is 'too white' for my taste! Most car modellers also use appliance white, but I prefer one of the manufacturers ranges that Graham mentioned, usually Vauxhall Glacier or Ford Diamond white) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 A good tip is to never use a cold can of spray paint, always warm is slightly in a tub of warm water and shake the living daylights out of it for at least 2-3 mins. I found this give me a lovely smooth even coat. I was taught that trick many years ago by the mechanic in the service station a friend owned. However his way of doing it was too scary for my taste - he used to leave the can on top of the gas fire they had in the garage...!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainpeden Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I use white primer with a klear coat, the appliance White is glossy and can be hard to add any weathering to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigsty Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Was anti-flash white a true white, though? I've seen at least one reference that says it's a very, very pale, slightly blue grey, and many pictures of V-bombers and the TSR.2 show a number of shades. I was happy to use Appliance White on my Vulcan, and it will be perfect for my USN stash; but I did find it was more convincing with the colour dirtied a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Well, the Valiant at Cosford and the two TSR.2s in existence certainly look white to me. I don't think in a scale model it could be seen as anything other than white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venomvixen Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Well, somebody was going to say it, and I guess it was going to be Danni... I used Halfords appliance white on the Airfix Valiant. Looked alwhite to me. I like to do my bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Does this mean some will be white and some will be wrong No, some will be white and some will be wong. Regards, Murph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I go for Halfords white primer and Klear, it doesn't look overpowering that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 (edited) If you want to stick with rattle cans after applying your Halfords White Plastic Primer, try a rattle can of Games Workshop 'Purity Seal' It's an excellent acrylic satin varnish. If I'm doing white (as on my ginormous An-124) I used White Primer, then rubbed down with fine emery - finished off with Appliance White, which gives a solid white gloss coat. Then I applied the decals, and sealed them in with Purity Seal - result, a nice satin finish. As others have said, for best results shake well, then stand the cans in a bowl of hot water for a few minutes before spraying. Ken Edited May 31, 2014 by Flankerman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I used a combination of Halfords Matt White Primer and Vallejo water based acrylic matt varnish on a Vulcan. This actually imparts a very slight sheen to the finish. Alternatively, you could just as easily use Appliance White with the same matt varnish Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainpeden Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I was standing between the TSR2 and the SR53 at Cosford this afternoon. The white on the SR53 is glossier and seems purer - the TSR2 has a tinge of off white about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I used Halford Appliance White on my TSR-2, then matted down after decals. Can't post photos at the moment - I've busted my Photobucket quota, but yes she looks great. Others have commented on getting good performance from the aerosol - well I put mine onto a jug of VERY hot water and spin it around to heat up the contents. Then a dammed good shake - probably need a teatowel to hold it by now. If the concave end pops (and I've done this twice ) then start straying immediately to reduce the internal pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 Everyone - I don't think I thanked you all for your comments. Apologies. I'm minded to go for the Halfords undercoat / Klear option. I've stood near the Duxford TSR2 and yes, it's white but not the dense white I associate with appliances! Thanks again, Jonny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacktjet Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 (edited) The brightest white rattle can I have found is a cheap car paint one from the pound shops. I haven't tried it sprayed straight from the can though so not sure how it would perform, I spray it through my air brush, thinned with cellulose thinner - the thinner the coat, the glossier the finish. Edited June 22, 2014 by Blacktjet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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