Roy-Adam Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Hi everyone, I'm a newbie and I'm waiting on a delivery of Revell Aqua colour paint. I'll mainly be applying by brush and I read somewhere that this paint needs watering down for airbrush or brush use. I would have thought that no thinning is required for brush use, but I don't want to be wrong. Any views please? Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelldoc Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 You are right, No thinning necessary, but stir very well before you use the paint. modelldoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 I find Revell acrylics need a bit of thinning with water generally, plus sometimes a pot comes which the water content has evaporated so those need even more water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy-Adam Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 Ok. Thank you modelldoc and Black knight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek D. Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 I find that once opened, they thicken over time and need thinning. Water works for brush. Revells own Aqua thinner works really well when airbrushing and it requires a lot of thinning for airbrush use. Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy-Adam Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 Thanks Derek D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 You can use them straight out of the pot, but if you're ok to give it a couple of coats then it's better to thin down (water is ok, although I prefer the aqua thinner) as you tend to get less in the way of brush marks. Also be aware that some colours cover better than others - the gold and whites in particular are likely to need more than two coats whether you thin them down or not. I've never airbrushed them so can't speak on that score. Also, the semi-gloss black (302) appears to form lumps if thinned too much, not sure why this colour has and none of the others but something else to be aware of (you'll be fine for a while with new pots though). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy-Adam Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 Thanks Spiny. Appreciate the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Flow enhancer is a must, A few drops. Winsor and Newton from Hobbycraft. HTH Dick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy-Adam Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 Thank you Jenko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, Roy-Adam said: Thank you Jenko. Sorry didn't notice you are in Spain not the UK. Dick Edited January 12, 2022 by jenko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy-Adam Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 No worries Jenko. I guess you're referring to availability? To be honest that was one reason why I chose to use Revell Aqua instead of their enamel, because they are not allowed to deliver internationally as it's flammable. I'm new to modelling but I hope I'll find a Spanish supplier, but they seem to be like rocking horse p**. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old John Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Smiled at rocking horse P** even at 85 years old that is a new one on me. Thank you for expanding my vocabulary. Regarding paint as a long time user of Aqua I would say that more often than not it should be thinned. It also doesn’t have great gloss properties in my experience & needs a top coat of a modelling gloss varnish if this is what you require. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy-Adam Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 Thank you Old John. My build (and it's my first) is a Revell London bus 1:24. I'm not keen on getting an airbrush because if I don't keep the hobby up it'll be a waste of money. So for that reason do you think just using a brush will work on such a large model? Also, how much water to add; is there an easy formula? Thanking you in advance. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonhoff Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Given the size of the kit, might I suggest a spray can for the outside colours? IanJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 If you're going to be brush painting, I recommend @PlaStix's video on brush painting - he uses Revell Aqua Colour, and the results are amazing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy-Adam Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 Very informative video. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy-Adam Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Bonhoff said: Given the size of the kit, might I suggest a spray can for the outside colours? IanJ Thanks IanJ, That could well be the answer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old John Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Having built 2 Revell 1 24th scale buses I would not have liked to tackle it hand painted.Then again I am not a good large surface hand painter.You have certainly jumped in at the deep end for your 1st build.Hope it all goes well. I have often used spray cans so this could be the way to go. Any type of painting can be difficult I am not above spoiling a model at the main paint stage.Using a air brush is no guarantee of perfect results,practice is needed.If you do go down this rout don't fall into the trap of thinking if results are not great a better airbrush will be the cure.I have had quite a few before I realised it was my fault not the brushes. A cheap brush can give superb results in the right hands. Sorry for longwinded post, but you are just starting & have picked a difficult 1st build but It is a great hobby . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy-Adam Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 I've read many times how difficult this model is, even for the experienced. But I feel it's the right one for me purely for nostalgic reasons because, being a Londoner, it's the bus I used to get to school and into town, (didn't like school, but liked the ride, especially upstairs where I could smoke🙄). When I was looking for a model it just kept calling, so I gave in. I'm going in open eyed and am certainly going to give it my best shot but I know it's going to be hard. Going by the information you and others have given me I'm pretty sure I'm going to use a spray can for the outside body shell and brush for everything else. Thanks again. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim R-T-C Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 I use Revell Aqua routinely from a brush, I usually add a small amout of water as it is a particularly thick paint. No scientific formula, I put some paint into a palette, dip a brush into a pot of tap water then stir it into the paint. For large red definitely go for a rattle can, the Revell reds do not have sufficient coverage. The Vallejo Model Colour and AK Interactive 3rd gen paints are also very good for brushing with a little water thinning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old John Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 I agree To me this is the way to go. Guessed there was a nostalgic reason for choice of kit.Take your time & stick to it. There is a lot of work involved the seats alone are a big job. Keep us up to date on your progress. It is a fine model which you will be justly proud of. When you finish it put it to one side & when you look at it again a couple of weeks later you will be surprised how much it has improved. Plus I have seen some absolutely brilliant 1st kit models built. Yours may be the one that shows us all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy-Adam Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 Thanks Old John. Time will tell how I get on. Just waiting for the glue and paint to arrive; hopefully early next week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Another one recommending spray cans for the main body - probably the easiest way to get a good finish over a large area such as a body. Don't forget though that you'll need a primer before the colour coat - I use Halfords (car paints, not sure what the Spanish equivalent is) and after that you can use model or automotive paints as you wish. Just make sure to smooth off the primer before the colour coat to get the best finish. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy-Adam Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 Thanks for the tip Spiny. Got a pale imitation of Halfords not far from here. I don't have to use primer on all parts, do I😱? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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