torqueofthedevil Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Hi, I've been asked to paint a pewter model of a Hastings into a colour scheme as worn by 202 Sqn. I have a colour profile of the aircraft, and I have sourced appropriate decals etc. However, I have never sprayed anything other than plastic kits before now, and I don't want to ruin or spoil an expensive item! Please could someone with experience of doing this give me a few pointers on how to prepare the pewter and what kind of paints I should use. I was hoping to use Xtracolor enamels if appropriate, as these are what I normally use... Many thanks in advance for any comments received! TOTD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little-cars Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 White metal usually needs to be cleaned up, a wire brush or micro mesh and a knife to tidy mould joints. Then the metal is best primed, Halfords Grey is always an option, or any etching primer. After that it's business as normal. Except CA glue and 2 part epoxy for strength to put the heavy duty pieces together. Can't see a problem with xtracolor.... I'm sure other people will have a slightly different approach, but that's the way I usually do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlpainter Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 i always used the acid etch that upol make it is sold in halfords and comes in a pink can and works well simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Upol #9 acid etch primer, from Halfords. Just been using it today on some cast light alloy car components, it's good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Upol looks a bit pricey and it isn;t easy for me to get to Halfords. Would a jolly good scrub and wash with detergent and a normal car primer be okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthemodeller Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I always used Halfords (or similar) basic primer when I was working with diecast trucks. Works OK but you have to be very careful when masking or the tape may lift the primer. On the plus side, if you do get it wrong, a quick scrub with Nitromors or a soak in brake fluid and the paint will disolve so you can start again. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torqueofthedevil Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 Thank you to all who have replied, I feel a bit more confident about the whole thing...if it goes well, I might post some pics...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lufbramatt Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 etch primer will be a lot more resistant to chipping. normal grey primer will work ok but wont be as durable. make sure you key the metal with say 1200 grit wet+dry before you spray to give the paint something to stick to, and make sure its clean and degreased as others have said. once its primed you can pretty much regard it as any other model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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