Sand_storm Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 I've removed the decals from my SDS lid and am currently painting the teardrops, frown and vents. I couldn't find any Humbrol so I mixed up some Plasti-Kote enamel (I'm a bit biased but I'd say the shade is bang on!) The problem is that the brush strokes really stand out!!! Any recommendations for how to fix or avoid this (for a guy that doesn't have any spraying equipment??) Thanks chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weiBes trooper Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Brush strokes are a good thing i think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Isn't plastikote spray paint? If so then it will be very thin and not really designed for brush application but another coat would probably help cover the brush strokes.Could you get hold of the Revell brand paints?I'm sure they would be better than the plastikote spray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand_storm Posted December 1, 2006 Author Share Posted December 1, 2006 This stuff is designed to be brushed on--it comes in a little screw-top jar. It says on the label that it "leaves no brush marks" I'm not as concerned now anyway--been checking out TD-1536's site and looking at some of the original helmets--they look pretty rough!! Maybe a few brush marks will add that little extra bit of character? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Ah,I haven't seen it in jars before. Well a few brush marks isn't so bad at all.Mine has brush marks and I don't think any brush painted details wouldn't have the marks TBH.Your right about the originals too,total crap paint jobs with runs all over the place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakengine Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Painting several light layers instead of one thick layer will always help. Your choice of brush could be a factor too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyRB Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 I've heard T-Cut can remove brush marks, I haven't tried this myself. When I hand painted mine, I used a thick brush and didn't get any brush marks. But I was using Humbrol enamels which do dry flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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