Brush vs airbrush?

[Guest]

Both Barry and Murfie's posts sums up this very interesting discussion.

When it comes down to it, It doesn't matter if the paint is applied with an A.B., paint brush, bricklayer's trowel or yard brush, as long as the builder is happy with the result, that is all that matters.

570 you'd love the flame you get when lighting the steam of enamel thinners ! works a treat.

[outrunner]

570 you'd love the flame you get when lighting the steam of enamel thinners ! works a treat.

Well John, if anyone would know about flames it would be you. :smiling5:


Andy.

[spanner570]

570 you'd love the flame you get when lighting the steam of enamel thinners ! works a treat.

Tried that once when I ran out of 'Wacky Backy'. Made my eyes water!

[The Smythe Meister]

Both Barry and Murfie's posts sums up this very interesting discussion.

When it comes down to it, It doesn't matter if the paint is applied with an A.B., paint brush, bricklayer's trowel or yard brush, as long as the builder is happy with the result, that is all that matters.

What about us Sparkies!!:dizzy:

[Tim Marlow]

What about us Sparkies!!:dizzy:

Well you can put the paint on with the fag end of a role of 2.5 T & E……

[Guest]

Joking apart it's all about achieving the finish you consider in your mind.Ok that sounds a bit odd, but it is just that.
I never considered brush painting ( sorry 570 ) when I returned to modelling back in 2015, having read numerous articles, it seemed the way to go.
What I do find though is the very misleading advertising that the manufacturers employ. Sprays straight from the bottle! Yeah well not in my case, then you start to read about all the trials and tribulations people have with tip drying, the strange concoctions that are used from bats blood to spring water purifed at boiling point while half way up a mountain .
The list goes on, as is to be seem in the many threads we read.
At the end of the day perfection is in the eye of the beholder.

[Tim Marlow]

Been modelling A long time…..never made anything perfect yet though! I always see room for improvement in everything I do. It’s what drives me to make the next tank/plane/car/figure or what have you. I think if I could produce perfection I’d get really bored really quickly.

[Guest]

Been modelling A long time…..never made anything perfect yet though! I always see room for improvement in everything I do. It’s what drives me to make the next tank/plane/car/figure or what have you. I think if I could produce perfection I’d get really bored really quickly.

It's that that drives us on isn't, the realisation that we could improve. Every time you look at a completed build you can see things that you could do better.The problem is that will never happen !

[BarryW]

Joking apart it's all about achieving the finish you consider in your mind.Ok that sounds a bit odd, but it is just that.
I never considered brush painting ( sorry 570 ) when I returned to modelling back in 2015, having read numerous articles, it seemed the way to go.
What I do find though is the very misleading advertising that the manufacturers employ. Sprays straight from the bottle! Yeah well not in my case, then you start to read about all the trials and tribulations people have with tip drying, the strange concoctions that are used from bats blood to spring water purifed at boiling point while half way up a mountain .
The list goes on, as is to be seem in the many threads we read.
At the end of the day perfection is in the eye of the beholder.

Absolutely correct John. But clearly you have not tried MRP because they actually do what they say they will do. I have never once thinned them even doing mottle, never had tip dry either.

[Tim Marlow]

Never had tip dry issues with Tamiya/Mr Color and MLT either…they do have associated PPE issues though. Does MRP have specific PPE requirements?

[Guest]

Absolutely correct John. But clearly you have not tried MRP because they actually do what they say they will do. I have never once thinned them even doing mottle, never had tip dry either.

Morning Barry.
The first thing I would have to ask does it smell and what type of paint is it ?
These days I try to stay away from any strong fumes, having at time refinished and made various items of furniture, although wearing a mask and having a proper spray room .

[BarryW]

Never had tip dry issues with Tamiya/Mr Color and MLT either…they do have associated PPE issues though. Does MRP have specific PPE requirements?

MRP is a lacquer paint similar to Mr Color, but it does not need thinning.

The point is it really does not need to be thinned, ever.

As for PPE, to be honest I am rather too relaxed over it. I have an extraction booth but because a face mask mists my glasses I rarely wear a mask.

[Tim Marlow]

It’s your lungs Barry, but I would read up on the MSDS before exposing them like that. If your glasses are steaming up your mask doesn’t fit properly, or is not fit for purpose. I would strongly suggest you source a better quality mask before you do your lungs and organs irreparable damage.

[Guest]

As for PPE, to be honest I am rather too relaxed over it. I have an extraction booth but because a face mask mists my glasses I rarely wear a mask.

Barry, for what it's worth, I wear specs myself and use a 3M 6051 respirator which is inexpensive as are the filters. No fogging and very comfortable with the specs.

[Airborne01]

Been modelling A long time…..never made anything perfect yet though! I always see room for improvement in everything I do. It’s what drives me to make the next tank/plane/car/figure or what have you. I think if I could produce perfection I’d get really bored really quickly.

Tim,
As I recall, in Japanese culture the imperfection is part of the perfection - hence high quality porcelain would have a flaw deliberately incorporated! That actually forms a rationale for my failed efforts!
Steve