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| Author: | stonedog7563 [ Thu Oct 04, 2007 9:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | how were the screen PR's painted ???? |
Just wondering if anyone knows what method was used to paint the shrouds on the screen used PR's, airbrush or brush ????? cheers |
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| Author: | nick-a-tron [ Thu Oct 04, 2007 10:14 pm ] |
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does this mean you got your shrouds? |
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| Author: | stonedog7563 [ Thu Oct 04, 2007 10:24 pm ] |
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Im 99% done, couple of little odds and sods to finish including painting the shrouds, problem is, i sold my airbrush and compressor to go towards paying for this build, now i cant paint the bloody thing   so im contenplating brush painting them with Humbrol BB.
Ive tried getting good ol BB matched in a rattle can but havent had any luck there as it seems there phasing out acrylic for a water bassed RAL system typical.
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| Author: | nick-a-tron [ Thu Oct 04, 2007 11:10 pm ] |
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well for my pr i used an airbrush. turned out very smooth and even, certanly much better than my pr that i brushed on the paint. but for screen accuracy i dunno mate. 
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| Author: | Harry Harris [ Thu Oct 04, 2007 11:42 pm ] |
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They wouldn't have been brush painted, the originals I've seen definitely look airbrushed. Stonedog I'd try to borrow an airbrush if you can, or ask someone else to airbrush your shrouds. Brush painting would definitely leave brush marks. Harry |
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| Author: | stonedog7563 [ Fri Oct 05, 2007 12:00 am ] |
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Ok thanks, might be worth buying a basic airbrush and a couple of tins of air, might as well do it right, save all that trying to get the paint off when im not happy with all the brushstrokes
thanks again |
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| Author: | tommin [ Fri Oct 05, 2007 1:08 am ] |
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I'd do it with a paint roller. 
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| Author: | Russ Krook III [ Fri Oct 05, 2007 2:05 am ] |
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I'd do it with those big brush machines they use to clean the ice at a hockey game... Zamboni! Or... perhaps an airbrush. 
Some locations that do auto repair and paint matching might even be able to color match the paint for you, and put it in a rattle can. Russ |
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| Author: | Eagle [ Fri Oct 05, 2007 4:08 am ] |
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Rook wrote: Some locations that do auto repair and paint matching might even be able to color match the paint for you, and put it in a rattle can.Russ
I never knew that was even possible (cheaply). 
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| Author: | Russ Krook III [ Fri Oct 05, 2007 4:28 am ] |
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I believe Hyperdyne did it a couple years ago and offered a short run of it. I don't know anyone personally who's done it since, but some of the better guitar painters do it that way with matched colors and automotive paint. I haven't done it myself, so I can't quote pricing for you. Sorry! Russ |
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| Author: | Noble [ Fri Oct 05, 2007 4:37 am ] |
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I get my paint matched to the G+P kit at Finishmaster. They are a auto body supplier in the US. A quart is around 35-40 bucks, but that will last awhile since it is mixed 50-50 with a reducer (UR40) So I think of it as 2 quarts. I spray my stuff with an HVLP spray gun. I don't recommend brushing it on after all your hard work. I'm sure you can find someone to help. |
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| Author: | nick-a-tron [ Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:44 pm ] |
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thought id post up a super close-up shot of my pr shroud to show how airbrushing it looks. i used this cheap airbrush....... 
and bb colour matched vinyl paint. here is the result.... 
hope that helps
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| Author: | phil quicksaber [ Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:20 pm ] |
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Stonedog, I live on the Surrey/Kent/London border, and I have an airbrush (well, a few!) and a compressor. I used to airbrush artwork onto crash helmets for a living, so it's professional gear. Send me a PM if you think I can help! |
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| Author: | sixty [ Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:39 pm ] |
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http://www.auto-paint.co.uk/ ...have just mixed up paints for me, based on the Tamiya equivalents of each of the Humbrol original colours. |
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| Author: | Glenn [ Sun Oct 07, 2007 1:15 pm ] |
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sixty wrote: http://www.auto-paint.co.uk/
...have just mixed up paints for me, based on the Tamiya equivalents of each of the Humbrol original colours. So what are the Tamiya equivalents? as i have a loads of tamiya paints...might have the right colour laying around, so i will not have to buy loads...
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| Author: | PVB [ Sun Oct 07, 2007 1:20 pm ] |
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model shop guy wrote: sixty wrote: http://www.auto-paint.co.uk/ ...have just mixed up paints for me, based on the Tamiya equivalents of each of the Humbrol original colours. So what are the Tamiya equivalents? as i have a loads of tamiya paints...might have the right colour laying around, so i will not have to buy loads... http://forum.alienslegacy.com/viewtopic.php?p=2152#2152 HTH.
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| Author: | Glenn [ Sun Oct 07, 2007 1:47 pm ] |
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Thanks Steve..... prob got most of those paints laying around.....though no match for Brown bess.... i will have to colour match my gear with someone at NSC just to compare.... see if the paint i'm using at the mo is close or not Glenn |
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| Author: | stonedog7563 [ Sun Oct 07, 2007 2:10 pm ] |
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Thanks for the advice and help Phil, PM sent.
cheers |
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| Author: | Cpl Smith [ Sun Oct 07, 2007 3:12 pm ] |
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Theres some called Aervo (sp) Earth tone thats VERRERERERERRY close to Brown Bess...I believe DSB mentioned it before... Derek |
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| Author: | stonedog7563 [ Sun Oct 07, 2007 4:21 pm ] |
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uscm grunt wrote: Theres some called Aervo (sp) Earth tone thats VERRERERERERRY close to Brown Bess...I believe DSB mentioned it before...
Derek Aervoe Camouflage Paint 999 Earth Brown, ive searched but its not available here in the UK, it is VERY close to BB in a side by side comparison, i even contacted an auto paint shop in the US to get some shipped surface mail (wont ship by air) but they came back to me saying it would have to go air at some stage ???? |
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| Author: | stonedog7563 [ Mon Oct 08, 2007 11:49 am ] |
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sixty wrote: http://www.auto-paint.co.uk/
...have just mixed up paints for me, based on the Tamiya equivalents of each of the Humbrol original colours. Just got off the phone from these people, they said they could match BB from a sample if i send them one and mix it in a spray can in matt acrylic will let you know.
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| Author: | tommin [ Mon Oct 08, 2007 12:40 pm ] |
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uscm grunt wrote: Theres some called Aervo (sp) Earth tone thats VERRERERERERRY close to Brown Bess...I believe DSB mentioned it before...
This is the 'oldest' topic that I could find using the search feature: http://forum.alienslegacy.com/viewtopic ... ght=aervoe I guess the one on the Ready Line must have found its way to the edge.
Sorry to hear that it is so difficult to acquire overseas.
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| Author: | SSgt Burton [ Mon Oct 08, 2007 1:10 pm ] |
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tommin wrote: I guess the one on the Ready Line must have found its way to the edge.
Or the Archives.
Bess Brown and Alternatives Unfortunately Jesse DeGraff took down his Vision Forge Graphics website, so the pictures no longer exist. But the discussion is there.
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| Author: | stonedog7563 [ Mon Oct 08, 2007 1:48 pm ] |
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Seeing as the comparison pics have been removed, heres a new one, showing Humbrol BB (170) on the card and Aervoe Camouflage Paint 999 Earth Brown on one of Toms grenade boxes, very close match. 
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| Author: | JediFraz [ Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:41 pm ] |
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Didn't somebody post a mixing guide for BB..? Has anybody tried it with Tamiya equivalents? |
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