How much Zero paints for 1/20 Model?

Just wondered how much Zero paints I would need to airbrush a standard 1/20 tamiya model, I have 2, Lotus 99T and Tyrrell P34.
This will be my first time with an airbrush so I dont have any comparision.

I would be using Hiroboy colour matched paints.

Thanks in advance

Colin

Just wondered how much Zero paints I would need to airbrush a standard 1/20 tamiya model, I have 2, Lotus 99T and Tyrrell P34.
This will be my first time with an airbrush so I dont have any comparision.

I would be using Hiroboy colour matched paints.

Thanks in advance

Colin
You don't really use a lot. Just enought to cover the car and then clear coat. I've used half a jar of Zero Mclaren test orange to paint a 1/20 MP4/13 and a 1/24 lamborghini countach.

Ah right, brilliant, thanks for that mate.

Colin

With the Clear Coat can you spray over the decals without any problems?

Ah right, brilliant, thanks for that mate.

Colin

With the Clear Coat can you spray over the decals without any problems?

I usually get 3-4 models from a 60ml bottle of Zero basecoat paint. You only need a thin layer, just enough to give it the colour because the clear gives you the gloss. If you are using the 2K clear over the decals you will be fine. I have tried it over most kit decals and after market decals with no problems.

Thanks Steve, would you clear before the decals, then another clear over them?

Thanks Steve, would you clear before the decals, then another clear over them?

Yes, a light clear, just to seal the surface and give it some gloss. I usually allow this to dry overnight, then apply the decals, leave for 48 hrs and then 2-3 coats of Zero 2K clear, 1 light coat and 2 wet coats with 10 mins drying in between. Add a touch more thinner to the last coat of clear and it should flow out nicely and leave practically no orange peel texture and barely the need for polishing....