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10-22-2001, 07:05 PM
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How do you get that super smooth model?
On the model that I am working on now the paint is not real shiny. I think the problem is that it is not smooth enough. When I run my hand across it, it feels bumpy. But it is not real bad. I think it just needs to be sanded. What sandpaper do you recommend.
How do you get it to look like this? |
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10-22-2001, 07:23 PM
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Here's the stuff you want.
RUBBING/POLISHING COMPOUND Item: 87021 http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/tools/images/87021.jpg Though the tube only says "Compound" on it. I guess you're just supposed to know what it's for.  Edit: I guess they don't want me to leech the pic...  |
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10-22-2001, 07:35 PM
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Re: How do you get that super smooth model?
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Always use a primmer first....lightly sanding between coats. Spay your top coat on then use the Rubbing compound then the Tamiya wax for a real good polish. With luck it will end up like this 
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10-23-2001, 03:40 AM
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If you can't get the Tamiya stuff, use a paint restoration compound from an Autoparts suppliers, and apply it with an old cotton T-shirt cut up.
You can get various gardes, so go quite fine. You don't want to rub the paint back off! |
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10-24-2001, 01:37 PM
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Everytime I use rubbing compound, I end up taking too much paint off
 even if i don't rub so hard |
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10-24-2001, 10:21 PM
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i usually put on about 3 coats until i get to the color I want using about 2 cans of tamiya spray paint! But I have never used a primer though. I'm definitely gonna give that a try in my next model
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10-24-2001, 10:22 PM
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Try some clear coats, too. You'll have more "material" to go through before you mess up the color.
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10-25-2001, 05:08 AM
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It's easier if you use a basecoat and lacquer, as when you start to see colour ion the cloth, STOP RUBBING!
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