Tamiya Paints

I'am relativly new at this and i really suck at painting. I thought maybe it was the paints i was using (testors) so i went out and got me some Tamiya paints. My problem is whenever I try to paint with them they seem really watery and there very hard to use.

do i need to shake them more before i use them or what???

please help soon!!!!

Tamiya paints are wonderful! I take it you are referring to the spray cans?

Light, and I do mean LIGHT coats are the only way to go! You're looking at at least 4 spraying sessions - okay, I've done the 4 sessions about 15 minutes apart before - no need to wait 3 hours between coats.

Here is a link that might help:

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/plastic/tips/syntheticlacquers.html

It's from Tamiya's site, and gives good info on using their paints.

HTH,

Tim D.

http://modelcartech.com

I think u were referring to Tamiya's enamel paints in the small bottles right? I had the same problem , I used Testors enamels, they have been okay but i also tried Tamiya and it does not adhere to the surface well and it is runny and watery--I stirred it up like u would not believe and same outcome! Maybe it needs to be mixed w/ another substance. So who else uses Tamiya enamels and how do your projects come out and what routine do u go thru to get the results?!

he is referring to the ACRYLIC paint in the 23mL bottle.

i have had the same experience at times, depending on color. i shake vigorously and stir, although it just says to slowly stir.

i use their spray can lacquer also, which is great stuff, but many light coats = lots of waste through overspray = using a lot of tiny $5 cans.

its overpriced, but great stuff. i paint light and conservatively, maybe those with more confidence not to mess their model up could waste less?

If you talk about Spraycan, then it's praticly imposible to scrap a model with this (unless you put too heavy coat)

If you talk about the small bottle, then you need to shake with a stick or plastic piece to really make the paint corect.

If your relatively new at modeling than try reading through the FAQ first. Your paints should always be pretty thin when your painting anything. Don't expect to cover the pieces your painting in one single coat! Always build up with a least a few layers of paint. If you've already looked through the modeling FAQ then try this person's website.

>>Click here<< (http://hem.bredband.net/thomaskolb/art/models/introduction_e.htm) He mostly deals with military aircraft models but the painting techniques can be applied to car models as well. I found his painting methods very useful:bigthumb:

this is one of the best tips i can give you.

work in layers! No matter what paint you use , if it doesnt cover that well, let it dry. don't keep on painting more and more over it. Just let the layer dry and then ad another one.
That's the first rule i learned in my art school and it works also with model building.
You must not be hasty ( i mean to want to be fast) to paint.
Do it calm, let a layer dry, add another one, and then it must be fine i think.

Hope this helped ya, it helped me

and don't forget too use primer:wink:

im talking about the Tamiya bottles.

i have to brush in layers for the bottles?? i cant even really get one layer down because it is sooo runny and thin. i always end up having to put lots on to cover the part and that ends up looking bad in some cases.

thanks
chris

USE PRIMER.

the tamyia paints apply soo much easier over primer

Originally posted by jdmstreethatch
im talking about the Tamiya bottles.

i have to brush in layers for the bottles?? i cant even really get one layer down because it is sooo runny and thin. i always end up having to put lots on to cover the part and that ends up looking bad in some cases.

thanks
chris

Did you read any of the other posts:confused: Did you visit the website I supplied??? Don't expect to cover the part you're painting with one coat! Work in layers. Post a picture of your paint problem so we can see what it looks like.

Or just go for the cheaper testors/model masters bottled acrylics/enamels that work equally well! :biggrin:

Damn...
today i was at hobby bench...
i scratched together some money thinking ill buy couple tamiya paints and other tools... to my surpise.. my hobby bench didnt carry tamiya paints..... sucked

but i picked up alot of other cool stuff..
Goran

Originally posted by jdmstreethatch
im talking about the Tamiya bottles.

i have to brush in layers for the bottles?? i cant even really get one layer down because it is sooo runny and thin. i always end up having to put lots on to cover the part and that ends up looking bad in some cases.

thanks
chris
Make sure the paint is well mixed also before painting. Shaking it will not be enough. You have to stir it with a stick as it goes a little hard on the bottom and needs a good stir.
What are you trying to paint over. Some colours just wont cover well at all...example being red over black

With the Tamiya 23ml bottles, you need to make sure it is mixed well. With the Tamiya Spraycans, you have to shake them a little to mix it up.

Ive found that putting a little metal bb in my paint helps alot. just dont shake it to hard!