painting outdoors
David_
12-16-2003, 06:30 AM
since i must paint outdoors, can anybody give me some tips?
fyi, its dead of summer atm, so its nice and hot and dry.... so nows the time to do it...
i have tupperware to put the model in, if thats advisable between coats.... any extra hints plz? thanks a bunch in advance.
fyi, its dead of summer atm, so its nice and hot and dry.... so nows the time to do it...
i have tupperware to put the model in, if thats advisable between coats.... any extra hints plz? thanks a bunch in advance.
RallyRaider
12-16-2003, 06:58 AM
Are you using spray cans?
In my experience spraying outdoors is great because you don't have to worry about dust so much. If you are using lacquer spray cans and the weather is good (as it almost always is in Oz) the paint is touch dry by the time you get inside anyway.
I just find a nice shady spot out of the wind, make sure the surface is clean and dust free and go for it. It is also good to make sure you have a good view of the surface of the model. By that I mean you can see how the paint is going on so and adjust the cans movement accordingly.
In my experience spraying outdoors is great because you don't have to worry about dust so much. If you are using lacquer spray cans and the weather is good (as it almost always is in Oz) the paint is touch dry by the time you get inside anyway.
I just find a nice shady spot out of the wind, make sure the surface is clean and dust free and go for it. It is also good to make sure you have a good view of the surface of the model. By that I mean you can see how the paint is going on so and adjust the cans movement accordingly.
David_
12-17-2003, 08:09 AM
how do i tell whether it is lacquer paint? (are you from aust, coz the paint brand is australian exports or something like that... real cheap brand....)
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