Progress Pics CIVIC

hey I am new here is my latest thing I am working on. Airbrushed with Tamiya paint.

http://home.hpphoto.com/servlet/LinkPhoto?GUID=56653b4d-2bee-cd01-3f46-fa8e2fc53eef&size=lg

looking good, what kind is it? the kit?

Revelle Monogram Honda civic Si.

Originally posted by BaNe
Revelle Monogram Honda civic Si.

ok, looking good! cant wait to see it finished

Welcome:wave:

Its lookin good:)

looks nice- im planning on getting that kit after i finish my saleen and acura integra

Hey flyon the wall it is funny you live in Stafford england. My last name is stafford and they are from england.

Can you use Tamiya acrilic paint in an airbrush? The model looks great.

It is looking good so far. But do you have any better pics??? Keep us updated.

morepics!!!! looks good from what i can see though:smoka:

this kit is really cool i'm gonna buy it this week ..so nice..

your paint job is also really good cant wait to see more pics

do u think this car would looks cool with the body being gunmetal and the hood black and the inside either black with red or blue seat?

i cant think if any good color to use for that kit

Originally posted by D[X]P
do u think this car would looks cool with the body being gunmetal and the hood black and the inside either black with red or blue seat?

i cant think if any good color to use for that kit I think that's a pretty cool idea; I was gonna use that combo on something eventually.:cool:

Welcome to the forum! :wave:
you painted nice color. is it orange? in fact, I took an interest in '49 Mercury behind Civic much more. :D

It is painted Tamiya Orange. The merc has been painted and that is it! hope ot get to it soon.

Whut kind of AirBrush did u use? And whut kind of Tamiya Paint did u use? I dont think i ever say Tamiya brush on Enamel paint, but im not sure i might have but forgot. Is there any Enamel Brush on or any enamel paint u can use for a Air Brush that is Tamiya? Thanks

Originally posted by Shorty4859
Whut kind of AirBrush did u use? And whut kind of Tamiya Paint did u use? I dont think i ever say Tamiya brush on Enamel paint, but im not sure i might have but forgot. Is there any Enamel Brush on or any enamel paint u can use for a Air Brush that is Tamiya? Thanks
tamiya doesnt make enamel paint, only laquer and acrilic, what im thinkin he did was, empty a spay can into a bottle of some sort, and use that to run through his airbrush:) am i right?

Oh, arnt laquer paints for RC cars, cuz there clear or something? Cuz i sprayed one of my models with laquer paint i think and it came out like translucent. But i dont know if laquer is the paint i used but im not sure. And anyways how do u empty a spray can? Wont it explode or something?

the paint u normally use on RC cars is polycarbonate(i think) because it is flexible, if ur paint job came out translucent then u have to put on more layers of paint, and what i meant by emptying the can was basically spraying the cans contents into a jar or something, i know i saw a type of HOW TO on this but dont remember where, maybe someone remembers:alien2:

Yeah u are right, my paint was polycarbonate. And whuts the difference from Laquer? and enamel. and which one is better to use? Thanx

not to sound like a prick or anything, but look in the FAQ or search enamel vs. laquer, i dont want this to get off topic because of me answering some questions:)

It was Tamiya Acrylic Paint. It is like $3 a bottle at a local hobby shop. I used tamiya airbrush thinner. DO NOT use anything else but Tmaiya airbrush thinner. Also Tamiya paint is VERY thin I mix it 1% thinner 9% paint.

OIC, but doesnt Acrylic paint chip off easier than spray can paints? and did u have a good finish when u painted it?

Welcome! :wave: Stick with us, and you'll go far!

hey shorty I havent had ANy problem with paint chipping off on any of my models. it gives a good finish if you get into practice with an airbrush, not much. Just as with all paints dont apply too much paint in the first coat. I will be happy to answer any more questions.

BaNe

Btw dont you think it is wierd that my local hobby shop carries tamiya acrylic in a bottle and no tamiya rattle cans?