How much Zero paints for 1/20 Model?

[zeptrader]

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

[nakadds]

Originally Posted by zeptrader

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.

[zeptrader]

Ah right, brilliant, thanks for that mate.

Colin

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

[stevenoble]

Originally Posted by zeptrader

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.

[zeptrader]

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

[stevenoble]

Originally Posted by zeptrader

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....