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Originally Posted by Ped
No, not like the Cindy Crawford type.
I'm looking to get into models again, like when I was a kid. There's some really cool stuff out there. But how do you know which paints and stuff to buy? Are there instructions on the box for what to buy? I looked at a few but didn't see any, but maybe I'm not looking right.
Do you need any other tools? Like tweezers or something for smaller parts?
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What do you want to build? Some paint brands are more suited for military models while others are more suitable for cars.
Really, though, paint is a personal preference. Do you intend to use a brush, rattle can, air brush, or a combo of all? Some paints are optimized for an air brush in that they are pre-thinned.
I build race cars and for the detail parts, I use a brush and I like Tamiya because they clean up with soap and water. I use rattle cans as well and I usually buy them at Canadian Tire in the auto dept. Tamiya spray paint is pricey, quite frankly. I tried air brushes, but I find them inconvenient because of the cleaning.
Recommended paints are typically found within the instructions. Some model manufacturers will specify a specific paint (EG, Tamiya Flat Black).
Tools:
- xacto knife
- sprue nippers
- needle nose pliers
- set of files
- very fine wet/dry sand paper
- tweezers
- sanding block
- a pin vise.
Not all of these are critical but they make things easier.