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I have tried acrylic paint and not happy with result. I used primer first and then weathered 2412 but will need more coats to get an acceptable finish. I'm applying with a brush because I don't have an airbrush is that the problem? I see from internet searches that weathered finish is available in enamel paint. Has anyone used it? I feel a lack of experience in this direction. Concerned about losing detail with too much paint. Alec Built: Bluenose, Arab Dhow, HMS Bounty, Hummer H1, D51, Spitfire,E type Jaguar.
In Progress: HMS Victory, , Yamaha YZR-M1
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I have never used enamel myself only acrylics.
What brand were you using as certain acrylics are hard work for brush painting. Tamiya for example is best thinned a little and then built up over three to four layers to get a decent brush finish in my experience.
Vallejo do their Model Colour and Game Colour acrylic range which are perfect for brush painting or Citadel do quite an extensive range of acrylics also perfect for brush painting.
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 Hi Alec The weathered black your using is the same that I used on mine but I used an airbrush to apply it for the large area's. I also used a brush for some smaller parts but agree with the brush its finish is not so good although a good quality brush is a must here. You could try thinning it by around 10/15% that may help to give a smoother finish if using a brush. Hope this helps. Regards Andy  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thank you for the advice. Some better brushes may be the answer. Will think about an airbrush but not sure that I have the skill to use one. Alec Built: Bluenose, Arab Dhow, HMS Bounty, Hummer H1, D51, Spitfire,E type Jaguar.
In Progress: HMS Victory, , Yamaha YZR-M1
Adapt, improvise, overcome.
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Hi Alemo Its what we are here for to try and help if we can as for the airbrush its a big overall cost if your only going to use it for the D51 so maybe the compressed air canister airbrush will suit you better. The airbrushes are available on Fleabay for around a tenner but you will need a local hobby shop to get the compressed air cans. The only draw back with compressed air is that air power drops as the can emptys but as long as you have a spare can ready all should be ok. Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Alemo, another option would be to use games workshop or Vallejo acrylic paints.Games workshop Abbadon black camn be used and it dries with very few brush marks.Same for the Vallejo paints.Vallejo also has a locomotive weathering set which I used on my D51 train-there are pics of my train in the finished build diary. here is the weathering set http://www.micromark.com...-locomotives,11206.html
As far as painting the body of the train I used epoxy paint by 2K.THis is automotive epoxy paint used to spray paint chassis on cars.it is expensive,but it has incredible adhesion to the brass.You wont get this stuff of once it is dry.it also dries with a slight texture which looks great on the train.I used the flat black primer and the satin black for the top coat.you have to spray this stuff outside because it smells terrible.Since it is epoxy once you activate it you have to used it quickly before it dries in the spray can. Carl
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Always take into consideration the health and safety concerns when using epoxy paints
http://www.safetysolutio...int-spraying-1006399607
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