Reddit mentions of Tamiya America, Inc Primer Gray 180ml, Spray Can, TAM87042
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We found 7 Reddit mentions of Tamiya America, Inc Primer Gray 180ml, Spray Can, TAM87042. Here are the top ones.
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Made from high quality materials and designed for long lasting performanceUse Tamiya stock and hop-up Replacement parts, accessories, and more to get the most out of your modelsThis is for use on RC and model products, consult your user's manual for exact parts listingsPackage dimensions: 5.75" L x 2.13" W x 2.13" H
Specs:
| Color | Light Gray |
| Height | 2.13 Inches |
| Length | 5.75 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | January 2018 |
| Size | 6.08 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
| Weight | 0.45 Pounds |
| Width | 2.13 Inches |
Firstly, as it was me that recommended that video I'd like to add, for the benefit of the more experienced members of this group, the caveat that yes, I know the techniques in the video are rough and ready as hell, but OP asked for absolute beginner level advice and that's what's given.
So, at 4:36 they're applying a primer from an aerosol can (probably this one). He doesn't prime or paint most of the other parts because mostly the plastic is already the right colour but doing this adds a little visual interest and helps differentiate the cockpit from the rest of the kit.
At 8:26 he's using a cotton bud with the thinner you mention to clean off the excess panel line wash. Personally I would have done this before applying the decals. Speaking of which, decal set and sol will ease and improve the application of your decals but they're not strictly necessary. Warm tap water will work just fine for now.
At 09:26 and 12:10 he's applying varnishes (both matte, I believe). These are used to seal in what's underneath and protect them from future stages. The first to seal in the wash and the second to seal in the weathering powders because otherwise they'd rub off every time you handled the model. Again, I wouldn't say they're necessary as such but I'd recommend applying one between the washes and the powders because otherwise you risk contamination of the little brush set. And again, ideally you'd use an airbrush to apply the varnishes but any model shop should have them in aerosol cans. Just make sure to apply it as a light mist rather than drowning it.
It was originally the little plastic monster that came with the Alisa Ilyinichna Omela Nendoroid
I used an exacto knife to shave all the plastic parts off to make the right body shape, then took apoxy sculpt clay to make the body texture and spikes, then I sprayed Tamiya Grey Primer on top, then painted it black/white/red with Tamiya acrylic paints.
I hope this helps.
What can I use to remove Tamiya surface primer?
I'm new to using rattle cans and the pieces I did last night have some pooling.
That's a matte clear coat that you would finish a model with, you want a primer, like this.
I use spray cans to paint my gunpla. For metallic paints, I use their Tamiya Gray Surface Primer 180ml Spray Can https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000WS014/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_YcOCxb876YCTS first.
After priming, you can go in any direction depending on the kind of color you're aiming for.
Tamiya spray cans come in metallic colors. I used 2 layers of Metallic Red (TS-18) for my Sengoku Astray. If you want a darker shade, do a dark glossy layer first (I used Tamiya Black, it's glossy by default). Just be sure to allow ample dry time (about 3-4 hours minimum) between layers.
I picked up Magic The Gathering: Arena of the Planeswalkers for $16 to practice some mini painting. I figured these guys would be a good start. I am using Vallejo Dark Green and Leather Brown. The brown seems to be doing ok but the green seems to be doing some wonky stuff. I thinned with a small droplet of water (baby syringe) and shook all the pots furiously for quite awhile as there seemed to be some separation. What do you all think happened? I primed with this. Too thin? Not thin enough? Not shaken enough? This is just my base coat. I intend to hit it with a wash and build up some highlights. My first try. http://imgur.com/mGuHZLx http://imgur.com/B5vzObw
Well, in that case, if you are going to do that, I don't recommend buying an airfix starter set (it's discussed below for completeness, but while the set of paint and cement is appealing, you'll end up throwing it all away later on aside from the paintbrush). The paints included in there almost certainly will not work well.
Go to a hobby store or something, buy a cheap airfix kit (I recommend either the Harrier FRS.1, Zero, Spitfire PR.XiX (all in 1/72), go to an art store to buy some Golden Talkon brushes (it's the name of the material; its' a super soft orangey bristle), and buy some paints (acrylic, plus a bottle of spray primer), while you're there.
See this old thread below of another beginner (though he was interested in sci fi), of tools you would need.
**That list is configured for the UK.
If you want to build plastic models, I recommend a recently issued spitfire model from Airfix, a few bottles of good, brushable paint (Model Master Acrylic is good, if you use a spray primer), and a few "golden talkon" synthetic brushes, plus tweezers and an exacto knife.
The basic starter sets you can buy are these:
Italeri: http://www.austinsmodels.co.uk/product.php/italeri_jas_39_gripen_172_scale_starter_kit/?k=:::6142968
Airfix: http://www.airfix.com/uk-en/shop/starter-sets-and-gift-sets/small-starter-sets.html.
These are gear towards children, and the quality of the paints are marginal at best. However, what it will do is give you an idea of the challenge ahead.
And some liquid cement.
As for why the long list below, there is an alternative:
Airfix, Revell Germany, Heller, and Italeri ALL make starter kits with paint and cement. However, the stuff in those are generally designed to appeal to children and would have to largely be replaced once you are "serious" about this.
The tools I recommended are more for if you're investing in the hobby for the long run with reusable, useful items you can continue to use for long periods of time.
However, if you are unsure, there's nothing wrong with one of those complete package kits. Warning though, Airfix's start kit paint is absolute garbage. but water soluble and easy to clean up. Strippable with alcohol, at least in the formulation I got a year ago.
And here's how I'd set it up:
OR: Airfix FRS 1 Harrier: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Airfix-A04051-BAe-Harrier-FRS1-x/dp/B0021L9BU6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1442370019&sr=8-4&keywords=1%2F72+FRS.1
**you'll notice a theme developing. These are all mostly single color builds, minus some detail work.
Or, this: http://www.amazon.com/Royal-Langnickel-Taklon-Brush-Super/dp/B001ARHH7G (probably the better choice).
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Humbrol-150ml-Acrylic-Spray-Primer/dp/B004T8TD0C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442369901&sr=8-1&keywords=humbrol+primer
or: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vallejo-Model-Color-Polyurethane-Primer/dp/B004BN5RYG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442369935&sr=8-1&keywords=vallejo+primer
Other items:
**Future can be found in hardware and places like walmart in the US, there is no need to order it online except for convenience.