How to paint smooth plastic models?

Hi. I have some models with small details that I don't want to cover up with blobs of paint. I live somewhere where primers of any sort is hard to find/impossible. What type of paint should I use (acrylic, tempera, oil) and is there any way to make some sort of home made primer?








Thanks for helping.How to paint smooth plastic models?
Ok 1. thin your paint out when you paint the details, even if it takes multiple coats, you'll thank yourself.





Now as for painting plastic, krylon is the way to go.





Checkout this article on painting plastic army men. they aren't models, but they have tips for painting that are applicable.


http://www.castbender.com/index.php/howto-reviews/40-moldingncasting/52-dan-beckers-54-mm-plastic-army-men





-R!


http://www.castbender.comHow to paint smooth plastic models?
If you are using spray paint for styrene plastic, no primer is needed. Any spray paint from Testors is fine without primer. You only need primer when you are using a paint that isn't plastic friendly such as Dupli-Color or any paint considered ';hot';. This will leave a craze pattern on the plastic surface and give you a more satin finish if primer isn't used. I have used Krylon and Plasti-Kote sprays without primer on plastic model cars without issues.
Hi there. Are you trying to paint these parts with a brush? Are they big/small? I have made quite a few models in my life. And what works for me, no matter what the model is of, or how small the detailing has been - I have always been able to get a good result just by using spray paint. All you really have to do is what the spray can says: Apply a mist of paint until the desired color is achieved'; or something like that. Like putting on cologne, just a quick spritz at a time. I will say, it also depends on what color you need to paint, and also what finish you must have (flat/glossy). Glossy spray paint tends to draw away from the edges, especially when using brighter colors (e.g. gloss red, gloss yellow.) If you need to paint something some bright color, it might be best to apply a flat spray of whatever color you need, and then use a can of gloss coat afterwards. That would look fine. Even if it is a small piece spray usually looks better. Also, if you do think you would benefit from primers, have you tried checking to buy online?


It would be more helpful if you were to state the color you need to paint, and also the color that the part is molded in...

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