Experiments with Vallejo and M. Graham Paint

[wcfn100]

Very nice.

Jason

[Scottl]

The Golden liquids are beautiful to spray for a lot of railroad tasks and I found they gave a great fade finish as well.  I discovered them when I did my backdrop and was looking for more subtle cloud effects.  I bought the Paynes Gray (which is a very dark blue) and I found it could be diluted down for a great effect.  When I started putting the Fading Fast ideas into action a month or so back, I decided against tube paint as it would be difficult for me to get repeatable results.  The Golden bottles allow you to add paint by the drop accurately and they are interchangeable with the tube paints for flexibility.  I have had not adverse reactions with Polly S thinner, tap water and DI water.

[wazzou]

Have you checked Hobby Lobby?  The one near me here in Washington has the Golden line.

[ednadolski]

Very nice, tones down the red without making it look too pinkish.

Ed

[tom mann]

Very nice, tones down the red without making it look too pinkish.

Ed

Had I used a straight white, it would not only look like frost but it would also make a pinkish color.  However, I need to apply another glaze to create a more oxide red/orange color.

[wazzou]

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Did you use the Golden Fluids Matte Titan Buff or do you know for sure?  #2870

[tom mann]

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Did you use the Golden Fluids Matte Titan Buff or do you know for sure?  #2870

The number on mine is #2370.

[Lemosteam]

So it sounds like the Golden fluids are recommended, any recommendations of specific colors for general fading and weathering?

[ednadolski]

1.  Shake the bottle much more vigorously as you would expect.

Has anyone ever tried one of these?  What did you think?

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXET69&P=FR&gclid=CP_x7oqk8cMCFQqFaQodzk8A1w

Ed

[tom mann]

Has anyone ever tried one of these?  What did you think?

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXET69&P=FR&gclid=CP_x7oqk8cMCFQqFaQodzk8A1w

Ed

I've seen more than a few recommendations to add a ball bearing into the Vallejo bottle. 

[wazzou]

Has anyone ever tried one of these?  What did you think?

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXET69&P=FR&gclid=CP_x7oqk8cMCFQqFaQodzk8A1w

Ed

I always avoid shaking bottles of paint, instead using one of these... http://www.micromark.com/cordless-mixer-for-model-paints,7616.html

[peteski]

LOL!  The Robart paint shaker...shakes the paint! 

I had one of these for about 20 years now (bought it from Micro-Mark).  I found it a bit lacking.  It has a wimpy motor which seems to bog down on anything larger than the Testors 1/4 oz. square bottles. It also used to walk all over my workbench until I glued in couple of large steel bolts inside for ballast.  Actually I have it all apart tight now (another half-finished project of mine) to replce the motor with a more powerful geared motor and a more powerful wall-wart.

As far as ball bearings go, be careful with metal objects in water-based paints. Unless they are stainless steel, they will rust, discoloring the paint.  I put glass beads (from a craft store) in my water-based paints.

[DeltaBravo]

I know I am a little lake to the conversation. But I experimented with Golden Fluids Titanium White, Thinned 5:1 with water alcohol blend.Had my air pressure at 25psi, I am happy the results. No spatters and the car looks like I left in the Florida sun for a months.

[tappertrainman]

I have one of those paint shakers as well, and my experience is similar to Peteski's.  I'd call it more of a paint vibrator, so if that's what your needs are, then....

James

[Santa Fe Guy]

Thanks Tom. I have just used some Golden Titan Buff mixed with Tamiya Red/Brown and thinned with Tamiya thinners and it came out a treat.
Great recommendation so thanks again. The pic is after I gave the car a wash of Burnt Sienna oil paint and a spray of Dull Cote. Lots more to do yet.
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