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[MvModeller]

Hello, Im sure readers of this post maybe bored of such askings, I have searched for a while to find my answers, but cannot find them.. Im sure they are there but either way i shall post.


I am getting quite close to the point of painting my Bulk carrier, I am using HALFORDS rattle cans, The ship has had red primer all over so far, this will be the final colour of the bottom of the ship, the second colour for the top will be a dark grey, like Oldendorff carriers grey or as close as poss in the HALFORDS range.


So as not to balls it up, when I come to mask the waterline, Im planning on using Tamiya 6mm masking tape, the base coat already applied is going to be the bottom colour as mentioned, when you have two colours and its layered up do you get a high and low spot between colours after the masking is taken off?


If so is it a case of wet and dry sand, or will this damage the line?


I guess what I need, is a step by step guide from the primer stage to the final coat of clear satin? How do you guys do it?
When using HALFORDS only sray paints?


Many thanks for such a useful forum.. has been a useful tool for my first build..

[Fred Ellis]

Hi MyModeller
I have sent you a P/M, the article was sent to me by a pro sprayer.
Fred

[AndyG]

I am in exactly the same boat (as it were! ) - Fred, I wonder if you could also send the article to me.
Andy

Hi MyModeller
I have sent you a P/M, the article was sent to me by a pro sprayer.
Fred

[Fastfaz]

  Hi,
       If you are going to use Halfords rattle can spray paint you should be aware that Halfords have changed the paint supplier. I recently (2 weeks ago) bought some Satin black and to be honest I am not impressed with the new paint, firstly the can lid is a pain to remove and replace and the formula has changed in the paint mix. There is a strong smell similar to cellulose which was never there with the old paint (I think it's Acetone but don't quote me) and somehow it doesn't spray as well. I only post this to help you ensure that the is no reaction between your paints if you have used the older type and now will use the newer type of paint, I had a major reaction on my logging tug due to this and spent a wonderful day rubbing it all down back to the primer. Hope this helps, good luck.
           Regards, Pete.

[Fred Ellis]

Hi Andy
P/M sent
Fred

[Fred Ellis]

Hi Andy
P/M sent
Fred

I have stopped using Halfords can's for some time now as like Pete I also found that the paint did not spray that good, I have used Express Paints of Portsmouth along with my local paint spray suppler, it cost a bit more to use them but I have found that in the end I have got a better finish.

[roycv]

Hello Fred, the notes on paint spraying would be nice to see, can you send me a copy as well please?
I have put up with the step in adjacent colours.  When the paint is touch dry I peel off the tape and gently rub the protruding edge flat which does help.
I was told ages ago to paint / spray the light colours first which helps.  Another tip was for the lighter colours like blue, green etc that a coat of white before spraying on the finish colour gives a brighter finish.
I thought the Halfords paints were acrylic has that changed now?

Roy

 

[Fred Ellis]

Hi One & All
After I have masked up the hull before I spray the dark colour I all ways spray the light colour over the bottom edge of the masking tape that the dark colour will go to.
Fred

[Subculture]

Halfords paint used to be produced by James Briggs Ltd, same as the Hycote brand.

Jawel is worth looking at, they offer most types of paint and can supply custom mixed aerosols.

https://www.jawel.co.uk/