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Re: Kari's bench 2021 -->
Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2025 6:37 am
by speedgraflex
Ah, Kari, I have never used those paints before, but I can only imagine that the kind of coverage would be very different from others; I have become so used to Mr. Color that I worry some times if I can no longer find or afford to buy their colors whether I will be able to switch to another company’s brand; this is the kind of small yet deep anxiety common to model building and perhaps stems from color coat choice being one of the more challenging aspects of the “hobby.” Your degree of control and confidence here is most refreshing.
Re: Kari's bench 2021 -->
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2025 9:05 am
by KSaarni
Thanks Bruce, I would put MRP and Mr Color in the same class, both top ones!
The advantage with MRP is, that it's ready to shoot. No thinning, nothing, just pour into the gun and shoot!
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Sprayed a few layers more of Gloss Sea Blue on the Avenger, I think it's ok now. Decided to remove the canopy masking in the same go, and well, looks also ok.
Have during the entire build, as a side job, prepared all the bits and pieces. Those need to wait still, as I believe next step is to start the work with decals. I do use the ones that came with the kit.
- Kari
Re: Kari's bench 2021 -->
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2025 10:08 am
by LyleW
Wow, Kari....that is very well painted! Looks great. I try to also do bits and pieces seperately, but often just mess things up.
Re: Kari's bench 2021 -->
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2025 10:34 am
by speedgraflex
Great spray job, Kari. That looks flawless. How long does it take for the paint to cure after it degasses?
Re: Kari's bench 2021 -->
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2025 12:31 pm
by KSaarni
LyleW wrote: ↑Mon Feb 10, 2025 10:08 am
Wow, Kari....that is very well painted! Looks great. I try to also do bits and pieces seperately, but often just mess things up.
Thanks Lyle!
- Kari
Re: Kari's bench 2021 -->
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2025 12:36 pm
by KSaarni
speedgraflex wrote: ↑Mon Feb 10, 2025 10:34 am
Great spray job, Kari. That looks flawless. How long does it take for the paint to cure after it degasses?
Thanks Bruce!
MRP degasses/dries instantly, really convenient!
It just is a very unhealthy & smelly paint, so good ventilation is more than good to have, but an appropriate respirator mask a must!
- Kari
Re: Kari's bench 2021 -->
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2025 1:56 pm
by speedgraflex
Good information, Kari. Thank you so much. My question was related to hard curing; I find most of the paints I use take some small amount of time to harden (I’m not sure if I’m using that term correctly). I have not yet found a paint that wasn’t more effective (protective) if handled after the first 8-12 hours following application. I personally think that when a model builder says “such and such paint is delicate,” the paint wasn’t cured. Thoughts?
Re: Kari's bench 2021 -->
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2025 4:21 am
by tempestjohnny
Bruce, most of the new lacquers say you can mask over them within an hour and or spray over them instantly. May not be rock hard but the surface is hard enough to mask over very quickly
Re: Kari's bench 2021 -->
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2025 2:02 pm
by KSaarni
tempestjohnny wrote: ↑Tue Feb 11, 2025 4:21 am
Bruce, most of the new lacquers say you can mask over them within an hour and or spray over them instantly. May not be rock hard but the surface is hard enough to mask over very quickly
Thanks John, can just second regarding curing times.
- Kari
Re: Kari's bench 2021 -->
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2025 2:47 pm
by speedgraflex
Thanks, gents.