Painting Help

[GCNgamer128]

I need to know how many bottles of US Medium Green I would need to paint a set of FPv3 Fett armour. Any help will be appreciated. Also, I would like to know what the mix ratio should be.

Thanks,
Andy

 

[slave1pilot]

the bottle says 75% paint / 25% thinner
but I just eyeball it
I think 2 bottles should be more than enough
depends on how thick you spray it & how many coats

 

[GCNgamer128]

Really? Two bottles? I was estimating about 5. I've never airbrushed before, so this is my first project using my airbrush and compressor. I will order an extra bottle two bottles, just in case.

Thanks Nathan!

 

[slave1pilot]

Airbrushing goes a long way
Never hurts to have extra though

 

[mrgr8ness]

Yep, I used 2 bottles for a full set of armor

 

[Mojo Fett]

2 - 2.5 bottles for me too...
I agree with S1P... I tend to eye ball the mix rather than follow the instructions...
Look forward to your paint thread Andy

 

[GCNgamer128]

I'll be ordering the paint today I can't wait to get started on this. Also, I just realised that this thread is in the wrong section, hah, how noobish of me.

I'll keep posting if I need more painting help! Thanks guys

 

[Mojo Fett]

Andy you noob..!

Ask away bruv...

 

[gbeef]

i used 2.5.. to get full coverage

 

[superjedi]

Yeah, I agree with the above.
The last couple of sets I've painted have taken between 2 and 3 bottles total.

 

[slave1pilot]

I stand corrected
make it 3 bottles
I just don't keep track when I'm painting

 

[DarthMiller]

3 bottles for me

 

[Vable Boba]

Hey, where do you guys get this US Medium Green? I haven't seen it anywhere, store or internet, at all. I've found Medium Green, but no US Medium green.

 

[superjedi]

Try hobbylinc.com.
In the Polly Scale line (acrylic), it's color #F505082. The full name of the color on the bottle will say "US Med Green A/N612."

 

[VFett]

Hi there !!!
I paint everything using my airbrush and a compressor. I highly recommend using alcohol instead of water as thinner if you go for acrylic paints like Tamyia ( I use only those). And don't forget to keep a low pressure because if not you will paint only "air" . And if your paint is too thick nothing will come out of your airbrush :confused. On the other hand, if you put too much alcohol you can have some "stains" on your helmet once the paint is fully dried. Well it's a bit tricky to use a airbrush but once you are used to it your paintjob is just awesome 8).
I hope this helps you .

 

[Tim Allen]

Testors.com is where I got mine....Straight to the source