LORDRANCID77 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I have an extra VF -1j head I wanted to make a cannon fodder 1/48. What the best match? I know this is waaaaay old but and advice will be greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Wish I could tell you what Tamiya or other brand color to use. I'm mixing my own colors by eye.. my 1/48 cf is getting a custom color change.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LORDRANCID77 Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 What blends have u tried? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 (edited) Haven't done any cf colors. Have several examples of other stuff but it's not necessarily helpful. Been mixing Creatix airbrush colors. Edited April 3, 2020 by Bolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LORDRANCID77 Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 It’s all good bro! Ima try to figure it. If I get close I’ll post it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Try the sing an inexpensive acrylic paint. If you take the head to Micheal’s there is a cheap paint that actually matches. I can’t remember the brand but it is there. I think it cost 1.00. Best way to use it is to prime your parts with light gray. Lightly sand. Thin paint down by water 60 parts and paint 40 parts. Apply thin coats with airbrush or hand brush. It will take about five light coats to achieve your desired color. Don’t apply heavy coats or you will have a ton of runs. Use matte coat to finish. Or you can leave as is if desired. Paint is actually pretty resilient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LORDRANCID77 Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 Thanks I’ll try it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LORDRANCID77 Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 If it’s the J head would you still recommend sanding since it’s a small surface? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 7 hours ago, LORDRANCID77 said: If it’s the J head would you still recommend sanding since it’s a small surface? I would lightly sand it to remove the roughness left behind by the primer. You could use 2400 grit paper. Anything with a lower grain will gouge your surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LORDRANCID77 Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 Got it thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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