Car Modelling Techniques Part 2 Priming and body colour spraying Tamiya 1/24 Subaru Impreza 99 WRC

[@Zddcffggfgv]

This is the best model car painting tutorial on the internet...I may have watched them all. Thank you!

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Glad it was helpful!

[@williemac5298]

Cheers Paul, the step by step series is great, as you show, it's all about taking your time and being methodical from start to finish when you are spraying, see you and the chap's on Friday👍.

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Hey Willie, glad your liking the series mate, thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@MattR58]

Paul thanks for doing this series. Its very informative and easy to follow. Nice to see how its actually done

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Hey Matt, no problem buddy hope it proves useful, thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@MattR58]

International Scale Modeller It will be very useful already see where I went wrong when I built the Porsche last year

[@mavrickjohn6957]

Excellent work Paul just can't wait for the next episode. I know that I'm going to learn a lot from this series thanks

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

hey John, cheers buddy hope they prove useful, thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@matthausrex5973]

Great idea these videos Paul, Being told how to do something is one thing, But being able to watch someone do it is far more enlightening. I'm learning little tips with every episode! Cheers mate.

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Hey Matt, great you found it useful mate, thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@jamesfergusson2047]

For a newbie like me these vids are a great reference. Luv the intro, seems to look a lot like my airbrush technique....cheers mate

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Hey James, cheers buddy,Thanks for watching , Paul :)

[@norman-king]

A painting masterclass 👍

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Cheers Norman i try my best :) thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@cruzmzuniga8400]

I'm really enjoying the series .

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Excellent glad you are, thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@waynesaunders2345]

hi paul this is what iv been waiting for these Techniques iv actually bought this model the only problem iv got is not been able to spray my models cos i have not got the facilitys to b able to use a spray gun so im asking you for how to prepare the model for hand painting and what to use keep up the good work u are brill

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Cheers buddy thanks for watching - Paul :)

[@BlackRifleModelWorx]

Great video and good info for all, especially us novice car builders, great work

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Cheers buddy, thanks for watching ;)

[@peterohioiom8616]

Another great video, thank you Paul, beginning to see the secret of your excellent finishes.

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Hey Peter, cheers buddy, thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@elegantinfusions]

Hey Paul, I've got a grey body want it metallic blue, will I still use UMP white primer ? hope your good mate.

[@Georgeolddrones]

Excellent video Paul 👍

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Hey George, cheers buddy ,thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@alexb1340]

Another Great Video Paul, learning so much from these and after every one I have a new shopping list lol.... Can't wait till we have moved and I have my new man cave set up so I can start building the bikes again :-) though after watching the car vid's I am very tempted to get a 63 Vette for the stash :-)

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Hey Alex, cheers buddy and its always good to spend lol, thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@the-primered-thumb]

Great tip on the primer, nice one 😉👍

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Hope it proves useful Tim, thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@aomaggots-]

Great videos man! Very informative.

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Glad you like them!

[@mark3bs]

Thank you for all the help you give to the community,I've learned loads .May even show people what i have built one day

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Glad you find the videos useful and yes you should share your work, thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@badboy_kustomz1648]

Can you also tell me where you found the micro mesh sand paper? I looked on eBay but only found the pads

[@badboy_kustomz1648]

Happy building!

[@supermanwhereareyounow3081]

thanks for the time.appreciate it so much.

[@johnmattioli9077]

Paul...Excellent demonstration on painting. I was surprised to see you apply three primer coats and heating the UMP primer; never considered either. Great advice! Have you ever heard of an issue with the UMP primer getting thick or going off after opening the bottle? I understand you build more models in a year than most of us do in our lifetime so no products exceed their shelf life. I'm off to give these techniques a try on one of my automobile builds. Thanks for sharing your modeling experience.

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Hey John, thanks for the kind words. The only time ive noticed our primer go thick is if its left in direct sunlight for a long time or left open. Other than that as you say i go through alot of products fast lol, hope the techniques prove useful - thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@GavinKiwiGavColvin]

Thanks Paul for Ep 2, learnt alot...Cheers

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Hey Gav, hope it proves useful, thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@AT-zg4xs]

Paul I note that you have used a Acrylic Primer and a Enamel top coat, have you ever had any issues with doing this? I have one one shot mig primer to put on my BelKits VW Polo which will then be coated in Humbrol Enamel this time. have heard horror stories RE acrylic under enamel. cheers

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Ive not had a problem to date but i dot use humbrol enables so maybe a test piece would be a good call, thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@AT-zg4xs]

Cheers Paul :) shall include it in one of the Friday Shows one of these days :p really enjoying getting back into the hobby! in future I will probably stick with Tamiya as I used to! so impressed with the results from spraying with a 40 Euros BelKits airbrush getting great results! cheers!

[@richielamb2733]

Sat my bench ....was doing some work on my Meng BMR when this came up in my notifications....now I know where I went wrong when I tried a car for the first time ......The Bretland affect is strong yet again lol ...cracking video as always Paul 👍

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Hey Richie, lol cheers mate, thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@JohnPol]

love that gold paint it looks the part

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Yep well impressed myself :) thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@AbSolutergiGant]

Hi again. :D How much you're opening the gun when you're doing basecoats? 70-80% or full with fast moving and distance?

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Very little, hard to say really just enough to get the paint to lightly cover, thanks for watching - Paul :)

[@davidbest53]

Great video & great series am learning a lot about preparation & painting.Is your UMP primer airbrush ready?. Looking forward to the next one.

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Hey David, yes as long as you needle nozzle on your airbrush is .3 or bigger then yes its airbrush ready, glad your enjoying the series too, thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@briansrcadventures1316]

Good tip about warming the primer using a baby's bottle warmer :-) I've recently started using UMP primer instead of my usual Alclad microfiller primer. Very pleased with the UMP primer so far, no where near as smelly as the alclad stuff! I wonder if the white UMP primer would be suitable after glossing up as a finishing coat on a white car?

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Its may be but its not a true brilliant white, more of an off white, thanks for watching and comment -Paul :)

[@jamiegsscalemodelgarage3823]

Great part 2 do you have any info on that battery drill you used

[@Nate_Lloyd]

jamie Garvin The drill he’s using is called a Dremel tool. They’re extremely helpful and make life for modelers or any form of working that requires a drill. I got mine at wal-mart for $25. They also have a kit that has all the bits for it for $20 as well!

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Hey jamie, its not a dremel as you were told its a battery powered drill from micro mark that is sadly no longer available ive had it for years and it'll be a sad day when it dies lol

[@Nate_Lloyd]

International Scale Modeller My bad! Thought it was a dremel!

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

No problem buddy ;)

[@gwrbuckleyjunction1733]

Hi what’s the name of the gold you use ? Many thanks

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

38.06 mins into the video Zero Paints Subaru gold, thanks for watching - Paul :)

[@lukabalenovic1716]

Awesome tutorial as always. Dose it matter on shade of that blue ts50 if The gray or light gray primer is usen rather than the white one. I just unboxed that exact 99 impreza and I prefer slightly darker shade color for that impreza that that TamX13 but I dont know how it would be shade effect of overall look over either white prim or gray

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Test the colours on spoons with the primers you can see then

[@jamesunger8433]

Is mineral spirits effective for cleaning the body for priming? How about plain Windex.

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

I wouldn’t use either on a car body myself

[@karpetech]

Wow excellent series, thank you

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Cheers, thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@12les]

Hi Paul. Thanks for this very informative series. I’m just getting back into modelling after many many years and need all the help I can get. I havn’t built my first model yet as I’m scared to F it up so using this time to learn and watch video tutorials such as this before I jump in. I’ll be using Tamiya TS spray paints for the bodies and hand painting the smaller parts for now until I can get an airbrush. Which paint would you recommend for a smooth finish with brush/hand painting? Thanks!

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

All who model colour is good. Watch my rx7 video from a couple weeks back

[@Kammmm]

This series is really great. Although I don't build cars the techniques and information translate extremely well to any kind of model. When you say you are spraying at 20 PSI is that 20 on the gauge before spraying or what it drops to when you start spraying? Sorry if it's a stupid question 😅. Cheers Paul

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Hey Kamm, im showing 20 on the gauge before spaying mate, thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@cdpgbc-mw2kz]

Kamm : There is never a stupid question. When you set your air pressure gauge to a set PSI, that is the PSI that should be coming out of your airbrush. Typically from what I have read, and watched, the PSI recommended is the actual PSI is coming out of the airbrush.

[@matthewbrown1637]

Hi again, just starting this model, I’m not keen on the TS sprays, I don’t feel I can keep control very well compared to using the airbrush. I was going to use the same zero paints like you did for the body, but with the virus there currently closed, do you know anywhere else where I might be able to get hold of it? I don’t like the X-13 either 🤦‍♂️

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Not off hand sorry no, we sell the Tamiya LP lacquer paints at www.umpretail.com

[@bobbthebuilder1223]

Hi Paul I have a couple of gallons of cellulose thinners would that be ok to use for cleaning my airbrush?.I have also bought some tamiya laquer thinners from yourselves for thinning .Yours big Rab

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Yes, absolutely perfect for cleaning purposes save the good Tamiya thinner for your paint thanks for watching - Paul :)

[@bobbthebuilder1223]

@@InternationalScaleModellerThanks Paul the wife said either the thinners go or she goes the taxi is just leaving

[@MakingModels]

Great stuff, Thanks Paul

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Cheers Karl, thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@minkles1330]

Hey Paul ( same name )... I tried using the lacquer mica blue paint for this on the bottom of the car and it turned out ok, but what a nightmare cleaning my airbrush with lacquer thinner Ugh!... I really want to avoid any lacquer paint as it's more hassle than it's worth for me. Tamiya mica blue LP-41 only comes in a can otherwise and I don't want to go down that road as I'm not confident in decanting yet and the cans themselves get so expensive. Is there a way to get say XF-8 Flat blue to have some shine to it?. This is my first BIG BOY kit after a few Airfix planes, I always wanted to do cars. I only have a cordless airbrush at the moment due to budget, meaning I have to thin my paint more than usual and be a couple inches closer than I'd like... it is what it is, the actual airbrush itself is good quality and pulls apart like any other, just lacks the power sadly haha... some day I'll get a compressor. Any help much appreciated.... oh and you scored yourself another Sub :)

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Lacquer paints should be the easiest paints to clean out using lacquer thinner, which thinner did you use?

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

For the blue use the x colour blue as they are gloss. Thanks for the sub too :)

[@ryanleyten5128]

Hi, has anyone got advice if you are painting this with a spray can for the main blue but only have brushes available for the minor colours?

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Yes you can do that, just be careful with he spray can you dont flood it - Paul :)

[@alexb1340]

Hiya Paul, Just watched this one again and would be grateful if you could confirm what size drill you were using, You do say possibly 0.3mm?

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Hey alex, yes mate its a .3mm, thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@AFK365]

can you do this with normal aerosol can of paint please cheers

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

You need to be very careful as it can cause issues, thanks for watching - Paul :)

[@grooveholmes79]

Hi Paul, love your videos. Isn't the UMP primer an acrylic primer? Is it safe to use the Zero paints lacquer over the acrylic primer? Thanks

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Hi yes its acrylic polyurethane primer and yes as i show in this video and on the 60+ cars ive build in the last two years, no issues at all as long as you follow zero painting guidelines of thin coats, thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@grooveholmes79]

@@InternationalScaleModeller cool, thanks! I've been using splash paints, I'm sure it would be no issue with those as well.

[@badboy_kustomz1648]

Hey Jay! Me again, how does the Ultimate primer compare to zero paints? Thanks & Happy building

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Yo pete, to zero paints primer? i've no idea i've not actually used it but keep hearing horror stories about the zero so steered clear, thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@Drsef50]

Great video Paul. Excellent information and technique. As a beginning modeler one thing I'd love to see is how to recover from mistakes. Obviously if one follows your process the results should be excellent but Murphy's Law says there will be some mistakes. Short of fully stripping the paint off are their hints and tips for recovery? As always thank you, Dave

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Hey Dave, You can try saying back mistake at each stage and you should be able to respray the part or section with care - thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@charlestaylour3547]

Hey Paul, finally got my hands on an airbrush now! just wondering how much thinner if any at all you put into the paint? Hope all is well with you.

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Which paint are you using, and yes all good mate thanks

[@charlestaylour3547]

Not 100% sure yet unfortunately. Should I get back to you when I work it out?

[@badboy_kustomz1648]

Hey Jay, do you warm all your paints? “ base coat”

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

B.S.G Kustoms! Paul ;) only the primers to be honest

[@charlestaylour3547]

Hey, just started the kit. Does spray paint work?

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

If you can control it is yes, just make sure to use thin coats

[@modelbuilder8197]

Hi Paul. Been looking for the Micro mesh wet and dry on EBay but there are loads of different ones any chance of a link to the ones you buy. Cheers Steven

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Model Builder hey Steven. We actually sell it at ump now too www.umpretail.com/collections/micro-mesh-abrasives

[@modelbuilder8197]

International Scale Modeller Cheers Paul just ordered a set. Cheers Steven

[@dan64740]

Very informative video thank you

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

No worries Dan, glad you found it useful, thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@BoJack_HorseFly85]

Stupid question for you Paul. I am using UMP white primer on white plastic and I thought I covered it well after three layers, but it seems you've layered it on thicker in this video. Would I have to use something like a yellow primer so can actually see what I am doing? So yellow primer on white plastic, then covered with red (TS-95)? Or would you say it doesn't matter if the layer isnt' that thick since it's white plastic anyway? Cheers mate, these videos are brilliant and I follow them step by step!

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Hey dan, some people spray a layer of grey first then white over the top so you can see it going down, glad you like the vids, thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@BoJack_HorseFly85]

@@InternationalScaleModeller Cheers! I actually did that with the Alfa but since but then I hosed the white colour on.. hopefully things will go better this time. :)

[@DudleysScaleModelcars]

Thank you

[@Homerlovesbeer2]

Cleaning the primer out of the airbrush is a horrible job. Also this primer seems to spray nicely at the start but soon after starts to clog up and not flow that great. I couldn't spay it wet after 5 minutes if I tried. I'm not sure if it's the temperature here in Australia? What is your secrete to getting it to spray so well over a long period of time? Thanks mate. Great jon btw.

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Yes its your temp and humidity out there i have no issues here at all, cheers buddy

[@chrisbarber5842]

Good information thank you

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Glad you found it useful, thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@robertjutson4640]

I think tamiya x13 is closer to alpine blue. I built an Alpine 110 from tamiya and used zero paints

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

Yes youre probably right ,thanks for watching and commenting - Paul :)

[@mark3bs]

Got to make sure you don't miss the crooks and nanny's

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

mark3bs erm yeah ok

[@mark3bs]

My family's warped sense of humour, never been able to say nooks and crannys

[@InternationalScaleModeller]

mark3bs ahh ok lol