--- In [email protected], Bob Werre <bob@...> wrote:
>
>SNIP<
>
> I purchased the Star Paints for a couple of UP diesels. Paint colors
> were perfect in my eye. I had done some soldering so I cleaned up with
> lacquer thinner and then blasted much of the shell's area with baking
> soda and then cleaned again. With the two tone paint scheme masking via
> tape and a liquid mask was required. When I peeled off the masking I
> had numerous areas where the paint pealed off--making me very unhappy
> obviously.
>
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Bob:
In defense of Star Brand paint . . .
Star Paint is IMHO the best model RR "paint" in the market with the possible
exception of Tru Color brand which I intend to try next painting season.
I the word "paint" in quotes because, as you may know, Start Brand, like
accupaint, is actually an ink based medium. So it is very thin and that is why
lacquer thinner "washed" the stuff off so easily. Consequently, one must
carefully prepare the surface to be painted. The surface of the model must be
thoroughly cleaned and if painting metal, the metal must be etched with a mild
acid such as white vinegar. In addition, the modeling surface needs to be
prepared to eliminate scratches, dings, etc, because the paint does not cover
these blemishes. I have painted three GC SP Cabeese and never had a challenge
with paint peeling with these models.
Likewise, the Star Brand works well with plastic. I stripped (90% alcohol
works very well let model soak overnight and soft scrub with tootbrush) and
painted several S-Helper F7s in SP Black Widow colors. Had to mask and paint
the silver curves on the nose almost rather go to the dentist for a root
canal and the paint adhered well.
I love the paint because the SP colors are spot on, it sprays well and one
really has to screw up to make the paint run, it is (as you discovered) easy to
remove if you do manage to screw up, and the paint cleans up very easily. I
only disassemble my airbrush for cleaning at the end of paint season.
The one huge drawback is that it is nasty stuff requiring proper ventilation
and a respirator. However, I do not care for acrylic paint for my RR
equipment. So if I am going to use a solvent based paint, I choose Star Brand.
Cheers,
~ John
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