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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2009 14:46:58 GMT -5
Hello,
I'm new to this site and relatively new to building Indy Car models, but have been into Indy Cars for years. I already have a quick question to put out there. Is there a trick to painting the tiny letters on the tires ( white ) or just keep using the smallest paint brush I can find and take my time? Thanks everyone.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2009 15:08:51 GMT -5
Welcome "r". I sand the raised lettering off (if applicable) and replace it with either decals or dry transfers. There are also some cool stencils available. These tires have Shabo dry transfers. Excellent product and easy to apply.  Decals.  Stenciled using an airbrush and flat white acrylic paint.  Let me know if you have any other questions, G |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2009 20:01:13 GMT -5
Never thought of that. Thank you very much.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2009 4:51:18 GMT -5
Actually I do have another question. I have found at times that the decals that soak in water have a tendacy to tear sometimes. Is there anything to spray on them before soaking them in water to help them stay together? Also, is there anything I can spray on the car when it's finished to help seal the decals to the body and give the car a shine? Thanks
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Apr 9, 2009 9:09:53 GMT -5
Hi and welcome to the group. Microscale makes a product for coating decals called "Liquid Decal Film". Before applying the decals you can just brush it on the decal (the time I've used it, it leveled out real well and didn't leave streak marks). It will help protect/strenghten the decals that are very thin and fragile or especially ones that are old and you think there may be a chance they'll break apart while being applied. It's available from most hobby shops and mail order places like Squadron Mail Order.
You can spray over them with a clear gloss top coat. That will seal them in and give them the same sheen as the rest of the model. Most paint lines will have their own cgtp in either bottles for airbrushing or aerosol spray cans. It's usually best to stick with colors and a clear coat from the same company.
HTH, Sandy
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Post by illeagle10 on Apr 9, 2009 12:49:47 GMT -5
Hi! Welcome to this site. You'll find almost any questioned answered here! This is a great site with a great bunch of guys.
Jim
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2009 13:34:53 GMT -5
Thanks to all for helping me out with the questions I had. I'm sure I'll have more along the way.
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Post by stonecold44 on Apr 9, 2009 19:45:05 GMT -5
Welcome to the board. We're all here to help.
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