What kind of paint do you use on RC bodies?

If you want to do an overall paint job on the RC body, enamel or acrylic paints will give you the best results.

How do you paint RC body flames?

1. PREP THE BODY. Scuff the inside of the body to roughen the surface and give the paint something to hold on to.
2. DETAIL THE GRILLE AND WINDOW TRIM.
3. APPLY THE WINDOW AND HEADLIGHT MASKS.
4. APPLY THE WINDOW AND HEADLIGHT MASKS.
5. MASK THE GRILLE AND TAILLIGHTS.
6. APPLY THE FLAME MASKS.
7. CONNECT THE FLAMES.
8. SPRAY THE MAIN COLOR.

What’s the best way to airbrush a model?

You’re looking for a milky consistency – a thinner to paint ratio or 1:3 is a good rule of thumb. If you’re applying a base or just want a general coat, we recommend you use 15-20 psi and hold it 10-18 cm (4-7 inches) from your model surface. If you’re too far away the paint will dry and may not adhere to the surface.

How do you hold a dual action airbrush?

How to hold a dual-action airbrush: Rest the first joint of your index finger on the trigger, press and pull back all at once to control the supply. First things first, choose your ammunition – acrylic, enamel, or lacquer – your airbrush can handle all of these. Next, preparation is key.

How can I change the colour of my airbrush?

Being able to change reservoirs is a great advantage: once you have sprayed one colour, you simply attach a reservoir containing thinner to clean out the brush, then replace it by another containing a new colour. Colours can be stored in jar reservoirs with screw tops.

What are the pros and cons of model airbrush?

If you’ve had enough practice, or you’re feeling bold, you can adjust the paint supply with your free hand while spraying. If you’ve mastered your model airbrush techniques, you can achieve some seriously fine finishes with your single-action airbrush. Pros: Relatively inexpensive, simple to clean, gives you great overall coverage, fewer parts