Why spray color is essential in plastic model making
If you strive for flawless surfaces in plastic model making, the classic brush quickly reaches its limits when it comes to large components. Here comes Spray Color into the game. Spray paint offers you a convenient, efficient and excellent-quality option to cover large components such as aircraft fuselages, ship hulls or car bodies with a perfectly even layer of paint.
The ultra-fine spray mist distributes the pigments so evenly that even the most delicate engravings, rivet structures and fine surface details of your kit are completely preserved. Thanks to the specially coordinated color recipes, the paint dries quickly, which enables you to continue working quickly. In this way you prevent annoying dust inclusions that could arise from resinous or slow-drying paint layers.
The right Spray Color range for every project
Every model building project has its own requirements in terms of color tone, level of gloss and resilience. In our range you will therefore find a wide range of nuances that are specifically tailored to the needs of floor-standing models. From real basic tones to realistic military colors to special paints, everything is available to you.
Opaque colors for fantastic effects
An excellent example of versatile nuances is Spray Color Anthracite Gray Matt 100Ml. This dark anthracite tone is ideal as a primer for dark chassis, engine components or as a precise base color for modern military vehicles and aircraft. The matt color gives the surfaces an extreme charisma and forms the ideal foundation for subsequent aging systems or pre-shading.
Clear coats: The ultimate protection and the perfect finish
An indispensable step in any professional model design is the final sealing. A transparent protective varnish fulfills two main tasks: It protects the underlying paint layer and applied decals (waterslide images) from abrasion and UV radiation, and it equalizes the gloss level of the entire model.
- Shiny surfaces: Do you want to create a reflective body on civilian vehicles or create an ideal smooth base for wet slide pictures? Then it's best to grab it Spray Color Clear Gloss 100Ml. The glossy clear coat ensures that decals adhere seamlessly to the surface without the dreaded "silver ring" effect.
- Matte reality: Shine is usually undesirable for military vehicles, figures or historical aircraft. Here offers you Spray Color Clear Matt 100Ml the perfect solution. This matt clear coat removes any unwanted reflections and makes the finished model appear completely realistic.
Spray Color vs. Brush Paint and Airbrush
Model makers are often faced with a choice: brushing, spraying with a can or airbrushing? Each method has its specific strengths. The biggest advantage of spray cans is their simplicity and quick deployment. You neither need a compressor nor do you have to laboriously clean a gun after painting.
For extremely fine detailed work, cockpit instruments or small figures, we still recommend the targeted use of classic colors with a brush. If you prefer water-based paints, ours offer you Aqua Color Tones are a low-odor and quick-drying alternative. If you are looking for extremely durable synthetic resin paints for the smallest details, these are the tried and tested ones Email Color Colors your first choice.
On the other hand, are you looking for even more control with camouflage patterns or extremely fine transitions? Then it's worth looking at professional ones Airbrush spray guns. But for anyone who wants to achieve first-class results quickly, cleanly and over large areas without large accessories, the spray can remains unbeaten.
Application tips for a perfect spray result
To ensure that your painting is successful right away and remains free of noses or grooves, you should follow a few basic application steps:
- Preparation of the plastic parts: Before painting, wash the plastic moldings in lukewarm soapy water to remove any release agent residue from production. Let everything dry completely.
- The right temperature: Make sure that both the can and the room temperature are around 18 to 22°C. Shake the can vigorously for at least two minutes before use.
- The correct distance: Spray from a distance of about 20 to 30 cm. Start the spray next to the object and move the jet in even zigzag movements over the component.
- Several thin layers: It's better to apply two to three very thin layers than one layer that is too thick. This prevents runners and preserves all the details.