The perfect choice of color for your model making: enamel or acrylic?
Deciding on the right color system is the first important step towards creating an impressive model. Depending on which techniques you prefer and which finish you are aiming for, different types of colors are available. In our range you will find precisely coordinated colors that were specially developed for plastic model making.
Enamel colors (Enamel): High coverage and classic finish
Enamel colors are the tried and tested classic in plastic model making. They are characterized by extremely high coverage and excellent adhesion to plastic surfaces. Because they dry more slowly than acrylic paints, they give you enough time for smooth color gradients, complex aging techniques and clean brushwork without visible brush strokes. To get started, coordinated combinations like this are available Basic colors set with which you immediately have a solid basic equipment for the most important colors at hand.
Acrylic paints: Quick-drying, low-odor and easy to work with
Water-based acrylic paints have become an absolute favorite in recent years. They dry particularly quickly, hardly smell and can be easily processed with water or special thinner. Brushes are easy to clean after painting. Acrylic paints are ideal for painting fine details and can be ideally layered without dissolving the underlying layer of paint.
Fine surface design with professional airbrush technology
If you want to achieve even paint applications without brush marks, there is no way around the spray gun. The Airbrush-Technology enables wafer-thin layers, with which even the smallest details and engravings of your model are completely preserved. You can also precisely implement realistic shading, camouflage patterns or weathering effects.
For the perfect start to injection printing technology, we recommend prepared ones Airbrush complete sets. These contain coordinated components such as a spray gun, air hose and pressure source, so that you can get started straight away without having to search for a long time. The heart of every system is powerful and quiet Airbrush compressors, which ensure constant air pressure – the basic requirement for an even spray pattern.
Essential model making accessories: From glue to special tools
A first-class result requires more than just color. Only with the right accessories does building become precise, safe and lastingly fun. A well-stocked workbench includes:
- Special glue: Liquid adhesive with a fine dosing cannula welds the plastic parts permanently and precisely. Clear adhesives ensure that transparent parts such as cockpit windows do not become dull.
- Precision tools: Side cutters for cleanly removing the components from the molded part, model making knives for deburring and filing as well as sanding pads for smooth transitions.
- Brushes & Applicators: High-quality red sable or synthetic brushes in various sizes for precise lines and clean lettering details.
- Primers & Clear Coats: A good primer creates the ideal basis for paint to adhere, while a matt, satin or glossy finish protects the model permanently.
Tips for the perfect preparation and aging of your models
To ensure that your colors adhere optimally, all plastic parts should be free of grease before assembly or painting. A short bath in lukewarm soapy water removes residues of the release agent from production. After drying, a thin layer of primer ensures ideal adhesion conditions.
Do you want to breathe life into your models? With special effect colors, washes and pigments you can create traces of weather such as rust, soot or traces of oil. This is how a simple plastic kit becomes an authentic, unique piece with an individual story.