Anyone have any advice and opinions on using Modelflex paint railroad colors

[Anonymous]

Hi

I'm about to start painting some HO scale (plastic) diesels, I'm considering using Modelflex paint. They seem to produce a wide range of Railroad Colors, although I'm not sure if they produce an Aluminum to use on Southern Pacific Black Widow paint schemes, which calls for a paint color called "Platinum Mist". I like the idea of an odorless and less toxic paint formulation. Does anyone have any opinions or experience using this paint. How much should I thin the paint for airbrushing and with what ?? Starting air pressure recommendations ??? Color accuracy opinions ???, Is it glossy enough to apply deals without spraying on a separate gloss coat ???, and finally anything else to share???

Thanks in advance...

[emdgp92]

I'm learning how to use an airbrush as well. As I'm looking at the Badger (the manufacturer of Modelflex paints) I don't see any mention of thinning the paint. I'm curious, since I tried spraying it as-is. The paintjob wasn't too bad--some orange peel--but otherwise not too bad. Has anyone else used these paints?

[jrbarney]

Cmawell,
Welcome to the MR Forums !
I can understand why you asked this question in the Prototype forum because you want to emulate prototype colors, but I think you will probably get many more responses if you repeat it in the General Information forum which tends to have a higher readership. Hope this helps.
Bob
NMRA Life 0543