Badger Scale Coat ... do I HAVE to air brush it?

[xdford]

Hi all,

I finally bit the bullet and bought some Acrylic Badger CP Action Red. It looked terrific as I brushed it over my "near enough" Tamiya Colour. The hobby shop owner was sure I would have to airbrush it but it does allow for brush application on the label anyway. Trouble was being winter here in Australia, it started to look like baked Volcanic mud flats as it dried.

Must this paint be air brushed, and how much dilution does it need? I only want to do the ban on CP Rail cars but would also like to "single headlight" and Athearn F7 in CP rail.

My website www.xdford.digitalzones.com FYI

Thanks in Anticipation

Trevor

[AntonioFP45]

Hello Trevor.

Badger Scale Coat? Do you mean Badger Modelflex?...............I'm assuming you are.

With a paint brush I use it only for touching up small parts but get much better results with the airbrush. To use with an airbrush all you need to do is shake the bottle well, pour in your jar and shoot. It is already pre-thinned. I prefer to spray at 25 to 30 p.s.i, depending upon the item being painted.

Before shooting your actual model, test a paint sample on a "junker" freight car or piece of scap styrene to make sure you have the proper spraying distance and speed. Make sure the surface you're painting is clean and oil free.

BTW: If you already own a Badger airbrush, Badger sells a lid/suction tube top that fits directly on the Modelflex paint jars.

Some users like Modelflex, others don't. Complaints are that it dries out too fast.

From my experience, I make sure that after using, the paint jar's top and cap are clean. Just wipe with an alcohol soaked cloth. Then cap it snuggly.

I have Modelflex paint that's over 2 years old and it is still good.

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Badger paints do not have to airbrushed, but as noted above, it gives better results. I don't use Badger much myself, having a preferrence for Wal-mart's acrylic colors. I find them to be easier to use, mix and clean up.

[cmarchan]

The model painted by Jim Six below was painted with a regular brush and NOT an airbrush with Badger ModelFlex paint. Only the weathering was applied with an airbrush.



As per Mr. Six, this was done to show the paint's ability to coat evenly and not leave any brush marks. However, he went on to say the best method is to use an airbrush.

[AntonioFP45]

Thanks for posting that Carl. I forgot about this locomotive that Jim worked and detailed.

The workmanship is outstanding!

[xdford]

HI All, Thanks for your inputs... I'll let you know how I get on

Regards from Down Under

Trevor

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jeffrey-wimberly

Badger paints do not have to airbrushed, but as noted above, it gives better results. I don't use Badger much myself, having a preferrence for Wal-mart's acrylic colors. I find them to be easier to use, mix and clean up.

I just purchased some of Walmart's acylic colors. Any further comments or tips would be appreciated Jeff.

[PennsyHoosier]

Jeffrey, how much do you thin your Walmart paints?

Am I correct in assuming they are Apple Barrel (or something like that)?

[ChrisNH]

I haven been using craft paints mixed 50/50 with washer fluid but am having a real problem getting it to adhere nicely to my DPM kit. Whats odd is that it worked fantastic on the sections for modular wall I used to try out my painting but came right off my "Bruces Bakery" kit when I was scrubbing the mortar off with a scrunge pad.. a technique that worked great on the modular walls.

I am considering giving the badger paints a try and see if they work better on that surface..

Chris