| john lacour | 19 Feb 2016 10:05 p.m. PST |
Got some samples from my friend Duane. Is there a "line up" of 20mm figures so i can get a look at what can go with what? |
| Bunkermeister | 20 Feb 2016 12:26 a.m. PST |
There are a couple spray paint colors that I use that I can't get in a bottle paint. I have tried spraying the paint into a bottle, even using a funnel, but all I get is paint all over my hands and a tiny fraction in the bottle. Is there a better and more effective way to transfer paint from a spray paint can, into a bottle so I can apply it with a brush? I use it mostly for little touch ups, when I miss a spot or something gets bumped or dropped and chipped. Thanks. Mike Bunkermeister Creek
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| Mako11 | 20 Feb 2016 12:54 a.m. PST |
Do the spray cans have nozzles that will accommodate those thin, spray straws, like they sell with WD-40, and other automotive sprays? If so, I think that would be best, and work reasonably well. If not, you're probably better off just looking for a close match, and then drybrushing a bit over any repairs to better conceal them, if the paints are a very good color match for each other. |
| Vigilant | 20 Feb 2016 4:03 a.m. PST |
If you only want a little at a time, spray into the can cap, or onto a jar lid. |
| Chris Wimbrow | 20 Feb 2016 10:36 a.m. PST |
I've got some vague memory of spray can nozzles coming off when I didn't want it to happen and being able to buy interchangeable nozzles of different spray pattern sizes. If you can pull the nozzle off (carefully pointing at something other than your face or things you don't want to be painted,) then you have a straight shot with one finger bending the exposed tube and with luck the only one that gets painted as well. Hobby suppliers have small empty bottles and sealing caps, with the airbrush sizes having more room for error. Putting the nozzle back on will need the same care and will most certainly waste some spray as you get it seated again. |
| Chris Wimbrow | 20 Feb 2016 10:46 a.m. PST |
Come to think of it, the wider opening of an airbrush jar might be enough to get most of the standard spray in. Or wash an empty grocery product jar. Hold the target bottle with your hand wrapped in a plastic grocery bag, newspaper protective wrapper, etc. and you eliminate painting yourself. In any case, protect your eyes and lungs as usual. |
| Zagloba | 20 Feb 2016 11:07 a.m. PST |
If I had to do it I would hold the can upside and spray until most of the propellant is gone, then once the spray has weakened try to collect it in a cup or whatever. Or maybe cool the can so the spray is less forceful? |
| D A THB | 20 Feb 2016 2:06 p.m. PST |
I've heard that Car Modellers spray directly into Air Brush bottles but at a slight angle. I've never tried it myself though. I have taken the nozzle off a spray can. Held it upside down and pushed a nail head into the can which releases a flood of spray. So if you can work out a way to put a nail head into a container that should work. It would be really messy though. |
| BuckeyeBob | 20 Feb 2016 2:38 p.m. PST |
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| goragrad | 20 Feb 2016 2:47 p.m. PST |
Puncture top or upper side of can (preferably can hasn't been shaken)(for amusement when puncturing can have lit match near opening). pour paint into alternate container through puncture. Might wish to add a retarder as I have found most spray paints to be fast drying. |
| JimF51 | 20 Feb 2016 5:13 p.m. PST |
Is there a glitch with the forum, or did Bunkermeister just post his paint question as a reply to John's original post in error? |
| Bunkermeister | 20 Feb 2016 5:56 p.m. PST |
Well, I may spray paint some 20mm figures… Mike Bunkermeister Creek
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| Syr Hobbs Wargames | 20 Feb 2016 6:02 p.m. PST |
Yep a posting glitch. Duane |
| PistolPete | 22 Feb 2016 12:09 p.m. PST |
if i know i'm going to do both spray and brush, i use ArmyPainter brand as they have both versions which match superbly well. |
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