pinehilljoe
Senior Airman
- 674
- May 1, 2016
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I have two of those matchbox cars. I never thought of restoring them.I know Matchboxes may look silly, but they can be found for a dollar or two, the castings hold up after 50 years of hard playing, and they are fun. A half an hour an evening, in few days you have a restored car.
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Before switching to air-brushing I was painting my models with the craft store types of acrylics, many from WalMart which sells Apple Barrel, applying with common paint brushes. I was never completely pleased with the finishes thus the switch to air brushing. However, I still use these same acrylics, thinning with RO water and reducer (Wicked). The results are much better but not perfect. Reading your post has opened the door for experimentation. Instead of thinning with water and reducer I guess I should try the 91% alcohol thinning? So, you use the 91% alcohol ONLY, as a thinner? Or do you use a flow enhancer as well? Many of these hobby paints vary in consistancy, so the ratios will have to be adjusted. Yes, I remember the 'milk' reference. The costs of these inexpensive 'hobby' acrylics allow for a very large collection of colors, and with a bit of mixing, most of the colors that are wanted for the model being painted can be created.
I have two of those matchbox cars. I never thought of restoring them.