What sort of paint should I use

[AndyjcClod]

I have just treated myself to a Tamiya Lunch box I have wanted one since the 80s!

 What I am wondering is what paint is good to use on a solid tamiya body?

 Also can I use normal model paints? EG: the stuff you use for modle planes etc. Thats all my local modle shop sell!

[blakeatron]

assuming you are uk...

never used airplane paint so wouldnt know.

for my lunchbox i used plasticote spray cans from the diy shop.

on my other hard bodied, aeromax and custom box, i used halfords colour match primer, paint and lacquer.

others on here use tamiya aerosols - never tried them but some swear by them!

on my next project, clod, im going to use cellulose based spraymatch through an air-brush available from paint supply store!

good luck!

[Japanscaledriver]

oh, yeah and paint it bright yellow, it looks great. When you run it, you will scream out, look at that yellow streak go!! wooooby woooby, I gots me a Bento Box.

[AndyjcClod]

Oh no I never go for stock colours, this is going to be a 100% custom jobby

[necronomicon]

I would use car acrylic spray paint (millions of colours), and gloss laquer over the top. More expensive are the tamiya range 'TS' colours- these are excellent. I wouldnt advise using Humbrol type enamels- you can, but they will likely come off soon!- Dont use water based colours or 'artists type 'paints, unless you are experienced in their use, and seal well.

Remember to wash bodyshell well first to remove moulding residue, then lightly snad or scuff the surface as a key for the new paint. Several light coats are much better than one thick coat.

cheers

Neil

[necronomicon]

P.S If you are used to painting model planes etc with brushes and enamel pots, DONT use a brush paint on large areas of a car, unless you are really good at it- you will likely see the brush marks!- spray can is the way to go (or airbrush if you're posh!)