Mister300 Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 (edited) What is correct shade of white for base coat ? Insignia white as stated in the two Bob Decal set or gloss white? Am I obsessing here but the called out ins white has a gray tint to it. Here is my photo I took in Houston. Edited December 7, 2019 by Mister300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 I like Model Master Gloss White for a bright white. I thin it with lacquer thinner and it sprays great and dries hard in 48hrs. Gil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmertes Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 I'm with Gil as far as the best shade of white. I would recommend laying down a couple light coats of flat white as a primer to prevent any color bleed through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmorrissette Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 One alternative is Tamiya - either the acrylic thinned with lacquer thinner or their lacquer decanted from the spray can. Both give a nice white and dry in a few hours and rock hard in half a day or less Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Nardone Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 When I need an overall white, I simply use Tamiya's "Superfine White" spray primer directly from the can. A few light coats, let 'em dry, then gloss/decal as usual. You can decant it and airbrush it if you wish, I don't like creating more work for myself--the paint sprays just fine from the can. Cheers! Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteJ Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 Tamiya white primer with automotive two part clear coat over it. Decaled and then another coat of clear over the decals. Chrome done with Alsa easy chrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmorrissette Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 Sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 Yeah, Tamiya white primer is what a friend of mine uses on his 1/144 scale airliners. It always looks so white and smooth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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