What type of paint to use?

[Darthzemog]

Hey All,

 

I looked through several topics on the tank topper and could not find any answers about the type of paint to use to finish the tank topper, meaning the white circle and red stripe.

 

What type of paint have you all used before? Model paint? If so, what brand and color/shade specifically other then just white and red? Gloss white, white? Red, cherry red, fire engine red?

 

Or did you use decals? If so, where did you get them?

 

Also, do you paint the rivets used in the creation of the belt and on the boot holster? If so, what paint do you use for that? Is it the same white for the tank topper?

 

Finally, I know this relates to the helmet, but figure its more of a paint question, so what type of black paint do you use for the snout and the snout piece? Spray paint for both? Model paint for both? What color/shades specially other then just black and grey? Can the grey be used for the chest armor section too? Or should you use a decal? If a decal, where did you get it?

 

Thanks, and I hope this can help out some other noobs that still need to paint up these areas on their Scouts.

 

~Mike

[Chef]

First bit, pass. The tank topper I had came with all the bits already done.

 

Rivets and stuff are all left natural metal.

 

I used an automotive grey primer for the grey, nothing overly special. And a straight black. There is some argument for satin black over gloss, but I don't think either would cause you any issues.

I'd say yes, you should be able to use the grey for the chest detailing too.

 

hope this helps.

 

Rob.

[Chex]

I used a satin for the snout, and semi-gloss for the aerator. The tank topper, just a flat white for the circle, and the red on the dial is your basic red, doesn't really matter if it's flat, gloss, etc.

[Darthzemog]

Thanks for the responses guys, I have a better direction to go now for the paints!

Mike