overland brass

[mac]

Hi how can i paint a brass model, it's an overland gp38-2
Help me

[c415rock]

Hi Mac,

Here are some steps to take in order to paint your engine.

1st. Disassemble the unit and take photo's as you go. This way when you go to reassemble you can referance where items go, if you forget. ( been there done than )

2nd. Strip or grit blast the clear coat off the engine. Note if you strip the clear coat off the engine, soak the engine in white vinegar. This will  etch the brass, which gives the paint something to bite into.

3rd. Wash your engine in warm soapy water to remove any oils or material left behind.

4th.. Primer the engine.

5th. Paint your engine just like you would paint any other model.


Hope this helps, if you have any other questions just ask.

Erik

[robdawg]

Just to add C415rock's post, I would recommend getting some surgical type gloves to wear during and especially after you have it stripped down. This will keep the oils from your fingers making any residual finger prints on the model which will show up after you paint it. The salts from sweating will tarnish and start to corrode the model in a very short time. I would also use white as a primer, especially if you are going to use a light color for your paint scheme. White helps reds, yellows, and oranges POP better than using gray. Good luck!

[mac]

Thanks at all for answerring
I'll take my camera my screewdriver and en avant!!(go ahead)

[Mark R.]

When I first started painting brass engines, my biggest problem was finding a primer that would REALLY adhere well. Nothing worse than taking of some masking and having the tape pull off some paint ! After trying numerous hobby primers and even a bunch of automotive primers, the best one I found was Tamiya's Fine Surface Primer in a rattle can. It's available in either light gray or white. I also bake all my finishes as well, including my primer coat. I have yet to pull any of that stuff off the surface.

Tamiya also makes the Fine Surface Primer for airbrushing, but for some reason, it doesn't seem to have the same adhesive properties as the one in the spray can. (?)


Mark.

[c415rock]

I second what Mark says. That is the only primer I use.

Erik