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Post by NS91 on Aug 3, 2019 15:01:00 GMT -5
I have mainly done black dip jobs for NW, Southern and others. Now that I’ve started my focus on the Original NS I need to mix the gray. I’ve found a mixing ratio of 2 parts CSX gray to 1 part white. I have empty 2 ounce jars that I’m going to use to mix my paint. What would be the best way to go about getting my color if I want to mix two ounces?
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Post by ctown2 on Aug 4, 2019 1:58:13 GMT -5
Go to your local farm supply/pet store and buy yourself some syringes. You can measure to your hearts content. Then go online and buy some empty dropper bottles and dump the paint in them.
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Post by ironstef70 on Aug 4, 2019 12:24:11 GMT -5
I don't know how experimented you are with mixing paint, but I summarized it as for a beginner.
Just like cooking, there may be several different ways of doing things, and the best one is the way you are used to.
I would never pretend mine is best. My wife uses cooking book; I go by approximate portions and intuitively, and sometimes will add or replace one ingredient and make trials according to what I have handy (but don't do if you have guest for dinner!).
I would not do good the way she does, and neither would she doing my way.
Personally, I don't restrain myself to specific recipes, or portions while making a color.
1) Because I am usually doing a pretty good at color matching; 2) Because for smaller batches, it's easy to miss the required proportion with leaks or drops.
3) Because basic paints, as they are aging, may not react the same as a new pot. I rather trust my eyes (back to item 1).
Mixing colors, no matter if it oils or acrylics, has basic principles: Use light colors as base (ex: use yellow for doing green), then add a little bit of the dark one (blue drops for that same example). Then mix and redo until you get the desired color (dark green may involve more blue, but you may have to complete with some black). Then, it's all about experience. Use a bigger sample, then transfer to your pot(s) size once you're satisfied. Always use gloss (unless you are doing rust or grime for weathering), then use a dull varnish for coating. I even add solid pigments at times for different textures and variations.
You WILL waste paint: that's part of the process. Just don't be savvy on that, or you will never be happy with what you do. If you went too dark: Redo. You will lose even more paint trying to fade back to lighter.
I also suggest that you use dummy surfaces (ideally the same type as your final project: brass plate for brass loco, or a sheet of Plastruct for resin loco or car), and "play" with your medium. Use brushes, airbrush, dilute it in a solvent for wash, then apply and see how it reacts. You may find interesting results sometimes by accident. It's part of one's learning curve. Stephane
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