jonister Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 What kind of paint do you guys like to brush on? Can i just use my water based airbrush paints? i would like to find that smooth paint that is on the really old lures. I think it is acrylic but am not sure. Any help is welcome, im painting some wood bobbers and maybe some lures if i like the look. Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 I use an airbrush and acrylic paint but if I had to guess, I'd bet lacquer is what was used on old lures. If lacquer were not toxic due to its solvent, I think a lot of us would be shooting it instead of acrylic latex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Yep I agree we breath enough nasty stuff with this hobby so wherever you can cut back is a plus, testors model paint has a pretty good coverage and flow but I think you'll have to be pretty knowledgeable with mixing colors as their color palette is limited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonister Posted June 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Maybe ill look into lacquer paints. I will not be using my airbrush for this, just a standard paintbrush. Thanks for the suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 The only TU guy I know who paints with a brush is littleriver and he produces some very attractive lures with his own particular brush technique. You might check out his baits in the gallery and PM him if you have a question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverotter Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 any type of paint can be put over lacquer but not the other way around. so do some testing if you do try some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonister Posted June 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) Ok thanks guys! i will check it out. Bob, On his pictures, he says that he uses acrylics. i will be trying to hit the art store soon. Edited June 5, 2015 by jonister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Dieter does all hand painting, so look him up (Diemai) with the search and check out some of his stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleriver Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) Hello jonister What do you plan on using for your topcoat? Airbrush paints work but can easily get away from you when using a brush. They tend to be thinner than an acrylic folk art paint. If you find the folk art to be too thick it may be easily thinned with a demineralized water and alcohol mix. I top all my baits with a two-part epoxy. I really like the finished look. I use a one formulated for tabletop use but it requires a turner. Devcon 2ton glue is a great alternative to get started without the need of a turner. The result will be close to that of a tabletop two part epoxy. Good luck with your project. Would like to see your progress if you'd like to share as it comes along. Vic Edited June 9, 2015 by littleriver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonister Posted June 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Thanks littleriver! i have an airbrush and plenty of paints but as you said, it is a little runny. i will either be clearcoating in concrete sealer or solarez. when i get time to go into town i will probably get some acrylics. I will make sure to get some pics up of the before and after when i get the paints! thanks again! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aulrich Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Another option for paint is the acrylic model paints , I was at the hobby store over the week end and noticed (for the first time) that the color options are much fuller they must have had 10 different “olives” , I would expect they are brush type paints so some amending would be needed to get them shootable and transparent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacklabelsociety Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 If you buy a Small Airbrush Paint Booth and vent it to the outside it will help with the odor. I spray Lacquer paint and you cant even tell it is being done in my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
