okay, i recently got sent the named kit('59 impala, Revell, Skill level 3). I want to know that if i dont have all the fancy tools for painting etc, can i use spray paint?? and if i can then how efficient it will be and will the paint run, etc, etc.

Here's a pic of it (below) and a link to the site where i got the pic from (below the pic)


And here's the link....
'59 Chevy Impala Hardtop

i just wanted to know because if you see where the two tone paint changes, you have to paint the ble on and the white is the plastic. So if anyone can help me out on this one then i will greatly appreciate it (btw, i may turn it into a replica of 'big red', the 59 impala featured in the cars section...if i can be arsed to go and get the paint...which i probably cant!! ) thanks for all the help in advance!  

i always spraypainted my models. if you havent done it before you might get a little run here or there. practice makes perfect  

Im gonna do a 59 later this year.If u doint know how to use spray paint good u might get a run the first model car i sprayed i had only two runs.The second model i did i only got one run but u could hardly see it.  

thats a great kit.
I can give you some pointers, first you have to wash the model real good with dishwashing soap to take out any oil before painting, (very important) then primer the whole car its best to use automotive primer for this.
when your ready to paint.you could paint the whole thing white then mask off the part you dont want white
and then paint the other color.
for using cans you get better results and no runs if you first warm up the can in hot water for 10 minutes before spraying (it flows better not too thick) then just use nice smooth strokes, a light coat first, let dry for 5 minutes
then another until you get the color you want. the secret is to not spray it on too thick or you get runs.
after your satisfied with the color, let dry real good
then do your foiling, then your clear. the clear seals in the foil,.
hope that helps.    

maddhopper, it seems you have way more experience than me and/or more tools than me...i just want to know if i can spray paint it basically, and i have no Clear!! if you know anywhere in the UNITED KINGDOM (UK) where i can get all the things you've outlined, i will be very grateful (bearing in mind i dont want to be very economical with my money) and maybe you could explain what they're all for etc (as you probably have realised by now, i'm a)poor and b) dont have much serious equipment for model cars; so this is a bit of a down side)

oh and just to let you know i've recently completed a metal body '63 impala (purple and white) will post pics when my digital camera works  

yeah post pics when you can.
basically just need the primer, paint and clear.

you can get them all at any auto parts store.
even the tape.    

v cool, thanks for the help. i asked my dad about the stuff and he explained it to me etc as well, so i got help from two people. I've got another question (seeing as i want to make this 59 very nice and well done, maybe a bit cruiser) and it concerns the interiors. Do i spray paint them and all and for fine work what do i use?? btw, watch this forum as i may be asking lots of questions so i can make it as good as i possibly can. thanks for all the help guys, appreciate it soo much and whoeva said they've done this kit before, can you please post some pics?? THANK YOU!!! you guys are alrite...no mater what anyone says about americans...i'll tell em all to shut their damn mouths.  

ok i gots a ? what is chrome foil like? I never used it on my models  

chrome foil comes in chrome or gold
peel off place where needed around window moldings.
side trim.

 

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ok i gots a ? what is chrome foil like? I never used it on my models

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thanks for da info. I wasnt really sure what it was  

Hi,

similiar to this query even i have a query

i am based out of India. i wanted to know if these skill 3 kits by revelle and testors - have parts pre chromed? or do we need to buy chrome kit for instance for engine parts etc of bike models.

we dont have any chrome paint kits in india? what do u guys use