Painting details? (chart included)

[Chromejael]

This chart represents MY build sequence and was created for the sole purpose of avoiding confusion:



So, after I spray-paint the primary colour layer, I want to hand-paint minor details in my kit, such as the red nose or the yellow bits in the skirt armor in RX-78. My question is, which type of paint do I use for the "other minor colour details"?

a) Acrylic   (Tamiya paint jars)
b) Lacquer  (Mr.Color paint jars)
c) Enamel



PS: If the chart is un-readable, use the attachment, 45 kb only.

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[Chromejael]

*Edited*

Ok, picture uploaded, Thanks Zero.

[zerobxu]

Sorry for the double-post. I just found out that I can't upload pictures.

That problem has now been resolved and you are, once again, able to upload pictures.

[Chromejael]

My problem is solved, I got an airbrush from a friend, compressor and all. So no more handpainting

Feel free to post replies if anyone else were to encounter a similar situation.

[acedudeyeah]

Would it affect your ability/ease to panel line if you were to do a flat-coat before instead of gloss?

[Mike]

YES because a flat coat is bumpy and you want a nice smooth finish for panel lines to run good. So use a clear coat. Then take some enamel paint with lighter fluid and the lines should run smooth.

[acedudeyeah]

Would lighter fluid+ enamel paint for panel lines eat away at an acrylic paint base coat(without clear coat)?

[MR_M]

if i minor touch up - i always go waterbase paint - like tamiya or citadel paints... at least less headache & not too much in trouble. enamel still ok, it wont eat your acrylic and lacquer paints.... just dont over do it.... 

[acedudeyeah]

Thanks! I'm about to start panel lining within the next 2 days for a kit I'm making for my best friend's birthday! Just waiting on that gloss coat to dry...

Which of the paints or their thinners melt plastic again? haha

[MR_M]

Okay here's the tip so that it wont get frustrated and doin right....

1) ACRYLIC / LAQUER PAINTS - can damage enamel paints and waterbase paints, so it means this are strong paint.

2) ENAMEL PAINTS - can use after acrylic / laquer paints already spray it on toyour model - worry free (Good for panel lining) and small touch-up details. But can damage water base paints.

3) WATER BASE PAINTS - can use after acrylic / laquer and enamel paints applied - it means the light paint - NO DAMAGE can take it over to your paints.