Space Tiger Hobbes Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Last year I read a post where someone was supposed to be issuing some accurate paint for the Mitsubishi F-2 A/B. I've searched a bit and can't find anything. Anyone know anything? Who might have issued it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 You're probably looking for the "JASDF Oceanic Camouflage Colors" set by GSI Creos in their "Mr. Hobby" line: LINK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Siamese11 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 hey Space Tiger Hobbes, Is this what you were thinking of? http://www.sealmodel.com/product_details.php?item_id=800 Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FAR148 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Here's a Evil bay link... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gunze-Sangyo-Paint-CS665-JASDF-Oceanic-Camouflage-Color-Set-/380831957302 Steven L Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Space Tiger Hobbes Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 Thanks folks. Ordered and on its way. I've never used Mr. Color. Looks like they have some interesting metallic, too. Anyone used them? Thoughts about a suitable thinner, gloss coat and flat coat for these? I didn't order any of them and that's probably a mistake. "They" always say use the manufacturer's thinner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I use Mr Color almost exclusively. You'll need to get their thinner as theirs is a lacquer-based paint. It is tough and quick-drying but is very hard to brush on without leaving bush strokes. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenshb Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I agree with Mark - don't try brushing it on as it's hotter than enamel paint. The MrColor self-levelling thinner would work extremely well with these paints. Jens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F4DPhantomII Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 What about using regular lacquer thinner? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenshb Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I haven't tried that so I cannot make any recommendations in that respect. Jens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
signals Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 What about using regular lacquer thinner? It could work but with a LOT of frustration involved. Spidering is one issue though it can be mitigated by lowering the pressure. I'd highly recommend using Mr. Leveling thinner with Mr. Hobby lacquer paints. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 What about using regular lacquer thinner? If you're talking about stuff that you can get from a hardware store, do not use it. That stuff is really strong and could eat through the kit's plastic. I use it as a tool cleaner. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Space Tiger Hobbes Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Thanks. I had no idea it was lacquer based. I'll get their thinner. Recommendations on thinning ratio? Sanding properties? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Walker Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Mr Color is lacquer, but it is acrylic lacquer, so is not anywhere near as "hot" as cellulose or other types of lacquers used in some industries. I use Tamiya lacquer thinner (in the plastic bottle with the yellow lid)to clean my airbrush out after using Mr Color, and have even used it to remove paint from plastic. Neither the Tamiya thinner, or Mr Color Leveling thinner will melt, or even craze, plastic. M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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