Thanks for posting this. It’s exactly what I’m needing right now. I want to use this paint because it’s water-based and I want to paint in my basement workshop where my gas fired furnace and water heater are. I’m kinda new/ kinda returning to the hobby and wanting to learn but have been frustrated with my results so far. Thanks again, I’ll keep at it and try your advice.
It’s my pleasure. You’ll still want to invest in a good hobby booth. I wouldn’t recommend a cheap Chinese booth. I’d recommend a pace. They’re a little pricey but well worth the money. Even with a pace I’d say you’re safe even with lacquers. Good luck and I’ll be here if you have any questions.
Thanks for the very helpful information. Createx always seemed like it was complicated to thin with the inner coat clears and the reducers. This helped me understand it.
@@FuelsModels acrylics is always one type of paint I could never figure out. This will help me deep dive in the createx brand as you definitely have used it well and the finish is outstanding on your models with it.
Brian, thank you for this! The results you get with Wicked's speak for themselves, the scale is interesting, gonna steal my wife's scale now (shh) haha
Lots more current info on Createx paint, properly reducing it, spraying it and how to use the Candy 2o line to tint paint is available on Createx's youtube channel.
Thank you, i love my Createx paints! I just picked up some Candy 2.0 but haven't used it yet. I haven't tried the scale, but will soon, i like the repeatability that would give. I prefer to have a full coat of sealer or primer under the paint especially with metallics and pearls
Todd they’re very good paints but there’s a learning curve with them. As long as you mix them right to begin with you should have very little problems.
Great video and information, thank you! Have you ever tried coloring/tinting your primer with a little bit of the finish paint? I find that it helps the coverage a good bit.
For color changing I use a mix of 75% blue windshield washer fluid and 91% isopropyl alcohol. I will also do my initial cleaning with the same when done spraying colors. Thin strip it and clean with lacquer thinner
Great video Brian, got my kitchen scales today so Imma do up ya recipe this afternoon...Do you have any exp. with Testors Axtek paints? I have a helluva load I dont want to throw away...Thanks man...
Thanks Robert. Like I said I. The video the scale isn’t necessary but when mixing such small amounts of paint it makes it a lot easier. Remember that is for a .5 needle nozzle at 30psi. No I have no experience with Testors Axtek but I’d recommend M C Model works he has some old videos using them. Good luck and let me know how it goes.
@@FuelsModels Certainly will..I have tryin to use Createx paints but in the end! purple pond...wasted paint..Im sure the mixing was wrong, well, after your video, I KNOW it was..10%, 20%, etc...congratulations at Jaxcon also!!! 5 for 5...Then Don Yost post a video about the different classes and what the judges lQQk for....Go figure...LOL
@@FuelsModels Oh,, The cocaine scales...OMG, I cannot thank you enough for that one video!! Oh I tested it on a scrap piece of sheet plastic AND WOW! didnt run, covered in 2 passes, killer shine, it'll shine better after its cleared, but just WOW.. Thank you so very much Brian...
Whipped out a food scale, way too much science for me 😁😂🤣😂😁. It would take a bit for me to get used to that. Being almost entirely a lacquer painter, my initial reaction is that stuff looks way too thick. Can't argue with your results though. Great video.
I am not sure what I am doing wrong, but I can’t get my createx paint to flow at all with 10% 4011 reduction, much less trying to spray it strait from the bottle? Even at 20% it doesn’t spray very well for me. It will flow ok as I am starting, but as I spray the flow gets worse and worse. It would have been very helpful in this video if you would have ran your completed paint through your airbrush so we could see what the flow should look like and the air compressor settings you used.
This reduction is for the .5 needle nozzle that Createx recommends @30psi. If you’re still having flow problems even when using 4030 or 4050 as additives I’d recommend polishing your needle. For that you could just use novus 2 or some kind of metal polish if you have it. Just clean the tip off afterwards with some lacquer thinner or rubbing alcohol to make sure there’s no polish residue left over.
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience and knowledge with the modeling community😎👍
Thanks it’s my pleasure. After all that’s what we are here for
awesome job on the createx mixing. thanks for showing us
Thanks for watching FRIZZO
Love Createx paints. Best results when you follow their instructions. Great video. Thanks.
Thanks. Yep it’s right on the bottle
Great content.. on how to proper mix the createx ! And proper prep !
Thanks
Thanks for posting this. It’s exactly what I’m needing right now. I want to use this paint because it’s water-based and I want to paint in my basement workshop where my gas fired furnace and water heater are. I’m kinda new/ kinda returning to the hobby and wanting to learn but have been frustrated with my results so far. Thanks again, I’ll keep at it and try your advice.
It’s my pleasure. You’ll still want to invest in a good hobby booth. I wouldn’t recommend a cheap Chinese booth. I’d recommend a pace. They’re a little pricey but well worth the money. Even with a pace I’d say you’re safe even with lacquers. Good luck and I’ll be here if you have any questions.
Thanks for the very helpful information. Createx always seemed like it was complicated to thin with the inner coat clears and the reducers. This helped me understand it.
Great glad I can be of some help especially for an experienced modeler as yourself.
@@FuelsModels acrylics is always one type of paint I could never figure out. This will help me deep dive in the createx brand as you definitely have used it well and the finish is outstanding on your models with it.
Thanks you. I’ve had no luck with craft acrylics so I fill you pain.
Cool video thanks for posting really appreciate you taking the time to explain all this.
No problem. Means a lot coming from a 1.1 car painter as yourself.
Very good info Brian. Thanks.
Thanks for watching Rick
Thank You SIR Just Got Some This Will Be A Lot Help Great Video
You’re welcome
Brian, thank you for this! The results you get with Wicked's speak for themselves, the scale is interesting, gonna steal my wife's scale now (shh) haha
O boy you’re asking for it now
Great video Brian . Good for the one that had never used this paint line
Thanks Jamie. Yeah that was the intent so I hope it helps someone that is struggling with it.
Awesome video my friend, That's some great info for people, keep up the great work sir.
Thanks Marc
Lots more current info on Createx paint, properly reducing it, spraying it and how to use the Candy 2o line to tint paint is available on Createx's youtube channel.
Thanks for the video. I use Createx paints also. Great paints but with a little learning curve.
Yes they are and do have a learning curve
Nice lesson taught. I love tips like this. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching
Thank you, i love my Createx paints! I just picked up some Candy 2.0 but haven't used it yet. I haven't tried the scale, but will soon, i like the repeatability that would give. I prefer to have a full coat of sealer or primer under the paint especially with metallics and pearls
The Candy2o is a whole different animal. Be careful with it. The 1st coat is the most important
@@FuelsModels thank you!
Thanks for that information. I just got an airbrush and this is very helpful. Keep well
You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching
Nice vid Brian!
Thanks Tim
@@FuelsModels 👍
Thank you for sharing this info...Ive been wanting to try these paints.
Todd they’re very good paints but there’s a learning curve with them. As long as you mix them right to begin with you should have very little problems.
@@FuelsModels can they be wet sanded?
@@ToddHLHG absolutely not. You can lightly dry sand it with 600-1000 grit and touch up that spot
Great video and information, thank you!
Have you ever tried coloring/tinting your primer with a little bit of the finish paint?
I find that it helps the coverage a good bit.
Thanks. No I haven’t tried that but would have to be care and make sure the paints would work together
Great video! I’m about to buy an airbrush and was leaning toward createx paint. After you clear with 2 k do you wet sand?
Yes unless I get it smooth to begin with I won’t
Great tutorial. Thanks for doing this, their paint always confuses me as to what to use etc..
that metallic purple looks gorgeous , woudl you mind telling which colour wicked it is? thank you for the great video
Electric Pearl Purple I believe
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That 4012 clogged up my airbrush good I just use 4012 to clean my old paint brush’s haha
It does increase dry time but I’ve never really had that problem
Quick question. What do you use to clean your airbrush after spraying Createx colors through it?
For color changing I use a mix of 75% blue windshield washer fluid and 91% isopropyl alcohol. I will also do my initial cleaning with the same when done spraying colors. Thin strip it and clean with lacquer thinner
@@FuelsModels Thanks for the info. 👍
Thank you 🙏
You’re very welcome. I hope it works for you
Great video Brian, got my kitchen scales today so Imma do up ya recipe this afternoon...Do you have any exp. with Testors Axtek paints? I have a helluva load I dont want to throw away...Thanks man...
Thanks Robert. Like I said I. The video the scale isn’t necessary but when mixing such small amounts of paint it makes it a lot easier. Remember that is for a .5 needle nozzle at 30psi. No I have no experience with Testors Axtek but I’d recommend M C Model works he has some old videos using them. Good luck and let me know how it goes.
@@FuelsModels Certainly will..I have tryin to use Createx paints but in the end! purple pond...wasted paint..Im sure the mixing was wrong, well, after your video, I KNOW it was..10%, 20%, etc...congratulations at Jaxcon also!!! 5 for 5...Then Don Yost post a video about the different classes and what the judges lQQk for....Go figure...LOL
@@roberthall3751 I didn’t see you answer last night in chat when I asked and was wondering how it turned out for you?
@@FuelsModels Oh,, The cocaine scales...OMG, I cannot thank you enough for that one video!! Oh I tested it on a scrap piece of sheet plastic AND WOW! didnt run, covered in 2 passes, killer shine, it'll shine better after its cleared, but just WOW.. Thank you so very much Brian...
@@roberthall3751 awesome. What did you clean it with?
Whipped out a food scale, way too much science for me 😁😂🤣😂😁. It would take a bit for me to get used to that. Being almost entirely a lacquer painter, my initial reaction is that stuff looks way too thick. Can't argue with your results though. Great video.
Thanks Justin
By the way I’ll spray anything I like having options
I am not sure what I am doing wrong, but I can’t get my createx paint to flow at all with 10% 4011 reduction, much less trying to spray it strait from the bottle? Even at 20% it doesn’t spray very well for me. It will flow ok as I am starting, but as I spray the flow gets worse and worse. It would have been very helpful in this video if you would have ran your completed paint through your airbrush so we could see what the flow should look like and the air compressor settings you used.
This reduction is for the .5 needle nozzle that Createx recommends @30psi. If you’re still having flow problems even when using 4030 or 4050 as additives I’d recommend polishing your needle. For that you could just use novus 2 or some kind of metal polish if you have it. Just clean the tip off afterwards with some lacquer thinner or rubbing alcohol to make sure there’s no polish residue left over.
I will try that, thank you for tip :)
@toddward2310 np. Good luck
@@toddward2310 here’s a custom mix and paint tutorial I’d recently did.
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