Hi all,

Im building the Meng Gaz Tiger and was wondering what is a good technique for painting or airbrushing the armored glass,thanks in advance.

Greets.

If you mean the armoured screen glass, I've used Tamiya Tinted acrylics, sprayed on in thin light coats.

In certain lights, the Armoured glass appears greenish-blueish.

Relatively easily available in several shades, Smoke, green, blue, etc. (red, & orange good for tail lights & sight optics).

Point is they can be mixed to get shades, and are best sprayed on in thin coats. If dipped they tend to collect in the corners.

Some use Future/Kleer, as this can be tinted with food colouring, and self-levels, so can be used as a dip.

Don't tint it with Vallejo acrylics though, as your tint will be made up of lots of tiny tiny flakes of paint in a murky liquid!

Good Luck

Ok,Thanks

Hi,

You may try tinting the sides/edges of the glass only, sometimes that looks good enough. Also you can give crystal or clear smoke colors a go (Tamiya, Ammo, probably some other manufacturers as well). Just test it out properly, for me the Ammo one does not spray as it should. Yet

Cheers

Thanks Adam.

Alclad makes an Armor Glass Color as well.

Just an observation. Armored glass, as used in vision ports, cupolas, etc., up close, looks like the green glass in old Coke bottles. JimboHUN is correct, if the clear parts are separate, paint the edges with thinned clear green paint. If not separate, I recommend painting inside surface with a well thinned clear green.It should be barely apparent. Do not paint unthinned clear green or blue on outside of clear parts. This does not apply to more modern armor with thermal sights and anti-laser coatings.

Thanks all

I am working on a post that will show how colored window tint film can be used. Go to coloredfilms.com. They will sell you two 8" x 10" sheets of colored window tint that comes in something like 80 colors. The sample sheets are only $2 for two sheets. The tints go on perfectly clear and smooth. I have never seen a photo of paint on a window that is clear and as transparent as the original part. They always have a haze to them. The color Spearmint seems to be a good match for armored glass. You can buy as many colored samples as you want for $2 each. Shipping is free. I think it is the best deal possible. You can also get a sample pamphlet that has actual color samples for free if the offer is available. Otherwise it may cost $10. I have to stress that it is easy to apply these films. Anyone with basic modelling skills can do it. I hope this info is helpful.

Regards,

Eric

Hello Eric,i will definitely check it out,many thanks.