A-Stand Lacquer Paints from AMMO by Mig Jimenez

What are the A-Stand paints?

A-Stand paints are high-quality lacquer products specially formulated for airbrush use, they are not to be applied with a brush. The different lines include durable primers, a wide range of metallic colours, transparent colours with a gloss finish, and Candy colours with vivid and vibrant tones. The A-Stand product series also includes durable matt, satin and gloss varnish finishes and Aqua Gloss acrylic varnish, each of which can be applied over any type of paint. A specific A-Stand thinner is also included, suitable for all products except Aqua Gloss acrylic varnish which can be diluted with water. All the lines share the same formulation, so they can be mixed together to create endless different colours and tones without compatibility issues.

What are they made of?

Materials of the highest quality, ultra-fine pigments and state-of-the-art resins are used to produce the A-Stand paints. These components, together with the specific high-performance thinner, allow the A-Stand primers, paints and varnishes to provide maximum performance with the airbrush.

Where are they made?

A-Stand paints are manufactured in Great Britain in the same factory and by the same staff that, for many years, has been manufacturing well known modelling paints appreciated by modellers around the world. The high quality ingredients and standards used are controlled by both British authorities and EU regulations, thus complying with the most demanding global safety and quality standards. All of our products are tested and pre-tested on models and figures by AMMO’s modelling staff, which are then published in videos, magazines and books, demonstrating their effectiveness and results with stunning real examples.

How are they used?

The fine pigment and dilution of the A-Stand paints, primers and varnishes allow them to be airbrushed straight from the bottle, although A-Stand Airbrush Thinner & Cleaner A.MIG-2013 can be added to achieve thinner and more subtle layers. Use standard air pressure, depending on what your particular airbrush and/or your personal preferences dictate, usually between 1 and 2 bar (14.5-29 psi). Let it dry for 1 hour before applying additional layers of colours. These products cure completely within 24 hours, allowing masking tape and weathering products to be used safely. While drying, keep the model protected with a clean cover to prevent dust from sticking to the finish. As these paints contain some toxic components, it is recommended to use a respirator and apply them in a well-ventilated area.

Why do you need A-Stand?

The excellent fluidity of A-Stand products makes them easy to spray without clogging the airbrush. They also provide a tough and durable finish once dry, allowing the application of any other lacquer, enamel weathering products, or acrylic paint on top without issue. In addition, modelling masking tape can be applied over the hard finish of the A-Stand paints with no problem. A-Stand products dry to the touch in a short period of time of approximately 30 minutes, depending on the amount of paint applied, ambient humidity and temperature. Allow 1 hour of drying time before the applying other products safely, they will completely cure in 24 hours. The thinner used in these paints and varnishes, like in other lacquer products, are only suitable for airbrush use, not for brush painting. Remember that all lacquer paints contain toxic components and it is advisable to use a respirator for its application, and to spray these products in a well-ventilated area. The A-Stand paint series includes various lines of products used to apply a range of effects and finishes on your models.

Metallic colours

Using the extensive range of A-Stand metallic colours, you can paint any metallic finish on your models including copper, brass, gold, chrome and different shades of burnt metal. These metal colours are extremely tough and won´t be affected by any product or paint, and their very fine pigment creates a completely smooth finish.

Primer colours

The range of A-Stand primers are the most durable primers available for airbrush use. There are matt and gloss colours available for priming all model subjects and types. These primers also act as micro-filler to cover small scratches and surface imperfections. They can be used on any material, plastic, resin, and metal.

Transparent Lacquers

The A-Stand transparent lacquers will allow you to create different effects such as glazes used to alter the finish of other colours, tint clear styrene parts, or achieve different tones on metallic colours and other types of paint. You only have to airbrush them over the part or base colour, taking into account that the effect will be more intense the greater the number of layers that you apply.

Candy colours

The Candy range are paints with exceedingly intense, vivid and bright tones, ideal for obtaining truly striking and original colours on your models, dioramas and figures of civilian, science fiction, and Gundam subjects and much more.

Hot Metal

The A-Stand Hot Metal line has been formulated to simulate the iridescent burnt metal tones created by the high temperatures generated by aircraft jet engines. They can also be very useful to simulate this effect on exhaust pipes or any other metal element affected by heat and exhaust gasses. You must keep in mind that if you apply a larger amount of product, the effect will be more intense.

Klear Kote Varnishes

A-Stand Klear Kote varnishes offer extremely durable matt, satin and gloss finishes. Of course, they can be mixed together to obtain all types of intermediate finishes.

 

 

 

 

Aqua Gloss Acrylic Varnish

The A-Stand range also includes the Aqua Gloss acrylic varnish, ideal for protecting all types of paint before applying decals or enamel and acrylic weathering products. It dries very quickly, after 1 hour you will be able to work safely over the application, however maximum resistance is achieved after 24 hours. This varnish can be diluted with water.

 

 

Airbrush Thinner & Cleaner

Specially formulated to dilute the lacquers from the different A-Stand ranges, as well as to clean the airbrush after each use.

 

 

 

 

 

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