How many props can I paint?

[neoprime]

I happen to have two full cans of 6oz Plastikote 7173. The cans are at least 8 years old, so I'm pretty sure its the formula before the change over. Before I start anything I'd like all my props to be the same shade so I'm hoping to use these two cans to paint several props.

Ideally it'll be 2 coats and then clear to seal it. Will the two cans I have cover the props below?

2 Type II phasers
2 Mark X tricorders
2 Sm. PADDs
1 Type IIIb Phaser Rifle

 

[Funky]

I think you can do it but juuuuuuust barely. The trick here is you have got to get it right the first time. Not enough for re-paints or screw ups. Keep in mind, I'm basing this off of at least 2 coats each.

 

[neoprime]

I thought it would be better to paint them all at one time, or as many as I can at one time to limit the amount wasted spray.

 

[KnightAsylum]

I always have less paint then I think I will and/or it does not go as far as I think it should.:rolleyes

I don't think you will make it but I suppose you can always try and if not you can just re-do everything.:confused

But if you do it, you are right to paint them all at once. Line them up and go, save every drop you can that way.

 

[LeMarchand]

use an airbrush, saves on paint

 

[neoprime]

I thought about just taking the paint out of the can too. I saw a WIP on the board of someone who removed the paint from the can. I think if I do it that way and just use my airbrush it may go alot longer, or I may just have to cut that list down.

Edit:

Found the thread.

http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=38906&highlight=phaser

 

[LeMarchand]

i usually leave the paint in the cans and spray what i need in a plastic disposable medicine cup. With an airbrush you get thinner coats and less paint that gets sprayed around the pieces your painting, so you do save a lot on paint.

 

[neoprime]

Are the paints thinned pretty well straight out of the can, or do they need thinning? The latter would maybe allow the paint to go further.

 

[LeMarchand]

i tend to thin metallic paints and clear laquer, normal colors i usually don't thin.

 

[Lost in Trek]

I've been in similar situations with low quantities of a certain color of paint. What I do is find a similar color to the limited color I have on hand. I use the similar color for my base coats and then I use my limited color as the final coat.