Question to the Kitbashers: Spray or brush?

[Paulbot]

I've lined up some spare toys to repaint over my summer holidays and was wondering if the kitbashers of the board have a recommendation on whether to use paintbrushes or spray paint?

I imagine spray painting would be much quicker (despite the dirty stares from the shop owner when you buy it ). i_amtrunks' spray painted Feedback looks good to me.

Using a paintbrush would be slower I think but perhaps more solid or controlled?

Is using both the way to go, spray paint for large areas, brushes for fine details?

[TheDirtyDigger]

Spraypaint all the way. No lines...total coverage. Once you've tried both this is a no-brainer.

EDIT: The retard in me hit paintbrush too quickly...this isn't what was intended. Of course you need a paintbrush for all the little fiddly bits though.

[iceburn]

i'll go both for kitbashing i guess.....
it's really slow to use paintbrush for large surfaces

[kup]

I have been more more successful with sprays than paint brush. When I brush I can never get a smooth surface and it always looks messy and uneven with brush marks. Maybe I lack technique but I never been able to get it right.

[Omega Supreme]

I have been more more successful with sprays than paint brush. When I brush I can never get a smooth surface and it always looks messy and uneven with brush marks. Maybe I lack technique but I never been able to get it right.

I have the same trouble with painting using a brush, havent had the chance to try a spray but hoping to in the near future.

[GoktimusPrime]

Spraypainting is trickier and requires more skill and time. Paintbrushing can have good effects if you know what you're doing. Either way I would recommend cleaning the surface and applying and undercoat first. I don't know about spraypainting but applying multiple coats is useful for paintbrushing - and that is time consuming too as you have to wait for each coat to dry. A spray on sealant (purity seal) is also useful.

Have you considered Gundam markers? I've never used them myself - they might be useful for very fine details.