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paul053 wrote:For paints, I use Tamiya acrylic but that really depends on everyone's preference.
SKYWARPED_128 wrote:Greetings, Paul! Not my thread, but I noticed you mentioned using Tamiya paints. Surely you mean with an airbrush. I've tried hand-painting with Tamiya acrylics, and it was a nightmare! Tried different ratios of paint to thinner, used different thinning agents...it just doesn't want to go on smoothly.
In the end, I had to buy an airbrush and compressor set.
warwik311 wrote:Check out what I did with Testor's Model Masters Acrylic. Hand brushed it. Pretty proud of my first repaint
http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/my-very-first-repaint-prid-wasp-p1399612.php#p1399612
I've heard a lot of people recommend Tamiya. I was going to try it, but the hobby shop in my area only carried model master's.
paul053 wrote:Nope. Not airbrush. Always hand painting. Never had a chance to use air brush (my working environment don't really allow that and my wife won't allow me either) and their enamel can spray sucks.
I just use water to thin them down and the ratio really depends. Generally for 10 drops of paint, I started with 2 to 3 drops of water and then mix and feel. If paints are older and thicker, then add more drops of water.
I really understand what you mean. Few months ago I was forced to buy a white Testor acrylic since all the hobby shops were running short on Tamiya white. It did the job for me eventually but I was surprised the paint quality are that much different. So I think use the one that best suit you.
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