HELP- What paint should i use?

V2 MAN · Post by **V2 MAN** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 10:22 am

Hey guys i am just now starting to make different paint schemes for my armor.

But... i am confused on what paint to use.

Spraypaint,paint that requires a brush

Any of you fellas that have done this before know what type or brand of paint i should use.

Jay · Post by **Jay** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 12:30 pm

My weapons of choice are Tamiya enamel for small detail brush work and Tamiya acrylic for airbrush work. Acrylic makes it alot easier and cleaner when it comes to cleaning out airbrushes as well

V2 MAN · Post by **V2 MAN** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 1:47 pm

Thanks jay

So i guess i need to buy a airbrush then

USCGSARdog · Post by **USCGSARdog** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:34 pm

I guess it depends on how much you plan on using the airbrush in the future. An airbrush setup can become quite pricey. I use mine all of the time, so for me it is worth it. If you are just looking to paint a model here and there and you are not looking to do super detailed work then a spray bomb will work just fine. If you go the spray can route you become somewhat limited as far as your color choices, but the Testors Model Master line has most of the popular aircraft and armor colors. I agree with Jay, acrylics are the way to go, but I believe the Model Master sprays are mostly enamels. No problem really, just a bit more work to clean up. There may be other product lines that have acrylic sprays that I don't know of, so do a little homework and see what you come up with.

-Rob

Col.Pickle · Post by **Col.Pickle** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 3:19 pm

well if you have skill in painting I'd go with brush acrylics. It's what I use! But its rly personal opnion. Acrylics are rly easy to use, no water just shake bottle then splatter on. I use Tamiya mini-bottles about 2$ each.

V2 MAN · Post by **V2 MAN** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 8:23 pm

USCGSARdog- I will be using the airbrush alote for my custom made ruins, buildings, foam trenches anything

I have already made a foam corner concrete ruin

I saw a airbrush at walmart for 14.99

Thanks guys for all the tips and info. Each one helps even more

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 9:03 pm

If you are planning on using an airbrush, I'd go with Acrylic paints. Those made by Testors and Tamiya work the best. Acrylic paints are also much easier to clean out of an airbrush (you only need warm water) and go on an XD tank much better. Enamel paints are oil-based and go on hard plastics fine, but tend to have a chemical reaction with the softer plastics and remain sticky. Just something to keep in mind

V2 MAN · Post by **V2 MAN** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 9:32 pm

Wow i am learning alote

The one at walmart was made by testors. They even had a military acrylic paint set

Time to head to walmart

I think i will just stick to the spray paint for the foam stuff

Thanks tman

USCGSARdog · Post by **USCGSARdog** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 3:13 am

The airbrush at WM is a decent, simple entry level single action brush, which should suit your needs well.

Tman is correct....... if going with the airbrush, acrylics are almost a necessity. Another advantage is that the acrylics will stick to that soft vinyl like plastic that many of the smaller parts on the vehicles and figures are made of. Enamels never fully dry on this type of material.

-Rob