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  • From: Brisbane
Mig pigments????
Posted by Julez72 on Friday, August 28, 2015 7:37 PM

Hey guys, So living here in Oz we don't have the range of finishing products in our shops that are enjoyed by modellers elswhere. I'm currently building an Opel Blitz with a 20mm flak cannon in Afrika Korps scheme. Before I make an order from Sprue brothers a little input on the best powders for weathering would be very helpful...

 

 

 

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Posted by Phil_H on Friday, August 28, 2015 8:16 PM

In Oz, Frontline Hobbies in Newcastle stocks Mig products.  

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Posted by Julez72 on Friday, August 28, 2015 9:02 PM

Thanks PHIL, I've ordered from Frontline before. Are these Mig powders as good as they say?

 

 

 

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  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Saturday, August 29, 2015 5:33 AM

As far as pigments go,no complaints,they go a long way too.

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Posted by Julez72 on Saturday, August 29, 2015 7:31 PM

Thanks brother, I ordered the earth and sand set, should be interestin...

 

 

 

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Posted by Bish on Saturday, August 29, 2015 7:36 PM
I started using them last year, previously I had just used pastel chalks. The MiG pigments are a major improvement. One thing I like is that you can build up piles of dust or sand in corners, perfect for a desert build. Mix some with water and a small drop of washing up liquid.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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  • From: Brisbane
Posted by Julez72 on Saturday, August 29, 2015 11:42 PM

Same Bish, have always used pastels. They're fine for aircraft but for vehicles???

 

 

 

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Posted by mitsdude on Sunday, August 30, 2015 1:57 AM

Julez72

Same Bish, have always used pastels. They're fine for aircraft but for vehicles???

 

I still keep pastels around for bright colors I use in sci-fi fantasy builds.

I'm loving the Mig pigments. A little over a year ago a bought a batch of about 30 off ebay. I had to buy the entire lot so I got colors I may never use and some that are almost the same. I paid about $2.50 per bottle plus 2 bottles each of the fixer, thinner, and acrylic.

I suppose it was a dealer or someone with a salemans sample case as they were all unopened regular size bottles.

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Posted by scottabe on Sunday, August 30, 2015 4:37 AM

I too live here in Oz and have to order just about all products needed for my builds. I've purchased plenty of Mig pigs, oils and washes. I've found all Mig products to be high quality, great finishes, convenient, but also pricey after you start adding more and more pigments. There's plenty of options to save a coin, you can find dry pastels and creat your own washes, that is, if you don't want to spend top dollar. But I still say quality trumps savings....in most cases. Plus I love purchasing full sets of washes, paints, oils...it just looks nice and organized on the shelf around the workbench. That could just be my OCD kicking in Big Smile. Anyhow, hope you enjoy the Mig pigs, you shouldn't have any complaints.

 

BTW- BNA is a great Aussie online store for heaps of modeling products & kits. I like it way more the Frontline. Though Frontline will carry other options too.

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Posted by jibber on Sunday, August 30, 2015 5:44 PM

They adhere well and they offer a nice assortment of colors. You can try others and most work pretty well, but MIG is my choice. Europe Earth is one to stock up on, can be used in any number of ways.

Just my 2 cents.

Terry 

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Posted by the doog on Sunday, August 30, 2015 8:46 PM

If you can find a dealer that sells Adam Wilder's Nitro Line pigments, they're a much better deal. More pigments in a bigger bottle for about the same price, and super high-quality. They're a new line and he's still working out the supply line, but he also has washes, splatter effects, and some other really cool products.

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Posted by Julez72 on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 9:33 PM

Thanks for your input fellas, I'll take everything onboard and experiment a little when I get these pigment. Should be fun

 

 

 

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