That's a good idea, using stuff from the Dollar Staore... I buy very little acryllic from the LHS, I've always used acrylics like that from craft stores... Same stuff as the "Model" paints, but cheaper by far... If you can get past the "chick-names" of the colors, you'll save a BUNDLE on paint.. Mine cost right around .99 cents to $1.19, depending on the brand vs. Tamiya and Model Master at 3.49-3.79 AND there's twice the paint...