Enamel paint on tank = Will the smell go away ?

That's the best way to tell when the paint is dry/cured, it doesn't smell anymore.

Tony

I had to chuckle a bit when I read your question.  Seriously, we're talking about a model tank right?  I assume 1/35 scale but even if bigger, how can the smell produced by no more enamel than it takes to paint a model that size even be noticeable really?   We must be talking about the very slightest odor here.  Perhaps my years as a painter have left me somewhat jaded.  In fact, I rather enjoy the smell of freshly brushed alkyd enamel.   It's the smell of fresh and new (not to mention money).   I use nothing but enamel on my 1/48 model aircraft and I don't even notice a smell after they're painted.  Wow, you must have a very sensitive nose my friend...

Gary

Yeah, enamel can take a week, sometimes closer to two, to fully dry and harden.

The choice of paint type should include more factors than just smell.

I know mine smell for awhile,I mean not overpowering,but when I open my display case,you can smell the paint.