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Pros and Cons of Paint Types

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Pros and Cons of Paint Types
Posted by Matt003 on Friday, August 21, 2015 9:50 PM

Ive used Testors and Model Master enamel paint almost exclusively for a long time now, and Ive just realized Tamiya paint is $1.50 cheaper than Model Master bottles! What are the advantages and disadvantages of Tamiya acrylic paint versus Testors and Model Master enamels?

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Posted by hypertex on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 9:06 AM

The fumes of acrylic paint is less toxic. But for me the biggest advantage is water clean-up. I hate cleaning, period. Acrylics seem to clean up easier. I'm not just talking about cleaning brush, but also hands and clothing and whatever else I happen to spill paint on! Smile

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  • From: Laurel, MD
Posted by Tucohoward on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 9:22 AM

The only disadvantage of Tamiya is color choice. For some subjects colors need to be mixed. Otherwise it's great stuff.

Jay

The Mighty Mo says no.

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  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 9:11 AM

hypertex

The fumes of acrylic paint is less toxic. But for me the biggest advantage is water clean-up. I hate cleaning, period. Acrylics seem to clean up easier. I'm not just talking about cleaning brush, but also hands and clothing and whatever else I happen to spill paint on! Smile

 

I find cleanup with acrylics fine if I do it right away.  But if I delay, and the stuff gets quite dry, I find it harder then to clean the acrylics than cleaning up enamel that has dried for awhile.

 

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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Posted by roony on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 12:29 PM

Tamiya paints will dry faster.  On the way to the surface of your subject if you are not careful.  You will have to relearn some of your painting practices.

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