Tru-Color

I am really susprised that there are no responses. I saw their add in the IPMS journal. I just might give them a try.

I saw the line appear at a local Model Railroad shop after Testors/Rustoleum axed the Floquil & Pollyscale Railroad colors. But I have not to spoken to anyone there as to how they are. They cost more and with so many other established alternative paint lines available currently, no one I know of in either IPMS or AMPS here uses Tru Color. None of the local Hobby Shops that I frequent besides the train shop carry the brand line. So exposure is minimal.

I havn't tried them although I did buy their US Navy pt 1 and IJN pt 1 sets, along with their thinner. I guess I should give them a shot (no pun intended) since I have them.

I'll let you know.

Oh wait, I have Life Color. I did use some tru color a few years ago. I believe they are an acrylic lacqure. They sprayed like Mr Color and didn't like them but that's me. Others may love them. Full disclosure, I didn't use their thinner.

Better for airbrush vs hand brushing

Good color accuracy and color density (i.e. opaque).   They claim that the naval colors are matched to the Snyder & Short color chips.  

They have a proprietary thinner which smells of acetone (thank you Dr Wilson's organic chemistry).   I have thinned with big box store acetone to spray.