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Tom Since i came back to modeling i've been amazed (mind boggeled) at the amount of paint in colors, types and manufacturers available and i'm experimenting with the various types to see which one works for me so a xref list is a great help. I've found a LHS that has Vallejo paints and I'm looking forward to tying them out. Thanks again.
Cheers
Bear
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if you plan on airbrushing them either use distilled water OR my recommendation: even if you are just in the "let's try it out" mode is get the Vallejo branded thinner... it has a retarder and an adhesion additive (which smells a lot like Elmers if you ask me haha)... it's about $4 for a 30ml bottle but it lasts over a year for me... which is not a bad deal (those eyedropper bottles work good at conserving paint!)
I would try black or one of their grays first as they cover good.. they brush on well leaving no brush marks and I would hate for you to try white or yellow first as they are poor coverers in ANY brand.. (although their yellow isn't that bad to me, except over black like in prop tips)
good luck to you and feel free to ask questions about them... I have been a convert for 2 yrs now!!! I'm sure I've made lots of mistakes for yall to learn from!
Just remember, light coats at first and it will go on like silk!