Your favorite paint brand

As far as model brand paints go, I'm still working off my collection of MM & Testors enamels.

ZzZGuy wrote:

I get mine at the local drug store or walmart.

I'm going to ask next time. 

MaxPower wrote:

Triarius wrote:   Dip your brush tip into 90% isopropyl alcohol     You know I tried to find that in one of the large Canadian drug store chains and the highest I could get was 70%. That's been the case everywhere.   Then it occured to me... it isn't a behind the counter product is it?

I get mine at the local drug store or walmart. 

Triarius wrote:

Dip your brush tip into 90% isopropyl alcohol

You know I tried to find that in one of the large Canadian drug store chains and the highest I could get was 70%. That's been the case everywhere.

Then it occured to me... it isn't a behind the counter product is it? 

MaxPower wrote:

I like Tamiya acrylics. <snip> Brushing them is a nightmare though, I only do on small parts I cover in just a stroke or two.

You can solve this problem with two techniques:

1. Dip your brush tip into 90% isopropyl alcohol just before dipping it into the Tamiya paint. This requires decanting a small amount of paint to avoid changing the solvent:binder ratio in the jar.
2. Use a small amount of acrylic retarder (like Golden's or Liquitex) mixed in the paint you brush on. 

I like Tamiya acrylics. They airbrush wonderfully and clean up easily. Brushing them is a nightmare though, I only do on small parts I cover in just a stroke or two.

I haven't tried alot of other acrylics like Gunze just because my LHS doesn't carry them. Plus I build Tamiya models mostly so the colours are easy. I just wish they had more colours and offered the colours in their rattle cans in bottles.

I'm using MM gunship grey for the exterior of my current build, a 1/32 F15e.

urich wrote:

Thank you Shellback I'm in the GZ pretty safe here every now and again a rocket or mortor the troops in the field are the real ones that have it bad. Keep them in your prayers.

I'll do that urich . Thanks .

Thank you Shellback I'm in the GZ pretty safe here every now and again a rocket or mortor the troops in the field are the real ones that have it bad. Keep them in your prayers.

Take care over there urich!

     I would have to go with the majority MM I have about 150 bottles in my work area The last time I was home I spent about 150.00 in my LHS at one shot. I just ordered 10 more bottles so they will be there when I get home this trip  

 I have a whole wall full of differant paints and MM is the one I go to the most.

Thad

Thanks guys. I didn't realize so many people here used MM enamels! For once I am in the majority! I liked the MM line because of the use of the FS numbers, much easier to find the paint color!

Neptune, I have heard of the Xtracolor paints. I heard they were really nice to use!

Thanks for the thoughts guys. I will probably just stick with MM, I have so many it will take forever to get rid of them all!

eizzle wrote:

...So what brand do you prefer and why?

For airbrushing...

• Acrylics:   Haven't used them enough to have a favorite.
  
• Enamels: Xtracolor, from Hannants.  Intense pigmentation, spray on like butter, level nicely to high gloss finish.  No need for Future before applying decals.  Modern and WWII colors available for most of the military powers.
  
• Lacquers: Scalecoat II (for plastics).  Unfortunately, the color selection is limited to RR colors, but they can be rubbed out and polished to a surface that looks very much like painted metal.
  
  I'm eager to try Mr. Color lacquers, too.  I'm told they can be ordered and shipped to the US from Rainbow Ten online.

Regards,
Bruce

My favorite brand of paint is Polly Scale. Followed by Tamiya and Gunze's Mr. Color Liine. I also really like some of the Color of Eagles paints as well. I use to use MM enamels many years ago but switched to Acrylic and never looked back. The ease of clean up is a big plus. Lately I have been moving more towards Gunze and Tamiya paints more since Polly Scale is getting so expensive. Seems Testers is trying to price them out of the market. To bad speacially since I hate Testers own Acrylic line.

Sorry I did not say what type of MM I use. I ONLY use MM Acryl and  "maybe" Tamiya Acryl.

Bud

Triarius wrote:

I've never liked MM—great color selection, but they just don't seem to work well for me, and they seem to have greater problems with adhesion than most. I love PollyScale. speaking as a former "paint professional" they are a joy to use, very forgiving, great adhesion, beautiful finish, and decent color selection. The only drawback is that they don't brush very well—poor hide. I am also a dedicated Tamiya user. I use them as primers and as basic colors. Not as easy to use as PollyScale, but otherwise great paint when used properly.

I always like MM because of the FS numbers and accuracy. I haven't tried their acrylic line up. The way its looking on my paint table, I won't be needing to buy any for awhile either... oh well. I have a 1/32 Hornet I am planning to use the Polly Scale on.