my first poll (paint choice)

I use enamels almost exclusively. Model Master and Humbrol (I have some old Pactra, some origional, out of production Humbrol and a few Aeromaster paints that are still usuable, that I use very sparingly). I started using them back in the mid 50s when paints specificaly for plastic models first became readily available (gloss only thank you - we didn't know any better and no one told us differently). I've been satisfied 99% of the time with the results (and the times I haven't been, it's usually been my own fault, not the paint's. - operator head spacing and timing ya know). And when I first tried acrylics, it was just a string of disasters, so I stuck with enamels. Now I can't afford to replace my enamels and besides which, they're available almost anywhere.

MM enamels for me, simply because they are the most readily available. I also use Humbrol, Xtracolor and some Tamiya colours.

I would happily try out MM acrylics, but they are not available in any hobby shops I go to.

Darren

I mainly use Poly-Scale arcylics and Tamyia.

I've started out using Model Master Acrylics and they have worked very good for me.

although there are many brands I have not tried, I've had the best luck with model masters enamel and polyscale acrylics.

MM here. I've never had luck with Tamiya or Humbrol. Never can get the consistency right.... Too thick, to thin. Never had problems with MM. I'm sure if I spent more time working with them I'd do better.

Started out using Humbrol for hand brushing and Tamiya for airbrushing, but after trying Vallejo acrylic have started to use this more than the others.

I mostly use Tamiya acrylics. I also use Polly Scale acrylics from time to time. I don't really like using emamels. I use artists water colors for washes, and either artists oils or Tamiya for drybrushing. I've heard good things about MM Acrylics, but I can't get them.

QUOTE: Originally posted by buff I mostly use Tamiya acrylics. I also use Polly Scale acrylics from time to time. I don't really like using emamels. I use artists water colors for washes, and either artists oils or Tamiya for drybrushing. I've heard good things about MM Acrylics, but I can't get them.

I get mine at Hobby Lobby. Maybe if you know somebody who lives in the states you could have them get you some and send it to you.

I like how the consistency of MM paint is ready to go on straight out of the bottle.

Tamiya is my vote, mainly because of the cheaper price and(in my opinion) second in quality. My second choice, (but higher quality) is Polly Scale acrylics. Man that's beautiful paint!! but it costs almost $5 per bottle!! For clear coats I always use Gunze clears.

I started out using Testor Model Masters, which I like, bu then I tried the Tamiya acrylics. They are so much easier to use, but then again, I'm comparing two different types of paints (like comparing enamels and artist's oils)

Only Acrylic for me, but unfortunately Tamiya is the only Acrylics available at the LHS. I'd love to do some experimenting with the other brands.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHH!!!

(But I did vote....)


Gip

I started out using Testor's Model Master enamel. But now I am preferring Tamyia's acrylic. I find the clean-up easier with the acrylic, & I also use the Testors acrylic.

Really haven't tried anything other than the Model Master line, due to that's all the LHS carries. Bryan

tamiya, mainly because im used to it now and know how much to thin, pressure and whatnot. also use mm acryl sometimes, they are pretty nice.

I voted for Testors Military Line , mainly due to the color choices but also due to the fact that I used to use Floquil (Rail Road Colors)and got spoiled by the way laqures and enamels cover and adhere. Check out their "Mud' for Dunkel Gelb or "S.P. Dark Lark Gery" for Dunkel Grau.
I'm not too concerned about the (Personal) health hazzards associated with L's and E' 'cause I live in Arizona and can spary out side year 'round, thus getting more than "adquate ventilation". However, there are the overall environmental effects. Balance is the key.
For weathering and washes I generally swipe my wife's oils and acrylics and pastels (Utrecht Artists Supply being my source).
Believe it or don't I still have a one ounce bottle of Pactra 'Namel ("Artillery Olive") that is over THIRTY years old and it still works great! I only use it for Afrika Korps Uniforms and the occasional faded OD pack or tarp.
I'll stay with Testors and Floquil. Acrylics have their place, but currently not in my tank park.
Thanks for doing the poll!

I voted for Tamiya paint. I have used other paint and cant stand it, I guess its since I have used Tamiya paint since I started modeling and know how to thin them right and get the right paint job.

QUOTE: Originally posted by commando23 I started out using Testor's Model Master enamel. But now I am preferring Tamyia's acrylic. I find the clean-up easier with the acrylic, & I also use the Testors acrylic.

Testors Model Master enamels with the occasional foray into Tamiya.

I use MM enamels and lacquers. I have a few Tamiya paints just because I love Tamiya models and couldn't find a MM substitute for some of the colors.

i started with humbrol enamals,then switched to tamiya paints and gunze easy cleanup ,nice smooth application

Is Testors Military Enamels Model Master?

Testors Model Master enamels primarily. With some Model Master acrylics (blacks, whites and wood tones) for colors that will be subjected to oil washes. For metal colors, I prefer Humbrol over Metallizer, since I let my antique Paasche airbrush die.