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I use both too! But I have trouble with certain colours such as white in both enamel and acrylic to stick to the plastic.
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Enamels or Acrylics?
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Might be a bit off topic but a question -
I've always used enamals - since I was a kid - and still do but with all the votes for acyrlics I'm wondering if I should give them a go.
I make WW2 fighters and fighter/bombers of different nationalities, mostly in 1:72 scale. I'm also a brush painter.
Any advice please.
Tony.
I've always used enamals - since I was a kid - and still do but with all the votes for acyrlics I'm wondering if I should give them a go.
I make WW2 fighters and fighter/bombers of different nationalities, mostly in 1:72 scale. I'm also a brush painter.
Any advice please.
Tony.
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Tony I started producing models about a year ago with enamels. Kept with them as I thought they produced a good finish. for the first model.
Due to smell I reluctantly decided to give acrylics ago really just to satisfy myself they were inferior to enamel. Got onto Vallejo & have not touched enamel since.
I would advise have a go on one model & see how it suits you. Nothing lost but possibly lots to gain at least to satisfy your curiosity.
Laurie
Due to smell I reluctantly decided to give acrylics ago really just to satisfy myself they were inferior to enamel. Got onto Vallejo & have not touched enamel since.
I would advise have a go on one model & see how it suits you. Nothing lost but possibly lots to gain at least to satisfy your curiosity.
Laurie
Thanks Laurie.
I have quite a large selection of enamal paints - all humbrol - so replacing them will take a while.
My next project will be an Academy P-40 or Typhoon so I'll get colours for whichever I do and build up from there.
Btw still got yellow paint on my fingers from the band on the fuse of my Stuka so acyrlics would be helpful with that too :lol
Tony
I have quite a large selection of enamal paints - all humbrol - so replacing them will take a while.
My next project will be an Academy P-40 or Typhoon so I'll get colours for whichever I do and build up from there.
Btw still got yellow paint on my fingers from the band on the fuse of my Stuka so acyrlics would be helpful with that too :lol
Tony
I can't vote on this thread 'cos I use both types of paint....
Tony, mine is a similar tale to Lauries. I was brought up painting models with enamels, and to be perfectly truthful I didn't know such a thing as acrylics for modelling existed until I resumed my modelling a couple of years ago after a 35+yrs. break!
As I am quite happy to brush paint, I have found Vallejo Model Colour is perfect for brushwork....I always use Humbrol Enamels for the smaller areas( Suitably thinned) So don't replace them, As you state, for now just get the Vallejo you need for the two models you are going to make....
John has a fine range in the Scale Models shop.
Cheers,
Ron
Tony, mine is a similar tale to Lauries. I was brought up painting models with enamels, and to be perfectly truthful I didn't know such a thing as acrylics for modelling existed until I resumed my modelling a couple of years ago after a 35+yrs. break!
As I am quite happy to brush paint, I have found Vallejo Model Colour is perfect for brushwork....I always use Humbrol Enamels for the smaller areas( Suitably thinned) So don't replace them, As you state, for now just get the Vallejo you need for the two models you are going to make....
John has a fine range in the Scale Models shop.
Cheers,
Ron
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Acrylics all the way John!
Andy
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