discussion Mr Aqueous and Mr Acrysion

[nikoaziz]

I'm a new modeler and Im trying to find new brush paints brand that are cheap, but still good, and I come across Mr Aqueous and Mr Acrysion. Can these paints be applied with a brush? Should I get a special Mr Colour thinner or is water enough? Should I still use a wet palette as well? What are the differences between the two versions? Any reccomended paint-to-thinner ratio?

 

[flyjoe180]

GSI Creos has instructions for appropriate brush painting additives on their paint chart. Suggest you look at that for a definitive answer and the cautions direct from GSI Creos. You can find the chart here:

カタログ・説明書ダウンロード | GSI Creos Mr.Hobby

You can download catalogue of Mr. hobby products and other useful material here.

www.mr-hobby.com

 

[Andy T]

Whilst they can both be applied by brush, I'd say there are much more appropriate paints available if that is your main method, ie you are not airbrushing as much as possible.

Vallejo model or game color, or the AK 3rd generation acrylics will both be a lot more user friendly for brushing.

There are many other ranges too but those are the only ones I've used myself.

 

[Airborne01]

I'm a new modeler and Im trying to find new brush paints brand that are cheap, but still good, and I come across Mr Aqueous and Mr Acrysion. Can these paints be applied with a brush? Should I get a special Mr Colour thinner or is water enough? Should I still use a wet palette as well? What are the differences between the two versions? Any reccomended paint-to-thinner ratio?

I'm a new modeler and Im trying to find new brush paints brand that are cheap, but still good, and I come across Mr Aqueous and Mr Acrysion. Can these paints be applied with a brush? Should I get a special Mr Colour thinner or is water enough? Should I still use a wet palette as well? What are the differences between the two versions? Any reccomended paint-to-thinner ratio?

Don't use either so not in a position to comment but a warm welcome to the forum from me Niko!
Steve

 

[Tim Marlow]

Andy T has this spot on. The Mr range, along with Tamiya paint, are difficult to brush paint successfully, and will kill brushes quickly. I would look at water based acrylics, such as Vallejo, AK (both listed by Andy) along with Army Painter, Warpaints, Hataka et Al. There are a lot of them around. For some ranges you might need to look up comparable shades and hues, but don’t get too out of shape over it. Real life colour varies according to a myriad of factors so near enough is close enough.