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AlexReed71
12-12-2007, 11:26 PM
I am new to customizing. Can anyone give me some helpful advice as to what kind of paint works best on plastic? For example I want to pant some of the parts on my S.N.A.K.E. armor (aka robot defenders).
jjsvipers
12-13-2007, 12:36 AM
try vallejo model series paints, the are great but the new citadel foundation paints work great as well
http://store.us.games-workshop.com/storefront/store.us?do=List_Models&code=305936&orignav=300810&GameNav=300810 and the
great thing is they are both water based
good luck and have fun
ToneGunsRevisited
12-13-2007, 06:29 AM
I'm using Revell enamel and acrylics, both are good, but you have to take care. A friend told me about a paint sealant that helps from Revell too.
Prince Adam
12-13-2007, 07:26 AM
I use Model Master Acryl and sometimes Poyscale. Both are Acrylic and found at your local hobby store.
gogorobo
12-13-2007, 07:49 AM
testors has worked fine for me it goes on well and is water based plus you can find it at any Wal Mart :D
Outrider
12-13-2007, 09:38 AM
For figures I use Revell and Humbrol semi-matt enamels. The semi-matt finish matches the factory paint finish perfectly, and enamels are much more durable than acrylics, although they do require mineral turpentine clean up. For vehicles I use matt finish spray enamels, especially automobile undercoat for blacks and greys. ;)
Scarrviper
12-13-2007, 03:44 PM
I use Apple Barrel acrylics and citadel for silver.
Sonneilon
12-14-2007, 11:24 AM
Being a Warhammer40k guy, I use the water-based Citadel paints. They have wonderful color selection BUT they also chip. THey are better for figures you just want to show off than play with. Honestly, I'd follow Outrider's lead with the oil-based Revell. Or Testors. Whichever.
Agent Viper
12-14-2007, 04:59 PM
I'm also in need.
I usually go to Walmart to get Testors but for some reason it's benn peeling off.
So where can i go to get cheap inexpensive but great paint?
Or if anybody has some extra jars.
lehsreh
12-14-2007, 08:09 PM
[QUOTE=Scarrviper]I use Apple Barrel acrylics and citadel for silver.[/QUOTE]
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that's what i use. it was the first paint i had read about when doing customs. but now im hearing about a lot of others. not sure which is best.[/COLOR]
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