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Post by benpen92 on May 10, 2007 0:21:20 GMT -5
What paint do you use to paint your customs. I want to start to make some, but don't know what paint to use. Can you please say the name of the paint (brand name) as well as where you can get it (stores only, I don't buy over the internet). Thanks!
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Post by pedigree619 on May 10, 2007 0:24:40 GMT -5
Testors acrylic is awesome. Barely even needs sealer. You can get it at any Wal-Mart in the toy section... more specifically, model cars. Don't get enamel paint, make sure it says acrylic.
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Post by Sound888 on May 10, 2007 0:25:00 GMT -5
ALWAYS use Tamiya Color paints. ALWAYS. You can get them at any of your local craft stores, but not the walgreens, rite aids, walmarts, or targets. You can only buy them at craft stores. They cost about $4 a bottle that is about the size of a bottle cap, and the height of your thumb. Pretty expensive, but better than Testors.
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Post by pedigree619 on May 10, 2007 0:28:46 GMT -5
ALWAYS use Tamiya Color paints. ALWAYS. You can get them at any of your local craft stores, but not the walgreens, rite aids, walmarts, or targets. You can only buy them at craft stores. They cost about $4 a bottle that is about the size of a bottle cap, and the height of your thumb. Pretty expensive, but better than Testors. Never heard of that. Thanks yo. Testors are like a buck for a little jar. |
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Post by Sound888 on May 10, 2007 0:39:41 GMT -5
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Post by magmafire2374 on May 10, 2007 1:33:49 GMT -5
what's "sealer" ? can you post a pic of it or explain it?
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Post by ★Mr. Korn★ on May 10, 2007 3:19:19 GMT -5
This goes in custom support, and Hellboy, thats the EXACT same paint i use.
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Post by instigator on May 10, 2007 12:11:25 GMT -5
what's "sealer" ? can you post a pic of it or explain it? Model Master - Flat lacquer overcoat - lusterless flat Model Master - Dull cote - Flat lacquer overcoat - Gloss Model Master - 1260 Flat lacquer overcoat |
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Post by HR2X on May 10, 2007 14:35:24 GMT -5
ALWAYS use Tamiya Color paints. ALWAYS. You can get them at any of your local craft stores, but not the walgreens, rite aids, walmarts, or targets. You can only buy them at craft stores. They cost about $4 a bottle that is about the size of a bottle cap, and the height of your thumb. Pretty expensive, but better than Testors. You're over-paying then. I get them for $1.99 a bottle at a hobby shop |
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Post by benpen92 on May 10, 2007 18:35:46 GMT -5
How would you rate the quality of each type of paint?
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Post by Sound888 on May 10, 2007 18:42:15 GMT -5
tamiya color is a 10
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Post by HR2X on May 10, 2007 22:12:04 GMT -5
How would you rate the quality of each type of paint? Every paint has positives and negatives. The 'higher-end' stuff: Tamiya +Smooth finish because of the smaller particles + Pretty Durable +Cheapest of the high-end stuff - Longer drying time - requires a lot of coats - will easily scrape off when not completely dry GamesWorkshop n/a I haven't actually used GW paints yet. Testors ModelMasters Acryl +Durable, especially the Fantasy series + very nice finish - really thin (watery) - More expensive than others - Requires a lot of coats. If you're just starting out, I'd reccomend starting with Folk Art, Apple Barrel or Delta Ceramcoat. All 3 can be found at Walmarts, Michaels, AC Moore or any craft store, plus they're like $0.99 a bottle. I used them for like 5-6 years.. I still use them today, it's not about the paint, it's about how you use it. |
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Post by benpen92 on May 10, 2007 23:14:59 GMT -5
As far as the paints, will the figures be able to be playable? Because I do use the figures for play. Does anyone know?
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Post by PJ on May 11, 2007 15:07:43 GMT -5
I use either Testors (blue labels) or Apple Barrels acrylic paints. Basically any acrylic paint that isn't a gloss. If you use a gloss paint they'll never dry properly and remain tacky.
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Post by HR2X on May 21, 2007 22:25:17 GMT -5
This is now the Official Paint Discussion thread. There are a lot of helpful tips in here as well as some brands to use.
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Post by razorbladeramon on May 21, 2007 22:26:37 GMT -5
what's "sealer" ? can you post a pic of it or explain it? im not sure but i think it prevents from the paint chipping or something i dont know lol |
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Post by wwe4ever on May 23, 2007 16:12:32 GMT -5
what's "sealer" ? can you post a pic of it or explain it? im not sure but i think it prevents from the paint chipping or something i dont know lol The sealer I use doesn't really seal the paint. It basically gives it a nice shine instead of making the paint look dull. I can't bend the joints after I seal them either because the paint will chip and I'm even using the Acrylic brand from Walmart. The paint I use for my customs is Folk Art and Delta Ceramcoat. I used to use Testors paint that's primarily used for model cars but I found that it was really thin and took multiple coats plus it was rather sticky after it dried. |
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Post by Dyamez on May 23, 2007 17:00:23 GMT -5
I recently tried custom painting and bought Tamiya color (tamiya is enamel) its for 75 pesos so that's $1.50. a bit too pricey to buy all colors so what i did was to got to a paint store and had them mix a flesh toned paint and they used automotive acrylic. It's really really thick though so they had me buy an acrylic thinner which also works to clean the brushes. A pint of paint and 250ml of acrylic thinner costed me around 120 pesos, roughly $2.10. Not bad at all. I used the flesh tone with my custom DA Brock lesnar.
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Post by wwe4ever on May 23, 2007 19:23:58 GMT -5
I recently tried custom painting and bought Tamiya color (tamiya is enamel) its for 75 pesos so that's $1.50. a bit too pricey to buy all colors so what i did was to got to a paint store and had them mix a flesh toned paint and they used automotive acrylic. It's really really thick though so they had me buy an acrylic thinner which also works to clean the brushes. A pint of paint and 250ml of acrylic thinner costed me around 120 pesos, roughly $2.10. Not bad at all. I used the flesh tone with my custom DA Brock lesnar. I got a skintone color from Folk Art but it looks too pinkish and unrealistic for a real skintone color. Then I tried doing what Bartman said and it didn't work well either. I can never get a good skintone. Anyone have any ideas? |
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Post by HR2X on May 24, 2007 0:01:38 GMT -5
Get the Tamiya Acrylic. Enamels are made for models made out of harder plastic than the plastic on figures. Tamiya makes a good fleshtone, I forgot the exact name of it though.
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