Firemane
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Best paints for Minis
#52318 - 02/24/03 03:59 PM (66.161.207.6)
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Hey folks,
I wanted to ask what people have found to be the best paints for minis lately. My old collection of Polly S and Model Master needs to be replaced soon. The most common brands I see are Tamiya, Citadel and Reaper. Lately, I have seen the Vallejo (?) paints in the tube- like the tube idea but it is $$$ier. Can anyone who's tried most of these offer their advice on what line works best for Mech figures overall? Thanks!
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Cadet
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Re: Best paints for Minis
#52367 - 02/24/03 07:51 PM (206.102.32.159)
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I always used PollyS, but I hear they no longer exist...
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Grizzly
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Loc: Pennsylvania
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Re: Best paints for Minis
#52436 - 02/25/03 06:25 AM (12.108.119.227)
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Polly S is great if you can find them. Only had one or two bottles of Tamiya, and they seemed good, but a little too shiny. Never used the Vallejo. Reaper is very good. Citadel isn't bad, but they tend to dry up quickly, and you don't get much in the little bottles. I haven't tried the model master either. I had a great collection of Polly S, Armoury, and Ral Partha, but they all dried out. So I have been trying to get a small collection and use it before it dries up. Good luck and good painting!
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Karagin
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Re: Best paints for Minis
#52461 - 02/25/03 10:59 AM (68.21.149.61)
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Most Acrylic paints work very well as do Testor Model paints...mainly flats.
I have found that outdoor house paint, latex, flat type work very well for the prime coat and allows you to have enough paint to do a horde or six of miniatures.
The only paint I have trouble with was Extore, though I think the age of the paint might have been the primary cause of the problem.
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Karagin
Given time and plenty of paper, a philosopher can prove anything.
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realworldviews
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Loc: Ga, USA
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Re: Best paints for Minis
#52656 - 02/25/03 09:09 PM (24.98.62.128)
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I use mostly Apple Barrel. And The less expensive brands that you can purchase from just about any craft store.
Usually around a buck per 2oz bottle.
I've never had any problems with them, in fact for me they are the best paints I have ever used. They don't dry out easily, they look good, lots and lots of colors, and their cheap.
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Karagin
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Re: Best paints for Minis
#52662 - 02/25/03 09:21 PM (68.21.149.113)
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Wal-Mart and Hobby Lobby both have some really cheap acryillic paints and they work really well also...I will get the name and post it first chance I get...
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Karagin
Given time and plenty of paper, a philosopher can prove anything.
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Sarge
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Loc: Ohio
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Re: Best paints for Minis
[Re: Firemane]
#75762 - 11/06/03 04:02 AM (63.239.75.124)
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I use Appel Barrel paints. I get them from the craft section at my local Wal Mart store. I base coat with an enamal spray paint ( usually Testors) and then use Appel Barrel for the paint scheme. They have a wide range of shades, you get 2 oz for 70 to 80 cents, and they are water clean up. Looking at my mech collection the paints have proved durable and have not yet faded  . I do use Dullcoat to seal the mini.
-Sarge
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