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Zelithan009 posted an update in the group
Beginner Modeler – Modeling Competition 2013. 9 years, 7 months ago Anyone have any tips on painting? Id like to try and give it a go.
Zelithan009 posted an update in the group 
Beginner Modeler – Modeling Competition 2013. 9 years, 7 months ago
Anyone have any tips on painting? Id like to try and give it a go.
What types of paints are you looking to get into?
Just normal flats for now.
I meant spray paints, hand-brushing, etc. Sorry.
Oh duh…Hand brushing.
It depends what type of paint you choose (enamels, lacquers, acrylics). If you choose enamels, I would thin the paint on a 2:1 paint to thinner ratio. Humbrol enamels have a very nice selection of enamels, and work pretty well for hand-painting. If you choose acrylics, I would go with the Pollyscale line. I have heard only praise for these paints. I have not used acrylics for hand-brushing, so I can’t give you pointers on thinner. If you choose Lacquer, the most toxic of all paints, I can’t give you any recommendations. I haven’t seen any good brands. BEWARE: Stay away from Tamiya acrylics, Testors enamels, and Mr. Color Lacquers for hand-brushing.
Whats wrong with those paints?
Testors enamels are a goopy, syrupy mess. They do not work well with large surfaces. Tamiya acrylics leave loads of brush marks, but if you use them for small areas such as eyes or small clear parts they should be fine. They do not work well for large surfaces either. Mr. Color lacquers have the same problem. Be sure to wash your parts before painting. Use a spare toothbrush and some warm water mixed with dish soap.
Tamiya acrylics and Testors enamels aren’t bad. They’re just a little harder to use if you’ve never painted with them before. For the latter, it’s easy to clump up paint and have unwanted layering.