I have never used acrylics at least by brush but rattle cans seem to be acrylics now,I always think I will try some each time I visit the model shop but always end up with walking away with enamels,force of habbit I suppose.
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Been using Acrylics for most painting quite a few years now, though some of my others get used for idd cases, my recent Signal Repaints used Humbrol Enamels.
I’ve retrieved my acrylics from the workshop and I also went to the local model shop to purchase more.
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Try them Casey, I think the results wii surprise you, but remember if airbrushihng acrylics you will almost certainly need a couple of coats, the good news is the airbrushed acrylics dry pretty well straight away so if doing a loco or wagon when you finish the second side the first is ready for the next go! The overspray on your fingers will testify to that (a decent nail brush and warm water is all that is needed to make you presentable again).
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I think my problem is a I`m a little wary of acrylics left outside so keep using enamels,it maybe time to do some experiments on what the guys are saying on here,one thing that appeals more than anything is the quick drying time
My figures & buildings are painted with acrylics, they seem fine after a few years outside, a big grubby, but that's 1:1 weatheringI think my problem is a I`m a little wary of acrylics left outside so keep using enamels,it maybe time to do some experiments on what the guys are saying on here,one thing that appeals more than anything is the quick drying time
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Normally the acrylics, once properly dried, can take a bashing off the weather. If, however, you spent ages painting up a special model then give it a coat of acrylic matt varnish, again by airbrush rather than canned. I find canned comes out at too high a pressure leaving drips and runs, the airbrush can be set to a lower, finer spray.I think my problem is a I`m a little wary of acrylics left outside so keep using enamels,it maybe time to do some experiments on what the guys are saying on here,one thing that appeals more than anything is the quick drying time
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One of my figures on the CFR, which was painted with Tamiya Acrylics over 20 years ago is still in pretty good nick. The paint has faded but there is no peeling or chipping.I think my problem is a I`m a little wary of acrylics left outside so keep using enamels,it maybe time to do some experiments on what the guys are saying on here,one thing that appeals more than anything is the quick drying time
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These two buildings both Tom Cooper pottery ones have been painted with Rowney acrylics since new back in the late 80’s. Both have had two refresher coats the latest in the last year or so. I reckon that is pretty good going.I think my problem is a I`m a little wary of acrylics left outside so keep using enamels,it maybe time to do some experiments on what the guys are saying on here,one thing that appeals more than anything is the quick drying time
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I think it may be time to experiment,after all thinking about it my car sports acrylic paint
and that spends it`s life outside!!!!!
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Nope can`t think ,do tellJust remember most cars have a UV protecting clear-coat over the top.. - Used to be only 'metalics' in my days of spraying my own cars..
Red STILL fades badly, and the clear-coat to paint bond is not good with red. - Guess who's car is a shade of 'red'?
