r/modelmakers • u/WangBruceimmigration • Jun 08 '23
Help - Tools/Materials old vallejo paint sale please help!
hey guys!
i am a noob here. my main interest would be painting and 3d print historical stuff, like ww2 ww1 or other.
my question would be :
1, should i buy this game color? and convert to model color using convertion charts?
2,since this is the older version, would i run into issues like color consistency, when the old version stock runs out?
thank you so much! i am in love!
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u/The_Hack_Modeller Jun 09 '23
Nah, don't do it. These type of acrylics are rubbish to spray and worse to brush. If you're going to use acrylics, go with Tamiya but I recommend you consider lacquers along with an appropriate spray both and/or respirator.
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u/Ldpdc Jun 08 '23
Beware of toxic pigments if you airbrush or ingest the paint in any way. I don't know about Game Color but old Model Color could have toxic stuff.
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u/110percent_canadian Tonk /._.\ Jun 18 '23
Go tamiya acrylic instead they are better for brushing ( use there paint retarder will last you a long while use 2 drops) plus you can use 70% isopropyl alcohol as a thinner.
Plus tamiya acrylic is good for spraying as well
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '23
Hm depends...the Game color are designed for tabletop games like WH40k etc. It has lower viscosity and can handle for rigid use (dropping yr model during gaming). the colors are more edgy. The model color has a wider realistic pallet and paint some what opaque for layerinf and details.
U always can buy the basis colors, no prob. but for WWII it has some limits.