Model paints

[modelcarfan]

Hello folks.

After the news announced TESTORS are about to decline and becoming discontinued and will no longer make any more paints...

So with that being here , I need to know which other paints is better in substituting testors. Would Tamiya qualify? or would there be other better paints I can use on models?

I tried House of Kolors , knowing that they do not provide small bottles or small aerosal spray can.

Would you all happen to know which is best small aerosol spray cans besides Tamiya?

So, thought of this group and want to ask for any better tips?


Thanks

[sharp]

Jul 11, 2022 14:05:46 GMT -5 modelcarfan said:

Hello folks.

After the news announced TESTORS are about to decline and becoming discontinued and will no longer make any more paints...

So with that being here , I need to know which other paints is better in substituting testors. Would Tamiya qualify? or would there be other better paints I can use on models?

I tried House of Kolors , knowing that they do not provide small bottles or small aerosal spray can.

Would you all happen to know which is best small aerosol spray cans besides Tamiya?

So, thought of this group and want to ask for any better tips?


Thanks

I think Tamiya TS spray cans are the best out there. They spray great right out of the can and can also be decanted for airbrushing.

For brush painting I use Tamiya acrylic in the glass jar and Vallejo model air for brushing and airbrushing. I also use Tamiya primers.

[Starryeyes]

House of Kolors DO MAKE SMALL BOTTLED READY TO SHOOT PAINTS ! go
To TCP Global website and look under House of Kolor .. these are premixed just add to your air brush and start painting .. as far as rattle cans I have nothing to share . So have a few metalizers but can’t paint worth a dang with a rattle can .. lol

[tonyw]

I like Tamiya sprays. They go on really well with a very nice out the can shine. Their yellows cover amazingly well.
If they have a fault, it is that they seem a little soft somehow. The shine can be knocked back a bit with too much handling. A wax and a polish gets it back though, so as problems go it's not a big one.

[modelcarfan]

Jul 13, 2022 21:42:11 GMT -5 Starryeyes said:

House of Kolors DO MAKE SMALL BOTTLED READY TO SHOOT PAINTS ! go
To TCP Global website and look under House of Kolor .. these are premixed just add to your air brush and start painting .. as far as rattle cans I have nothing to share . So have a few metalizers but can’t paint worth a dang with a rattle can .. lol

Thanks for the info and found a place where I can get some. Thanks for the tips

[modelcarfan]

I do see several tamiya and have noticed they have improved some .... will keep that in mind if testors becomes an endangered specis lol