Originally Posted by
Giggs_WRC206
Hey I've been building tamiya 1/24 scale models for about a year, still a beginner though. I've been using the testor's acrylic paints, but have been very dissatisfied with some of the paints, specifically gold leaf and silver/aluminum colors. I cant think of another way of describing them other than the fact that they're 'unsaturated solutions,' i.e. a liquid base with glittery silver (or gold) colored particles. anyway its frustrating to paint objects with this paint because the solid glittery particles end up wherever gravity or a meniscus pulls them, instead of giving the entire surface the same look.
Sorry if this is confusing, its hard for me to describe. anyway i'm just looking for more quality paints, do they exist? what would ya'll suggest i use instead? I was considering just spray painting the parts that need to be silver.
Also 1 other thing, I've always wanted to paint the cracks on the doors black, like they show on their finished models. Is this the job of a paint pen (If so, brand recommendations?). I'm just looking to paint fine lines of semi-gloss black paint. Thanks a ton!
Handpainting metallic paints, especially acrylics will hardly work. Spray cans will provide a perfect solution, but make sure to seal it with a gloss clear coat for optimal shine.
Water Diluted black acrylic paint can be used for door cracks, if it is thin enough you can just let it run into the groove smoothly.
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