HI All


I am building my paints and accesories stash. And was curious as to what oils and or how many would be good to get as a beginner to armor and figures?? I have seen the 502 and W & N but have no idea what to get besides burnt umber.

Not sure what all you'll be using them for, but here's my favorites:

- W/N Transparent white
- W/N cerulean blue (or any light to medium blue)
- 502 Starship Filth
- 502 Faded UN White
- any basic yellow
- any basic light green
- any tan and/or sand
- rust colors if you plan on doing rust

I don't have any at all but went to have some so I can progress eventually to using them just looking for info on what to get for OD tanks 90-00 usn,usmc,usaf aircraft. And my regular paint I have mm enamels and acryillics and some Tamiya.

You're on the right track with 502 or W&N - you'll pay more for the quality but it makes a world of difference and they will last a very long time (going on 10 years with mine) - no complaints.

I have W&N paints that are 30 years old, and still fine, as long as the tube is closed up tight. My color selection includes raw and burnt umber, yellow ochre, naples yellow, light green, sap green, paynes gray, lamp black, titanium white, cerulean blue, prussian blue and raw and burnt sienna. The burnt umber and sienna work nicely for darker rust tones, and when mixed with ochre make light rust. I'll lay a light wash over a darker wash to simulate dust buildup in crevices and on weld seams. I use an odorless thinner to dilute the oil paint, Mona Lisa brand I think, which works well and wont attack undercoats or plastic.

Thanks guys, these colors for starters would be good for oil dot weathering and for figures?? Right.

For starters, I'd recommend ochre, mauve (or similar), white, sienna, umber, burnt sienna, burnt umber.

Also, try to find oils without toxic metals in them like cadmium, mercury, or chromium. I think MIG are good with respect to safety, whereas W&N do have a ton of various chemicals in them. Necessary for color and colorfastness, not good for your household.

Best place to buy is at Michele's or AC Moore if they are in your area. In PA they each have an insert in the Sunday paper that has a coupon for 40% off a regular priced item. Might take a while but you will save a bundle as quality oil paints are rather expensive, some colors being quite pricy.