Hi

I just got hold of some Tamiya Acrylic paints for some experiments, and I have found some problems brushing these on. I have found that a first coat goes on reasonably well, but the second coat i put on right after it seems to lift off the first coat. I am painting straight out of the pot , do i have to thin this paint before i can use it?

Is it worth persevering with this, or shall i just keep the Tamiya paints for when i have an airbrush?

Dave

I found that I used to experience that alot. If it like what I used to get you end up with lumps of paint from the earlier coat. quite a stange look!

Do you prime the model first, halfords primer is good and fairly cheap also!

Make sure that you really mix the paint well, i used to thin the paint down a little and used to wait a day between coats. I never really cured the problems I had with brushing on tamyia paints.

I'll be interested on the advice you recieve.

I've recently purchased an airbrush and the tamyia paint produces a lovely finish.

Hi goose,

No priming, I'm still getting used to making kits after starting again recently after a 10+ year lay off ! I sanded down the model with some wet & dry before starting to key the plastic, but I am try some primer next time.




After this experience, I found some Revell enamel paints which i have been using with more success.

Dave

Bottom line, Tamiya paints are no longer formulated for brush painting. Your best bet is to move to a different brand. I've had my say on this many times so I'll say no more, say no more, nudge-nuudge, wink-wink.

Thanks for all of your comments - I found your views on Tamiya, AJ after I had bought them so by then it was too late. I thought I maight try it out anyway, a coat of enamel covered the mess up nicely :-)

Dave