Tamiya paint

[BarryW]

I'm learning so much so quickly here.

Seems like I backed the wrong horse by starting out with Vallejo. I read elsewhere that they were easy to spray so figured they'd be good for a novice modeller like me. I'm really not keen on how they've dried though, they have that slightly soft rubbery texture that we got with first generation automotive waterborne paints.

I may have a dabble with Tamiya or MRP if they are superior. I'm working in a garden shed so venting outside would be a doddle.

To be fair to Vallejo if you let it fully cure it does cure to a good hard finish but it takes time to get there and in my experience it is affected by humidity (a good airing cupboard helps!). But you will definately get better results easier with Tamiya or MRP - MRP win on a wider range of colours so you can avoid mixing (something that cannot be avoided with Tamiya). MRP is also airbrush ready, it is very thin so you dont have to thin it. MRP looks expensive but they are 30ml bottles which needs to be taken into account. You cannot use these with a brush hence my using Vallejo Model Colour for detail brushing over MRP. Works well that way.

I see that Mr Colour are mentioned - these are also very good and similar to Tamiya/MRP. These are in 10ml bottles and need thinning for the airbrush, even allowing for thinning with MLT they actually work out more expensive than MRP. I would suggest trying each of thsse recommended brand and see what you get on best with.

[Guest]

I doubt a Spitfire would look good in pearl blue.....

[Guest]

Thanks for that Barry, and I'm sorry if I've hijacked the original topic somewhat.

I've just read your detailed review of MRP from a few years back too, will definitely have to give it a try.

[AlanG]

Have to admit i like the colours from MRP but the price has always being the factor that stopped me. Never thought about the price per ml though.