Tamiya acrilics or Humbrol enamols

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OK Gents, just to let you know that this thread is now being watched closely. We have always prided ourselves at Scale Models that we provide an open, honest friendly and welcoming environment where any member can feel free to express their opinions to all who will accept them in a receptive and open minded manner.

Any overly opinionated posts that are rude or impolite in any way will not be tolerated and will of course be removed so let’s ensure that we do not head in this direction with this thread.

I think most of us are open minded enough to realise that there are uses of both types of paint and I can’t remember the last model I made when I only used one type. I also think it is widely accepted that modern modelling acrylic paints are significantly thinner than enamels and so tend to allow greater detail to show through the paint. I have generally tended to think of acrylics as being best suited to matt finishes and enamels better suited to gloss finishes but this is by no means a rule and I regularly use both types of paint for both purposes. My current project uses matt enamels and acrylic gloss for varying reasons, each respecting the different paint properties for the effect I am trying to achieve.

Another point of interest is that model magazines such as Tamiya Modelling International showcase standards of modelling that most of us could only ever dream of achieving and the modellers there very rarely use anything other than acrylics. There has to be a good reason for this.

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I don't know of any builder who does not use both whether it be acrylic gloss, flat enamel or some other weird stuff like floor polish! Wait-maybe a thread needs to be started about what other substances are used for God only knows why by obsessed rabid modelers! Thanks for the response Richard. Jeff

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I had no intention of adding any more to this thread but having read Bunkerbarge's post I will have my final say...please.

I fully agree that everyone has a right to say what they think about any subject raised on this most friendliest of forums, as long as it is put over in a reasoned and calm way.

However when opinions are express with the addition of tirade of foul language the writer has to expect a reaction, which he got and deserved.

Recently on here members were reminded, rightly so, of the standards expected and told to be careful and not use asterixes, abreviations or gently suggestive comments. Yet this person was allowed to post, complete with all the open abuse and foul language he could muster.

Soap box burned!!

Ron