Painting Thread, Vallejo acrylics (oh and Humbrol acrylics) in Modelling; So after a lot of research I've decided on a life changing move.
No I'm not changing my name to ...
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Vallejo acrylics (oh and Humbrol acrylics)
So after a lot of research I've decided on a life changing move.
No I'm not changing my name to Jane, (although in the interest of remaining PC, if that's your game I'm very happy for you!) but no, I've decided to slowly replace my paints with acrylics. There, I've said it so have to do it now.
A couple of questions. As I only use Humbrol enamel paints (which are great) does anyone use their acrylic paint ? I can find no mention of it on this forum - is it that bad ?
However I'm sort of attracted to Vallejo. But there are two types, model air for air brushes and model colour for normal (brushes) use. The problem I have here is, this implies if I wanted dark green, I would need to but both types of Vallejo, one for the Ab and one for the normal brush - is this correct ? What do you Vallejo users do ? Can I just buy the Vallejo model colour and thin with water for the AB ?
I noticed the Vallejo piants come in a 'dropper style' bottle. So I imagine a simple shake of the bottle is all that's needed to mix the paint.
This is a big move for me and I feel like I'm starting in the hobby all over again........I think I feel a bit lost !!
Regards
Colin M.........
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Welcome to the club.
I too have gone over to Vallejo and have not looked back! So I now have a huge collection of both!!! Some things are just better colour wise with Humbrol Enamel so they get used from time to time..
About the Two types of Vallejo: I use the Model color range. They are perfectly capable of being airbrushed, you just have to thin them. Some use the special thinner, others water. I use distilled water. Never had problems with it. After a paint session I give the airbrush a good clean with an airbrush cleaner just to get all the residues out. Other than that it gets flushed with water between colours. Small details can be brush painted. (as indeed whole kits can).
Model Air is as you said, airbrush ready. Shake and spray. I have not used them but I can imagine that they could be a challenge to apply with a brush due to the thin translucent aspect!
Oh just one thing more: Its not a quick shake. Shake the crap out of them! Some of them require more shaking than others due to the pigments settling out.
Ian M
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Hi Colin, i was the same as you in using Humbrol paints but tried Vallejo and never looked back. Not tried "Model Air" yet but yes the normal stuff with water work's great (for me) with an AB, shake of the bottle and away you go. Not tried Humbrol acrylics yet so can't answer on that but i have used Revell acrylics from time to time for dry brushing the're not to bad.
And i change me name to Joanne, but only at weekends lol.
Have fun, John
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Colin, as you know I only use brushes and I find Vallejo Model Colour Acrylics are superb. Like Ian, I have used distilled water for thinning, I use tap water now as I found no difference in the painting.
So I now use the distilled water in my iron when I'm getting the creases out of my dress to look nice when I become Yvette and meet Joanne in Mansfield at the weekend!!!!!
I have never used Humbrol acrylics so can't comment.
I did try Tamiya acrylics for a while, but were no good for brush work, so they went in the bin!
I use Humbrol enamels for detail stuff.
Ron (aka Yvette)
If it wasn't for Thomas Edison, we would all be watching T.V. in the dark!
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Im still stuck in the past and mostly use Humbrol enamels.But i use Vallejo Matt clear for the final coat and cant speak highly enough of it.Far better than any enamel matt clear ive tried.I recently airbrushed a model entirely with acrylics and am very pleased with the result .Although on the advice of Ian M i primed the model with enamel light grey first.By the way,i like the name Jane.Dont hear it much these days.Its Chardonay,Chantelle,Mercedes down here in Essex innit!.
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Laurie
Used Model Air Colin for the last five months after turning my back on Humbrol Enamel.
Easy to use decant directly into the airbrush cup. Thin in the airbrush cup using a brush to mix. Most important for me they give the desired finish but that is all very a matter of opinion & taste.
As mentioned in another article this week I have found Wicked Colour thinners works much better than Vallejo thinners. But then that may be my airbrush an H & S Evolution.
For hand brushing where I am using the same colour for airbrushing I place the amount needed in a small pallet & then leave for a short while or put a hair dryer under the pallet for a few seconds to thicken. It is then easy to use as an ordinary brush paint. Depending on the colour you may have to apply an additional coat compared to Model.
Have been stocking up slowly on Vallejo Model which are essentially produced as a hand brush paint. The annoying thing is that Vallejo do conversion charts for virtually every other paint under the sun but not one which compares Model & Model Air. The only downside I have found about this company.
The model air essentially caters for aircraft colours although Model has a greater range of colours.
If you have decided on Vallejo go to their web site. They have the most informative stuff on all their products with advice on airbrushing & painting. Best information site I have come across in modelling so far.
Laurie
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Hi Colin
As the guys have said go with the Model Air it's easy to use and can be sprayed straight out of the bottle. It dries very quickly and gives a fantastic finish. Model Colour I find is too thick even when you thin it but is good for brush work. So take the plunge and go with the Model Air.
Vaughan
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Hi Colin
Forgot to mention if you do go for the Model Air it is very important to shake the bottle very well as the pigment does tend to settle at the bottom of the pot.
Vaughan
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Originally Posted by
Vaughan 
Hi Colin
Forgot to mention if you do go for the Model Air it is very important to shake the bottle very well as the pigment does tend to settle at the bottom of the pot.
Vaughan
I think this applies to all model paints and varnishes. Shake or stir until you think it's okay and then do it again before use!
Cheers
Steve
“Die Sonne scheint noch”—”The sun still shines.” Last words of Sophie Scholl....If you don't know her,look her up.
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I just wish the other companies like Tamiya, Xtracrylix and Humbrol would take a leaf out of Vallejo's book and put their paint in easy dispenser/dropper bottles. I'm fed up with pouring too much out of a bottle.
Humrol acrylics are ok to spray. Give a decent finish but i found they clogged my airbrush a little. But that could have been down to me not thinning enough. I tend to stick to Tamiya, Xtracrylicx and Vallejo (both ranges) now
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