Newbie question about enamels and acrylics

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Jack10

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I've only just got back into painting figures after a good 20 years and so far I've only painted a few airfix sets (and they were rushed as I only did them for my little boy to play with and he isn't the most patient lol)

But anyway today I bought a set of panzer grenadiers by dragon. And was just wondering. Can you use both enamel AND acrylic paint on the same model? Or will it cause problems? I have quite a lot of humbrol enamels, and a few Tamiya acrylics. And I have a humbrol acrylic spray primer....Sorry if this is a stupid question I'm new

Also is it best to just go with the colours it suggests on the back of the box or do you guys do your own thing?

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I have had no problem using Tamiya acrylics with humbrol enamels on the same figure, you just need to let one dry before painting with the other.
 

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As long as they are completely dry there won't be a problem
 

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I agree with the above. Never had any problems.
Feel free to ask anything. I always think the only stupid question is one that is never asked.
 
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Thanks guys. Only been on here a few days but everyone has been so helpful so far and have made me feel very welcome despite not being as skilled a modeller as everyone on here
 
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