The Alclad paint is now made by HR Hobbies in Norfolk UK. We now have the privilege of paying £3.99 for 30ml compared to £3.99 for 60ml Alclad when it is the same recipe.
Coupled with previous site posts regarding the demise of Humbrol enamels, I started experimenting with other brands available from the shop.
I also had a bad phase (check the site) with trying to airbrush enamel paints and getting demoralising results.
I have since tried the Tamiya lacquer paints - the shop has the full range. I must admit I am completely captivated by them. The coverage and colour saturation are really good. The finish is absolutely superb. The metallics are stunning. In my personal opinion they are much easier to use than the Alclads (and others). In short, I would wholeheartedly recommend them.
A couple of things to remember: only apply in multiple very thin coats and clean down with lacquer thinners (don't use white spirit).
Kind regards,
John
Coupled with previous site posts regarding the demise of Humbrol enamels, I started experimenting with other brands available from the shop.
I also had a bad phase (check the site) with trying to airbrush enamel paints and getting demoralising results.
I have since tried the Tamiya lacquer paints - the shop has the full range. I must admit I am completely captivated by them. The coverage and colour saturation are really good. The finish is absolutely superb. The metallics are stunning. In my personal opinion they are much easier to use than the Alclads (and others). In short, I would wholeheartedly recommend them.
A couple of things to remember: only apply in multiple very thin coats and clean down with lacquer thinners (don't use white spirit).
Kind regards,
John