Tamiya LP paint

BattleshipBob

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has anybody had a go with the Tamiya LP paints?????

Heard good things. Do they need thinning?

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Yep, love them. I painted my Ferrari F50 and SR-71 Blackbird with them.

Thinned 50/50 ish with MLT, sprayed great, laid down beautifully (over Mr Surfacer 1500), dries quick, grabs well so very resistant to masking and they don't even smell that bad.

I'm slowly moving over to laquers, both Tamiya and Hataka. Highly recommended. :smiling3:
 
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Bob, is there a conversion table somewhere?

I was kinda hoping they'd have the same numbers between XF and LP, but it appears not
 

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Thanks Bob

Just bought from John some tamiya LP to use on my next Stug , (what a surprise)
 

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Bob, is there a conversion table somewhere?

I was kinda hoping they'd have the same numbers between XF and LP, but it appears not
Good point Andy, feel a good old search coming on lol
 

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Stupid question. I assume tamiya do LP matt and gloss varnishes and the same applies as if you are using vallejo??
 

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Hi Si

I may be a tad thick, but after spraying you would use LP gloss varnish for the decals etc?? My brain hurts lol

Many thanks Paul
 

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I always apply decals onto a gloss surface. You can always seal them in with satin/matt varnish after
 
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