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Hi. What in your opinion are the best paints to brush with. Tamiya are a nightmare to brush with, I've heard that Tamyia Acyrillic Retarder is good but finding that in the UK is not easy. So in your opinion what paints are the best to go with?

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check out this video on you tube its by Paul


I think vallejo colour are recommended for brush, not tried them myself I am just coming back to modelling but think most people would say step to spray painting
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I do all my brush painting with Vallejo Model Color. So personally I'd recommend them. I've also heard good things about citadel.

Also can depend on what you're wanting to brush paint as well. Usually if it's with figures, people use oil/enamal paints as they take longer to dry and can be blended easily
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I have noticed that Vallejo colour dont do many in gloss alot seem to be Matt for some reason. They dont do a red in gloss
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Lynx wrote: Sun Dec 29, 2019 12:01 am I have noticed that Vallejo colour dont do many in gloss alot seem to be Matt for some reason. They dont do a red in gloss
A lot of the Vallejo Color line is more suited for military models I have noticed. Which then again is what I do so I wouldn't know much about the more bright/gloss type colors.
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Lynx wrote: Sun Dec 29, 2019 12:01 am I have noticed that Vallejo colour don't do many in gloss a lot seem to be Matt for some reason. They don't do a red in gloss
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What Do you think will be better Tamiya Acrylic Retarder or Mr Leveling Thinner? I see Tamiya sell a Lacquer Retarder but i dont think its suitable to use with the Tamiya X & XF paints.
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Lynx wrote: Sun Dec 29, 2019 11:47 am What Do you think will be better Tamiya Acrylic Retarder or Mr Leveling Thinner? I see Tamiya sell a Lacquer Retarder but i dont think its suitable to use with the Tamiya X & XF paints.
Retarder for brush painting as it slows the paint from skinning. Mr leveling thinner will dry fast.
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