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Hardy
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Welcome to planet figure. What ever is the best medium for you, thats my answer to your question. I personaly still use oils, which I have had good results with. There versatility still amazes me.
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Guy
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I use pretty much all brands of acrylics and have found that they intermix pretty well. The arts and crafts colors seem a little thicker and that has some advantages too.
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Richard E
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Hi Michal
I'd say try them all and find out what's best for you.
most people I know use acrylics or oils, I read somewhere that Bill Horan uses enamels, and look at what he creates, personally I favour watercolour and goache simply because that is what I find easiest. The craft acrylics I use to undercoat (very watered down).
But there is also no reason why you can't use a mixture to get the effect you want, FWIW I wouldn't go with Tamiya as they seem more deigned for aircraft and AFV's.
Richard
I'd say try them all and find out what's best for you.
most people I know use acrylics or oils, I read somewhere that Bill Horan uses enamels, and look at what he creates, personally I favour watercolour and goache simply because that is what I find easiest. The craft acrylics I use to undercoat (very watered down).
But there is also no reason why you can't use a mixture to get the effect you want, FWIW I wouldn't go with Tamiya as they seem more deigned for aircraft and AFV's.
Richard
gforceman
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Hi Michal,
The citadel/Games workshop colours are comparable to Vallejo. When using acrylics from an art shop, then there are many different and in many different qualities too. I've started by buying a tube of each brand and then expermenting which one(s) I liked best. I must conves that the very best I've found is Polycolour from Italy. I then bought the whole range, one of the better decisions in my life.
Should you have more questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
best wishes,
Gino
The citadel/Games workshop colours are comparable to Vallejo. When using acrylics from an art shop, then there are many different and in many different qualities too. I've started by buying a tube of each brand and then expermenting which one(s) I liked best. I must conves that the very best I've found is Polycolour from Italy. I then bought the whole range, one of the better decisions in my life.
Should you have more questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
best wishes,
Gino
simon1969
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Hi Michal,
Stay away from Tamiya for brush painting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They're no good for it! at all, no, no, no, no!!!!
I would say to get some basic Citadel colours, maybe one or two of the sets to start with?
I have used them on & off since they first came out in the 80s (though I did give up the hobby for some years ) and have just started to use them again, with new techniques (still learning!)
The Vallejo website has a good basic tutorial which describes techniques for working with acrylics (which work with the Citadel paints too!) find it under "Model Colour"
Practice on a few old or cheap figures (and even plastic card!)
And ask on here if you get stuck!
Good Luck!!
Simon
Stay away from Tamiya for brush painting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They're no good for it! at all, no, no, no, no!!!!
I would say to get some basic Citadel colours, maybe one or two of the sets to start with?
I have used them on & off since they first came out in the 80s (though I did give up the hobby for some years
) and have just started to use them again, with new techniques (still learning!)The Vallejo website has a good basic tutorial which describes techniques for working with acrylics (which work with the Citadel paints too!) find it under "Model Colour"
Practice on a few old or cheap figures (and even plastic card!)
And ask on here if you get stuck!
Good Luck!!
Simon
Craig B
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I have used oils for weathering plastic models for a number of years and would suggest you give them a try, they mix so well and can be thinned with minieral spirits but I prefer using Winsor Newton liquin, a gel medium that will speed up the drying time. I am a slow painter so I don't have to worry about acrylics drying on my brush or on the pallete. Oils suit my style of painting better.
Craig
Craig
simon1969
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Michal,
Be sure to check back regularly,(& register? ) we have some very fine acrylic painters on this site (including one of the very best!!! - he knows who I mean!! ) and i'm sure they'd be more than happy to give you all the advice you might need!
Simon
Be sure to check back regularly,(& register?
) we have some very fine acrylic painters on this site (including one of the very best!!! - he knows who I mean!! ) and i'm sure they'd be more than happy to give you all the advice you might need!Simon
Hi Michal
I've been using acrylics for a few years now, althogh I'm starting to use oils and enamels from time to time.
The Citadel paints are pretty good and can give good results. The colour range is certainly geared towards the gaming people but with careful mixing, good colours can be made.They can be very thick, so water them down well; the vallejo tutorial says it all.
Never used Lifecolormyself; seen them around. I imagine they'll be pretty good. certainly a good range!
Definately follow Simon's advice and stay away from brushpainting them.
I know one guy who only paints using the tube acrylics from art stores. His background is in the arts and the colours suit him better. Still an option.
Good luck
Rob
I've been using acrylics for a few years now, althogh I'm starting to use oils and enamels from time to time.
The Citadel paints are pretty good and can give good results. The colour range is certainly geared towards the gaming people but with careful mixing, good colours can be made.They can be very thick, so water them down well; the vallejo tutorial says it all.
Never used Lifecolormyself; seen them around. I imagine they'll be pretty good. certainly a good range!
Definately follow Simon's advice and stay away from brushpainting them.
I know one guy who only paints using the tube acrylics from art stores. His background is in the arts and the colours suit him better. Still an option.
Good luck
Rob
btavis
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Artist acrylics are usually not as matte as Vallejo, Jo Sonja or acrylic gouache. Holbein Acryla Gouache is the closest thing I have found to artist grade acrylics that dry absolutely matte.
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