Vallejos

[Bone]

Hi,

I was just looking at the Vallejo site and comparing between their Model Color and Game Color range. I notice that Model Color is formulated for plastics / polyesters while Game Color is formulated for plastics and metal and higher durability.

Am just wondering if anyone notices a difference in properties (not referring to durability) when painting with Game Color. Do they paint just as well or better? Are they glossier?

I sometimes have problems with Model Colors not being durable enough so am wondering if I should try Game Colors. They are brighter so I'll probably need to tone them down more.

~ Basil

 

[Wendy]

Hi Basil. I have both and Game Color does indeed tend to be a bit glossy. They are much less prone to rubbing off though. Other than that, they paint pretty much the same.

 

[Bone]

Thanks Wendy.

BTW, after seeing some of your woderful figures I'm now thinkig of giving minis a try! Of course the problem is I already have too much other stuff!

~ Basil

 

[Einion]

Lots of older threads on CMON mention the differences between VMC and VGC if you'd like to try a search.

In terms of durability, do you handle the painted figs much Basil?

Einion

 

[Bone]

Hi Einion,

I don't handle the 54mms much, but with the 90mms I sometimes have this problem. The figure would be heavy and the upper body would be far from the base that I would be holding making control difficult. These days, I tend to paint my figures as fully assembled as possible as its a pain having to glue on painted components.

One shop was recommending Life Color paints to me. But I did not go for them as I like the drop tips on Vallejos. They claim these are better than Vallejos for brushing.

~ Basil

 

[Einion]

In terms of ruboff no acrylic or vinyl paint of the type we use will take that much unfortunately, so even with a better one you might still get it in a small way (primer can help with this but can't eliminate the problem) so I'd recommend making or buying a holder, especially for heavier castings.

I still use pin vices for holding smaller parts but for larger pieces something with a fat handle makes it more comfortable to hold during long working sessions. You can cobble something together from 2.5-3cm dowel, length between 13 and 15cm, and some sort of clamping device on the top for very little money - I made four initially so I don't have to be confined to working on one thing (or one part) at a time and the total materials cost was maybe €1

If you want to go commercial then this type is an excellent choice, if a bit pricey from some suppliers - you'll see these for upwards of US$30, which is far too much. Widget Supply and Harbour Freight both have versions for under $13 and in the UK the Model Craft one should be around a tenner.

Einion

 

[Bone]

Thanks Einion.

I'll consider that.

~ Basil