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 Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 11/09/2010 Posts: 52 Points: 139
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I know, this question is getting old. But every time I ask it, I get all the other answers except to the main question.
I know the paints must be acrylic now. Does anybody know where I can get the correct paint shades in Cape Town? Which hobby shop sells those shades, and where are they?
I know of Clown's hobbies in milnerton, they do sell a few, but mostly the matte shades. The guy behind the counter looked baffled when I asked for Yellow Ochre, and Dull Black.
Please help?
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Joined: 07/01/2011 Posts: 399 Points: 1,212 Location: Penhill Estate, Western Cape, ZA
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Hi Gan, I was unable to locate the correct paints in Cape Town so I ended up buying the set from Cornwall models. Once the tansaction was processed, they airmailed it to me and I picked it up at the post office. No hassles at all.
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 11/09/2010 Posts: 52 Points: 139
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I see that the victory paint set is currently unavailable.
How long after your order was placed could you collect the paints at the PO.
Also, I'm getting the toolkit from the subscription. Are there any other tools, fillers (not sure what it is, my first wooden model), or anything that you would advise me to order from them as well?
Francois
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Rank: Pro Groups: Registered
Joined: 07/01/2011 Posts: 399 Points: 1,212 Location: Penhill Estate, Western Cape, ZA
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Francois, I had to wait about a month or so. Since I was going to pay the airmail charge (GBP 60 I think) I ordered some brushes, 500ml Aliphatic (sp?) glue as well as a tub of filler. I'm hoping to get the toolkit as part of my next subscription delivery as well.
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1 Groups: Registered
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Jeez. That's like R600?! Even if the paint set is only like GBP30? Airmail is bad, so will do something similar lol. And the post office send you a paper when it's ready?
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Rank: Pro Groups: Registered
Joined: 07/01/2011 Posts: 399 Points: 1,212 Location: Penhill Estate, Western Cape, ZA
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Lol, sorry for giving you a fright :o My total order (incl airmail) was GBP 60. Airmail was GBP 16.15 Jip, the Post office just sends you a slip, you pay VAT, and Robert is your mother's brother!
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 Rank: Beginner Level 3  Groups: Registered
Joined: 05/09/2010 Posts: 24 Points: 62 Location: Durban,South Africa
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Most artist supply shops will sell a huge selection of aycrilic paints,normally in tubes not sure if we will be able to use them but worth a try,the tamiya paints from the model shops are good as well,i've got a flat black sure that it may work instead of dull black  go on their website and get a color chart or list then the model shop should be able to order the colors you want they probably don't stock all the available colors,i will be interested to hear how you get on as i am also planning to paint my Victory regards Trev If my ship is going down...i'm bloody well getting off
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 24/09/2010 Posts: 15 Points: 48 Location: Broederstroom
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TRY AGAIN.
I HAVE JUST BOUGHT A SET OF ARTIST ACRYLIC PAINTS IN TUBES. HALF THE PRICE OF MODELLERS PAINT (HUMBROL, ETC)AND ONE CAN ALSO GET GLOSS OR MATT GLAZES
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Joined: 15/09/2010 Posts: 175 Points: 517 Location: Durban RSA
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I bought Romacol poster paint, which acrylic, in 50ml tubs at a hardware store the paint is made in Durban by Craft Chem. You can see the finish on my launch under Atholm Build in the RSA fourum
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