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catman275
#1 Posted : 19 June 2011 21:20:21

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Hi all,

I am also going to do a bit of work on the metal parts ( gun carriages pumps etc ) on my San Fran 2 in between waiting for the glue to dry on the planks.

Question....What do you skilled builders use in the way of paints?

I have lots of humbrol enamel and some acrylic paint left from earlier plastic builds. Are they of any use?

cheers Peter
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#2 Posted : 19 June 2011 21:32:15

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Hi Peter,

I can only tell you what I use, mainly acrylics, Citadel for one but they are all good. I always use a good primer for the base I am painting (metal, Wood Etc ) Humbrol enamels I use as well. other guys will give you their prefrences.

Hope that helpsBigGrin
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#3 Posted : 19 June 2011 22:14:57

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Hi there Peter, I use Humbrol paints on my build, the picture shows its affect on wood and metal...hope you enjoy your build...
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catman275
#4 Posted : 20 June 2011 18:49:05

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Thanks for the reply men.That will give me something to go on.
cheers peter
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