I have some of the Tamiya Acryls, but my go-to is usually Testors Acryls and I also use the pipettes for transferring and mixing paints in my airbrush. But the Testors I can wash out of my pipettes pretty easily in hot running water in the bathroom sink, as long as I do it while the paint is still soft. Then I store my cleaned pipettes standing up in a glass jar with some paper towel in the bottom to dry. I haven't done a lot of plastic modeling in many years, but I'm about to get started again and relearn some techniques and learn a few new ones. Thanks for the videos.
+1 on Tamiya paints. Been using Tamiya for decades. Lately I use Gunze Mr. Color for WWII Luftwaffe models. Gunze has all of the RLM colors ready to go without mixing. They handle just like Tamiya.
I mentioned in another video that I was just getting back into things. Using Tamiya Acrylics is what I'm going with and will only use lacquers if I have to (such as Mr. Surfacer 1500). I did start using Mr. Leveling thinner but then came upon a great Acrylic thinner recipe by Genesis UK, I've used it once and it levels and flows even better than MLT. So I now use MLT with Mr. Surfacer and other lacquers only. Recipe = 60ml container, 38ml distilled water, 20ml 91% IPA, 1 ml W&N Flow improver, 1ml W&N Fluid Retarder
This was great and thanks for sharing some of your "secrets" with us. Having just gotten back into scale modeling this year, I have used several of your techniques thus far and many with great success! You have a true talent and and your stands and bases are second to none! Happy New Year and I look forward to more of your spectacular builds in 2020!
Happy New Year right back at ya! I’m glad some of my “secrets” are useful for you, but please don’t tell anyone...I don’t want the whole world to know ;)
Another great video topic for reflection at year's end. I really enjoyed hearing your opinions on the various modeling products. I recently found your channel and I have been watching many of your former builds. Thanks for sharing your hobby with us model lovers.
I want to thank you for a great year of viewing pleasure, your videos are so informative and personally I’ve adopted many of your ideas and processes, all the best to you and your family for the new year, it’s pretty crap down here in Australia at the moment with huge fires through three states hopefully the new year brings some hope for those involved so I’m looking forward to your vids for a bit of good news, cheers Mick.
Thanks for the kind words Mick. I can’t imagine what it’d be like to have a fire raging toward my home...just devastating. I hope they’re able to put an end to it soon and I wish you and yours a happy new year as well.
Great stuff Sean, loved it. I think for the last two years since I came across Mr levelling thinner that has been my favourite game changer. I to use Tamiya and using that with Mr levelling thinner they spray so nice plus my room smells of coconut!!!!!! Ha ha ha For detail and brush work I've always used Vallejo Color or Panzer Aces and the odd life colour. I hope you have a brill new year to you and your family. Stay safe buddy
With my son right now so cant watch but I know I made the list....cant wait to hear the wonderful things you have to say about me when I get home and into the hot tub 😍
Fantastic Video for us semi Noobs returning to the hobby. What Cricut machine do you use. I am looking at adding one of them to my kit as I prefer painted on effects instead of decals. Thank you so much.
Hey Matt, some would consider me a semi-noob as well ;). I have the Explore Air 2. I like it as it’s simple to use but it has some limitations. Having a good photoshop type program is a must as their “design space” is probably its weakest point. Also really small lettering like tail numbers are really hard to do. I’ve got an IPad Pro and use the Procreate app to make images and stuff, which I can transfer directly to the Cricuts design space app on the iPad. I’ve heard the Silhouette has a much better computer interface but is harder to use.
Ok so I feel really really dumb, but what do you use to attach pieces to your long toothpicks to paint them. I know it's like a clay thing but I cant figure out the name or find it anywhere.
No need to feel dumb brotha. I hate it when I can’t think of what something is called. It’s commonly referred to as blue tack or poster putty. Walmart has it with the glues I think, if not it’s with the school supplies. I know my CVS and Walgreens has it as well. Here’s an Amazon link to what I typically use. www.amazon.com/dp/B001F57ZPW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_K2JJEbDT14JBA
Thank you so much for this video. So many Model Artists jealously guard their techniques and methods . . . Question: Do you use the Mr Color Leveling Thinner with the Tamiya Acrylic paints?
I’m glad that others are finding my techniques and methods helpful. As far as Tamiya acrylics, yes I almost always use Mr Color leveling thinner with it. In my opinion, it’s easier to achieve a smoother finish when thinned with Mr Color leveling thinner. For a general coat, I start off at a 60% thinner to 40% paint mix. For a really smooth finish, I’ll then increase the amount of thinner and spray wet coats. Because the leveling thinner makes the paint dry slower, it allows it to flatten out and dry smoother than it would with regular tamiya thinner.
@@seanerk5kt9 Thanks, You rock Dude. Gonna be starting a Revell 1/32 F-4 Phantom in a week or so . . . Your videos are way above many of the others. :)
No, my daughter never put together a plan to sell them. I may make up a few and put them on eBay. If/ when I do, I’ll post a video so everyone is aware.
I have some of the Tamiya Acryls, but my go-to is usually Testors Acryls and I also use the pipettes for transferring and mixing paints in my airbrush. But the Testors I can wash out of my pipettes pretty easily in hot running water in the bathroom sink, as long as I do it while the paint is still soft. Then I store my cleaned pipettes standing up in a glass jar with some paper towel in the bottom to dry. I haven't done a lot of plastic modeling in many years, but I'm about to get started again and relearn some techniques and learn a few new ones. Thanks for the videos.
+1 on Tamiya paints. Been using Tamiya for decades. Lately I use Gunze Mr. Color for WWII Luftwaffe models. Gunze has all of the RLM colors ready to go without mixing. They handle just like Tamiya.
I’ve heard a lot of people that like them. I have their gloss black (gx2) and it’s really good.
I mentioned in another video that I was just getting back into things. Using Tamiya Acrylics is what I'm going with and will only use lacquers if I have to (such as Mr. Surfacer 1500). I did start using Mr. Leveling thinner but then came upon a great Acrylic thinner recipe by Genesis UK, I've used it once and it levels and flows even better than MLT. So I now use MLT with Mr. Surfacer and other lacquers only. Recipe = 60ml container, 38ml distilled water, 20ml 91% IPA, 1 ml W&N Flow improver, 1ml W&N Fluid Retarder
This was great and thanks for sharing some of your "secrets" with us. Having just gotten back into scale modeling this year, I have used several of your techniques thus far and many with great success! You have a true talent and and your stands and bases are second to none! Happy New Year and I look forward to more of your spectacular builds in 2020!
Happy New Year right back at ya! I’m glad some of my “secrets” are useful for you, but please don’t tell anyone...I don’t want the whole world to know ;)
I have built a few of the MK Ammonights, but I converted them to comic book characters Deadpool, Harley Quinn, and Blue Beetle ;)
Iwata airbrushes my weapon of choice. Ma.K Gans, very nice!
Another great video topic for reflection at year's end. I really enjoyed hearing your opinions on the various modeling products. I recently found your channel and I have been watching many of your former builds. Thanks for sharing your hobby with us model lovers.
Glad to have you aboard John!
I want to thank you for a great year of viewing pleasure, your videos are so informative and personally I’ve adopted many of your ideas and processes, all the best to you and your family for the new year, it’s pretty crap down here in Australia at the moment with huge fires through three states hopefully the new year brings some hope for those involved so I’m looking forward to your vids for a bit of good news, cheers Mick.
Thanks for the kind words Mick. I can’t imagine what it’d be like to have a fire raging toward my home...just devastating. I hope they’re able to put an end to it soon and I wish you and yours a happy new year as well.
Great stuff Sean, loved it. I think for the last two years since I came across Mr levelling thinner that has been my favourite game changer. I to use Tamiya and using that with Mr levelling thinner they spray so nice plus my room smells of coconut!!!!!! Ha ha ha For detail and brush work I've always used Vallejo Color or Panzer Aces and the odd life colour. I hope you have a brill new year to you and your family. Stay safe buddy
Hope you have a great new year too buddy (and can’t wait to see more wingy things from ya ;)
looking forward to the next video
With my son right now so cant watch but I know I made the list....cant wait to hear the wonderful things you have to say about me when I get home and into the hot tub 😍
I made a “private” favorite things video just for you...maybe I’ll send you the link if you’re nice ;)
Coll. Thanks for sharing Gavin
thanks for the great channel. best wishes for 2020 from south africa :D
Great stuff, thanks for sharing.
thanks for sharing
Fascinating, thanks!
Love your vids fella 👍🏻
Fantastic Video for us semi Noobs returning to the hobby. What Cricut machine do you use. I am looking at adding one of them to my kit as I prefer painted on effects instead of decals. Thank you so much.
Hey Matt, some would consider me a semi-noob as well ;). I have the Explore Air 2. I like it as it’s simple to use but it has some limitations. Having a good photoshop type program is a must as their “design space” is probably its weakest point. Also really small lettering like tail numbers are really hard to do. I’ve got an IPad Pro and use the Procreate app to make images and stuff, which I can transfer directly to the Cricuts design space app on the iPad. I’ve heard the Silhouette has a much better computer interface but is harder to use.
Ok so I feel really really dumb, but what do you use to attach pieces to your long toothpicks to paint them. I know it's like a clay thing but I cant figure out the name or find it anywhere.
No need to feel dumb brotha. I hate it when I can’t think of what something is called. It’s commonly referred to as blue tack or poster putty. Walmart has it with the glues I think, if not it’s with the school supplies. I know my CVS and Walgreens has it as well. Here’s an Amazon link to what I typically use.
www.amazon.com/dp/B001F57ZPW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_K2JJEbDT14JBA
@@seanerk5kt9 thanks boss, your a lifesaver.
Obviously, i skipped strait to the airbrush part of the video 😁.............hehehehe
Thank you so much for this video. So many Model Artists jealously guard their techniques and methods . . . Question: Do you use the Mr Color Leveling Thinner with the Tamiya Acrylic paints?
I’m glad that others are finding my techniques and methods helpful. As far as Tamiya acrylics, yes I almost always use Mr Color leveling thinner with it. In my opinion, it’s easier to achieve a smoother finish when thinned with Mr Color leveling thinner. For a general coat, I start off at a 60% thinner to 40% paint mix. For a really smooth finish, I’ll then increase the amount of thinner and spray wet coats. Because the leveling thinner makes the paint dry slower, it allows it to flatten out and dry smoother than it would with regular tamiya thinner.
@@seanerk5kt9 Thanks, You rock Dude. Gonna be starting a Revell 1/32 F-4 Phantom in a week or so . . . Your videos are way above many of the others. :)
Does the magic sculpt dry out over time?
Not that I’ve found
Can you use leveling thinner with Mr Hobby aqueous acrylic paints?
Ive never used Mr Hobby aqueous but would guess you can’t.
Great video. Do you still have the t-shirts for sale and how much are they?
No, my daughter never put together a plan to sell them. I may make up a few and put them on eBay. If/ when I do, I’ll post a video so everyone is aware.
I'm afraid you add a burp ceremony after drinking at the start of every video in 2020 🤔.
Informative video by the way.
Thanks
Hi
Hi! I’m sorry all of those Senators stabbed you
I’m really hurt that you didn’t include me in your video. I may have to stop watching now.
I’m really hurt you told me you’d call but never did! Creep!
Primedmodelworks I know, I’m sorry. With work and all...it’s no excuse. It’s me, not you. Can we make it work?
You had me at Primedmodelworks!