Monty
New Member
Member since: August 2023
Posts: 10 
|
Post by Monty on Aug 18, 2023 21:40:47 GMT -5
Pretty much locked in on this as the main color for an ongoing project, but haven't ever used it before. The 3 main candidates are Testors/Model Master White Lightning (lacquer), Tamiya Pearl White (lacquer) and Createx Pearl White (acrylic). If you have another one, feel free to list it.
Whichever one I end up using will be airbrushed.
Anyone have pics of any two or three of these options on builds? Recommendations/warnings?
|
|
|
|
Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 18, 2023 21:48:28 GMT -5
Pretty much locked in on this as the main color for an ongoing project, but haven't ever used it before. The 3 main candidates are Testors/Model Master White Lightning (lacquer), Tamiya Pearl White (lacquer) and Createx Pearl White (acrylic). If you have another one, feel free to list it. Whichever one I end up using will be airbrushed. Anyone have pics of any two or three of these options on builds? Recommendations/warnings? I've used the Model Master White Lightening and love how it turned out on the front of my Willys build.  |
|
Monty
New Member
Member since: August 2023
Posts: 10
|
Post by Monty on Aug 18, 2023 22:02:59 GMT -5
I don't think I've seen that before. Beautiful work.
|
|
stikpusher
Forum Moderator
May '23 Showcased Model Awarded
Member since: April 2023
Living The Dream
Posts: 4,145
MSC Staff
|
Post by stikpusher on Aug 18, 2023 23:18:31 GMT -5
Seeing how Model Master is now out of production, I’d personally say go with Tamiya. Createx is an unknown element for me, but Tamiya is a solid product.
|
|
|
|
Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 19, 2023 8:49:20 GMT -5
Seeing how Model Master is now out of production, I’d personally say go with Tamiya. Createx is an unknown element for me, but Tamiya is a solid product. I didn't think about that BUT.....their paints are still out there for the time being. Tamiya is indeed a solid vendor though. |
|
Monty
New Member
Member since: August 2023
Posts: 10
|
Post by Monty on Aug 19, 2023 11:38:01 GMT -5
I’ve never used Createx. Am I correct in thinking it requires very precise measurements (paint/reducer) to work correctly?
|
|
stikpusher
Forum Moderator
May '23 Showcased Model Awarded
Member since: April 2023
Living The Dream
Posts: 4,145
MSC Staff
|
Post by stikpusher on Aug 19, 2023 13:32:07 GMT -5
I’ve never used Createx. Am I correct in thinking it requires very precise measurements (paint/reducer) to work correctly? That’s why I’d say go with Tamiya. I’ve used their lacquers, just not their Pearl White, and they are no muss or fuss. Simply thin with Lacquer Thinner and airbrush away. Yes, Model Master paints can still be found, but they tend to go up in price as time goes on, due to sellers exploiting their scarcity. All I can say about Createx is to suggest that you Google for reviews on their product if you’re still considering using them. They may turn out to be great or terrible in others’ experiences. I don’t recall coming across folks using them on any forms that I frequent. |
|
