<![CDATA[Latest posts for the thread "The difference between Enamel and Acrylic paints?"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/8.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net The difference between Enamel and Acrylic paints?
This has also led me to search for a paint set containing a wide range of colours, since my current collection lacks some important colours and shades, however the only one I have come across that looks decent is the Vallejo paint sets. Only problem is they are in what looks like drop bottles and this is not to my taste really (I like the pots I don't know why). So if anyone knows anything I would appricate it, exahausted from searching for a panzer grey recipe .]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/548710/5990991.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/548710/5990991.page GMT The difference between Enamel and Acrylic paints?
There's nothing intrinsically wrong with them. Many modellers use them with success, but most people find the water-soluble acrylics easier to deal with. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/548710/5991058.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/548710/5991058.page GMT The difference between Enamel and Acrylic paints? UK).

Dropper bottles vs paint tubs is somewhat personal preference, but some pros and cons are: dropper bottles are easier to use with palettes, when airbrushing, for exact colour matching and are less likely to dry your paint or open up accidentally. Tubs are easier if you paint straight from the tub.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/548710/5991190.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/548710/5991190.page GMT The difference between Enamel and Acrylic paints?
However I have been told that they are harder to use than Acrylics for miniature painting (I've only used Enamels and so have had plenty of practice).

The main thing is that being solvent based they do smell (and many people really don't like the smell) and you need white spirit (which also smells) or an equivalent to dilute the paints and clean your brushes.

There is a wider variety of colours though and you can get both gloss and matt (and some satin) for most of them.

But if you want to follow certain paint schemes (which are usually in Citadel paints) it can be tricky to find an equivalent colour without resorting to comparing by eye.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/548710/5991250.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/548710/5991250.page GMT The difference between Enamel and Acrylic paints? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/548710/5991285.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/548710/5991285.page GMT The difference between Enamel and Acrylic paints?
I use both for different reasons and at different times. Enamels are great for doing skin tones, weathering and various effect colors (metallics, clears, pearls and flipping colors). Acrylics are excellent for blocking in colors and doing certain paint effects. if you have ever become frustrated with trying to get a nice blended edge or color glaze with acrylics....enamels will allow you to achieve that effect with little effort.

You might want to take a close look at the Humbrol paints too, they make acrylics as well as enamels, so you may have access to those already. The colors tend to be more subdued for scale modelers, but many people prefer that as opposed to the miniature colors.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/548710/5991390.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/548710/5991390.page GMT The difference between Enamel and Acrylic paints? lol.

Just need to find me a good paint collection now, I often find when painting that I am missing a certain shade or colour that would really make my schemes. I bought the Lizardmen citadel paint collection from GW and have been vary pleased but as one can guess its more suited to well lizardmen rather than tanks and other armoured things.
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tomcat31 wrote:
All of the above. Plus, enamels are impossible to strip from plastic minis without damaging the mini itself, and if applied too thickly can dissolve any detail.


dot3 brake fluid WILL strip enamels and leave the plastic unharmed.
I've used it to strip enamel autoprimer off plastics with no ill effects to the plastic (and they were old RT era plastic SM). You will need to scrub with a toothbrush as well, and then dispose of the mess responsibly (not my problem) but enamel paints CAN be stripped.

The other common strippers for enamels, however, will more than likely turn plastic into goo as well.

Simple green will struggle to shift it (if it does anything).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/548710/5992244.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/548710/5992244.page GMT The difference between Enamel and Acrylic paints?
Of course you can mix ranges and manufacturers freely, as long as the paints are roughly of the same type, ie. water-based acrylics. You probably want to look into ordering online, plenty of stores in the UK for that. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/548710/5992283.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/548710/5992283.page GMT Re:The difference between Enamel and Acrylic paints? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/548710/5992907.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/548710/5992907.page GMT