Guest Peterpools Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 (edited) Kev Thanks for the info. I surely hope SH, SB and Hobbyworld brings them in. Since switching to first MRP and now Mr Color, I'm a 100% convert to lacquers. Just wonder why s many Tamiya products: glues and paints as examples aren't available here. Peter Edited June 1, 2018 by Peterpools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 I have no idea. Sprue does seem to stock a rather extensive line of Tamiya products, including tools and such, just none of these fabulous bottled lacquers,... yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoobyDoo Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Kev I haven't have a opportunity to actually find the tamiya lacquers here in the states and am looking forward to giving them a workout. One time using Mr Color lacquer and you'll be hooked. Absolutely the finish is outstanding. Mine came out so smooth, I decaled right on top and zippo clear coat. I did use the Mr Color Gloss Clear to seal them and same results - diamond smooth. Who were you able to buy the Tamiya Lacquers from? Peter I'm hooked on Mr Color too, it only takes one exposure to the paint to become addicted. I have an entire paint rack at home. The Tamiya paints are in Canada, I have about ten bottles. CANicoll and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 SD Best paints I've ever used. Any reco on who to order some tamiya lacquers from? Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoobyDoo Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 SD Best paints I've ever used. Any reco on who to order some tamiya lacquers from? Peter From Canada? Try Hobbywholesale. https://hobbywholesale.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Oh boy, I'm seeing some strong push to move to Mr Color lacquers.. I'm going to be sending SOMEONE a huge paint bill! Peter - Loving the F-14 - keep it coming! CN LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 SD Thanks for the link Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Thanks Chris, much appreciated And I just might need a night job to pay off the bill - but well worth it. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 I'd have to agree with your comments re Mr Color paint. I have have been using it for a number of years and just recently tried MRP paint. Well I still think Mr Color is a better paint. Nothing comes close the their consistency from paint jar to paint jar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Maxim Completely agree 100%. best paint I've ever used Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 I see its on Ebay for 4.48 a bottle... So here is the question: Mr Color, Mission Paints or Tamiya Lacquer? What is best? CN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hansen Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 David Thank you for the information (I've made a few notes of what to be careful of and what to expect) and the link to your build; as I'll be hoping over there after dinner. Since I missed the contests, I decided to go with the Quickboost seats (QBT48223) but will make sure, I'll be able to pop them out and replace them with the kit's seat if the Tomcat makes the contest next year. I started painting the seats and the details are very nicely done; just looking for a nice representation and I'm going to call it at that. You can't go wrong with Quickboost 48-223. -d- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Hi Chris Mr Color for me by far. My Big cat is virtually all Mr Color and I just love 'em Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 David Bought the QB set and they are in the paint shop right now Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 UPDATE: 6/14/18: FINALLY COMING TOGETHER Over the past few weeks, I've been making slow but steady progress on the Big Cat. With the decaling completed, I went to work on the panel lines with Flory Dark Dirt and the effect is subtle, with every panel line accepting the wash with no problems. I decided to give Mr Color Semi Matt Clear a shot: Holy Cow – I was blown a way. While the Semi Matt completely killed the super gloss shine, it dried with a very slight glossy egg shell finish, replicating painted metal perfectly; just couldn't be happier. Finally I was able to devote a good half hour plus to removing all the masking. The canopy as one speck that needs a bit of TLC, the exhaust need some touch up air brush work as Mr Color Metallic does seem to rub off a bit. All the nav lights, slime lights and position lights were hand painted with Model Air and of course, I missed two lights so I need to go back and do a bit more hand painting.. The gear and gear doors are done and ready to be glued into place. As long as I missed the contest I decided to go with new seats, so I purchased a beautiful set of Quickboost seats with harnesses. I'm about halfway through painting them and they fit just fine.. The four Phoenix missiles have been added, fit perfectly and look pretty good. I'm a few work sessions away from crossing the finish line, with all the small details still needing to be added plus adding the last of the parts to the canopy interior, which it's just resting in place – the fit is nice and tight. Thanks for checking in Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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