Would this paint be good for TFs?

Optimus1138 · 03-14-2012, 04:50 PM

I want to get started painting TFs, and I'm thinking about getting the paint here:

Amazon.com: Flat Black Testors Acrylic Plastic Model Paint: Toys & Games

I've read here that Testors Acrylic paints are good, but I want to make sure that this is the right type. I'd be getting this as well as other colors.

Satomiblood · 03-14-2012, 10:18 PM

Testors is a solid brand. I have quite a few bottles of the stuff.

blaynescott · 03-16-2012, 04:47 AM

Years ago, I was afraid of painting Transformers, given the multiple rubbing edges. I use Vallejo acrylics on my Marvel Legends-type customs. These days though, I find Mr. Hobby lacquer (applied with a self leveling thinner) work wonders for creating a super-durable surface. You can also paint acrylic details (or whole coats) on top of it -- just never the other way around.

I've never used Testors though, perhaps I should try them as well.

Optimus1138 · 03-17-2012, 10:17 AM

I'm also wondering if Games Workshop paints would be good for TF customizing. Does anyone know how well those work?

Satomiblood · 03-17-2012, 11:16 AM

I haven't worked with GW personally, but it seems to be another one of the trusted brands for TF customizing. I'll just cut to the chase and provide a list of the commonly used paints.

Testors
Tamiya
Games Workshop
Valejo
Citadel
Krylon Fusion/Krylon Camouflage
House of Kolor (or HOK)

Superquad7 · 03-17-2012, 03:55 PM

Model Masters is a line from Testors that is extensively used for plastic models. A great many of our artists here use it frequently and have done so over a decade now.

Billzilla · 03-19-2012, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Optimus1138

I want to get started painting TFs, and I'm thinking about getting the paint here:

Amazon.com: Flat Black Testors Acrylic Plastic Model Paint: Toys & Games

I've read here that Testors Acrylic paints are good, but I want to make sure that this is the right type. I'd be getting this as well as other colors.

I use Testors more or less exclusively. Easy to use, easy cleanup, you don't even need to use primer most of the time. It's a great product.

Only advice is: You'll get a better deal and a much better selection of colors if you buy them right off their website.

Optimus1138 · 03-19-2012, 07:52 PM

I've already got some Games Workshop paints. Should I need primer for those?

deliciouspeter · 03-23-2012, 09:56 AM

That particular flat black paint is one of the best black paints out there, and great for high friction areas. Paint it on thin and it dries hard as a rock.

All of these were painted with that exact paint:

nellie131 · 03-23-2012, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Optimus1138

I've already got some Games Workshop paints. Should I need primer for those?

Yes. Use the games workshops own black or white base coat for the colours to go on top. Also use the purity seal they have. All together it's quite durable

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Satomiblood ))<>(( Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 17,118 Location: Lancaster, PA Collection Count: Eleventy Billion	Testors is a solid brand. I have quite a few bottles of the stuff. Kitbashing Commissions - Sales - Wants - Needs - Feedback - eBay

03-16-2012, 04:47 AM	#3
blaynescott Quintesson Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 602	Years ago, I was afraid of painting Transformers, given the multiple rubbing edges. I use Vallejo acrylics on my Marvel Legends-type customs. These days though, I find Mr. Hobby lacquer (applied with a self leveling thinner) work wonders for creating a super-durable surface. You can also paint acrylic details (or whole coats) on top of it -- just never the other way around. I've never used Testors though, perhaps I should try them as well. Blayne's Custom Toys & Action Figures: http://blayne.dark-ware.org/blaynescustomsv2 Also check out Blayne's Custom Toys @ StoreEnvy.com for Sales.

03-17-2012, 10:17 AM	#4
Optimus1138 Minecraft Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,174 Location: United States Collection Count: Too many, yet not enough News Credits: 1	I'm also wondering if Games Workshop paints would be good for TF customizing. Does anyone know how well those work? My YouTube Channel /人◕‿‿◕人\

03-17-2012, 11:16 AM	#5
Satomiblood ))<>(( Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 17,118 Location: Lancaster, PA Collection Count: Eleventy Billion	I haven't worked with GW personally, but it seems to be another one of the trusted brands for TF customizing. I'll just cut to the chase and provide a list of the commonly used paints. Testors Tamiya Games Workshop Valejo Citadel Krylon Fusion/Krylon Camouflage House of Kolor (or HOK) Kitbashing Commissions - Sales - Wants - Needs - Feedback - eBay

03-19-2012, 07:52 PM	#8
Optimus1138 Minecraft Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,174 Location: United States Collection Count: Too many, yet not enough News Credits: 1	I've already got some Games Workshop paints. Should I need primer for those? My YouTube Channel /人◕‿‿◕人\

03-23-2012, 09:56 AM	#9
deliciouspeter Back in Black Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,890 Collection Count: about 100, all custom fodder. News Credits: 1	That particular flat black paint is one of the best black paints out there, and great for high friction areas. Paint it on thin and it dries hard as a rock. All of these were painted with that exact paint: