catfan Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 i just found out that testors is getting rid of there floquil and polly scale paint lines so if u like reefer white and other colors they make then stock up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flyingfortress Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 But I just discovered how well their silver paints work!!!!! :russian-roulette-smiley: :bandhead2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nerdling Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Makes me wonder if they will just relabel them as Testors brand paint. I've only used Floquil once and personally I didn't like it. But I am used to acrylics so that is probably why. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 But I just discovered how well their silver paints work!!!!! :russian-roulette-smiley:/> :soapbox:/> :bandhead2:/> :bandhead2:/> Com'on off the ledge and put the gun down. Give Citadel silvers a try. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. If that doesn't work....well... Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lodewijk Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Testors discontinued the PollyScale (acrylic)line years ago. Do you have evidence that they are also discontinuing the Floquil (enamel) line? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Old Blind Dog Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 The PollyScale "Military Colors" were discontinued about two years back. AFAIK, PS Clears (Gloss, Satin, Flat) have remained available along with the "Railroad Colors" line. So, are they giving up altother on the RR Colors (which includes many of their metallics)? That would be a shame. I stocked up big time several years back, so will have a good supply for the forseeable future. cheers Old Blind Dog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Here's the link for the info. Testors Paint Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rex Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 someone should add that even though the lines will be discontinued, it takes a good long while for a model paint supply to dry up I purchased every one of my little PolyScale Acrylic paints after the announcement of their discontinuation,,,,I can still get more than 90% of those today, years after the panic that they had "disappeared" the RR paints, both Floquil and Floquil/PolyScale can be purchased at your LHS for a good while yet, they will restock after any "runs" on the colors,,,,,,,,and then sit there for years after "everyone knows" that they are gone I am just going to drive slowly over to our brand new Hobbytown (less than 3 months old) and buy RR Acrylic paints off the brand new full rack,,,,,,some paints on it have a 2012 date on the printed label, so the fact that they were recently introduced, plus their shelf life,,,,,,,,,,I will be okay for years to come anyone else could do the same,,,,,,,,if you are an Old Silver fan,,,,just go get 3 bottles,,,,,same for Reefer White, just go get some, and watch the slots fill back up for about the next 6 months to a year (Stevens still has some Military PolyScale available to hobby shops, the RR stuff will be in the pipeline for a while, too) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve N Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Looks like I'll have to grab a few bottles of Bright Silver while I can. SN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hacker Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 been trying to get old silver here but no luck and l guess l have to find some kind of replacement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jaydeesan Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) Testors discontinued the PollyScale (acrylic)line years ago. Do you have evidence that they are also discontinuing the Floquil (enamel) line? What 'wolfgun33' linked to; it's basically a copy of the 'industry email' (public information) sent out on Monday (before official announcement on Tue.): " They are dropping these brands entirely: Pactra: all items under this brand, including R/C paints, trim tapes, etc Floquil: all items under this brand Pollyscale: All items under this brand " Edited May 22, 2013 by jaydeesan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PNW_Modeler Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Com'on off the ledge and put the gun down. Give Citadel silvers a try. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. If that doesn't work....well... :salute:/> Bill BOOOO! Thick as molasses. Citadel is the worst paint out there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevan Vogler Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 BOOOO! Thick as molasses. Citadel is the worst paint out there I never had a problem with it myself. It thins well and levels decently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Old Blind Dog Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 BOOOO! Thick as molasses. Citadel is the worst paint out there It thins with distilled water. I've never had a problem with it, either airbrushing or hand-brushing. cheers Old Blind Dog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 It thins with distilled water. I've never had a problem with it, either airbrushing or hand-brushing. cheers Old Blind Dog Same here. Chainmail (or the new name equivalent) provides a fantastic and durable natural metal finish. Our local distributor has a huge stock of Pollyscale and Floquil paints. I know this because I helped pack them up when the company moved addresses last week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
echolmberg Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Went to my local hobby shop yesterday after work to pick up a few more bottles of Floquil Platinum Mist and Old Silver. The guy behind the counter told me that the owner of the business placed a big order of the Floquil and Polyscale paints not too long ago. He said they should have a pretty good supply of the stuff for a while. I'll probably go back in and pick up some Polyscale colors later on especially since I love their various shades of blacks and greys. They're perfect for cockpits, tires and props! Personally, my shelves at home are filled with Model Master enamels. I've never had any problems whatsoever with any of the Testors line of enamels. I think I have a single bottle of their Olive Drab acrylic that I use from time to time. It works fine for me. I find it interesting that while some people swear at the brand, I swear by it. On the opposite side of that coin, I've seen where others proclaim how "such-and-such" brand of paint is the greatest thing on earth as if sent from Heaven above. When I've tried that same brand, I was less than impressed with it. To each their own I suppose. As for Citadel paints, I've used half a dozen or so of their colors on some figures. All I can say is "WOW!" I was impressed with how well they covered. Granted, I was brushing it on. I've never run that brand of paint through my air brush but I was very happy with how nicely they went on when I hand brushed my figures. Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lodewijk Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I'll stick with Alclad for airbrushed metallics and Tamiya for hand brushed metallics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
is it windy yet? Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I'll stick with Alclad for airbrushed metallics and Tamiya for hand brushed metallics. I've used Tamiya acrylics metallics in the past. I mostly use Tamiya acrylics for all my painting. You really should consider giving the games workshop metallics a try. I did and haven't gone back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I take it Citadel paints are acrylics? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lodewijk Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Citadel/Games Workshop paint is acrylic. I think it is overpriced junk paint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 My local shop has no Floquil and a very limited supply of odd PolyScale colors. I have to find a RR shop! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Citadel silvers thin wonderfully using Tamiya thinner. They shoot perfectly. They are also the best drybrush acrylics I've ever used. They ARE expensive for what you get but then again all hobby paint is expensive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nerdling Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Citadel/Games Workshop paint is acrylic. I think it is overpriced junk paint. Is it junk paint because it's acrylic or some other reason? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rex Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Spectre, I swear I made a post yesterday about where to get the RR PolyScale paints just go to MegaHobby and you will find them,,,,,,,,and they are cheaper than HobbyTown,,,,and can be mailed in the US Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RiderFan Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I emailed the Testors customer support. This was one persons reply; I am being let go in July along with most of the rest of the workforce in Rockford. We can only give you the information we have to pass on. I'm sorry this has ruined your hobby. Testor's CreateFX line that is available now. Please check your local hobby shop or http://www.testors.com/category/667494/CreateFX for information regarding this product line. It is possible that more colors will be added to this line. We are not sure of that at this time but will let the modeling community know as we get more information. We appreciate your passion for our business. We look forward to introducing you to this exciting new product line that is great for today's modeler as well as future generations. You can still purchase Floquil, PollyScale and Pactra at your local hobby store and on our website at www.testors.com. We will be filling these until we run out of raw materials. Best Regards, The Testor Corporation Consumer Affairs Department 1-800-837-8677 (1-800-testors) M-F 8:00 A.M - 4:00 PM CST Place your online order at: www.testors.com Keep up with all of the Testor's activities by liking us on Facebook and following us on Pinterest? http://pinterest.com/testorcorp/ Have you fanned us on facebook yet? http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Testors/186766180261 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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