tosouthern66 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 How many of you have tried Mission Model Paints? I have now sprayed a test card and the lower half of a 1/72 F/A-18A kit and I have to say this stuff sprays nice. I have tried the Vallejo paints and they are pretty good themselves but I am leaning towards Mission Model Paints. I'll post pics as soon as I get the Hornet's top half painted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantomdriver Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 There was a review on You tube which gave a fair review, not sure if it was Flory models ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 I watched some YouTube Reviews. Just looking for users at our level comments. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Honestly, I've taken a pass on trying out any more new lines of acrylic paints as there just seems to be a new brand every month or so. I've settle on Mig Ammo for specific colors and Tamiya for basic colors and easy 2 color mixes where the Mig line doesn't have that color. I'm also going to be testing out the Akan line as my brother just loves them. For me the real difference in how paints react to air brushing is their base. I don't really like water based paints like Life Color as an example. I just couldn't solve the tip clogging nor spitting issues. Like so many of us when we came back into the hobby, we started off with Tamiya paints rather then going back to the enamel paints that we used in the 70s. Tamiya paints aren't water based, they're alcohol based, and air brush differently. I'm use to those properties, and prefer other paints within that base medium. At this point, I'm looking at purchasing a spray booth and trying out Mr. Color Lacquers and the new Tamiya Lacquers when they're released shortly. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 2 hours ago, Joel_W said: Honestly, I've taken a pass on trying out any more new lines of acrylic paints as there just seems to be a new brand every month or so. I've settle on Mig Ammo for specific colors and Tamiya for basic colors and easy 2 color mixes where the Mig line doesn't have that color. I'm also going to be testing out the Akan line as my brother just loves them. For me the real difference in how paints react to air brushing is their base. I don't really like water based paints like Life Color as an example. I just couldn't solve the tip clogging nor spitting issues. Like so many of us when we came back into the hobby, we started off with Tamiya paints rather then going back to the enamel paints that we used in the 70s. Tamiya paints aren't water based, they're alcohol based, and air brush differently. I'm use to those properties, and prefer other paints within that base medium. At this point, I'm looking at purchasing a spray booth and trying out Mr. Color Lacquers and the new Tamiya Lacquers when they're released shortly. Joel I would like to try Tamiya and Mr. Paint myself. Tamiya paint range doesn't cover some of my needs and when I go to order Mr. Paint half of the colors I want are not in stock anywhere. For now I am going with the Mission line. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I saw the Mission Models demo at the NATs and I was really impressed. I have purchased several colors and tried them out on a paint hulk, and I agree, they spray very well. The paint goes on smooth and you can spray fine lines. They go on smooth enough where you can apply decals without a clear coat. I tested this on my paint hulk as well. I did not experience any tip dry. Just be sure to follow the guidance on thinning on the website. They work a little differently than other paints. I did not even need to turn on my spray booth, it was a little weird to airbrush with out the noise of the spray booth. And yes, I agree with you, Tamiya is good paint, but they just do not have many of the colors I need. MRP is probably the greatest paint ever, but it is very hard to find. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Mission Paints aren't available from my usual online resources: Sprue Brothers, & Scale Hobbyist.com. I know that UMM-USA carries them, his shipping takes a lot longer, and honestly just ordering a few bottles of paint always seems to led to ordering other things I really don't need. As for MRP paints, I use them exclusively for interior colors as they even have Salmon. you can get them from Hobbyworld-USA. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marvin20 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 You can order Mission Model Paints directly from them: https://www.missionmodelsus.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 5 minutes ago, marvin20 said: You can order Mission Model Paints directly from them: https://www.missionmodelsus.com/ I do the same! I have ordered twice from them and they ship pretty fast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 You can also get them at megahobby . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 I understand that there are resources out there for Mission paints, but I tend to buy needed colors along with AM parts and decals for up coming builds if I have the model or not in my small stash. It's just not worth the postage/shipping for a few bottles of paint as a separate purchase, so I'll stick to my two regular online sources. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share Posted November 4, 2017 Here are some pics of the paint down on the aircraft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 The paint looks nice and smooth, but it's hard to tell from photographs one way or the other. I've also just seen that AK paints has come out with a line of military lacquer colors. Seems like lacquer based paints are making a comeback these days Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share Posted November 4, 2017 (edited) Joel If you get the chance order a bottle or two and try it out. I think you will like it. I sprayed straight from the bottle no thinning at 15 psi. Tony Edited November 4, 2017 by tosouthern66 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Tony, I just might very well check them out. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share Posted November 4, 2017 15 minutes ago, Joel_W said: Tony, I just might very well check them out. Joel Joel Order from Mission Model Paints if you can. If you do let me know what you think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 2 hours ago, Joel_W said: Seems like lacquer based paints are making a comeback these days They are, without doubt, the best type of paint... While they're intolerant of poor airbrushing practice, the rewards far exceed the effort! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Saw a few ads from AK paints that now they have a full lacquer line of colors equal to their acrylic line, but I've yet to find a single online retailer who carries AK products that has their new line of paints. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billi Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 MMP sprays nicely and levels out well if you get heavy handed -- ask me how I know. Dried to a flat finish over Stynylrez primer. Cheers Bill Inglee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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