Viperguy Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Getting ready to use AK Real Colors Laquer Based Paints. Do you need a primer with them? I used to used Testor’s Model Master Enamels. It’s a whole new world. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 You do not have to use a primer, but it is helpful. Are you airbrushing the paint? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck1945 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I use Mr Color, Hataka Orange series, MRP, and some AK Real Colors - all are acrylic lacquers and I only use primer if I’m checking checking for construction blemishes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Viperguy Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 Yes. That’s what I plan on using. Never have been any good on large areas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Coming from enamels it is not too much different, but you will find lacquers are more forgiving, and less likely to run . you can get much closer to the surface of the model, and they dry faster. If you get what appears to be silly string coming from your airbrush, then add more thinner. Lacquers are really easy to airbrush, and the only thing you will be wondering is, why you did not try it sooner! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peacemaker Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 I absolutely love Ak real colours, the colours are spot on. I find I prefer the 10ml jars vs the 17ml droppers, they say they didnt change the formulation but the 10ml jars spray on like silk. I use the Mr Hobby thinners (levelling and rapid.) I use primer as part of the construction process but as other have mentioned being a lacquer they will chemically etch into plastic without it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 I use a variety of paints, including AK Real Color. I find the AK product most similar to Tamiya paints (not their relatively new lacquer paints in bottles, but their original acrylic paints) in terms of performance, which is a good thing. I have used the AK brand thinner for these paints, and I have had great success in cleaning my airbrush with alcohol after using them. Oh, regarding primer…I’ve used the AK paints both with and without primer (my primer of choice is Stynylrez) but the paint seems to perform similarly in both cases. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RexKramer707 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 On 1/14/2025 at 9:12 PM, Curt B said: I use a variety of paints, including AK Real Color. I find the AK product most similar to Tamiya paints (not their relatively new lacquer paints in bottles, but their original acrylic paints) in terms of performance, which is a good thing. I have used the AK brand thinner for these paints, and I have had great success in cleaning my airbrush with alcohol after using them. Oh, regarding primer…I’ve used the AK paints both with and without primer (my primer of choice is Stynylrez) but the paint seems to perform similarly in both cases. Incidentally, Tamiya Acrylics and AK Real Color can be mixed without issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 4 hours ago, RexKramer707 said: Incidentally, Tamiya Acrylics and AK Real Color can be mixed without issue. Good point! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fly-n-hi Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 (edited) I would use some primer like Tamiya or Mr Color. These "hot" primers chemically bond with the plastic and give the paints something to really "bite" into. You won't have any issues with masking tapes peeling off paint Edit: AK Real Color paints are equal to or better than Mr Color. And I like Mr Color for sure! Edited February 24 by Fly-n-hi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jbryan911 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 I used it for the first time on this Bone. Mr Surfacer 1500 black primer, and the Gunship gray thinned roughly 50/50 with Mr Leveling thinner. Sprayed on very smooth, and I was able to get a nice tight fine line as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Good looking BONE, would like to see more of her in The Display Case. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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