mr_speed[TK] Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 I'm ready to paint the frown, ear bumps, and vocoder on my new ATA helmet, but the acrylic paint that I have just smears. Is there something I need to use as a primer...or do I need a specific paint that takes to abs plastic? I used this same acrylic paint on a HIPS helmet before and had no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkTrooper[TK] Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 I've used enamel paints. No problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 What kind of acrylic paint are you using? There are many different solvents that work differently. Not all paint is created equal. But as Daniel said, enamel paint from Humbrol works nicely too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kessel Run[TK] Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 yeah Humbrol or Testors I know Testors grey you want is 1138 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_speed[TK] Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Can I find those paints at JoAnn Fabrics or Walmart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Not very likely. Maybe testors. Try to find a store that does scale models and stuff like that. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyStormtrooper[501st] Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Go to a rc/ model shop or even your ace hardware might have some. The ones here have aisles with models. Michaels too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_speed[TK] Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 testors paints match the original colors best, or model masters. the humbrol grey has been changed by the company and is sadly far too light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_speed[TK] Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) Walmart has Testors gray 1138. Does it matter what black is used for vocoder? Edited February 6, 2013 by Tk85002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo[TK] Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 testors paints match the original colors best, or model masters. the humbrol grey has been changedby the company and is sadly far too light. Oh I seemed to have missed this discussion. I saw threads talking about the differences in Humbrol to Testors, but I didn't realize the current general opinion on the grey is that Testors is a closer color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kessel Run[TK] Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) check here for color charts http://www.whitearmo..._ paint colors. when it says Model Masters, that is Testor's "high end" paint, Comes in a different bottle Black is 1597. any semi gloss black will arguably work for the most part. its the Blue and Grey that will be the most important. Edited February 6, 2013 by Spector Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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