Das Werk 7.5cm Pak 40 in 1/16th scale

[Heavens Eagle]

I like Tamiya German Grey XF-63 or Dark Yellow XF-60 (or for later in the war XF-88/89/90.
James

I know that Tamiya goes on the plastic and bonds well, Thanks James.

 

[moon puppy]

I'm really diggin' the Mission Models stuff. Takes a bit of prep work but it builds up nicely, very forgiving. Primer? Mr Surfacer, Tamiya. I'm not real picky there. I don't know if I paint well enough to be a judge though.

 

[Piet]

That's some serious detailing and research.

 

[Jeeves]

Tamiya sprays the best for me but I've been experimenting with the AK Real Colors line and they are really growing on me.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

@moon puppy
@Jeeves

Thanks for responding guys! One follow up question, how do the paints respond to decal solvents (Micro Sol etc.) ? Do you clear coat the paint first, and what are you using for a clear coat?

I have been using Vallejo for detailing and such over enamels and have good luck with it. I know that it isn't supposed to bond well to the model though at a demo I saw in person once it seemed to do very well. I never had good luck spraying through my Badger airbrushes, but the H&S airbrushes are a whole new deal. This model isn't going to have any real decals to speak of so I am more willing to experiment with it.

We shall see.

 

[moon puppy]

I always use a clear gloss before the stickers. Either the Alclad Aqua clear or it's clear base to have a rock solid seal coat. Vallejo needs prep work, like most paints. You gotta have a good primer for it to stick to then the right mix for thinning. A hard formula mix isn't for everyone. I remember back on the old Swannys site, think his name was John Hart @Adam and @Paulw would remember did a tutorial about thinning anything. Basically you wanted milk consistency. Vallejo, I tend to use the retarders and or windex. But since I gave my stock of Vallejo away, I only have some model colors right now, I'm not getting too worked up about it now.

 

[Paulw]

I always use a clear gloss before the stickers. Either the Alclad Aqua clear or it's clear base to have a rock solid seal coat. Vallejo needs prep work, like most paints. You gotta have a good primer for it to stick to then the right mix for thinning. A hard formula mix isn't for everyone. I remember back on the old Swannys site, think his name was John Hart @Adam and @Paulw would remember did a tutorial about thinning anything. Basically you wanted milk consistency. Vallejo, I tend to use the retarders and or windex. But since I gave my stock of Vallejo away, I only have some model colors right now, I'm not getting too worked up about it now.

I barely remember him, then again, I barely remember yesterday. I quit using Vallejo because it would not perform like I wanted, and I ruined a good airbrush with Windex because of the ammonia. So, I just keep on with Tamiya and the other acrylic lacquers, Gunze, AK and the like.