What kind of paint should I use for my scale model? - FineScale Modeler

hypertex Member sinceOctober 2010 Posted by hypertex on Monday, January 27, 2014 9:26 AM I agree mostly with what Jim said. Paint is mostly a matter of personal preference. I have seen wonderful models painted with many different brands of paint. And there isn't a single experienced modeller out there that exclusively owns a single brand of paint.To be technical, not all acrylic paints are water based (most are), and not all water based paints are acrylic (most hobby paints are). Tamiya's acrylic paints contain water and alcohols, which is why they carry a flammability warning and lack a "non-toxic" label. The word 'acrylic' refers to the makeup of the binder, not the solvent or pigment. Watercolors and gouaches are water-based paints, but they use a non-acrylic binder, usually gum arabic. And you won't find them at your local hobby shop.Chris Reply JimNTENN Member sinceAugust 2012 Posted by JimNTENN on Monday, January 27, 2014 5:16 PM If you've made up your mind about using the Tamiya...