robbe33 Posted March 15, 2016 Share #1 Posted March 15, 2016 I'm currently building a billing boats, Lilla Dan. In my previous models I have used Humbrol paint (I use brush, not airbrush" I don't like the quality of the Humbrol paint. Is Tamyia a good option, and if yes which Tamyia. Or any other brand? I will order through cornwalllmodels. Also, anyone got a link to a crossreference chart between different brands? For example between Humbrol and Tamyia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimey Posted March 15, 2016 Share #2 Posted March 15, 2016 For cross-referencing of various hobby paint manufacturers (like Tamiya and Humbrol) try the IPMS Stockholm website www.ipmsstockholm.se . The site is in Swedish but the Helpdesk is in English and will lead you to Urban's Colour Reference Charts Part 2, where you will find charts for the major brands. Be advised that the cross-referencing is really only approximate, but it will give you some ideas. Grimey Canute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbe33 Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted March 16, 2016 Swedish is not a problem since I'm from Sweden . Thanx! Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted March 16, 2016 Share #4 Posted March 16, 2016 Robbe33, First of all, först och främst: Very warm , varmt Välkommen till Världen av Modell Skepp as we would say in Sweden. I don't know how to help you..... för saken jag har ingen aning.... lätt skratt IPMS has been around for a long time, so yes try them. Then I have a question: What is that brig you have for avatar? As for your question about paint: look at this website from ipms if you have any questions: this is the site and many of us are using many languages.... I am fluent in Swedish. Jack12477, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbe33 Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted March 16, 2016 That's a picture of the actual Lilla Dan which I'm currently building. The full scale ship is located in Copenhagen. I found a Lilla Dan Billing Boat kit from around 1960-1970 on Blocket (swedish Ebay) that someone had saved for many years. But it seems ok even if it's old. My main question is which brand of paint to use since I'm not happy with the quality of Humbrol Enamel anymore. And I don't have experience from anything else than Humbrol. I will check the website you recommended. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhermann Posted March 16, 2016 Share #6 Posted March 16, 2016 Robbe33 I too use a brush to apply paint. I have had good results using Testors Model Master acrylics. They go on smoothly and I haven't had any issues with brush strokes showing at all. The key for me has been to do multiple thin coats. You can check my build log for photos of the finish I have gotten, and judge for yourself if it meets what you are looking for. Bob Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Current build -- MS Bluenose Future build - MS Flying Fish "A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for." - William G. T. Shedd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray1981 Posted March 16, 2016 Share #7 Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) Hi Robbe33 Maybe this site will help you. You can even upload a picture and it tells you which color from whcih brand you could use you can also filter on brand. http://scalemodeldb.com/paint I have used Revell enamel but I started now to use MM Acryll I think this is very good paint indeed. Good luck all the best Ray Edited March 16, 2016 by Ray1981 mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted March 16, 2016 Share #8 Posted March 16, 2016 Robbe33, I suspect your name is Robert and are 33 years young?! Try this store in Stockholm, Wentzels Hobby They have a huge color department, and they have recently moved to bigger place. Scroll down to the bottom of the last links page where you will find colorcharts. Canute, Jack12477 and mtaylor 3 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolley Roger Posted March 17, 2016 Share #9 Posted March 17, 2016 I'm a big fan of the Vallejo Model Color range: http://www.acrylicosvallejo.com/en_US/model-color/family/15 It can be applied with hand brush or airbrush and is an acrylic. Erik W, Ray1981, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Samuel Pepys notes in his diary on 19 July 1667: "the Dutch fleets being in so many places, that Sir W. Batten at table cried, By God,says he, I think the Devil shits Dutchmen." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompey2 Posted March 18, 2016 Share #10 Posted March 18, 2016 Admiralty Paints from JoTika would be worth a look. They are formulated to match period paints and specifically for ship modeller's. They come in enamel and waterbased (Acrylic?) JoTika-ltd.com Nick Canute 1 Quote Current build USF Confederacy Previous log - HMS Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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