Model Shipway's Paints

[Nirvana]

Less,

We shouldn't forget a high quality brush to go along with the paint. 

[timjina]

On 2/22/2017 at 5:45 AM, Worldway said:

When I purchased the Bluenose from Model Shipways I also purchased the accompanying paint set. 

 

I had seen some bad reviews about Model Expo's paints.  However I'm not sure if the Model Expo's paints are the same as the Model Shipway's paints.

 

It was a small investment to get the paint.  I was more concerned about getting the colours right.  Should I go ahead and use this paint or should I throw my investment in the trash and go another route.  I plan on using a brush and not airbrushing.  If in fact this paint is not recommended, is there something I can do (use thinners etc) to still use it.

 

Your comments would be most appreciated.

If anyone comes across this problem and the paint is unusable or hard to use . I make some color swatches from the original paint purchase then, go to the hardware store where they will scan the color on their computer and supply the exact  colors in sample pots. In Australia the sample pots have enough paint for many ships and their cost is minimal .....around $7.00....... Hope this helps someone.

[Tigerdvr]

On ‎3‎/‎31‎/‎2017 at 10:15 AM, ca.shipwright said:

I built the Bluenose II and wanted a midnight blue color for the upper hull and a rust red for below the waterline. I couldn't find what I wanted in any brand of paint. I went to Lowes and looked at all their paint color chips and found the colors I wanted. I had them make me a trial jar of each color using eggshell acrylic base. I thinned this 20% with distilled water, Brushed on several coats, and finished with a satin Wipe-on-poly. Came out very nice. At $3.95 for an 8 oz. jar, you can't beat this.

A big time money saver if you can use 8oz. Thanks

Harley

[BETAQDAVE]

On 10/9/2018 at 2:54 AM, timjina said:

However I'm not sure if the Model Expo's paints are the same as the Model Shipway's paints.

They are one and the same.