Can anybody share a review of Trucolor model paints?

[Bob Cleek]

Trucolor model paints, made in Phoenix, AZ, are somewhat new on the scene. I saw somewhere that their "business model" was to product an oil-based line of model paints to replace the old tried and true Floquil colors that everybody loved. They seem focused for the moment on railroad, automotive, and military models, but they have scads of colors and finishes (high glosses to matts.) Here's their website: http://trucolorpaint.com/

 

Has anybody used these paints as yet?

 

If they really have recreated the old Floquil paints, sign me up!

[JeffT]

First I've heard of them. I do miss Floquil.

[Rick Abramson]

I have been using Trucolor paints for quite awhile. They were formally Accupaint. I use this paint on my ships, planes and model rr equipment. It is fabulous! I cannot recommend it enough!

I attached a shot of my Revell 1:400 Queen Mary 2 that I painted with Trucolor Paint.

Edited November 16, 2018 by Rick Abramson

[Rick Abramson]

[Canute]

Trucolor is acetone based, so work appropriately. Mask up. They do have an extensive color range. They have USN and IJN colors so far; looks like they will add an RN range also.

 

Rick, do you prime the model? And what masking tape do you recommend.

 

Nice QM2

[Rick Abramson]

For primer, I use the Tamiya Surface Primer, item no. 87042. It is fabulous. For masking I use the 3M blue, medium adhesive. Except for the primer, the model is entirely airbrushed. Normally, Trucolor does not need to be thinned. If it does, I cut it with lacquer thinner. Glad you like the model. She took 3rd place at a model ship conference.

I recently finished the Trumpeter 1:350 USS Saratoga and used the Trucolor USN paints. The gray for the hull and mahogany for the flight deck is 100% on!

Edited November 17, 2018 by Rick Abramson

[Bob Cleek]

12 hours ago, Canute said:

Trucolor is acetone based, so work appropriately. Mask up. 

"I love the smell of acetone in the morning. It smells like... like victory!"

[Rick Abramson]

This is the Revell USS Olympia. The hull and waterline are Trucolor; the superstructure is Floquil Depot Buff. Decks are laser cut.

[Thistle17]

I have heard good things about this product. However I have found that the availability can be a problem. For instance in western NY there are few places to purchase them. If you are lucky enough to have a retailer you may find they keep a minimal selection. If anyone has a good source of the colors please let us all know. I would like to try them out.

Joe

Edited November 19, 2018 by Thistle17
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[lmagna]

32 minutes ago, Thistle17 said:

If anyone has a good source of the colors please let us all know. I would like to try them out.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H1.Xtru-color+paint.TRS0&_nkw=tru-color+paint&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_osacat=0&_odkw=tru-color-model-paints&LH_TitleDesc=0

 

http://trucolorpaint.com/military-ships/

 

Hope this is useful to you Joe

[Thistle17]

Of course Lou the most obvious place to look right under my nose. Thank you.

Joe

[Rick Abramson]

You can order direct from Trucolor.