Bob Cleek Posted November 16, 2018 Share #1 Posted November 16, 2018 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted November 16, 2018 Share #2 Posted November 16, 2018 First I've heard of them. I do miss Floquil. Jack12477, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Abramson Posted November 16, 2018 Share #3 Posted November 16, 2018 (edited) 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 lmagna, ccoyle, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Canute Posted November 17, 2018 Share #5 Posted November 17, 2018 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 mtaylor 1 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Abramson Posted November 17, 2018 Share #6 Posted November 17, 2018 (edited) 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 JeffT, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cleek Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted November 17, 2018 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!" Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Abramson Posted November 19, 2018 Share #8 Posted November 19, 2018 This is the Revell USS Olympia. The hull and waterline are Trucolor; the superstructure is Floquil Depot Buff. Decks are laser cut. Canute, ccoyle, lmagna and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistle17 Posted November 19, 2018 Share #9 Posted November 19, 2018 (edited) 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 spelling Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted November 19, 2018 Share #10 Posted November 19, 2018 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 Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistle17 Posted November 19, 2018 Share #11 Posted November 19, 2018 Of course Lou the most obvious place to look right under my nose. Thank you. Joe lmagna, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Abramson Posted November 20, 2018 Share #12 Posted November 20, 2018 You can order direct from Trucolor. lmagna, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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