Sapphire Posted January 26, 2015 Share #1 Posted January 26, 2015 Im currently building Launch Bounty and wishing to stick to the kit instructions ( as its my first) ,however im struggling to locate a supplier of the paints and oils mentioned. Anyone know a good supplier , preferable on line as i live in regional NSW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith_W Posted January 26, 2015 Share #2 Posted January 26, 2015 You have a Bunnings in Coffs Harbour! I know, because i've been there Go to Bunnings, and look for this: http://www.bunnings.com.au/feast-watson-50ml-teak-brown-prooftint-interior-stain_p1569948 They have a variety of colours. If you look at my Bounty Launch build log, you can see how I mixed up my own stain from these samples. hornet and CaptainSteve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornet Posted January 26, 2015 Share #3 Posted January 26, 2015 Agree with KeithW. I bought a range of these little sample bottles. They are good value for we model builders as they will go a loooong way when used on small modelling jobs. They are easily thinned. I mixed and experimented with them till I got the colour I wanted then stored the left over 'mixed' stain in syringes for later use. The syringes I 'stoppered' with nails which I cut down and ground to a point. CaptainSteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith_W Posted January 26, 2015 Share #4 Posted January 26, 2015 I'm sorry, I just realized that I only answered half your question. You can buy stains in Bunnings. You can also buy varnish. I normally use Wattyl Estapol Satin, but Bunnings have stopped stocking that in spray form. They have an alternative brand which I have not tried. For hobby paints, I visit my local hobby shop: http://metrohobbies.com.au/hobby-supplies/paints.html They stock a choice of paint brands - acrylics, enamels, and so on. Which type of paint, and which brand of paint is really a personal preference. We can have LOOOOOOOOONG discussions on the subject. The brand of paint which I like and use most are Vallejo acrylics. Brian the extraordinaire and CaptainSteve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornet Posted January 26, 2015 Share #5 Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) Keith, yes Bunnings has stopped selling Wattyl products. However, you can still get Wattyl matt, satin and gloss in spray cans from Home Hardware. I assume that you have them down your way a well. I like the Wattyl product and was most unimpressed when Bunnings stopped stocking it. Edited January 26, 2015 by hornet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted January 26, 2015 Share #6 Posted January 26, 2015 ... preferable on line as i live in regional NSW ... have you tried Modeller's Shipyard ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuffarts Posted January 26, 2015 Share #7 Posted January 26, 2015 Masters keep the minwax range, and they have a system for buying some of their range online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornet Posted January 26, 2015 Share #8 Posted January 26, 2015 Miniature Steam in Melbourne sells Admiralty Acrylic Paints. These paints are in authentic Royal Navy colours and are, in my opinion, very good quality. They can be purchased online. Simply 'google' Miniature Steam and follow the links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapphire Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share #9 Posted January 27, 2015 thanks everone.....problem solved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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