Finding paint/stain products in Australia

[Sapphire]

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

[Keith_W]

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]

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.

[Keith_W]

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. 

[hornet]

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

[CaptainSteve]

... preferable on line as i live in regional NSW

 

... have you tried Modeller's Shipyard ??

[Tuffarts]

Masters keep the minwax range, and they have a system for buying some of their range online.

[hornet]

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.

[Sapphire]

thanks everone.....problem solved