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Would Vallejo gaming paints work?

I was thinking about gaming paints like Vellajo. Anyone know if this would work?

How about Testors acrylics? Would you have any idea if they would be OK? I can get the Mr. Hobby, but I'd have to mail order it and I want to get this done so I can decal the model ASAP.

I'm actually using spray paint on this as I don't on an airbrush. I need a spray paint topcoat that will protect the paint. I'll keep that in mind if I ever get an airbrush. Thanks for the advise though.

I have been trying to do my first panel wash on my Gundam with enamels and have accidently stripped off the paint. I am using Tamiya lacquer sprays for color and Testors laquer clear gloss spray. I used Testors Model Master Aircraft Interior Black enamel for the panel line. The thinner I used was fr...

Watch out when you do panel lining not to use Testors enamel thinner. I found out by accident that Testors enamel thinner takes off all brands of laquer. It completely desolved the Tamiya Paint and the Model Master Lacquer clearcoat I used to protect it. I had to repaint the effected areas of my Gun...