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Using hobby paints like Gunze and Tamiya is a bit expensive. So I've tried experimenting using industrial grade thinners and they are actually good substitute especially for enamel paints. Now, has anybody tried using paints that can be bought from hardware stores? Because I tried it once (forgot wh...

As I understand it, primer is used to make the paint stick. So it is always necessary to prime before painting. Nope. I've got a cabinet full of models which say you're wrong. Some of them are pretty good, too. CLEAN is the key - acrylics, espescially require clean plastic before painting. Resin, t...

As I understand it, primer is used to make the paint stick. So it is always necessary to prime before painting.