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Enamel paints: why not????
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Author:  RidersOfTheMark [ Sat Jul 02, 2011 4:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Enamel paints: why not????
Just curious about the problems with enamel paints being used on miniatures. I know that you are NOT supposed to, but can anyone tell me why???

thanks
Author:  LotrCrown [ Sat Jul 02, 2011 5:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Enamel paints: why not????
to thick, oiley , shiney, clumpy, hides detail i could go on forever !! acrylics are the way bud !! enamels where good 30 years ago when you dident have much choice and only painted affix kits
Author:  GothmogtheWerewolf [ Sat Jul 02, 2011 5:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Enamel paints: why not????
I used to use enemal paints. The results were dreadful and nigh impossible to improve.
Author:  Angularity [ Sat Jul 02, 2011 5:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Enamel paints: why not????
I started off using them, and they can work OK on GW miniatures (although I haven't tried Finecast). However, the GW paints are just easier to use, the colours match the guides so you can get the effect you want without spending ages mixing the right shades, and they dry really quickly so you can paint much quicker. Add to that the lack of any bad smell, and you're on to a winner.
Author:  Elros of Numenor [ Mon Jul 04, 2011 7:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Enamel paints: why not????
I agree with everything that LotrCrown has said.
....Also enamels have to be thinned down with nasty-smelling, toxic products :mrgreen: whereas plain old water is good enough for citadel colour or vallejo :D One of my friends used to use humbrol paints on WOMT....I stopped myself from making quite harsh comments about his paint choice. :oops:
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