AaronPerkins Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Ok, I did some searching and couldn't find the answer to my question. Sorry if I missed it and asking a repeat. What is the difference between let's say MM acryls and regular hobby acrylics? Thanks for responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronPerkins Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 Thanks for the tip Ace. Works much better. Not sure how I missed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fseva Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Ok, I did some searching and couldn't find the answer to my question. Sorry if I missed it and asking a repeat. What is the difference between let's say MM acryls and regular hobby acrylics? Thanks for responses.Depends on what you're referring to as "regular hobby acrylics"... Acryls are what I would call plastic model hobby acrylics. If you're referring to "craft" acrylics, those are mainly for use on porous materials. They are not very durable and I only use them if I want a custom interior - since they make excellent "brushables" and turn dead-flat when dry, they're acceptable for car interiors, but they may be a little too flat, and you may want to try something else. There is a line of craft paints that are satin when dry... Decoart Americana Satin Multi-Surface Acrylic Paint. It's available at craft stores (I even found it at Home Depot) and it's dirt cheap. I've only tried one of these, and I think they went on very similar to flat acrylics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronPerkins Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 I'll give the Americana ones you mentioned a try. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retired & glad Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Hi AaronWhat I use is at the Walmart and I am very satisfied with the acrylics. They have these in the craft section. Apple Barrel gloss and matt and folkart enamels. All are acrylic and dry pretty fast. I use a homemade drying dehydrator to fast dry them and also a heat gun to dry really fast. They aren't very durable without something to protect them. I use Future floor shine to make them glossy. I use the enamels a lot since they seem to be better to withstand handling the model. These are the only ones I use since I am limited to spraying into a booth indoors. I haven't tried any other brands and can't say anything about them. There seems to be a good supply of different colors with these. Can't say they are same colors as the original paint on the 1:1's but I don't paint for exact colors anyway. To me if it is red then I'll use a red acrylic and it looks very good. I use airbrushes and some brushes for the interiors. Always airbrush the body. I thin the paints with auto windshield washer fluid ( the blue color ) and have not had any problem using this.Hope this helps some and show us something later when you try them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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