Has anyone used Tamiya's TS-83 or TS-84?

[Steve Keck]

Tamiya's Metallic Silver and Metallic Gold, TS-83 or TS-84, respectively, are almost 2 & 1/2 times more expensive than their regular line of paints. I use the TS line where ever I can if the color is right. But 250%?

Can anyone that's used these enlighten us?

Thanks

Steve

[Danno]

Steve,

Are you referring to local pricing or Tamiya's MSRP?

I don't know about the TS-83 and TS-84, but I bought a regular can (TS-29 Semi-Gloss Black) at the Hobby Bench a few days ago ... at $6.49. I've been paying $4.99, so I thought that was quite a mark-up. I was even upset about paying $5.49 at Hobby Depot the other day.

But it doesn't compare to the occasion a few months ago when I tried to buy a regular can at Hobby Lobby and it was marked $24.95! Turned out a newby clerk had checked-in and priced a fresh shipment of Tamiya sprays and had marked them all $24.95. The correct price was verified and my purchase was remarked $4.95.

Again, I don't know if the TS-83 and TS-84 are considered premiums (like the tall cans of white or gray primers) or if you got hit with a mis-priced product.

Full Disclosure: I generally use Dupli-Color for rattle can basic colors (Black, Semi-Black, Flat Black, Pure White, silver, aluminum, etc.). I generally reserve the expense of Tamiya prices for specific body colors I'll likely use only once or twice. Then there's that unused contingent of airbrushes that I've got to get around to ...

[Zoom Zoom]

I have them; they were given to me. I see no reason whatsoever for the exorbitant prices of these. They certainly are not magic in a spray can.

[Danno]

That's what I want: "Magic In a Spray Can!"

Great product idea, Bob! LOL.

[Steve Keck]

Steve,

Are you referring to local pricing or Tamiya's MSRP?

I paid $7 locally for the TS-76 and put the can of TS-83 back on the shelf that was marked at $17 IIRC (MSRP is $16.40). On top of the $17 the instructions say to apply over TS-14 so add another $7 to the bottom line.

What's so special about this stuff?

[Steve Keck]

Magic in a spray can.

I have a use for that!

[Danno]

I paid $7 locally for the TS-76 and put the can of TS-83 back on the shelf that was marked at $17 IIRC (MSRP is $16.40). On top of the $17 the instructions say to apply over TS-14 so add another $7 to the bottom line.

What's so special about this stuff?

Wow. It would have to spray itself and cut/polish itself out to be worth that.

[Gregg]

Wow. It would have to spray itself and cut/polish itself out to be worth that.

And make me breakfast... and respect me in the morning....

[Chuck Most]

And make me breakfast... and respect me in the morning....

And never tell me I'm not good enough...

and make the payments on my new Lincoln MKS...

and install the drop ceiling in my basement that I'm too lazy to install myself...

... and do all of these things clad in a Marvin the Martian costume!

[Agent G]

And never tell me I'm not good enough...

and make the payments on my new Lincoln MKS...

and install the drop ceiling in my basement that I'm too lazy to install myself...

... and do all of these things clad in a Marvin the Martian costume!

While singing show tunes..................................

G

[Brett Barrow]

They're sorta like Alclad in a can, at least that's what I think they were aiming for, but not worth it when you can get Spaz-Stix for similar price. I did a couple of spoons with them straight out of the can, wasn't that impressed. More like polished effect than mirror chrome. Decanting may help, but I haven't tried it. Might give the gold a try when I get around to doing my Munster Koach and Drag-U-La.

[Modelmartin]

... and do all of these things clad in a Marvin the Martian costume!

I would prefer Marvin the Depressed Robot from Hitchhiker's Guide!!

[Scale-Master]

Mr. Barrow is correct. Alclad works for me and is priced more acceptably.