Modelmaster enamels/lacquer thinner

[peekay]

I'm interested in Donn Yost's painting method (enamel with lacquer thinner) but can't locate Testors products in Switzerland. Has anyone tried Modelmaster enamels? Are they, in fact, the same? What about Humbrol?

Also, does anyone know how lacquer thinner would be labeled in German or French? Nobody knows what I'm talking about here. (Junkman?)

[Erik Smith]

Modelmaster enamels are made by Testors and are the same as Testors - MOL. At least in the US they are.

No idea on the thinner.

[Scale-Master]

I have used Humbrol enamels and have always used lacquer thinner just like when I use Testors. The same techniques work the same with Humbrol as they do with Testors enamels.

[Draggon]

I've used Model Master and it works very well. I've only shot Guards red and gloss black, but they went on great and I think cover better than the enamel in those little square jars.

[scalenut]

In Europe,I believe the thinner is labeled as "cellulose" , not 100% sure

Edited December 17, 2011 by scalenut

[peekay]

Thanks everybody for your input.

[Scale-Master]

Scale Master will the humbol give the same shine as testors?

I have see the humbol line and i have ask on the forum,and was told it is

indeed good paint.But was wondering if it shinned like the testors brand.

Thank you for your input if you don't mind Sir.

I have never been able to get the deep gloss from Humbrol as I get from Testors. It goes down smooth, and it is glossy. Once dry it can be polished and that will raise the luster and shine but not add depth. If you want that deep wet look shine, I'd suggest clear gloss, that is what I do...