Paints

Alpha 11 · Post by **Alpha 11** » Thu Feb 19, 2015 8:37 am

First post here! My question is about the paints I bought form GHQ. Can't seem to find any instruction on how to use them. Do we add water to the mix? If you do, what is the ratio? Or do you use it strait as is?

Alpha 11 · Post by **Alpha 11** » Tue Mar 03, 2015 8:18 am

Wow, so either no one uses their paints here, or is this to stupid of a question? Yes, I'm very ignorant in this, so please, any help will do.

piersyf · Post by **piersyf** » Tue Mar 03, 2015 11:56 am

I have never used, and have no intention of ever using them. They are rarely spoken of on the forum. Having said that, I believe they are acrylics, which means water based. Paint in general is like coffee... very much depends on user preferences. The type of brush used (including air brush) and the effect wanted all impact on technique and thickness.

Just have a go. Post a pic, ask for comments. People are far more likely to respond when they have something to respond to.

I can assure you that no modelling paint manufactured by anyone comes with instructions (for the reasons given above). You MIGHT get a 'washes up with water' message if you're lucky, but that is rare too.

Waddell · Post by **Waddell** » Tue Mar 03, 2015 11:57 pm

I've been using them and they need to be thinned with water to a usable consistency. Their own instructions included in their catalog and on the web site state this in at least one location. Other than that I've found them to be cheaper than the Vallejo paints and better for use on miniatures.

Nepty · Post by **Nepty** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 4:39 am

I use GHQ's Camo Green for my russians and it looks good.
Higlight with lighter shade the details and black wash with 1-15 Tamiya balck paint and 15 drops Tamiya thinner.

paul · Post by **paul** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 6:08 am

I've used them in the past and I would recommend watering them down some. Otherwise, they will be a little thick.

Alpha 11 · Post by **Alpha 11** » Sun Mar 08, 2015 3:39 am

Waddell wrote:I've been using them and they need to be thinned with water to a usable consistency. Their own instructions included in their catalog and on the web site state this in at least one location. Other than that I've found them to be cheaper than the Vallejo paints and better for use on miniatures.

Looks like I missed it then.

Alpha 11 · Post by **Alpha 11** » Sun Mar 08, 2015 3:41 am

paul wrote:I've used them in the past and I would recommend watering them down some. Otherwise, they will be a little thick.

Thank you and thank you all to the rest for the helpful tips!

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