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I used MM on my plastic model exclusively for years, and like many was so upset when they discontinued the enamel line, and that forced me to switch. Eventually I landed on Mr Color, and now I’m so sad I’d never discovered it sooner. It sucks for brush painting, at least large areas, but for airbrushing, it’s exquisite! For all my minis, I like Vallejo, it covers wonderfully and there is such a broad range. Plus, if you can’t get the color you need, it mixes super well.

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I use MR. COLOR for my dark yellow color on my WWII German stuff and on my Russian BTR80s. I like it. I might have to expand its use. It holds up really well to being handled without a clear coat.
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Mr. Color ... is the brand name?
I may need to look for it. Thank you guys.
I hope I have not offended you two too significantly.
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Thank you Beagle.

I have 2 B-58, here is one.

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Beagle wrote:
Fri Jun 04, 2021 8:35 pm
I used MM on my plastic model exclusively for years, and like many was so upset when they discontinued the enamel line, and that forced me to switch. Eventually I landed on Mr Color, and now I’m so sad I’d never discovered it sooner. It sucks for brush painting, at least large areas, but for airbrushing, it’s exquisite! For all my minis, I like Vallejo, it covers wonderfully and there is such a broad range. Plus, if you can’t get the color you need, it mixes super well.
I needed to pick up a bottle of ACC and went to the Hobby Lobby nearby. Yeah, I know. But hobby shops have ceased to exist in my area. Anyway, with Model Masters paints gone there are two racks of Vallejo acrylic paints. They have FS-34079 Dark Green! Before I could work up a "Yeah!" I realized they come in eye dropper bottles. And does not seem to be much paint in them. So, how do you brush paint with them? Or are they only for airbrushing?
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Great paint info you guys - and great work Chris!
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What I plan to work next. Why did Mick get into these vehicles, got me into 1/350/scale modern naval models.

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CV90 mortars
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MAN 7-ton truck with anti-ship missiles.
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Recovery, drone launch truck
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CV90 Eng with mine rollers
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XA-202 6x6 air defense vehicle and XA-180
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CV90 AOP
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Bulldozer
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XA-360 Patria variant
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Nice work Chris! I love the mods on the Man trucks! Well done!
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Endless which is what we need. Keep em coming Chris.

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Bellman Shipyards has been hard at work getting the ships ready. Finishing up in dry dock.
Two Type 23 Frigates, an old Tico. The two Japanese type carriers finishing up with hardened deck for F-35.

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That's an interesting pontoon boat next to the three frigates! Well, two frigates and a cruiser.
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PG, you noticed that one… it’s very… extremely fast. Sometimes so fast with the right wave it will get airborne AND accelerates continuously!! AMAZING engineering.
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Leopard 1
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