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Model painting is a fun and creative hobby that allows enthusiasts to bring their favorite aircraft model kits, figure model kits and diorama model kits to life with the help of vibrant colors and detail. Choosing the right paints for plastic model kits is an essential element of this craft, as it can considerably impact the finish result. When embarking on the interesting adventure of painting your plastic version kits, it is crucial to pick out the proper kind of paint to reap the best effects.

Acrylic paints are a famous paint for plastic models. They are renowned for their water-based total composition, which simplifies the cleanup technique. Unlike oil-based paints that require harsh solvents for cleanup, acrylics may be without difficulty washed from brushes, palettes, and fingers with undeniable water and mild soap. This type of paints exhibit adhesion to plastic surfaces, a key factor while painting plastic model kits. This robust bond guarantees that the paint adheres securely to the model, reducing the threat of peeling, chipping, or flaking over time. Proper surface preparation, which includes cleansing and priming, can enhance this adhesion.

Many manufacturers offer acrylic paint sets in particular designed for model kits, ensuring that you have entry to a wide array of colors, which includes metallics, mattes, and gloss finishes. This allows you to create realistic needs for diverse historical, fantasy, or sci-fi models.

Acrylics' quick drying nature facilitates layering and blending techniques. This lets you build up colors gradually, accomplishing subtle transitions or vibrant contrasts. Wet-on-wet blending and wet-on-dry layering can be achieved with acrylics, allowing for stunning visual effects and realistic gradients.

Of course, proper preparation and painting technique are critical to achieving a great end result for your plastic model. Before you even consider making use of paint to your model, it is important first of all, a clean canvas. Dust, dirt, and grease can restrict paint adhesion, resulting in an uneven finish. To clean your model kit: fill a basin with lukewarm water and add a few drops of mild detergent, lightly immerse the model parts into the soapy water, be careful not to break or damage the fragile parts, use a soft brush or toothbrush to clean. Use a tender brush or toothbrush to clean away dust, pay more interest to crevices and hard-to-attain regions, rinse the components thoroughly with smooth water to take away any soap residue.

The next step is to put together a well-lit and nicely-ventilated workspace with all the important tools and supplies within easy reach. This consists of your paints, brushes, palettes, water bins, and any extra instruments or substances you may want. Before diving into the painting procedure, ensure that you have selected the proper acrylic paint colorations for your model. Organize your shades according to the light-to-dark sequence to simplify the process.

Start of making use of the lightest colors first and step by step work your way up to the darker shades. A color wheel can be an invaluable tool for identifying harmonious color combinations and sequences for your model scheme. Note that thick coats can obscure details and may take longer to dry, increasing the risk of unevenness and paint bleeding. Thin coats allow for higher control anda more professional finish. Patience is important in model painting. Allow every layer to dry completely before applying the next. Using a hairdryer on a low, cool temperature putting can expedite the drying manner, but avoid heating the model.

After all painting and detailing are complete, allow your model to dry very well for numerous hours, or maybe overnight, this prolonged drying time ensures that the paints are firm and reduces the danger of smudging or damage.

Once the paint has dried, carefully reassemble the model kit, ensuring that all parts fit snugly and securely. Take it slow to keep away from accidentally detrimental the freshly painted surfaces. Choosing the proper plastic model paint, preparing your workspace, and applying careful techniques are all important steps in reaching professional and good effects.

Acrylic paints offer a host of advantages for plastic model paint, including ease of use, strong adhesion, color variety, versatility, quick drying times, and compatibility with various application techniques. Whether you're a newbie or a pro modeler, acrylic paints offer the benefits and flexibility needed to bring your plastic models to life with stunning accuracy and artistry.

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Brand: Arcus Colors Model: ARC-A783
Manufacturer: Arcus Colors (Ukraine)Condition: New in BoxVolume, ml: 10783s  Enduit Jaune (Yellow Coating)Saturated color  10ml. (0.33oz)Authentic French Air Force paint (WW2)Used for painting:Anti-corrosion chromate-zinc coating for internal surfaces..
$6.99
Brand: Arcus Colors Model: ARC-A770
Manufacturer: Arcus Colors (Ukraine)Condition: New in BoxVolume, ml: 10770s Vert Foncé (Lierre) (Dark Ivy Green)Saturated color  10ml. (0.33oz)Authentic French Air Force paint (WW2)Used for painting:The most common color of the French Air Force until 1938. Bluish tintUsed to paint Mureaux 110/1..
$6.99
Brand: Arcus Colors Model: ARC-A590
Manufacturer: Arcus Colors (Ukraine)Condition: New in BoxVolume, ml: 10590s  FS 36118 Medium Gunship GraySaturated color  10ml. (0.33oz)Authentic USAF paintUsed for painting:Upper surface camouflage according to the Hill Gray scheme..
$6.99
Brand: Arcus Colors Model: ARC-A587
Manufacturer: Arcus Colors (Ukraine)Condition: New in BoxVolume, ml: 10587s FS 34092 Dark GreenSaturated color  10ml. (0.33oz)Authentic USAF paintUsed for painting:Camouflage scheme MAC "European One"- upper surfaces camouflage with blotches of 598 Medium Green FS 34102 and 590 Gunship Gray FS ..
$6.99
Brand: Arcus Colors Model: ARC-A585
Manufacturer: Arcus Colors (Ukraine)Condition: New in BoxVolume, ml: 10585s FS 36320 Dark Ghost GraySaturated color  10ml. (0.33oz)Authentic USAF paintUsed for painting:Camouflage scheme "Compass Ghost"- camouflage with blotches of 579 Light Ghost gray (A-10AF-14, F-15, F/A-18, etc.)Camouflage ..
$6.99
Brand: Arcus Colors Model: ARC-A579
Manufacturer: Arcus Colors (Ukraine)Condition: New in BoxVolume, ml: 10579s FS 36375 Light Ghost GraySaturated color  10ml. (0.33oz)Authentic USAF paintUsed for painting:Camouflage scheme USN "Compass Ghost"- camouflage with blotches of Dark Ghost Gray FS 36320 (A-10AF-14, F-15, F/A-18, etc.)Ca..
$6.99
Brand: Arcus Colors Model: ARC-A578
Manufacturer: Arcus Colors (Ukraine)Condition: New in BoxVolume, ml: 10578s FS 36176 Mod Eagle GraySaturated color  10ml. (0.33oz)Authentic USAF paintUsed for painting:Upper surface camouflage colour according to the Mod Eagle scheme..
$6.99
Brand: Arcus Colors Model: ARC-A532
Manufacturer: Arcus Colors (Ukraine)Condition: New in BoxVolume, ml: 10532s ANA 603 Sea GraySaturated color  10ml. (0.33oz)Authentic USAF paintUsed for painting:Upper surfaces camouflage with blotches of Olive Drab 41.Used for Land-lease RAF aircrafts (P-39, P-51, F4F, F6F, F4U, TBF etc.)..
$6.99
Brand: Arcus Colors Model: ARC-A526
Manufacturer: Arcus Colors (Ukraine)Condition: New in BoxVolume, ml: 10526s Yellow Zinc ChromateSaturated color  10ml. (0.33oz)Authentic USAF paintUsed for painting:Inner surfaces, niches, landing gear doors of the aviation USАF (WW2)..
$6.99
Brand: Arcus Colors Model: ARC-A525
Manufacturer: Arcus Colors (Ukraine)Condition: New in BoxVolume, ml: 10525s Medium Green No. 42Saturated color  10ml. (0.33oz)Authentic USAF paintUsed for painting:(Medium Green 42) camouflage blotches along edges of aircraft wings and tails' upper surfaces (ww2)(Dull Dark Green) cockpit and in..
$6.99
Brand: Arcus Colors Model: ARC-A440
Manufacturer: Arcus Colors (Ukraine)Condition: New in BoxVolume, ml: 10440s Verde Mimetico 2 (Camouflage Green)Saturated color  10ml. (0.33oz)Authentic Regia Aeronautica paintUsed for painting:Upper surfaces camouflage mottles for Italian aircraft (Aermacchi, Piaggio)..
$6.99
Brand: Arcus Colors Model: ARC-A437
Manufacturer: Arcus Colors (Ukraine)Condition: New in BoxVolume, ml: 10437s Verde Anticorrosione (Anti-corrosion Green)Saturated color  10ml. (0.33oz)Authentic Regia Aeronautica paintUsed for painting:Standard color of interiors of RA Aircraft (before 1942)..
$6.99
Brand: Arcus Colors Model: ARC-A430
Manufacturer: Arcus Colors (Ukraine)Condition: New in BoxVolume, ml: 10430s Grigio Azzurro Scuro 3 (Dark Blue Grey)Saturated color  10ml. (0.33oz)Authentic Regia Aeronautica paintUsed for painting:Upper surfaces of Italian hydroplanes and flying bouats (1941)..
$6.99
Brand: Arcus Colors Model: ARC-A426
Manufacturer: Arcus Colors (Ukraine)Condition: New in BoxVolume, ml: 10426s  Giallo Mimetico 2 (Camouflage Yellow)Saturated color  10ml. (0.33oz)Authentic Regia Aeronautica paintUsed for painting:Upper surface RA aircraft camouflage color (Piaggio)..
$6.99
Brand: Arcus Colors Model: ARC-A290
Manufacturer: Arcus Colors (Ukraine)Condition: New in BoxVolume, ml: 10290s RLM 25 Hellgrün (Light Green)Saturated color  10ml. (0.33oz)Authentic Luftwaffe, German Air Force  paintUsed for painting:Markings, tactical insignia of the Luftwaffe aviation (1936)..
$6.99
Icm 3067 Acrylic Paints Set For Black Hawk Us Helicopters 5 Colors And 1varnish Icm 3067 Acrylic Paints Set For Black Hawk Us Helicopters 5 Colors And 1varnish
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Brand: ICM Model: ICM3067
Manufacturer: ICM Models (Ukraine)Serial number: 3067Condition: New in BoxColor: Grey, Brown, Green, BlackVolume, ml: 12 ml х 6..
$12.99
Icm 3074 Acrylic Paint Set For Flak Bait 6 Pcs In Kit Icm 3074 Acrylic Paint Set For Flak Bait 6 Pcs In Kit
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Brand: ICM Model: ICM3074
Manufacturer: ICM Models (Ukraine)Serial number: 3074Condition: New in BoxColor: Grey, Green, BlackVolume, ml: 12 ml х 6..
$12.99
Icm 3069 Acrylic Paint Set For Wwi German Aviation 6 Pcs In Kit Icm 3069 Acrylic Paint Set For Wwi German Aviation 6 Pcs In Kit
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Brand: ICM Model: ICM3069
Manufacturer: ICM Models (Ukraine)Serial number: 3069Condition: New in BoxColor: Red, Brown, Green, Blue, White, BlackVolume, ml: 12 ml х 6..
$12.99
Brand: Arcus Colors Model: ARC-A179
Manufacturer: Arcus Colors (Ukraine)Condition: New in BoxVolume, ml: 10179s АМТ-12 (Dark Grey)Saturated color  10ml. (0.33oz)Authentic paint of the Red Army Air ForceUsed for painting:Camouflage of the upper surfaces of the aviation of the Red Army Air ForceSuitable for three-color camouflage o..
$2.99
Brand: Arcus Colors Model: ARC-A177
Manufacturer: Arcus Colors (Ukraine)Condition: New in BoxVolume, ml: 10177s АМТ-11 Серо-голубая (Blue Grey)Saturated color  10ml. (0.33oz)Authentic paint of the Red Army Air ForceUsed for painting:Camouflage of fighters of the Red Army Air Force together with 179 AMT-12 (1943)..
$2.99
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