In airfixs instructions they suggest mixing paints.
I'd prefer not to do this so does anyone have any suggestions for a single acrylic paint that would work?
best acrylic for a red arrow?
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best acrylic for a red arrow?
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Re: best acrylic for a red arrow?
Humbrol 238 "Arrow Red" in acrylic, enamel, or spray...
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Re: best acrylic for a red arrow?
I didn't think it was available yet.
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Re: best acrylic for a red arrow?
I haven't been in a stockist for a while so I don't know if it's in the High Street yet, but it seems to be available from the Airfix web site -- it's in stock and you can put it in your basket. I haven't tried buying any to the point of paying and getting it delivered, mind...
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Re: best acrylic for a red arrow?
thanks matt, didnt know about that one.
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Re: best acrylic for a red arrow?
That's good news. At the moment I think Hu Signal Red is the best Arrows colour, which is the same as Signal Red, unfortunately though it has a matt finish. Hannants' Xtracrylix do a Red Arrows red but I and others think it is too orange.
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Re: best acrylic for a red arrow?
someones just recommended #174 and it shows on my list as a satin, plus i can always give it a coat or two of clear ;)
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Re: best acrylic for a red arrow?
I use Citadel Blood Red when I built my Red Arrow Gnat and was quite happy with the colour.
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Re: best acrylic for a red arrow?
Tamiya Gloss Red in the bottle si good to work with. But it may be a little to bright from photos I have seen.
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