Two Minute Tips on Tuesday- Sept 3, 2024

[@toddbrien4184]

I have been using them for 3 years, really like them, have almost all the colors approx 100. I thin mine with flow aid medium from Michael’s (1 or 2 drops to few of the paint) it hides the brush marks and can be added to the paint about a 50/50 mix to use as a wash. Congrats Len on the new endeavors with Bar Mills

[@randybourque3327]

Enjoyed your first 2 Minute Tuesday about paint. I personally use Vallejo Model Color, Army Painter Speed Paints for figures and resin models that I get from Sunward Hobbies, but for other items I use Deco Art - Americana as they have lots of colors and are easy access and inexpensive at Michaels here in Calgary, Alberta Canada Keep up the great videos. Look forward to each Tuesday.

[@rwissbaum9849]

Thanks for the two minute tips Tuesday! Something to look forward to every week... I echo what others have said about Michaels and Hobby Lobby - as near as I can tell, craft paint is pretty much all the same. (Although, Apple Barrel seems to be a little thinner than the others.) I will add this: I recently opened my jar of Model Masters Acrylic Aluminum paint, only to find a nearly solid lump of goo in the jar. Figuring I had nothing to lose, I added an equal amount of distilled water and let the paint sit overnight. The next day, I was able to mix up the paint and apply it just as always. Don't give up on acrylic paint!

[@tonybasile58]

Hi Len I think everyone is going to enjoy your new 2 min tip videos. I too use apple barrel, also Vallejo, Folkart, AV paints and Tamiya. Best of luck with Bar mills !! Looking forward to this years mega kit

[@stephenlennox8283]

I also like the 2 minute tips idea. I use a little bit of many of the paints available.

[@maxgrimes3332]

Great stuff, Len! I also use Apple Barrel (after a quick/thin coat of cheap primer) ... With these (and most other) craft paints, I usually thin them a bit with water...especially when painting castings, etc. Thanks for everything from sunny SoCal.

[@robertbaulder3955]

Hi Len!! I like the new Bar Mills format. I go to Lowe’s and get their free paint swabs ( they 100s). Match the swab to the paint I need and then I head back to the paint mixing counter. I get a sample of the paint I need. Usually around $10 or less for the sample which is water based and equal to about 15 or more bottles of the old model paint. Robert Baudler West Des Moines, Iowa

[@kenvandevoort7820]

I also use Apple Barrel from Walmart. You will also find Beacon 527 tube cement in the same aisle. It will glue just about anything to anything.

[@georgeguydish2648]

Great tip! I've used these paints, water based, easy cleanup. They are also available at Michael's craft stores.

[@TomsTrainsandThings]

Been using those acrylic paints for years on my models

[@TerryKnarr]

I use the other brands of the cheap acrylics . Folk Art, Deco Art and Craftsmart. Also, Tamiya occasionally. Good luck Len with your new position😊

[@bobbiemitch]

Don't forget Hobby Lobby. I use Army Painter spray primers for some applications.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

great vid thanks for the share

[@MRR_Shadowolf]

Like the Two Minute Tips concept! I have been using the cheap craft paints like you mentioned but have started migrating over to Tamiya paints. Which I choose will depend on what I happen to be working on (ex wood kits, don't need fancy acrylics, for styrene kits absolutely want to use higher pigment paint such as Tamiya). I just noticed that your video output is only 720p which will not do justice to your detailed closeups. Just fyi.