Painting TBM buildings

[kev1964]

Hi chaps,

Just painted a couple of the buildings and now thinking about doing the flexi base, i think iv'e read somewhere that emulsion paint is best for the basecoat, not sure if emulsion is available here in Hungary, anyone tried normal spray paint or is that a bad idea.

thanks for any advice,

kev

[fred.]

I used craft acrylic paint for these. A liberal coating of dark brown, then picked out details using normal Vallejo  paints.

I'm  not sure emulsion would stick well, and I think they say to avoid spray paints as they will crack.

Have you got  the painting guide from TBM? I think they send it by email.

[kev1964]

Cheers Fred, no i dont have the guide but i can get the craft acrylics here, i'll give it a go at the weekend.

thanks,

kev

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Wash them first and base coat in a mix of paint and pva as they can 'flake' your paint!

[Leman]

I imagine washes would be the way to go.

[kev1964]

Thank's chap's, i can see the pva being a good idea Lemmey, i'll let you know how i get on.


kev

[FierceKitty]

Thank's chap's

WTF?

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Missing your full stops for abbreviation there F.K.?

[Leman]

WTF? OMG!

[kev1964]

My first attempt at TBM buildings, firstly these are excellent models and i'd highly recommend them, i'm very pleased how the houses have turned out, not to happy with my attempt at the road so i think a re paint is on the cards for that, but overall very happy. The scenic matt has taken the paint well (acrylic craft paint with a touch of watered down PVA) and no sign of any cracking or flaking.
Thanks for all the advice folks.
kev

[Leman]

Actually I quite like the look of that road.

[Hertsblue]

Superb, Kev. But then, we'd expect nothing less. 

[Matt J]

Agree with Herts Kev, road looks damn good.

Garden looks like it needs some cabbages though 

[toxicpixie]

Looks very good, including the road!

[FierceKitty]

Cabbages are never needed for anything but Sauerkraut. And that in moderation. I have spoken.