cbush Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Hi folks, I'm considering buying the Vallejo Military Colors set to use in brush painting. I would be using it for detail painting (stowage, tools, equipment, ect.) and figure painting. Anyone here have the set? If so, do you like it? Are there any colors not in the set that I should buy? Thanks Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimDarrah Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 I have both German Camo sets and the Allied one as well, plus over a dozen seperate bottles. You might want to get Iraqi sand,as that is supposed to be a very good "wood" colour. I also like the three "rust" colours they have and the "Dark rubber" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbush Posted January 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Thank you Tim, I will add those colors to my list, Iraqi Sand is in the kit, but not the rusts or dark rubber. Any one else with suggestions ? Do I need any of the glazes, varnishes, ect. I have never used Vallejo so can use all the advice I can get. Thanks Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooch Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Where you going to purchase them from? I was looking last night at one site that sold them but they only sell the kits no individual bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom67 Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Check out Michigan Toy Soldier Company. They specialize in figures and carry a wide range of Vallejo colors as well as other top brands of paint, brushes, etc. I am not sure how competitive their prices are, especially when you include S & H, but they are worth checking out. http://www.michtoy.com/ Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidF Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Sprue Brothers carries almost the entire Vallejo product line. Model Air, Model Color and Panzer Color - sets and individual bottles. The only thing I've found that they do not carry just yet are the new Model Air RLM colors (set RLM III I believe). I use their Model Color products for all my brush painting. Best thing since sliced bread! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGronovius Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Check out Michigan Toy Soldier Company. They specialize in figures and carry a wide range of Vallejo colors as well as other top brands of paint, brushes, etc. I am not sure how competitive their prices are, especially when you include S & H, but they are worth checking out. http://www.michtoy.com/ Hope this helps. Is this the same company? If so, I'd hesitate to order from there online. http://www.clickondetroit.com/video/26615971/index.html http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/01/28/hobbit_director_credit_card_scam/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom67 Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 WOW Rob...1st I heard of that story. I have always had a good experience with the place, but yes I can see how one would be hesitant to order online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimDarrah Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 I have bought my sets, and individual bottles, from Squadron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbush Posted January 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 I plan to use Squadron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimDarrah Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Also, Vallejo is very delicate so before you put a wash, dry-brush, add decals, etc., you need to put an over-coat on it, I use Testors Glosscoat. I have a bottle of their thinne, but rarely use it. To clean my brushes, I use laquer thinner and it works well. To thin it for airbrushing, just add water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbush Posted February 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Thanks Tim, How does it react to Future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbush Posted February 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 More good info! Retarder is on the list. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGronovius Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 WOW Rob...1st I heard of that story. I have always had a good experience with the place, but yes I can see how one would be hesitant to order online. Follow up to this OT story, the owner will get some jail time, but overall seems like a light sentence for the amount of money stolen. From this news report, it seems like the famous guy wasn't the only victim, just the one with the largest credit line. http://www.clickondetroit.com/video/26735776/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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