As I decide on the tank I want I'm thinking of buying a figure, e.g. Tamiya infantry man.
It's years since I have done this, what glue would you recommend and what paints? Anything else I should consider?
Thanks!
Recommended paints for figures/tanks
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Jagdpanther 1/6 1st SS
Torro Sturmtiger Clark TK60
Torro Jagdtiger Elmod Pro
Torro Panther G Clark TK60
Torro Panther F Clark TK60
Taigen Tiger 1 Early .....
Torro Jagdpanther TK60
Hooben Elephant Elmod Pro
Torro Tiger 1 Late ...
Torro KIng Tiger .....
Torro Sturmtiger Clark TK60
Torro Jagdtiger Elmod Pro
Torro Panther G Clark TK60
Torro Panther F Clark TK60
Taigen Tiger 1 Early .....
Torro Jagdpanther TK60
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It might be worth your while having a look at video from Last Cavalry TV on YouTube. The painter is Dave Youngquist, who to my mind is pretty good. I wish I could paint like that. He always says what paint he uses - mainly Vallejo and Andrea and has a lot of good tips.
Richard
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!

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Thanks I'll take a look. Be a while before I have a collection like that!
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You'll need to factor in if you're brushing, air brushing or both. Some paints do both well, some do one well etc.
Re: Recommended paints for figures/tanks
First decision, enamel or acrylic? Most guys will recommend Vallejo acrylics for figures, and i plan to give them a try myself, since I've always used model master enamels.
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Andy, how the heck do you find anything in all that clutter?





When FDR coined the phrase "The Arsenal of Democracy", he was talking about Detroit. Proud to live in the 2nd most violent city in America!!