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If you have spent any time around scale model builders, you have heard the name Mr Color. Made by GSI Creos under the Mr Hobby label, these lacquer-based paints have earned a reputation as some of the finest hobby paints on the market. Whether you are building Gundam kits, military aircraft, or automotive models, Mr … Read more

If you have been building scale models for any length of time, you already know the name Testors Model Master. For decades, this paint line was the gold standard for hobbyists who needed accurate Federal Standard 595B colors, smooth enamel coverage, and reliable results on plastic, metal, and wood. But here is the reality: Testors … Read more

If you have spent any time in miniature painting communities, you have probably heard painters raving about Pro Acryl. Monument Hobbies built this paint line from the ground up for tabletop painters, and it shows in every bottle. The ultra-high pigment density, the velvety consistency, the innovative no-clog caps, and the 22ml dropper bottles all … Read more

If you have ever struggled with thinning paints to the right consistency for your airbrush, Vallejo Game Air sets solve that problem outright. These pre-thinned acrylic paints are formulated to spray smoothly straight from the bottle, saving you time and frustration on every miniature project. Our team tested 12 of the most popular Vallejo airbrush-ready … Read more

Nothing ruins the realism of a model locomotive faster than a flat, lifeless metal finish. After spending over three years painting scale models, rolling stock, and miniature figures, our team has tested every metallic paint Vallejo makes, and the Liquid Metal line stands apart from everything else on the market. Vallejo Liquid Metal is an … Read more

If you have spent any time in the miniature painting community, you have probably heard the name Scale75 come up in conversations about premium acrylic paints. The Scale75 Artist Range paints have earned a loyal following among hobbyists who value high pigment density, self-levelling properties, and that signature ultra-matte finish that makes painted miniatures look … Read more

If you have been painting miniatures for any length of time, you have probably heard of Coat d’Arms acrylic paints. They are a legendary UK-made brand, manufactured by HMG Paints Ltd, beloved by wargamers and Oldhammer enthusiasts for their rich pigment load and 150-plus color range. The problem? Coat d’Arms paints are nearly impossible to … Read more

Finding the right acrylic ink can completely change how your artwork turns out. I have spent months testing different bottles across airbrushing, miniature painting, and mixed media projects, and one brand keeps showing up on my desk: Liquitex. Their ultra-fluid formula delivers intense pigment loads with a consistency that just flows, whether you are working … Read more

If you have ever struggled with acrylic paint that clogs your airbrush or refuses to flow through a dip pen, Golden High Flow acrylics were made for you. These ultra-thin, ink-like paints from Golden Artist Colors deliver professional-grade pigmentation in a formula so fluid it works straight from the bottle with zero thinning. I have … Read more

Building model kits has been a passion of mine for over a decade, and few things beat the satisfaction of assembling and painting a perfectly detailed warrior figure. Whether you are into WWII infantry, modern soldiers, or anime-inspired mecha warriors, the right kit makes all the difference. I have spent months assembling, painting, and comparing … Read more