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There are many different paints available for modeling work, and in this video Cody Grivno explains the basics and uses of several common brands.
Basic Training: Model paints
By Angela Cotey | March 19, 2013
| Last updated on February 11, 2021
I’ve heard the Testors’ “Model Masters” line of paints is equivalent to (or at least similar to) the Floquil line. I believe that Testors simply wanted to consolidate its product lines, so when they eliminated the Floquil line they “absorbed” it into the Model Masters line. I’d like to hear from people who’ve used both Floquil and Model Masters. (I’m a strange modeler: Back in the 1970s, I built a model railroad, and I’m sure I used Floquil for the painting I did. Now, more than 40 years later, I’m building another railroad. I’m a little like Rip Van Winkle–many things have changed since I “went to sleep,” including the available paint products.)
I miss Floquil.
Cody suggests using nitrile gloves while painting. I find these are very slippery and make it difficult to hold small items. Unless you are latex sensitive I would suggest using these instead. They are also available in most pharmacies.