What would be the best paint to use for the Unpainted O Scale Figures that Micro-Mark sells?
Thanks!
Bruce
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Craft store acrylic paint (flat). Apple Barrel is the brand I use most often.
I found that it is very important to prime unpainted metal figures.
The best primer I have found for this job is SUPERFACE PRIMER
Craft store acrylic paint (flat) I second that. I usually then use flat matte medium from the same craft store to protect the paint from dings.
Correct me if wrong, but I believe the MicroMark figures you're referring to are molded in flesh-colored plastic?
If so, you can just paint the clothing, shoes, etc. Or, for diversity's sake, you can prepaint the figures a different color.
I agree with the priming re metal figures. Priming plastic is a good idea, too, but if you're not trying to create award-winning figures, any of the craft paints mentioned should do well right onto the plastic.
You might wash/rinse/let dry the whole lot before painting just to minimize any molding residuals that would make painting not fun. Think of it as a big' skinny dip'!
KD
Thanks for all the great suggestions everyone. Sounds like after a proper "bath", Craft Store flat acrylic paint followed by a protective flat matte finish is the way to go.
Bruce
