Spray Paints?

[ohmic12]

Not sure if there are any shops around brisbane to buy spray paints for TF's ?

If you know of any around australia that ship to Queensland let me know?

Also what brand do you recommend?

[Stug]

I'd recommend any of the rattle cans made specifically for models as they're engineered for a better finish with thinner coats and smaller pigment particles on plastics. (Though I will qualify that I've never used these on TFs - only scale models). They do cost more than your multi purpose types. I've only used Tamiya and Mr Color... but there's also ModelMaster/Testors and even Humbrol now have a small range of colours (or it may have been only finishes - I didn't look closely when I saw them the other week).

Most Toyworlds hold Tamiya though they are either locked in displays or held behind the counter. Hobbyramma at Stafford has the wider range of brands...

Don't know if that helps.

[GoktimusPrime]

Damn holiday brain... I initially read the topic of this thread as "spray pants" and some interesting mental images formed. Time to drink some coffee and wake up.

[Iriorne]

I'll second Stug's recommendation for Tamiya sprays. Any hobby shop should have a good selection. For maximum durability you might want to lay down some primer first, and a clear coat on top. If you're mixing paint types, enamel is ok over acrylic but not the other way round. Acrylics also work on top of lacquers, but lacquers will eat both enamel and acrylics.

[Ae-Evolution]

Great time for me to ask a question. I have stacks of Australian Exports Enamel ($2 shop paint or supercheap auto stuff) from a previous hobby, how does that go on TF's? They used to go on Nerf blaster so assume it's somewhat okay, just want a confirmation on it though.

[Iriorne]

I imagine the plastic is probably similar so if you had good results on nerf, you'll probably have good results on Transformers. Best to test it on an old figure or in an out of the way patch to be sure. You can decant some paint from the can (spray into a container or the cap from the can) and apply with a brush to limit the test area or for detail work.