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Title: cresting paints
Post by: T.L on January 05, 2007, 01:58:00 PM

Hello all. I was curious what are the preferred kind of paints for cresting arrows? I am interested in the types one can typically get at local hobby shops rather than the "professional" variety sold through archery stores. thanks,
 Tom.

Title: Re: cresting paints
Post by: 42WLA on January 05, 2007, 02:06:00 PM

I prefer Humbrol model paints over Testors. I've had bad luck with Testors smearing. Humbrol is the premier model paint anyway.

Title: Re: cresting paints
Post by: snag on January 05, 2007, 05:53:00 PM

Who carries Humbrol paints?

Title: Re: cresting paints
Post by: SOS on January 05, 2007, 09:30:00 PM

I'm not a pro at it, but I use acrylics from Walmart or Michaels.  Put a coat of water based poly on top.  Cheap and tons of colors.

Title: Re: cresting paints
Post by: snag on January 06, 2007, 12:32:00 PM

I found some Humbrol paints at a locally owned toy/hobby shop. They sell a lot of models and trains. Great selection of colors that I didn't see in the Testors. They seem to all be matte or satin finish. I guess it doesn't matter because there is going to be 3 or 4 coats of poly over them.

Title: Re: cresting paints
Post by: wifishkiller on January 06, 2007, 01:09:00 PM

I use sharpies lol am i the only one

Title: Re: cresting paints
Post by: SCATTERSHOT on January 06, 2007, 05:24:00 PM

I've never used anything but Testors, with good results.

Title: Re: cresting paints
Post by: huntwisely on January 06, 2007, 05:36:00 PM

I like acrylic tole paints - about 1 buck a bottle - great selection of colors

Title: Re: cresting paints
Post by: NY Yankee on January 06, 2007, 09:40:00 PM

Wait til the Testors is fully dry and it will be no problem. I spray the final coat on over the cresting.