ATOM Paint Reference

[ohbejuan]

THANK YOU ohbejuan!
I was just about to start making this exact spreadsheet!
Thanks for posting!

I am glad it helps! Reminds me I need to add some more references.

 

[BlackSheepTwoOneFour]

Oh! I will have to try the Mr Hobby leveling thinner. I use a home brew mix of Vallejo thinner, flow improver, and retarder. It would be nice to switch to just one bottle. I would try the ATOM thinner, but it is out of stock at all the US retailers I frequent.

Obviously, you didn't bother to check www.scalehobbyist.com. They have THE best prices over most other hobby online stores.

 

[Hossfeathers88]

Hello! I have been trying out the new ATOM paints from Ammo by Mig. I like them, but could not find a color reference for them. so I emailed the and they sent me the chart for retail display.

THANK YOU! I've been trying to find something like this since the Atom paints were released! Why they don't make this more easily available, I haven't a clue. Thanks!!

 

[ohbejuan]

THANK YOU! I've been trying to find something like this since the Atom paints were released! Why they don't make this more easily available, I haven't a clue. Thanks!!

I am glad it is useful!

 

[BattleScale Collectica]

I've got some AMMO Atom & Cobra paints on order from Mig direct: https://www.migjimenez.com
I'm very curious about the Cobra lines for some auto models I've got planned in the near future. I also love that MIG now also stocks Mr. Hobby stuff direct from their warehouse too.

 

[BlackSheepTwoOneFour]

I've got some AMMO Atom & Cobra paints on order from Mig direct: https://www.migjimenez.com
I'm very curious about the Cobra lines for some auto models I've got planned in the near future. I also love that MIG now also stocks Mr. Hobby stuff direct from their warehouse too.

Why not use MCW a paints instead? They carry a very large variety of accurate colors for car kits.

https://mcwfinishes.com/

I buy Gunze/Mr. Hobby thru Scalehobbyist.com. In fact, Scalehobbyist is my #1 online hobby store for ALL my hobby needs… cheaper too.
Mr.Hobby paints are less than $3 compared to buying directly thru Migjimenez. Just saying…

 

[BattleScale Collectica]

Why not use MCW a paints instead? They carry a very large variety of accurate colors for car kits.

https://mcwfinishes.com/

Probably because MCW aren't acrylic and even if I wanted to go laqcuer this stuff is much hotter than almost every other hobby paint. My impression is quality control is hit or miss with the new ownership.

One day if I need a very accurate classic color, maybe I'll spend the $$ and try them. So far I haven't had the urge.

 

[ohbejuan]

I do not have the set up for lacquers or alcohol based acrylics. It is not that I do t see they are good. Just don't like the downsides and fumes

 

[BlackSheepTwoOneFour]

Probably because MCW aren't acrylic and even if I wanted to go laqcuer this stuff is much hotter than almost every other hobby paint. My impression is quality control is hit or miss with the new ownership.

One day if I need a very accurate classic color, maybe I'll spend the $$ and try them. So far I haven't had the urge.

What quality control hit or miss? Says who? Who's telling you this claim? A lot of guys over at modelcarkits forum still use it, myself included. Never had any issues with their paint line. I love MCW a paint line.

Yes, lacquer is hotter but it doesn't hurt plastic, primer coat or not. No different than Tamiya lacquer paint line. But it does sprays down really nice though. Don't be put off because it's lacquer paint. If it's the smell you're concerned with, wear a N-95 respirator mask.