Does anyone know why model paint is sold only in very small amounts? Is there any way to get larger amounts?
You could try Home Depot, I hear they sell paint by the gallon. [:p]
Joking aside, that’s really a good question. I’m thinking that besides a few colors, people don’t go through the paint that fast. With the little bottles, if the little bottle dries up, then it’s not a big loss. Or if it spills, less of a mess. [:I] Also, there’s probably a consideration of space. With all the different colors, the larger the bottles, the more space we’d need to store them all. I know I easily have 30+ bottles of paint. Then there’s probably cost issues. Easier for companies to manufacturer and distribute one size of paint vs. a couple of different sizes of paint bottles. The hobby stores probably are at a premium for shelf space.
Hmm…guess I was babbling. I hope there’s an actual valid point in there somewhere. [:I]
the question is is the paint at home depot the same as modeling paint?
So they can charge us the same as for a larger container!
No, it is not. Model paints are closer to Artist paints.
If you don’t mind mixing your own colors you can go for ranges like Liquitex and Golden.
I agree with your answer, Model Museum, but I suspect the author has forgotten about getting an answer by now. Take a look at the date of the original post [:)]
Ooops, just noticed that. I thought it was a new thread as I saw a post that happened a few hours prior to mine.
lol. well, the author might notice… you never know.
I could have sowrn the post was today. Ohh well.[X-)]
The Pigments in Model paints are ground extreamly fine in order to get very thin smooth coatings. other paints for other applications will not go on so thin.
and yea i know its an old post but who knows… someone might actually read this.
I started to post a reply too…untill I read the date…LOL! Oh Well, It got a few responces anyway!