I read Bluefalchion`s (link) very first post eight years ago.
Bluefalchion wrote a few posts up here:
The correct answer is switch to acrylics, which I eventually did.
Yes.
This is a certificate for acrylics.
For me it was the best decision in the hobby till now to change from enamel to acrylics.
Nothing did such an impact. Not the increasing of models, figures nor the quality of it.
Because simply for each kit or figure you need paint.
And once more again:
Pro:
No more smell if you open the can.
No more smell if you open the can to clean the brush.
You need a brush cleaner who is more expensive as water.
You have to replace it by time !
Water is always available.
The opening of the bottles (most but not all acrylics) is more easy as the Revell, Humbrol cans.
Easy thinning with water. No more to open the thinner (smell) and close it.
Or your thinner who is more expensive as water will evaporate !
My water for thinning is open all the time. No smell.
You safe by using acrylics a lot of time with that. Open, close, open, close ...
With acrylics only the paint bottle is to close and they are fare more handy.
...no smell, easy, faster ...
But be in mind nothing is perfect.
Con:
It will cost a lot to get all the needed color in acrylic.
Yes, we all or most of us payed that price.
I start with some acrylic and use my enamel till the can is empty.
Yes, you can. I thought the same. And switched very, very rapid to only acrylic.
After approx.15 years I spend all the (will use till the can is empty and have never done) enamel cans in the correct dust bin.
I don`t know what brand is the best.
I read her : Andrea, MIG, Vallejo, Maribu, etc. You get a forum full of member who can help you.
The colors are not 1:1 to enamel.
Right. This is a correct argument.
All your knowledge about the base color for face, for wood, for metal and so on is now worthless.
You have to try several things new.
But finally if you will stay with enamels.
Do it.
If you are a bit negative to acrylic do not use it. You will be always unhappy with the result.
If you are unsure but not negative,
try acrylics and believe in my words
in the end the
fun factor increase !Now the circle is closed and we stay again by Bluefalchion:
The correct answer is switch to acrylics, which I eventually did.