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I'm an old throwback I guess, as I still prefer the solvent-based paints to the water-based ones. I paint most everything with Scalecoat 2 for plastics, and have excellent results. The glossy coat is decal-ready, plus about the only time I need to do a primer coat is for Railbox yellow, or any of the red shades, as they don't seem to cover as well. <br /> <br />One nice thing about the acrylics like Polly Scale or Model Flex is that they do dry faster, as you can paint and decal the same evening if speed is of the essence. But if you ever let them dry in your airbrush, you're in for a not-so-fun cleaning experience. <br /> <br />If fumes are something that concerns you, be warned AccuPaint has a particularly nasty odor. The only time I can stand to use it is outdoors in the summer when I can haul the compressor upstairs to the back patio.
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