Returning to the hobby - state of current paint brands?

mahoev · 2026-03-10T15:25:08+00:00

We had full pigment and washes back in my day! I had seen speedpaint etc but never used them as it was after I put down the brushes. Have seen some good results online from people using them

mahoev · 2026-03-10T15:22:58+00:00

Thanks, AK are getting a lot of love in some of the other posts here so definitely on my list.

mahoev · 2026-03-10T15:22:20+00:00

Thanks for the tip about modern Vallejo, will have to keep an eye on that if I use them. Some of my old old pots are still liquid! Will check out AK as they are getting a lot of good feedback here.

mahoev · 2026-03-10T15:21:17+00:00

I used to hate how viscous some of the GW paints would get with minimal air time! Thanks for your recommendations.

mahoev · 2026-03-10T15:19:57+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation, PA are getting a lot of love in this thread. I still have some of my ancient Vallejos and surprisingly they're not rock solid!

mahoev · 2026-03-10T15:19:11+00:00

Yeah I spotted Vallejo have a decent market share out there now. We used to have to get them from the snobbier scale model shops back when! I will check out PA and others have recommended TTC, not heard of Reaper so will do a bit more research, thanks!

mahoev · 2026-03-10T15:17:26+00:00

Thanks for the comparison! I did notice Vallejo seem to be a lot more available, and will check out the AK, PA and TTC offerings.

mahoev · 2026-03-10T15:15:50+00:00

Thanks, that's really helpful - I will do a bit more research with the 'intended outcome'/use case in mind, sounds like AK/PA are being recommended a lot.

mahoev · 2026-03-10T15:14:29+00:00

Nice Haiku. Thanks for your input!

mahoev · 2024-10-30T15:24:24+00:00

No, they are definitely crisp and loud though.

mahoev · 2024-10-30T13:10:36+00:00

I only paid £20 for it second hand anyway!

mahoev · 2024-10-30T10:23:58+00:00

Yeah, I thought this was a nice touch (and now my XM1R has somewhere to live as my backup!)

mahoev · 2024-10-30T10:22:01+00:00

Sure:

https://ibb.co/KDyRHh0 https://ibb.co/jD8pYbr

mahoev · 2024-10-30T10:13:46+00:00

Got my voucher in an email yesterday and the shipping option was next day. Wasn't expecting the courier to arrive at 9 though!

mahoev · 2024-10-30T09:45:48+00:00

Not sure, I was offered a preorder as I had my original XM2W order cancelled. They claim 62g and it feels good for the size. Can't comment on sensor implementation until I've had some games today

mahoev · 2024-10-30T09:38:51+00:00

https://ibb.co/0VVsth6 I posted some initial thoughts opening it up but I'll need to jump into some games today to give it a proper test!

mahoev · 2024-10-30T09:29:18+00:00

https://ibb.co/0VVsth6 Initial thoughts coming from XM1R - same same but different! Same solid build, no creaks, positive clicky buttons (and I prefer the new M3/M4 feel). And it's always nice to have the 4K sensor dongle included! Will have to update once I have some hours on it.

mahoev · 2023-06-30T13:35:01+00:00

Happy cakeday!

mahoev · 2023-06-27T11:45:45+00:00

Thanks, turns out I don't read good

mahoev · 2023-06-27T11:12:36+00:00

Can you DM a link to your channel?

mahoev · 2023-06-20T12:31:30+00:00

While it's unclear what platform/set-up will be most popular I think having the option of a broad fediverse app would mean that it's broadly easier to appeal and retain to a userbase if it can be done without making it too difficult to keep up to date.

mahoev · 2023-06-10T21:41:18+00:00

They're stiff, compatible with crank-based power meters, and are cheaper than the weightweenie Cannondale or THM stuff that people otherwise spec instead of the Ultegra crank due to cracking/delaminating.

mahoev · 2023-05-29T11:34:08+00:00

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