« previous next »
Pages: [1]

Author Topic: US source of Misterkit Albatros Mauve?  (Read 4102 times)

Offline Procopius

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 71
US source of Misterkit Albatros Mauve?
« on: September 06, 2014, 01:29:47 AM »
I also posted this over on Hyperscale here: http://www.network54.com/Forum/409167/message/1409930138/US+source+of+Misterkit+Albatros+Mauve-)


Rollmodels doesn't seem to offer this color. Any other stores in the USA carry it, or is it basically them or straight to the source in Italy?

Alternately, if someone in the 'states has a half-full or so bottle they could spare wouldn't mind selling me, please let me know, I'm happy to buy it off you. Thanks!
Logged
"Kill the sods, the Hunnerinoes, at all costs. Anywhere and everywhere!"
-- Major Keith "Grid" Caldwell, 74 (Tiger) Squadron

Offline James

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 586
US source of Misterkit Albatros Mauve?
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2014, 04:34:34 AM »
Logged
Axes Grind and Maces Clash

Offline Procopius

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 71
Re: US source of Misterkit Albatros Mauve?
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2014, 04:35:13 AM »
Oh wow! For some reason I had thought they were defunct. Awesome!
Logged
"Kill the sods, the Hunnerinoes, at all costs. Anywhere and everywhere!"
-- Major Keith "Grid" Caldwell, 74 (Tiger) Squadron

Offline ALBATROS1234

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2657
Re: US source of Misterkit Albatros Mauve?
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2014, 02:33:08 PM »
personally i think its a bit violet to be ww1 german mauve. you may want to add a drop or 2 of red. just my opinion of course.
Logged

Offline RAGIII

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 19957
Re: US source of Misterkit Albatros Mauve?
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2014, 09:05:50 AM »
Quote from: James on September 06, 2014, 04:34:34 AM
Try here.

http://mrkitusa.com/

James,
I E Mailed Michael a week or two ago. Basically said he hadn't restocked and I should try Misterkit directly from Italy. Seems like an opportunity here for a growing US On Line shop  8)
RAGIII
Logged
"A man has to know his limitations": Harry Callahan

"Don't slop it on" Lynda Geisler

Offline Procopius

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 71
Re: US source of Misterkit Albatros Mauve?
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2014, 10:09:06 AM »
I had the same experience as you, alas, and I agree. It'd be nice if there were a US source for these paints. Easier to make impulse buys that way, too.
Logged
"Kill the sods, the Hunnerinoes, at all costs. Anywhere and everywhere!"
-- Major Keith "Grid" Caldwell, 74 (Tiger) Squadron

Offline James

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 586
US source of Misterkit Albatros Mauve?
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2014, 10:34:08 AM »
Quote from: RAGIII on September 16, 2014, 09:05:50 AM
Quote from: James on September 06, 2014, 04:34:34 AM
Try here.

http://mrkitusa.com/

James,
I E Mailed Michael a week or two ago. Basically said he hadn't restocked and I should try Misterkit directly from Italy. Seems like an opportunity here for a growing US On Line shop  8)
RAGIII

Thanks for the information, Rick. If you ordered from Italy, can they ship it to the U.S.? I've never ordered paint online so I'm not familiar with the laws regarding shipping paint.
Logged
Axes Grind and Maces Clash

Offline oreodog

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 31
Re: US source of Misterkit Albatros Mauve?
« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2014, 11:43:20 AM »
guys -
i have ordered from them with great success. there's no worry about shipping here to the US (i'm in Florida) since they are acrylics, and there is no minimum to order.
definitely give them a try.  :)
terry
Logged

Offline James

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 586
US source of Misterkit Albatros Mauve?
« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2014, 11:49:03 AM »
Thanks Terry. I have never ordered paint online before and didn't know if there were some kind of laws shipping to the U.S. I live in Texas. How are Misterkit paints?
Logged
Axes Grind and Maces Clash

Offline oreodog

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 31
Re: US source of Misterkit Albatros Mauve?
« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2014, 11:57:01 AM »
so far, i think they are easier to spray than Tamiya, which i started out with, and seem to be able to be stored for quite a while and quickly come back to life. i like their colors and coverage, but i'm still learning from everyone here though, so someone may be able to compare them to other paints
Logged

Offline James

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 586
Re: US source of Misterkit Albatros Mauve?
« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2014, 12:04:55 PM »
What about hand brushing? Do they work well with a brush? 
Logged
Axes Grind and Maces Clash

Offline oreodog

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 31
Re: US source of Misterkit Albatros Mauve?
« Reply #11 on: September 16, 2014, 12:18:30 PM »
well, i don't do much brushwork so i may not be your best gage on that one. i'm just not sure, sorry.  :(
Logged

Offline Procopius

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 71
Re: US source of Misterkit Albatros Mauve?
« Reply #12 on: September 16, 2014, 01:00:33 PM »
Quote from: James on September 16, 2014, 12:04:55 PM
What about hand brushing? Do they work well with a brush?

They can be used with a brush, as they're rather thick when unthinned, but I'm not impressed with their coverage used in this manner. Have you ever used Lifecolor paints? They perform quite similarly.
Logged
"Kill the sods, the Hunnerinoes, at all costs. Anywhere and everywhere!"
-- Major Keith "Grid" Caldwell, 74 (Tiger) Squadron

Offline WillScarlet

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 51
Re: US source of Misterkit Albatros Mauve?
« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2014, 01:19:47 PM »
           If you are just looking for a recommended paint to brush with, I haven't found anything better (or as good for that matter) as Valleho paints. I've only used Model Air, but don't see why their other lines wouldn't work the same. Bocoo colors too!
Logged

Offline James

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 586
Re: US source of Misterkit Albatros Mauve?
« Reply #14 on: September 16, 2014, 09:10:08 PM »
Never used Lifecolor or Vallejo. Will have to check them out.
Logged
Axes Grind and Maces Clash
Pages: [1]
« previous next »