First Look: MicroLux Paint - 5
The directions state to shake the bottle well before use, after
which point the paint can then be dispensed directly into an
airbrush color cup. Recommended starting airbrush pressure is
25 psi; adjust up or down from there.
MicroLux has three clear coats available. Clear Gloss, Satin,
and Flat coatings are all made to be airbrush ready. They dry in
five to ten minutes without leaving a sticky film. I find one coat
is usually sufficient, but a number of light coats will produce
a finish that it smoother and has more “gloss” to it. All three
clear coats can be mixed with other colors to achieve various
textures and tones.
Once dry, MicroLux can be over-painted with solvent-based
enamels or oils. The paint, when dry, will withstand turpentine
or a light wash with alcohol. In addition, I find the resistance to
abrasion to be superior to other water-based acrylics.
Cleanup should be done within five minutes of painting; the
sooner the better. Water or Windex is the preferred clean up
solvent.
Acrylicos Vallejo started in 1970 manufacturing acrylic colors
for fine arts at their factory near Barcelona, Spain. Their paint
is manufactured to European standards CE, EN71/3 and REACH,
and to the USA certification ASTM, which guarantee compli-
ance with these norms established for the safety of the user, as
well as that of the environment. Their extensive website lists
not only the colors available, but extensive safety information.
Vallejo paint is exported world-wide.
I am happy that Micro-Mark has been proactive in supplying a
new and in my opinion, better paint for model railroaders. The
choice of Vallejo to be their supplier is very good for the model
railroad community. I’m sure that after trying MicroLux Paint,
modelers will be very satisfied.
MicroLux paint is available exclusively from Micro-Mark at:
Pete Steinmetz is a member
of Short Track Railroad in
Vista, California, which is an
N scale club modeling Donner
Pass. Pete is also a member
of the California South
Coast Modular On30 Club in
Southern California, and is
one of the founding members
of the Dead Rail Society.
MRH-Mar 2014
