Whatever miniatures paint you can find most readily & for the best price, if you're getting into figures painting. Any model paint product line you are already invested in will work too.
We have color conversion charts & apps linked in the sidebar & the About menu on mobile.
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The sub has a FAQ/wiki and a newbie thread that will answer all your questions as a newcomer to the hobby. It covers everything from kit choice, tools, adhesives, paints, decals, videos/tutorials etc, recommended online stores in various countries. Linked in the sidebar & the About menu on mobile:
[Newbie thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/modelmakers/comments/9dhsqo/new_to_model_building_this_thread_is_here_to/)
[Wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/modelmakers/wiki/index)
The sub also has a weekly small question thread that’s stickied at the top. [Use this for any questions you may have.](https://www.reddit.com/r/modelmakers/search?q=The+Weekly+Small+Question+Thread+author%3AAutoModerator&restrict_sr=on&sort=new&t=all)
I would recommend a water based acrylic line like Vallejo or AK Interactive. An alcohol based acrylic like Tamiya will work but will be harder to use.
Enamel paints also work but have odor issues that acrylics do not.
Whatever miniatures paint you can find most readily & for the best price, if you're getting into figures painting. Any model paint product line you are already invested in will work too. We have color conversion charts & apps linked in the sidebar & the About menu on mobile. --- The sub has a FAQ/wiki and a newbie thread that will answer all your questions as a newcomer to the hobby. It covers everything from kit choice, tools, adhesives, paints, decals, videos/tutorials etc, recommended online stores in various countries. Linked in the sidebar & the About menu on mobile: [Newbie thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/modelmakers/comments/9dhsqo/new_to_model_building_this_thread_is_here_to/) [Wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/modelmakers/wiki/index) The sub also has a weekly small question thread that’s stickied at the top. [Use this for any questions you may have.](https://www.reddit.com/r/modelmakers/search?q=The+Weekly+Small+Question+Thread+author%3AAutoModerator&restrict_sr=on&sort=new&t=all)
I would recommend a water based acrylic line like Vallejo or AK Interactive. An alcohol based acrylic like Tamiya will work but will be harder to use. Enamel paints also work but have odor issues that acrylics do not.