Uncle Jays Fishin Shack Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Hello everyone. I was wondering if anybody has used the Life Tone line of airbrush paints? I see that they sell it in lacquer and hydro mist. So far I have used Createx, Wicked and Com-art. I like Com-art the best so far but now I have found these Life Tone paints. I just wanted to get some feedback from someone that has used them before I spend the $54.00 for the fish sampler kit. Thanks, Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 I just looked it up online at McKenzie Taxidermy Supply, and they have some interesting water-based colors (Hydromist). At $10+ for 8 oz. for metalics, the price seems good, too. Let us know how it works for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 I tried a few of the Lifetone colors. JMHO, I thought they contained too little pigment compared to brands like Smith Wildlife, which is a brand I prefer. While a brand may be good for taxidermy, it isn't necessarily a good choice for lure painting where most of us like more color-saturated hues. One thing to know about taxidermy paint is it is offered by companies that are tiny compared to Createx and they are more subject to change - so quality and colors are not as consistent. What I thought was not very good Lifetone paint a few years ago may be great today, or maybe not. But from my limited experience, I prefer Smith Wildlife. Createx is the best selling airbrush paint for good reason - it is very consistent in color and in how well it shoots, both over time and between batches. But Createx offers a rather limited palette of colors and IMO, it's great to have the taxidermy paints to round out your choices. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Jays Fishin Shack Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Thank you for the info guys. I am going to keep searching and trying paints until I find the brand or brands that I like best. Smith Wildlife brand is one that I haven't heard of before so I am looking there first. Thank you again guys. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) Here's a good site for Wasco taxidermy paints: http://www.mckenziesp.com/Wildlife-Colors-C2020.aspx Edited August 12, 2013 by mark poulson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Jays Fishin Shack Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Great! Thanks for the info. I will check out that brand as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
