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Post by backshophoss on Jun 4, 2013 16:53:18 GMT -5
 The other day,I heard that Floquil/Poly Scale RR paints HAVE been discontinued by Testor's for their own internal reasons,the Military/RC paint lines were folded into the Model Master paint lines I prefer to use Poly Scale because it's water based, easy cleanup,solvent based Floquil can turn into a hazard with the extra bottles of thinner/brush cleaner needed needed for cleanup,the "smell" of solvent makes other family members "unhappy",etc... Sent a copy of a letter sent out to retailers,hobby shop owners over to the "boss"(acelaphillies) Scalecoat has a short "shelf" life to begin with, some shops keep a limited amount on hand at best. Any thoughts??
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Post by acelaphillies on Jun 5, 2013 8:22:46 GMT -5
Here is the letter:
Friday, May 17th, 2013
Dear Valued Partner,
I am writing to inform you about changes that are taking place at the Testor Corporation. For over 80 years, we have provided premium paints and finishing systems to the craft and hobby industry.Today , we announced that we are transforming our business in order to more effectively address the changing needs of our consumers and their interests. We’ve made the decision to exit the following businesses within the Testor® Brand family - Pactra®, Floquil®, Polyscale®, and ColorArtz®. This will enable the Testor Corporation to return to our foundation of success – providing premium, innovative product that inspires creativity. We will continue to accept orders and ship product for a limited time based on available quantities. Going forward, the following brands will be critical to our success and development – Testor®, Model Master™, and Aztek®. These brands will be infused with marketing support, innovation and operational efficiencies. In support of this, we have announced a consolidation of operations at our Rockford facilities. Over the next several months we will provide updates critical to your order and delivery needs as well as product availability. We assure you there will be no disruption to service during this transition. Our commitment to the Testor brand has never been stronger. By implementing these changes, and the ability to leverage all of Rust-Oleum’s world class services, we are more strongly poised to take your business to the next level through product and merchandising innovations, and increased customer intimacy. Please contact me or your sales manager directly with any questions. We appreciate your business!
Best Regards,
Kristin J. Schiro
Director of Sales & Marketing
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Post by acelaphillies on Jun 6, 2013 16:28:19 GMT -5
As an Mtrak modeler, what really concerns me is that platinum mist will be discontinued and there is really no other substitute.
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Post by backshophoss on Jun 6, 2013 23:28:33 GMT -5
Platinum mist is also the base of MNR and NJT paint schemes as well.
And the MTA/LIRR scheme too.
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Post by backshophoss on Nov 23, 2013 17:20:30 GMT -5
Not sure if this happening at Testors,or just a rumor  , Testors might be bringing back some of the basic RR colors back via the Military color line for scenery use. Also Micro-Mark might be developing a RR color line as well Have found that 70 % alcohol helps keep poly-scale paint use able for painting by brush. |
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Post by backshophoss on Sept 3, 2014 17:53:08 GMT -5
Testors has started to bring back the Basic RR colors via the Model Master acryl line
of paints,Reefer White,Boxcar Red,and a couple of other basic colors,along with some
"rattle cans" of ballest colors.
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Post by backshophoss on Nov 4, 2014 23:27:39 GMT -5
On pages 876-878 of the 2015 Walters catalog Tru-Color Paint,a new supplier
to Walters,seems to have "taken" the mantle from the now dead Flouquil/Polyscale lines.
Sometime in 2015(Mar/Apr)they will release colors that will match at least MTA/LIRR colors,
maybe MTA/MNCR colors as well.
There are 2 minor details;1)Cannot be mixed with other paint brands,
2)Have to use their own thinner,reconmends using Acetone for Airbrush cleanout.
MSRP's 1 oz $4.99,2oz $8.95,16 oz thinner $34.95.
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The other day,I heard that Floquil/Poly Scale RR paints
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