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Re: Testors Spray Enamel
I agree with Scale Master. Go ahead and start with Tami sprays, they're not that much more expensive (what, $1? $2 more per can?) and are much more forgiving. You're right, they aren't a magic bullet, but they will help you learn better than will the Testors cans. It's like saying "Well, I don't want to use a nice X-acto knife just yet, so I'm going to wait until I can cut perfectly with a butter knife before I move on to the better tool." In reality, it should be the other way around; learn on the easier tool and progress to the harder one.
That said, I've had a couple great paint jobs from Testors cans, and more than a couple awful ones. Their QA is spotty, and some paints are better than others, and some days are better than others. It's pretty much the luck of the draw.
Whatever paint you decide to use, read the FAQ on painting, it will save you a lot of heartache! Use primer, spray mist coats before wet coats, and let them set up between coats. Spray a bit closer to the model and with quicker strokes than you may initially think is appropriate. Good luck!
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