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Post by Marco on Oct 6, 2022 14:45:25 GMT
I'm thinking about buy to try, but read many different reviews about it. I know that acrylic paints are different, each modeler has his weapon of choice. I prefer to use the AMMO range, with their own thinner in various ratio. But MMP has some colors that AMMO don't (like British modern desert sand).
More: With or without thinner? Did you used other thinner than de MMP one? Did it work?
Thanks in advance!
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Post by armorguy on Oct 6, 2022 15:04:39 GMT
Hey brotha M, I personally have not the slightest idea.
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Post by Ian H. on Oct 6, 2022 16:14:58 GMT
Marco, it is great paint and they make some shades no other company has. Three things:
1) Thin very sparingly. Distilled water can be used to thin it. The paint pours like molasses from the bottle but surprisingly requires little thinning. Start with one drop of water and go from there.
2) Can be sensitive to masking, even over primer. Let it cure for 2-3 days and if you have to mask, use low-tack tape such as Scotch 3M 2090, Washi Tape, Post-It notes, etc.
3) Apply in very light coats and build it up, slowly.
You do get a big bottle of paint and a mixing ball, which is nice.
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Post by Marco on Oct 6, 2022 16:27:50 GMT
Thanks a lot Ian!
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Post by Paul B on Oct 6, 2022 16:31:26 GMT
I agree 100% with Ian.
You can also thin with glass cleaner, but only the alcohol based type, and again be very careful
when thinning. This paint defo needs less, rather than more thinner.
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Post by Marco on Oct 6, 2022 16:34:46 GMT
Ok, thanks mate! On the MMP, they said that no thinner is needed at all... Still thinking...  |
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Post by Paul B on Oct 6, 2022 17:03:29 GMT
You can use them without thinner but if you do, you will find that a skin develops on top of the paint in your airbrush.
If this is left too long and the brush runs dry, it is annoying to remove.
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Post by Marco on Oct 6, 2022 17:52:46 GMT
Understood Sir! Thanks again!
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Post by Ian H. on Oct 6, 2022 18:27:49 GMT
The paint almost defies the laws of physics. I was amazed that paint which is as thick as maple syrup sprays so well.
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Post by Marco on Oct 6, 2022 19:34:01 GMT
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Post by tommygunn on Oct 7, 2022 4:17:56 GMT
Only used LRDG pink. You can see it on my SAS Jeep. Did not use any thinner and it sprayed well.
Only problem was when it came to detail painting. The paint is so smooth that it did no take any Tamiya paint on top. I had to do at least three or four layers.
Hope this helps, Marco.
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Post by Marco on Oct 7, 2022 10:54:58 GMT
Cheers Tommy! BTW, when I have problems like this I apply a hand of flat varnish over the base.
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Post by tommygunn on Oct 7, 2022 11:17:42 GMT
That’s a good idea Marco.
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Post by Boots on Oct 7, 2022 19:09:38 GMT
I`ve just tried this for the first time Marco, the Ford GT Arcadian Blue......i went with the light coat method as Ian mentioned and applied about 5 coats, i did follow MMP`s guide lines but i did tweek a little re: thinner to paint.......i also bought their Polyurethane mix additive which you add a couple of drops into the mix and is supposed to deliver a better result..as to whether that is true or not i don`t know coz i havn`t painted anything without it so i can`t compare, i also use their own thinner..........i`ve yet to discover what else works with them as i`m new to them myself. To be honest i am more than happy with the end result regarding smooth/clean finish,probably one of the nicest finishes i`ve personally had although to be fair i did rub back each layer so every coat that went on top was always going over a smooth previous layer......i will defo give other colours a go when it comes to the armour colours.  |
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Post by Marco on Oct 10, 2022 10:36:04 GMT
Cheers Boots!
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Post by Boots on Oct 10, 2022 17:46:53 GMT
.........forgot to mention Marco, they advise not to mix in the AB cup so use a small mixing jar........i`m assuming it maybe helps mix it better, i`ve mixed my Tam and Vallejo paints in the AB before with no issues but i thought i`d give you the recommended heads up just in case  |
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Post by Paul B on Oct 11, 2022 3:55:14 GMT
It's always best gto mix outside the AB, you never know what is going to happen with some stuff  |
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Post by Boots on Oct 11, 2022 18:32:28 GMT
I`ve not had anything explode yet......apart from my air tank !! |
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Post by Ian H. on Oct 14, 2022 20:15:45 GMT
It's always best gto mix outside the AB, you never know what is going to happen with some stuff Sometimes we live on the razor's edge, Mr. B! |
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Post by Boots on Oct 17, 2022 18:08:43 GMT
Yeah.........`he who dares`...and all that!! |
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