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Post by JEFF on May 4, 2024 0:04:45 GMT
As the Subject line states. Thinning ratios for brushing, airbrushing and what to use for thinner? Thanks.
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Post by tommygunn on May 4, 2024 3:10:51 GMT
I use VMS airbrush thinner 2.0 acrylic for the AB.
Water for brush painting, how much? Depends on the consistency you are after.
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Post by SteveM on May 4, 2024 7:14:02 GMT
I use Lifecolor thinner for brush in roughly 50/50. Then maybe two thin coats.
A Wet pallet keeps the paint fresh while the first coat dries.
Not used it in the AB
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Post by Paul B on May 4, 2024 9:46:14 GMT
If you're never sure what to use, then try glas cleaner. Make sure it's the alcohol based type and and you'll have
no problems.
I use it with;
Revell Aqua
Tamiya
Vallejo
Humbrol Acrylics
Aqueous Hobby Color
Mig
Mission Model
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Post by JEFF on May 4, 2024 13:22:57 GMT
Thanks,fellows. Looks like I've got some options.  |
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Post by JEFF on May 4, 2024 16:26:17 GMT
Made a start. Primed the little Guys with Tamiya fine grey rattle can. And sat over night. Thinned the blue basecoat with some water and started painting. The paint didn't want to flow over the surface and kept pulling back on itself. Any ideas as to how to cure the problem?
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Post by Paul B on May 4, 2024 18:26:59 GMT
Sounds to me like the paint doesn't like water  . I would try something a bit more aggressive as a thinning agent. |
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Post by Boots on May 4, 2024 18:57:30 GMT
Yeah sounds like a thinning prob with the water, sounds like the water isn`t enough to break the surface tension of the paint |
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Post by Boots on May 4, 2024 20:07:19 GMT
I have heard that a tiny drop if washing up liquid can do the job  , might be worth a test run on somat first tho mucker just in case, i know it works with Tamiya paints but not tried it myself.........just a thought |
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Post by JEFF on May 4, 2024 20:20:42 GMT
Tried some window cleaner, general cleaning fluid,white board cleaner.......No joy.  |
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Post by JEFF on May 4, 2024 20:23:40 GMT
I have heard that a tiny drop if washing up liquid can do the job , might be worth a test run on somat first tho mucker just in case, i know it works with Tamiya paints but not tried it myself.........just a thought You stelthed me,Boots. I'll give it a try. That's all I need.......Foaming Space Marines.  |
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Post by Boots on May 4, 2024 20:37:48 GMT
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Post by SteveM on May 4, 2024 21:18:02 GMT
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Post by tommygunn on May 5, 2024 1:38:56 GMT
VMS airbrush thinner is the only thing that works. Have tried others.
If you are doing blue space marines I would recommend citadel rattle can. Depending on how many you are going to paint.
Good luck with it because you will quickly get bored of them. I know I did!
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, might be worth a test run on somat first tho mucker just in case, i know it works with Tamiya paints but not tried it myself.........just a thought 
