I got a question for y'all.

i recently bought a simple tamiya AB,
but i am not sure what kinds of paint i can use with it.

for example can i use Enamel?

cheers

You can run just about any paint through an ab. I wouldn't suggest trying it with oils, but most others are fair game.

Hi

Any of the common model paints can be used, but i would suggest as a new user of airbrushes if you are going to use a paint that needs thinning to be used in an airbrush I would recomend using the paint makers own thinner, and then once you have got a bit more experience you can start playing with other more cost effective options.

There are some paints like Vallejo Model Air and DOA are pre thiined for airbrush use.

Once you are used to your airbrush you may want to try IPA for acrylics and Mineral (White) Spirits for enamels

Paul

The easiest (and safest) to use and clean up are acrylics. For the past 3 months, I have been shooting Vallejo Model Air exclusively and I recommend it highly. It comes pre-thinned for airbrushing, so you just have to put a few drops in your airbrush and away you go. The paint performs excellently and it's easy to get a smooth opaque finish. The color range is large and easy to match. You can clean up with distilled water, Medea airbrush cleaner, or Vallejo airbrush cleaner.

aah ok,
thanks for the usefull tips guys, expected an answer like this but just to be sure!

If you're gonna thin with IPA, get some retarder and add a drop per cup. IPA will dry out really quick and could lead to some problems with acrylics.

well, yes you can shoot enamel paint with it, though the cleaning will be a tad more difficult (not something to get you discouraged from using these, though).
I have found - from a short use - that tamiya enamels are great. their coverage is excellent and I really enjoyed using them. thing is - they smell, and you need a good ventilated area to use them. acrylics, however, are a less blow to the nose (and other organs of importance) and they too give a very good result - mind you, they dry more quickly (which is a plus and a minus) so either use small amounts of paint, or use a retarder.