Model Color requires an extensive shake to mix the liquid with
the pigment.
If that does not help, the pigments may have clumped at the
bottom of the bottle(older stock).
Remove the drop dispenser, go in with a toothpick or similar
object and dislodge the pigment.
Re install the dispenser and cap and proceed to shake extensively.
This should help.

Of note, white and yellow paint usually requires 2-3 coats
to cover properly.

Cheers,
Joe

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Model Color requires an extensive shake to mix the liquid with
the pigment.
If that does not help, the pigments may have clumped at the
bottom of the bottle(older stock).
Remove the drop dispenser, go in with a toothpick or similar
object and dislodge the pigment.
Re install the dispenser and cap and proceed to shake extensively.
This should help.

Of note, white and yellow paint usually requires 2-3 coats
to cover properly.

Cheers,
Joe

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Mr Model Color seems to come in extremes just go to the display rack and you will find some won't shake and some feel so watery . I've been told that is because of the pigments , some are just thicker than others and the lighter shades are thinner as you stated . It is because of this I've sworn off even trying to airbrush this Vallejo line I been too frustrated trying to . And so have a lot of friend that have tried to also .

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Model Color requires an extensive shake to mix the liquid with
the pigment.
If that does not help, the pigments may have clumped at the
bottom of the bottle(older stock).
Remove the drop dispenser, go in with a toothpick or similar
object and dislodge the pigment.
Re install the dispenser and cap and proceed to shake extensively.
This should help.

Of note, white and yellow paint usually requires 2-3 coats
to cover properly.

Cheers,
Joe

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Mr Model Color seems to come in extremes just go to the display rack and you will find some won't shake and some feel so watery . I've been told that is because of the pigments , some are just thicker than others and the lighter shades are thinner as you stated . It is because of this I've sworn off even trying to airbrush this Vallejo line I been too frustrated trying to . And so have a lot of friend that have tried to also .

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Mr Model Color and Vallejo Model Color, 2 different things.

Good practice to get into with the Vallejo Model Color paints, go to a hardware store and buy some small hex nuts, take off the dropper top and put a nut in each bottle, this will help agitate the paint and get it mixed up better for you.

Avoid using something like a BB as it can sink down into the dropper top when your are pouring out the paint and block the dropper hole.

As far as thinning Model Color paint, couldn't be easier. Using their own AB thinner, mix 3 parts thinner to 1 part paint and Bob's your uncle....couldn't be easier. If you have a color that is thicker than others, add a bit more thinner, thinner than others, a bit less thinner, but most of the colors run about the same viscosity when they are properly mixed up.

If nothing else, if it isn't shaking together well enough for you, you can always take the dropper top out and stir it up.