Hi folks, may I ask if I could airbrush Vallejo Model Color/ Panzer Aces Color with appropriate thinner diluted to get a good finish? As I really can't afford to buy both Model Colors and Model Air at once...
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him_15
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Posted: Monday, May 25, 2015 - 05:47 PM UTC
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Posted: Monday, May 25, 2015 - 06:01 PM UTC
Yes,you can.
him_15
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Posted: Monday, May 25, 2015 - 08:22 PM UTC
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Thank you for reply, may I also ask in this way what is the proper ratio for paint and thinner?Yes,you can.
Tojo72
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Posted: Monday, May 25, 2015 - 08:49 PM UTC
For me it's not an exact science,You need to experiment,try 2-1 and go from there.
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Posted: Monday, May 25, 2015 - 09:00 PM UTC
Let us know how you make out .
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Posted: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 - 12:06 AM UTC
Yes, but they are thicker and need more thinner added than Tamiya etc.
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Posted: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 - 07:24 AM UTC
i agree on more thinner. I use 50:50 on tamiya. Since model color is a lot thicker, it might need as much as 2:1 thinner to paint.
I also just use model color instead of model air since you will be doing quite a lot of hand brushing for details and still be flexible enough to thin it for airbrush use. But so far, I still go back to tamiya paints for base coats and anything needed to be airbrushed.
I also just use model color instead of model air since you will be doing quite a lot of hand brushing for details and still be flexible enough to thin it for airbrush use. But so far, I still go back to tamiya paints for base coats and anything needed to be airbrushed.
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Posted: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 - 07:44 AM UTC
I've learned to thin-down all Vallejo Acrylics (primers included). Vallejo Airbrush Thinner (71.161) works great.
As an added measure, I put in a drop or so of 'Liquitex Airbrush Medium.'
As an added measure, I put in a drop or so of 'Liquitex Airbrush Medium.'