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AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
Model Master thinning ratios
armorjunior
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Posted: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 - 09:16 AM UTC
what ratio of panit to thinner do you use when airbrushing MM enamels?
thanks
IndyCopper
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Posted: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 - 09:38 AM UTC
I would start with 3 parts paint to 1 part thinner. See how that works on a test spray then add more thinner if needed.
IndyCopper
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Posted: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 - 09:41 AM UTC
I would start with three parts paint to one part thinner. Test spray to see how it works, then add more thinner. If you are spraying a base coat/all over coverage maybe 3 to 1 is good. If you are going for a camo/fine line you will maybe be 3 to 2 or 1 to 1 ratio. Just play around with it ( and your air pressure too)
kevinb120
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Posted: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 - 04:23 AM UTC
I use about 60% paint for base coats and 40-50% for camo/shading. I tend to use a touch more thinner for very dark colors(black/green drab/schokoladenbraun, rubber, ect) as they can dry too quickly if thicker then a 50/50 ratio. I always use MM airbrush thinner for spraying as the brush-cleaner types don't seem to blend as well with the paints, its definately different then the standard thinners. It also depends on the quality of the ab too, a very fine mist from an Iwata HP-C can get the job done with less paint in the mix then a badger 155...
HeavyArty
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Posted: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 - 05:04 AM UTC
Hmm??

Didn't you ask this same basic question and get answers to it a couple posts down? Same still goes. Asking again will not usually get you different answers more to your liking. No need to double post.
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