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05-27-2009, 07:58 AM | #1 | |
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Advice - Air brushing
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I've looked through the FAQ's, which are absolutely fantastic, but can't seem to find the information I want. I'm trying to discover the process of using Tamiya acrylic paints with an airbrush. How much thinner do I use? What is the minimum amount of paint you can use? And any other information that would help me would be much appreciated. |
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05-27-2009, 12:15 PM | #2 | |
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Re: Advice - Air brushing
Most of the time I just feel it when it comes to thinning ratios. I thin to the point where its thin and fluid but doesn't lose opaqueness when spraying. The rule of thumb is to thin it down to the consistency of milk.
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05-27-2009, 05:57 PM | #3 | |
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Re: Advice - Air brushing
Well...I think that some_kid is right, it´s more about feel than having an exact bang on rule.
For me tamyia acryl are unbeliavably frustrating...never got to work right. Tried enamel too but didn´t like it very much either...for me to date the best results were with automotive paints...but they are very toxic - but this is only regarding to car bodies, for all other parts tamyia and etc work a treat. Do you have a steady air supply for your AB where you can regulate the pressure? Is your airbrush single or dual action? I managed to buy a huge sheet os styrene here where I live in Brazil, its some 2 by 1.50 meters which I cut into several small pieces and use them as a test varying teh amount of reducer, pressure, distance and the various tips and needles in my AB set. This is my The best way I think is practice, practice, practice...on scrap! Happy modelling!!!!
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05-28-2009, 05:10 AM | #4 | |
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Re: Advice - Air brushing
Thanks very much for your replies. I also found a wealth of information on different sites. And practice, practice, practice seems to be the mantra
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