Enamel Paint Help Required!

When using Model Masters Enamel paint for brushpainting, must i thin the paint before i brush it on, or can i just stir the paint and use it?

If i must thin the paint, what ratio do i thin it?

Much help would be appreciated! :iceslolan

If the paint is on the thick side then I would recommend thinning it, since no 2 bottles of paint are the same I don't know what ratio you would want to thin it.
I would however suggest you thin it so the paint is about the consistency of cooking oil, this will allow better paint flow and help eliminate brush marks.

BTW, make sure to use the correct thinners for the type of paint.

For the most part you can use the paint right out of the bottle on a brush. Testors has a problem with their primary colors though, like red, green and yellow, as those for some reason are really thick. However, Model Masters seems to be a little more consistant, so you shouldn't have a problem. If you're unsure, paint a little onto a peice of scrap (like old sprue) and see how well it flows. If you don't like it and think its too thick, thin it, if not, no sweat.

I've never had to thin model master, i've only had to thin testors once, so pretty much you can just use paints straight out of the bottle for brushpainting! Hope this helps!!:smile:

OK, the paint is Model Masters Enamel paint Chrome Silver, and there are brush marks when i paint a part. Should i thin it?

Just put more layers, the brush strokes might get covered up.