Tamiya Paints for Airbrushing

[wilo]

Originally Posted by MPWR

Tamiya acrylics are excellent for airbrushing, but a full set seems ambitious. There's alot of colors I think I'd never get around to using.

The gloss acrylics can definately be used for painting bodies. They're not very popular around here as they are softer than laquers- but with some patience and good technique, you can get a terrific shine from them. Theyre also great for custom color mixing. My 996 was done with Tamiya acrylics, as well as my Z3.





Also check out Gridgirl's New Beetle in progress. (I expect they can also be used on models of non-German cars, too.)

X20A is a great option to thin it with. Get one of the large sizes.

I never thin to a ratio- the amount of thinning required will vary with nearly every application. I just add a bit of paint to the color cup, and add a bit of thinner with an eye dropper, test spray and adjust as necessary.

Your Work is AMAZING i can not belive the realism in your engines on the 3 ferrari bulids do you have any more links to any more of your builds you are a inspiration

[MPWR]

Originally Posted by mickbench

And, MPWR – Stunning BMW Z3, and yep. The paints do work on cars other then German. LOL

Originally Posted by wilo

Your Work is AMAZING i can not belive the realism in your engines on the 3 ferrari bulids do you have any more links to any more of your builds you are a inspiration

Thanks guys!

Wilo, about the only other thread I have going is the topless 360- and it's not very far along yet (but it's coming ). I expect it will get updated soon. And I have yet another project forthcoming (a BMW!), which I'm almost ready to show off....