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Old 02-08-2007   #1 (permalink)
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Thinner

Hi again folks,

I'm looking for clarification on thinners, I use humbrol enamel and Tamiya Acrylic paint for painting plastic and the occasional resin model.

Can someone tell me why, with the tamiya paint, people use alcohol to thin it as opposed to Tamiya thinner or water? I've never used alcohol or thinners, I always use water. Can someone tell me the advantages/disadvantages of these different types of thinner?

Does alcohol dry more quickly than the rest? I can imagine this being an advantage, but I'm sure one or a few of you folks can give me more info.

Thanks in advance folks!
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