First Airbrush

[topgazza]

Just about to use my airbrush for the first time. Using Tamiya paints roughly how much to thin it ? That milk consistency ? Or I might use Vallejo Air. Can that be used neat or thinned ? Thanks

 

[Komedy]

Start off 50/50 for Tamiya assuming you are using their thinners.

For Vallejo Air, yes can be used from the bottle but I add a drop of their own flow enhancer and a drop of their thinners just for good measure

 

[topgazza]

I was going to use water

 

[topgazza]

Can I use Isopropyl alcohol ? Or ordinary household paint thinners?

 

[adt70hk]

Gary

This is the best video I've personally come across on paint consistencies, not to mention all the other brilliant things he can do.

Good luck with the AB.

Andrew

 

[topgazza]

Simple but great video. I can go out and but some thinners but not sure what brand my local shop stocks. But I'm going to assume that thinners has the same chemical compunds. So I'll see what he does. But I have a huge bottle of iso Alcohol so it would be handy if I can use that ?

 

[adt70hk]

Simple but great video. I can go out and but some thinners but not sure what brand my local shop stocks. But I'm going to assume that thinners has the same chemical compunds. So I'll see what he does. But I have a huge bottle of iso Alcohol so it would be handy if I can use that ?

Sorry Garry not all thinners are the same, even with acrylics. There is a thread on here that explains it. Will try and find it for you.

Andrew

 

[adt70hk]

Simple but great video. I can go out and but some thinners but not sure what brand my local shop stocks. But I'm going to assume that thinners has the same chemical compunds. So I'll see what he does. But I have a huge bottle of iso Alcohol so it would be handy if I can use that ?

Sorry Garry not all thinners are the same, even with acrylics. There is a thread on here that explains it. Will try and find it for you.

Andrew

 

[stillp]

I was going to use water

Water or isopropyl alcohol works with Tamiya. Drying is a little slower with water. Water is OK with Vallejo.
Pete

 

[topgazza]

Thanks Peter i do remember reading about Iso a few times. Essentially its a carrier and doesn't react with any acrylic paint. I will buy some brand thinners just to be sure I have it. Busy masking like the Phantom of the opera at the moment

 

[topgazza]

Sorry Garry not all thinners are the same, even with acrylics. There is a thread on here that explains it. Will try and find it for you.

Andrew

Thats interesting Andrew. I'll avoid any non Tamiya or Vallejo thinners then just to be safe. I know acrylics can have different formulations.

 

[MikeC]

Gary,
Now I am really going to confuse you - with Vallejo/Panzer Aces etc I use plain tap water but I have mixed in ordinary washing up liquid.
But it all comes down to what works for you, you will eventually end up with different manufacturers paint and thinners. I have a bottle of Ultimate Airbrush thinners and Ultimate Airbrush cleaner I can use if all else fails.
Mike.

 

[topgazza]

Thats fine Mike. I'm going to practice first with water and then ISo. And keep a damp cotton bud if the tip gets caked. I assume the washing up liquid aids flow ? Having some cleaner and thinners around is always a good back up to me

 

[topgazza]

Sorry Garry not all thinners are the same, even with acrylics. There is a thread on here that explains it. Will try and find it for you.

Andrew

Found it thanks Andrew

 

[adt70hk]

Gary

To add even more confusion to the topic you can also make your own at a fraction of the cost of the branded items. Not tried it myself but worth a look and if I recall correctly this example uses isopropyl alcohol, which your say you have.

There are a few vids like this online so have a look around.

Andrew

 

[topgazza]

Another great video. I'm keen to play with my airbrush but I'm not going to rush. So I'll take some time and practice. Thanks again all. Any more tips, keep them coming