Hi Spanner - not just me that struggles, then. One thing I have found is that the 'silver' shades seem to be much easier to use. Shades of black, grey, blue etc are really not easy to use. I only use brushes just now, so will try to use the lacquer thinners, as recommended above. Or, as you say, look at Vallejo...John, I only use brushes and I found Tamiya acrylics useless for brush painting.
I use Vallejo Air, thinned if required, with tap water. Works for me.....
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