Humbrol acrylics? Never used them. The main paints for spraying (as I see you have just got an airbrush) is Tamiya, but the best that I find is Vallejo model air, as it is thinned already.
Sorry I can't help with the humbrol.
Oh hang on, quick look on humbrol a website, and it says to thin with water http://www.humbrol.com/hints-and-tips/p ... brol-tips/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Though I'd run a couple of cups of tamiya thiner or similar through after to remove the excess water.
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thinning acrylics
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Re: thinning acrylics
Amateur modeller
Canon 7D2, 100-400mm IS L lense, Icom R6 and alot of luck!
Canon 7D2, 100-400mm IS L lense, Icom R6 and alot of luck!
Re: thinning acrylics
Hi Neil, yes anything with a high alchol content is great. Just remember to clean the airbrush properly - I can help if you need it, just shout via PM!
Amateur modeller
Canon 7D2, 100-400mm IS L lense, Icom R6 and alot of luck!
Canon 7D2, 100-400mm IS L lense, Icom R6 and alot of luck!
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Re: thinning acrylics
Neil,
For airbrushing, I use Xtracrylic, Tamiya, Humbrol and use Tamiya thinners for all with no apparent issues! Gave up on using water with Humbrol as i was having issues with it drying in the nozzle. Still happens now and again but never as bad as it used to be.
Arabest,
Geoff.
For airbrushing, I use Xtracrylic, Tamiya, Humbrol and use Tamiya thinners for all with no apparent issues! Gave up on using water with Humbrol as i was having issues with it drying in the nozzle. Still happens now and again but never as bad as it used to be.
Arabest,
Geoff.
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Did a quick google and didnt find any results for motor factors on the first page. When i looked on ebay, alarm bells started sounding as the stuff on there was 2 pack stuff!!! Not nice stuff but spraying cars has no doubt changed since i last spoke to someone in the trade!!!!
But in a nutshell, if you weight up the price of 5lt at £20, against £4 for 250ml, i do see a point in buying at the motor factors. However, i have probably only used about 25ml in just over a year of using Tamiya thinners.
Arabest,
Geoff.
But in a nutshell, if you weight up the price of 5lt at £20, against £4 for 250ml, i do see a point in buying at the motor factors. However, i have probably only used about 25ml in just over a year of using Tamiya thinners.
Arabest,
Geoff.
Re: thinning acrylics
As Geoff says, it's worth getting the thinners just for thinning. Then I use other substances for cleaning out the airbrush (Vallejo airbrush cleaner), yes there are other cheaper ways, but I can justify the expense as it looks after my airbrush.
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Canon 7D2, 100-400mm IS L lense, Icom R6 and alot of luck!
Canon 7D2, 100-400mm IS L lense, Icom R6 and alot of luck!
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Re: thinning acrylics
I bought humbrol acrylic thinners from airfix
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