Recently, this week, I've started using AK Xtreme "metallics", I've not needed to thin these but being non-acrylic, I've no idea if their lacquer or enamels. Other acrylic formulations like Revell and Vallejo are different formulations (acrylic resin based IIRC) that do NOT work or play well with hot thinners. You really want a mild acrylic thinner for these, mostly water with a small amount of alcohol and flow aids. For airbrushing these paints I'll pay the premium for the branded thinners just to save home chemistry experiment aggravation.

Tamiya Paints dry in about 10 minutes and can be applied evenly and easily on plastic models. They are specially formulated for use on styrol resins, styrofoam, wood, plus all of the common model plastics. Water/ IPA 50/50, 70/30, 20/80, 10/90 and 0/100. In Winter for instance I will use virtually 100% IPA because its 10-15deg C in my workshop. In summer I'll use a much higher water ratio when it gets above 28deg C. With all these I could be using anything between 10-20psi, this is a guide as I always look at a test pattern and listen to the sound of the airbrush. To start off, Tamiya products are easily the best in the business. Their attention to detail and accuracy is very unique and differentiates them from other brands. Their paint line includes metallics, enamels, acrylics, water based paints, primers, reducers among others. I also clean my airbrush between colours, ie taking it apart and ensuring that the needle is clean and free of any paint build up. The Tamiya Incorporated brand was founded in 1946. It inherits the name of its founder: Yoshio Tamiya and is based in Shizuoka. The Japanese company specializes in construction sets for RC modeling . It has 4 subsidiaries and 60 branches. Its network extends to Hong Kong, the United States, and Germany. What are Tamiya's specialties?This service does not deliver on a Saturday or Sunday. If you would like Saturday delivery please call us on 01782 409310. I also use Alkan and vallejo acrylics thinned with UMP(Ultimate Modelling Products) thinner which also give excellent results. Search for a source paint and see the closest matches across all the paint manufacturers we have data for The tamiya bomb paint match: Specially dedicated to plastic models, it has a wide selection of colors of very good quality.

Thanks for supplying my paints bang on time. With the current pandemic causing delays due to the num ... My Number 1 rule for airbrushing- DON'T OVERTHINK IT! It's paint, art if you will, not a chemistry experiment. Work out what works FOR YOU and roll with that - if you're one of those people who need 'exact', you may need to learn to chill a bit and just play. It's a tough thing to do (I speak from experience), but it's the only way you'll manage to get a good result. UK Importers ,wholesalers and distributors of plastic model kits, jisaw puzzles, board games, embroidery, paints, tools and glues. Dimensions Embroidery, Easymodel, EK Success Tools, Eurographcs, D-Toys, Eduard, Gluelines, Heller, Tamiya is a Japanese brand founded in 1946. She is involved in the design and marketing of radio-controlled electric vehicles. All you have to know about Tamiya Who is the Tamiya manufacturer?

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RC vehicle enthusiasts will appreciate the return of the famous Tamiya grasshopper. More revolutionary than ever, this new model to mount appeals to both beginners and nostalgic for the first version. Indeed, two versions are now marketed, including the grasshopper and the grasshopper II. I've only used Gunze thinner (Mr. Color Leveling for the record) with Tamiya and Gunze acrylics, which I understand are acrylic lacquers. Works beautifully for me, as do cellulose/lacquer thinners from the DIY store. X-20A and isopropanol also work well. After stopping to wash my sprues to test out how the paint would go down I discovered that it was a waste of time, I've never had a problem. The only time I'll use alcohol to wipe down is if I've manhandled the model excessively. I do like to use Mr Hobby surface primer but I don't use it as a preparation paint although its very good for that but rather as a technique to fix small imperfections in the plastic or my assembly.

One of the most common products from Tamiya available online is paint. This Japanese manufacturer produces a wide variety of acrylic and enamel paints that allow model makers to achieve virtually any finish for their creations.Each match is rated based on how many conversion charts it appears on, combined with the results of our color matching algorithm. Get Started Paint Matching Algorithm Quite a few variations in methodology here as is to be expected. Any issues with airbrushing are very simply based on just a few variables, 1 paint thining ratio, 2 air pressure and ambient temperature. I think my biggest discovery is not to follow any particular recipe. Now I only use Mr Color paints and with these I have used all sorts of thinners and they all work but with major caveat. If you don't adjust air pressure accordingly then your going to run into strife. Variety: Tamiya produces a wide variety of model kits, ranging from military vehicles to racing cars to aircraft, and everything in between. This means that there is something for every type of modeler, regardless of their interests. as rgb40 suggests cleaning the plastic with IPA is a good idea, soap could leave more of a residue than the mould release, if you've not got any IPA then watered down vinegar could be used as a de-greaser