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Vallejo paint question.

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Vallejo paint question.
Posted by Kentucky Colonel on Monday, June 28, 2010 8:20 PM

I'm wondering if you can use Vallejo Model Color paint in a airbrush. I know they have Vallejo Air but I have this base color I'd like to spray on then do the highlights and shadows with a brush.

If it's possible to spray Model Color how much do I need to thin them out?

Thanks for any help!!

  • Member since
    August 2005
  • From: Sydney, Australia
Posted by Phil_H on Monday, June 28, 2010 8:30 PM

You can certainly use Vallejo Model Color paint in an airbrush, it just needs to be thinned a bit more.

Exactly how much thinning, I can't tell you, as Vallejo paints vary in consistency considerably between different colours. I have some which are quite thin and some with the consistency of custard.

If airbrushing (or brush painting for that matter) a nice flat primer coat is recommended as they don't like to stick to styrene very well without it. I just use regular Tamiya acrylic as a base coat. 

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    July 2014
Posted by batai37 on Monday, June 28, 2010 8:56 PM

Also, Vallejo can be thinned either with water (distilled is probably best), or with their proprietary diluant. You'll have to experiment to discover the best thinner to paint ratio that works for you.

  • Member since
    March 2008
  • From: Steilacoom, Washington
Posted by Killjoy on Monday, June 28, 2010 10:52 PM

I use a 50/50 blend of golden's airbrush medium and water, and thin with that.  If you need a bit more durability, add a drop or 2 of future to the mix.  Make sure to strain the paint though, vallejo, like citadel, is infamous for little random floating paint goobers!

Chris

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