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Testors Enamel Thinning Question

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  • Member since
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  • From: USA
Testors Enamel Thinning Question
Posted by jburns on Thursday, September 22, 2011 11:40 PM

I usually paint with Tamiya acrylics which are great, as well as Model Master Acryl. I am building a Sukhoi SU-27 and the only paints available in the colors I need are enamel so I am having to use Testors Flanker Colored Enamels. How much do I need to thin this for airbrush use? 40% ? And what pressure is best, as I usually use between 23-25psi? Would that be the best amount of pressure? I use a Paasche H single-action AB. Thanks in advance for any input and guidance on this matter.

 

Mr. GTO

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  • From: Caput Mundi (Rome,Italy)
Posted by Italian Starfighter on Friday, September 23, 2011 4:36 AM

Hi,try to thin 50%,anyway the old rule of milk density is often right.You can olso try to spray around 15-18 Psi to avoid the over spray,all dipend from your hand and from what kind of work you are doing.....Ciao Enrico.

P.s. If you are working free hand (without masks) and you need soft edge the low  work pressure help you to achive a good camo with minimum overspray,but i don't know if your airbrush can work well at low pressure.In case try to thin your color up 60-70 %.

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  • Member since
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  • From: Monterey Bay,CA-Fort Bragg, NC
Posted by randypandy831 on Friday, September 23, 2011 8:07 PM

thin it to the consistency of milk. enamels will need more thinner since they are thicker.  

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  • Member since
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  • From: USA
Posted by jburns on Sunday, September 25, 2011 1:46 AM

Thanks for your input! Its much appreciated!

 

Mr. GTO

  • Member since
    February 2011
  • From: Monterey Bay,CA-Fort Bragg, NC
Posted by randypandy831 on Monday, September 26, 2011 8:58 PM

no problem! i love using tam acrylics but there different name changes always stump me. their dark tan is USAF tan and MM enamel is just dark tan. MM tends to me more accurate in color and stupid easy to find. i hate the mixing codes they give you. i don't want to spend $10 bucks to mix one color. 

tamiya 1/48 P-47D $25 + shipping

tamiya 1/48 mosquito $20+ shipping

hobby boss 1/48 F-105G. wings and fuselage cut from sprue. $40+ shipping. 

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