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Tamiya Acrylic Retarder

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    December 2011
Posted by Chrisk-k on Sunday, February 2, 2014 1:28 PM

I have two bottles but I haven't used them.  I mix Tamiya acrylics with Tamiya thinner 1:1 and have never experienced a dry tip or clogging.

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  • From: Adelaide, Australia
Posted by zapme on Saturday, February 1, 2014 1:30 AM

Thanks guys most helpful.

cheers Leo

 

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    May 2012
  • From: Pennsylvania
Posted by pilotjohn on Friday, January 31, 2014 9:22 PM

Should have said that I am using acrylics:)

John

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  • From: Pennsylvania
Posted by pilotjohn on Friday, January 31, 2014 9:21 PM

Leo;

I live in Arizona and we have a pretty dry climate all the time.  I have tried many things and my current "formula" of choice is 1 drop of retarder (I use Golden's), 2 drops of Flo-Aid by Liquitex, and then bring in the paint.  I then thin as I think I need to based on the pressure and the color.  I still keep a swab nearby and clean the tip often.

I spray Tamiya, Vallejo, and Model Master and it works on all three brands.  I would assume the Tamiya would as well.

John

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    February 2006
  • From: Smithers, BC, Canada
Posted by ruddratt on Friday, January 31, 2014 6:14 PM

I've got some and use it often - it's a great product.  When I mix it, it's usually no more than a drop or 2, and never exceeding a ratio of 10 parts paint to 1 part extender.  Never tried it with anything but Tamiya acrylics however.

Mike

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  • From: Adelaide, Australia
Tamiya Acrylic Retarder
Posted by zapme on Friday, January 31, 2014 5:33 PM

Hi all,

I'm right in the middle of summer here and it is a hot one, anywhere between 105-114F. I'm spaying either first thing in  the morning or at night but am finding the paint is still drying before it hits the plastic. I went out and bought the retarder but there are no ratio/instruction guides. can anyone help with how many drops i should add to my spray cup. Also can it be used with other paint brands?

Thanks in advance

Leo

 

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On the workbench: 1/72 Airfix De Havilland DH88 Comet , 1/35 Trumpeter M1A1, 1/35 Tamiya Tyrannosaurus Rex, 1/8 (?) vinyl C3PO brand unknown

 

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