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  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: The Hoosier State
Posted by plasticmod992 on Tuesday, March 2, 2004 11:53 PM
I've used the Apple Barrel craft acrylics before and they sprayed best with distilled water. I gave them a try after reading an article in FSM where a modeler re-finished a toy model german mono-wing from Raders Of The Lost Ark movie. His restored model looked great. I haven't had much luck trying to spray fine lines with it, but who knows maybe I'll have better luck later on.
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    December 2003
  • From: CT - USA
Posted by thevinman on Monday, March 1, 2004 7:02 PM
You can use regular spray paint from Wal-Mart – just spray it into a container to collect it, then into the airbrush it goes. There’s no need to thin it. As far as thinning non-spray paint from Wal-mart or where ever – I’m not confident water will work to thin it – you might want to experiment with distilled water or alcohol.

Good luck
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 1, 2004 3:14 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by JeremyB

Hi guys

I was wondering can I use the acrylic paint found in stores like Wal-mart in my airbrush and If I can I would use distilled water to thin it right?

Jeremy




I hav'nt used the Acrylics but I have used the brushable enamals thru my brush.
I Just thinned it down as needed and it gave a very nice finish. at less than $2 a pint I've bought several base colors to mix and match as needed.
  • Member since
    November 2005
Can I do this?
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 1, 2004 1:47 PM
Hi guys

I was wondering can I use the acrylic paint found in stores like Wal-mart in my airbrush and If I can I would use distilled water to thin it right?

Jeremy

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