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What to thin Model Masters Acrylics with

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What to thin Model Masters Acrylics with
Posted by SubarooMike on Saturday, January 10, 2015 10:42 PM

Hello gents!   What thinner do you think MM acrylics with?   

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  • From: MN
Posted by Nathan T on Sunday, January 11, 2015 8:21 AM

Well, MM acrylic thinner works. I have made a home brew thinner using half distilled water and half 70% Iso, and a few drops of liquitex retarder. It seems to make it go down more translucent and makes the paint a bit more durable. 

 

 

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  • From: New Port Richey
Posted by deattilio on Sunday, January 11, 2015 8:50 AM

I use isopropyl alcohol 91%.  In the airbrush I add drops until the paint reaches a viscosity akin to water while stirring with a toothpick.  Once all done I clean with acetone nail polish remover and it works like a champ removing any need for elbow grease. 

 

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    January 2006
  • From: NW Washington
Posted by dirkpitt77 on Sunday, January 11, 2015 10:21 AM

I use MM's brand universal acrylic thinner. I got tired of trying to figure out my own, 'cheaper' alternatives. A $7.50 bottle (really only around $4.50 after a Hobby Lobby coupon) has lasted me a couple years and probably at least ten models. This is one area where I'll actually buy the brand name stuff, which is not usually the case for me.

Chris

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Posted by BlackSheepTwoOneFour on Sunday, January 11, 2015 11:48 AM

+ 1 with dirtpitt77. That's what I use with much success.

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  • From: Nampa, Idaho
Posted by jelliott523 on Sunday, January 11, 2015 3:49 PM

I also use the MM brand universal acrylic thinner.  It doesnt take a lot of it to thin it down and it seems to last a long time.

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    November 2008
  • From: Far Northern CA
Posted by mrmike on Sunday, January 11, 2015 6:00 PM

A tip I learned from CallSignOwl is to thin with Future. I've used that method a few time in both brush and spray applications, and found it works well. I've yet to try the MM thinner.

Mike

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