Thinner for MM acrylic paints for airbrushing

Testors makes a “universal” Acrylic Airbrush Thinner for use with Model Master Acrylics. Use that stuff for best results.

Oh yeah, don’t forget to use a good primer first. Model Master acrylics have terrible adhesion to bare plastic when airbrushed.

Thanks Stik! I'll see if I can locate that thinner. I had tried searching for MM acrylic thinner and had no luck. Hopefully I can find this stuff. I've already primed the model with Tamiya Fine White Primer, so I hope that works with the MM acrylic.

Ya, I agree with stik but really most acrylic thinners will work. I make my own, works great with MM Acryl. But that Testors will do great too. I can take or leave the Model Master Aztek thinner, I think my own does better, at least with gloss.

The primer is fine. I just prefer Stynylrez personally, just my preference is all.Always use primer under MM Acryl, it won't stick to plastic on it's own basically at all.

OMG - Thanks for the input. I've ordered some of the Testors, so I should be good to go once it gets here. I have Tamiya and Vallejo acrylic thinner on hand, but know that each of them are differant and might not be compatible with the MM paint. I figured it was probably best to stick with the same companies product if possible to avoid any nasty surprises.

Yes use the Testors/Aztek Acryl thinner. Also like in One of the responses make sure you prime first. MM acryl paints are notorious for lifting/flaking off if you don't prime. 

KenK01

OMG - Thanks for the input. I've ordered some of the Testors, so I should be good to go once it gets here. I have Tamiya and Vallejo acrylic thinner on hand, but know that each of them are differant and might not be compatible with the MM paint. I figured it was probably best to stick with the same companies product if possible to avoid any nasty surprises.

 

I bet that Vallejo would work too. I never tried it, you would have to do a little test shoot. If I had some I'd do it myself ( I like doing that stuff lol )... I know from Will Patterson's thinner test with MMA ( youtube) that the Tamiya isn't the best mix with MM Acryl.

Acryl can be difficult. Or it could spray like a dream. One bottle may be so thin it's like it was pre-thinned and the next so thick you can hardly stir it. But, add more than a couple drops of thinner to the thick stuff and it will splatter and run like water. The Testors Universal Acrylic thinner definitely works best and don't use anything with alcohol in it. Good luck.