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HighDesertmodeler

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August 2019
From: Northern Nevada

Problem solved - Mission Models Paints

Posted by HighDesertmodeler on Monday, October 5, 2020 10:04 PM

I noted in a separate thread of the constant tip dry problems I was having with Mission Model Paints. I thinned per their instruction, and also adding a little more or less, etc, and still the tip dry.

I solved the problem by using Vallejo Airbrush Flow Improver instead of Missions thinner and Poly mix. With our very arid climate here, Missions thinner and Poly has a tendency to dry out the paint on the needle tip. The Vallejo Flow Improver worked perfectly with a 2:1 Flow Improver to Paint...yes, this is contrary to their instructions but the paint coverage was perfect WITHOUT the dreaded tip dry! Missions is actually a great paint. Yes, it will take a little longer to dry but nothing to fret about. I also spray down satin coats (Vallejo Poly) as part of my work flow.

...all is good!

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modelmaker66

Member since
July 2013
From: Chicago area

Posted by modelmaker66 on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 1:23 AM

Thanks HighDesertmodeler for that info! I am looking to try them and this is great to know.

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oldermodelguy

Member since
November 2018

Posted by oldermodelguy on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 4:08 AM

Awesome news !

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Tojo72

Member since
March 2003
From: Western North Carolina

Posted by Tojo72 on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 8:03 AM

I have been very happy with MM paints so far, where I am,their formula works perfectly for me,they spray nicely,level out beautifully,and clean up easy.

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HighDesertmodeler

Member since
August 2019
From: Northern Nevada

Posted by HighDesertmodeler on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:02 AM

They do spray and cover wonderfully for me now with Vallejo Flow Improver. Tested some mottling and fine lines...even with an ole reliable Vega siphon airbrush I can get very nice mottling and fine lines!

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HighDesertmodeler

Member since
August 2019
From: Northern Nevada

Posted by HighDesertmodeler on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 4:52 PM

Still can't get Mission Models Paints to flow well without dry tip using their thinner and Poly...tried again yesterday and today with various combinations of thinner/Poly/paint on practice sheet stock and I'm back to square one...dry tip with frequent work stoppages. I guess I'm shelving their mediums and I'll just shoot with Vallejo Flow Improver.

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oldermodelguy

Member since
November 2018

Posted by oldermodelguy on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 5:12 PM

HighDesertmodeler

Still can't get Mission Models Paints to flow well without dry tip using their thinner and Poly...tried again yesterday and today with various combinations of thinner/Poly/paint on practice sheet stock and I'm back to square one...dry tip with frequent work stoppages. I guess I'm shelving their mediums and I'll just shoot with Vallejo Flow Improver.

Maybe you've already done it but when I use dissimilar brands together I like to do adhesion tests and scratch tests . Give it a good time period to dry well. Make a comparison with whatever your primered test subject is using MM products compared to using Vallejo.

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HighDesertmodeler

Member since
August 2019
From: Northern Nevada

Posted by HighDesertmodeler on Thursday, October 8, 2020 11:22 PM

Great advice, thank you (I also use a satin varnish over the paint just in case)

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