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Paint mix for Tam paints

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    November 2005
Paint mix for Tam paints
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 8, 2004 4:23 AM
I was wondering what the mix is for tamiya paints when using a air brush also Vallaio paints

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  • Member since
    January 2004
  • From: USA
Posted by MusicCity on Saturday, May 8, 2004 6:09 AM
I assume you mean the thinning ratio when you say "Paint Mix". If I'm wrong, please let me know.

It's going to depend on your situation. The paint viscosity, your airbrush, and air presure all affect how thin the paint should be. With enough pressure you could get motor oil to go through an airbrush. You need to find the point at which paint will spray properly through your airbrush at the pressure that you like to spray with. Generally speaking your paint should be about as thick as milk.

I spray Tamiya paints thinned 3:1 (3 parts paint, 1 part thinner) at about 15 psi. If you use more pressure you can use less thinner. Find the ratio that covers well when you spray it and doesn't require a lot of pressure.
Scott Craig -- Nashville, TN -- My Website -- My Models Page
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