Alternative Thinner for Model Master Flat Clear (Acrylic)

MonsterZero

Member since
July 2003
From: Chicago, USA

Alternative Thinner for Model Master Flat Clear (Acrylic)

Posted by MonsterZero on Friday, May 14, 2004 11:28 AM

The recommended MM thinner is not easy to find at hobby stores; what can I used instead? The Flat Clear paint is from the "Akryl" brand.

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MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Friday, May 14, 2004 11:33 AM

I use a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and distilled water to thin the Acryl paints. It should work fine for the clear also I would think.

Mike

“Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon

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MonsterZero

Member since
July 2003
From: Chicago, USA

Posted by MonsterZero on Saturday, May 15, 2004 12:33 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by MikeV

I use a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and distilled water to thin the Acryl paints. It should work fine for the clear also I would think.

Mike

Thanks but why do you feel it's necessary to add water to the alcohol? What's wrong with pure alcohol?

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MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Saturday, May 15, 2004 1:10 PM

Sometimes straight alcohol makes the paint dry too fast and that is why I use water along with it.
You can try straight isopropyl alcohol if you like and if it works then that's great. Wink [;)]

Let us know what you discover.

Mike

“Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon

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MonsterZero

Member since
July 2003
From: Chicago, USA

Posted by MonsterZero on Saturday, May 15, 2004 5:15 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by MikeV

Sometimes straight alcohol makes the paint dry too fast and that is why I use water along with it.
You can try straight isopropyl alcohol if you like and if it works then that's great.

Let us know what you discover.

Mike

Very well, I will use your thinner mixture and spray the flat clear on a smooth, black-colored wooden block. If there are any problems I will spot them before I try on the model.

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MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Saturday, May 15, 2004 6:25 PM

Good idea Mark.
Testing on something other than your model is always a good idea.

Mike

“Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon

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MonsterZero

Member since
July 2003
From: Chicago, USA

Posted by MonsterZero on Saturday, May 15, 2004 7:49 PM

Thanks Mike, I just finished airbrushing and everything is fine. The model is looking very good.

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MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Saturday, May 15, 2004 8:41 PM

Great news Mark. Thumbs Up [tup]

Now you know where to get a cheap thinner. Wink [;)]

Mike

“Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon

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