Mr. Surfacer

Thanks for the reply.

I am using Mr Color thinner to thin Mr Surfacer and use the normal paint thinner to wash the airbrush. I have tried using Mr Surfacer from a spray can but I find it hard to control and normally ended up with a thick coat on the model.

Forgot to add, I wouldn't use it as a base coat for Alclad.

While Mr Surfacer is great for filling and priming, I personally don't feel comfortable using it as a base for NMF finishes.

Alclads Microfiller is all I'd use for my NMF's

Mr Surfacer can be cleaned up and thinned using Cellulose Thinners.

I use Humbrols gear, and it cleans up extremely well.

Check to see if your airbrush can handle the thinner, as this type has a tendency to eat rubber o rings, and if used raw on styrene it really turns it to goo.

Which is good if your making a liquid styrene gap filler.

i suggest getting Mr. Surfacer in a spray can. i tried to clean the stuff up after spraying it and it was a total disaster. its like "mess" redefined. however, i use the Mr surfacer in a bottle to fill small seams, and it works like a dream.

Your thinning ratio will depend on your airbrush(ie. nozzle diameter), thinner and air pressure too.

Sorry, no golden rule that will work guaranteed for everybody.

I have problems using it with an airbrush. Either it is too thick or vice versa. Anyone has advice what is the best ratio?

Thank you.

Mr Surfacer is a primer, IMO, one of the best out there.

Comes in either bottle or spray-can.