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                        Thinning ratio's for Tamiya acrylics.

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Thinning ratio's for Tamiya acrylics.
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 5:01 AM
                        Just as a general rule of thumb what is a good point to start?

                        I've heard so many different things, some say 1:1 some say 3 parts thinner to 1 part paint. Just want to get a nice smooth colour down in 2 or 3 coats.

                        I've tried both and to be honest neither worked as I was painting gloss white acrylic which has a mind of it's own from all accounts!
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 5:06 AM
                        The airbrush manufacturers I know of recommend 1part paint to 0~0,5 part thinner(not specified)
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 5:14 AM
                        Dan, using Tamiya thinner I usually go with 1 part thinner to 1 part paint for starters, with about 15 PSI for the air.

                        Cheers...Snowy
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 5:52 AM
                        Thanks guys. I was trying to airbrush it on at 25 psi!

                        Mind you if I ever need a sandblasted effect I know what to do!!
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                        zokissima
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                          July 2003
                        • From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
                        Posted by zokissima on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 12:59 PM
                        For tamiya, I tend to go with 2 parts paint to 1 part thinner. Worked so far.
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                        Anonymous
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 1:10 PM
                        I remember reading somewhere, that your paint should have the consistency of milk.
                        Hope this helps.
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