Model master acryl question

I think they dry pretty fast and should only be used on small parts like insrtument panels and side panels etc. For hand brushing, use Enamels they dry slower and flow easier.

Hand brushing acrylics is always problematic. I don't notice any significant difference between ModelMaster and Tamiya. I've never used Humbrol acrylics, but suspect that they paint like other brands. Liquitex makes an acrylic drying retarder, that is often recommended. Last time I stoped by my local art supply, they were out so I don't know how much improvement it provides. I usually keep a little tin of acrylic thinner handy an periodically dip my brush into it as I'm painting. It's been said the Tamiya's acrylic thinner has a drying retarder in it, although even with the thinner, it dries really fast. The biggest piece of advice is to not brush over your newly painted areas. Although it's good advice with enamels, I think it is critical with acrylics.

Andy

I use Model Master Acryl all the time now. The trick with hand painting using Model Master Acryl, is to use the Acryl thinner. Don't use Tamiya's thinner, water, rubbing alchol or anything else. USE ONLY MODEL MASTER ACRYL THINNER. Don't believe, try a test sometime.

I love MM Acryl...
Jesse

I use acyrlic all the time without problems. But where I live I can count on having relative humidity between 60% and 100% for about three quarters of the year.

QUOTE: Originally posted by jmorgan_11 Don't use Tamiya's thinner .... USE ONLY MODEL MASTER ACRYL THINNER. Don't believe, try a test sometime.

Jesse,

Out of curiosity what problems do experience with using Tamiya acrylic thinner vs ModelMaster thinner? The reason that I ask is that my LHS doesn't carry ModelMaster Acrylic thinner, so I have always used Tamiya thinner for both Tamiya and Model Master Acryl paints. Whether thinning a lot for air-brushing, or a little by just keeping my brush wet while brush painting, I haven't experienced any problems, either while painting or for the storage of thinned paint.

Andy

Andy,

I'm sure Tamiya's thinner will work, but I get much better results using Acryl's thinner. I believe Testors (and probably Tamiya too) have developed their thinner to work specifically with their paints. Like my dad used to tell me "Use the right tool for the right job".

By the way, you can order the Thinner via internet from companies such as www.internethobbies.com.

Jesse

The only problem ive had with model masters acryl is that after i airbrush my kit and i have to mask the area off for another color and the tape pulls the paint off in little sections ive tryd painters tape and others same prob. should i prime the entier model with enamal or what?

Testors recommends using their Model Master tape or black vinyl electric tape. I use the black vinyl electric tape and I have had no problems. I also wait at least 24 hours before masking. The black tape is real cheap.

ive let i sit for 24 hours but ill give the electrical tape a shot

QUOTE: Originally posted by smokinguns3 ive let i sit for 24 hours but ill give the electrical tape a shot

If that doesn't work for you, try Tamiya's yellow tape. A bit pricey, but it is very low tack but still seals quite well.