I`m using Testors Model Master enamels along with Testors airbrush thinner with a Testors entry level Blue Mini airbrush kit.
Per the airbrush kit instructions the mixture is 1 part thinner to 3 parts paint.
This is what I`ve found:
1. The paint coverage is great- using the large size tip-can easily cover a surface fairly smoothly and the paint doesn`t run or sag until number 2 occurs.
2. After a few minutes of airbrushing I start to get small clumps of paint delivered along with the fine mist being delivered from the nozzle.
3. My fine tip nozzle will spray straight thinner fine but not paint when thinned as noted above.
4. I played around with it yesterday and came to the conclusion that when using the thinning ratio Testors recommends the paint isn`t as thin as it really needs to be to flow from this particualr airbrush well.
Rather than endless experimenting with $3.50 a bottle paint, is there another paint/thinner ration I should use to get better results?
I`m looking to be able to use my fine tip for unmasked camo jobs and pre-shading and such- I`ve got to stay with this airbrush for awhile until my skill improves enough to justify the cost of a higher quality airbrush and compressor.