Model Master Acrylic Thinner

MM acrylic is pretty thin but I still thin it. Sometimes as much as 50/50. As far as I know, MM acrylic thinner does not contain a retardent but will make the paint AB better. I use alcohol to thin with and use Liquitex brand slo-dri acrylic retardent when I AB. These two products are far more cheaper in the long run than using MM acrylic thinner which runs me 5 to 6 dollars for a small bottle. Hope this helps....

ANdy 

Thanks Andy.  Where do you purchase your Liquitex-LHS, chain store (i.e., Hobby Lobby)?  And what type alcohol do you use-70%, 90%?  And what ratio retardent to alcohol?

Sorry for all the questions but I've been fighting the airbrush lately and it keeps winning.

You can get the Liquitex at Hobby Lobby or any painting supply store. I use the 70% alcohol for thinning. My ratio is something like this:

60% paint - 30% alcohol- 10% retardent

Keep in mind. You don't always have to use retardent. The only time I use it is when I will have the AB in use for a while with a complicated paint scheme or freehanding something. If you are just laying down primers or single finish coats, just thinning with alcohol should do you.

Andy