What ratio?

I wasn't sure if this should go in the Sarlaac pit or Prop-building section, but here's my question. (Mods move this if you need to).


This is for the airbrushers out there. I've got a basic, dual-action internal mix airbrush. I'm running it at about 30 psi. I've bought my paint (Tamiya acrylics) and wanted to know how much I should thin them. I'm going to be painting my sintra body armor.

Thanks for your tips, everyone.

The method I use, is to mix until you get a milk like consistancy.

I'm not a Tamiya user, but this thread might help you:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t245958.html

You didn't mention if you were planning to use Tamiya thinner, water or isopropanol alcohol to thin with. That might matter!

But yeah, thin, thin thin is what you want when using an airbrush.

Originally Posted by mrgr8ness

The method I use, is to mix until you get a milk like consistancy.

This is the way it should be done and i highly recommend Tamiya acrylic thinner. Other thinners tend to not work as well

Originally Posted by Delta75

This is the way it should be done and i highly recommend Tamiya acrylic thinner. Other thinners tend to not work as well

Yeah, milky is good. Thinning acrylic with water does theoretically work, but I wouldn't recommend it. A good quality thinner will help ensure proper flow, will keep your brush from getting gunky, and helps the paint do down evenly.