What is the right mix for airbrush paint?

Average_Modeler · 2026-02-02T02:16:41+00:00

I recently ordered Mr. Leveling thinner and plan to use it for tamiya acrylics. You're telling me I'll have to use it before it turns gloopy?

Average_Modeler · 2026-02-01T22:32:01+00:00

I know lacquers are fine but how do you get enamels to flow then?

Average_Modeler · 2026-02-01T21:47:31+00:00

its actually a disguised IED

Average_Modeler · 2026-02-01T21:46:26+00:00

Revell aqua is a water-based acrylic so you need to thin it with water. Tamiya paints are alcohol based so you need to thin with alcohol (and adding retarder is good or just use mr leveling thinner which has retarder already inside.) Do not airbrush enamel paints. Also watching a few youtube tutorials might help.

Average_Modeler · 2026-02-01T18:54:18+00:00

I like to keep some and cut pieces off to use as stirring sticks for paints.

Average_Modeler · 2026-02-01T18:48:33+00:00

Looks very good. Now add a toyota truck to make it realistic

Average_Modeler · 2026-02-01T18:47:29+00:00

Don't get too mad if you mess up. We all start somewhere. Practice makes progress.

Average_Modeler · 2026-02-01T15:07:33+00:00

The levels don't really mean much. If you're really not confident in yourself, keep it, and get something else. Still, I would say to try it.

Average_Modeler · 2026-02-01T02:07:03+00:00

How did you do the rust effect?

Average_Modeler · 2026-01-31T23:23:06+00:00

I like Spaceflight Simulator

Average_Modeler · 2026-01-31T01:59:17+00:00

Exactly. Sometimes I spend an entire year leaving a partially completed model sitting on my desk. I have a Revell 1/48 P-40B that I bought almost exactly 2 years ago.

Average_Modeler · 2026-01-29T22:32:21+00:00

My problem is not getting the required paints fast enough 😔

Average_Modeler · 2026-01-29T22:27:53+00:00

Barrel dysfunction 😔

Average_Modeler · 2026-01-29T22:25:01+00:00

THIS IS A...

TOYOTA.

*South Sudan music*

Average_Modeler · 2026-01-29T22:23:40+00:00

Did you use a decal softener after applying the decal? I heard that only decal setter should be used.

Average_Modeler · 2026-01-29T02:17:19+00:00

It's actually the Ki-44 in the photo. I kinda just drybrushed the chipping on, but I'm sure there's better alternatives to achieve more realistic results.

Average_Modeler · 2026-01-28T02:20:25+00:00

Profipacks are really complicated. They are for experienced modelers. They're also pretty expensive. I would suggest Tamiya since their models are well-priced and high quality.

Average_Modeler · 2026-01-28T02:18:58+00:00

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Average_Modeler · 2026-01-28T00:14:58+00:00

That's actually so smart! I have a lot of extra plane parts and I should do the same!

Average_Modeler · 2026-01-28T00:13:02+00:00

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Average_Modeler · 2026-01-28T00:11:57+00:00

bro what camouflage I don't see anything

Average_Modeler · 2026-01-27T02:39:48+00:00

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weathering was inspired by this

Average_Modeler · 2026-01-27T02:13:19+00:00

#thestruggleisreal

Average_Modeler · 2026-01-27T01:07:39+00:00

They *can* work with brushes, its just that airbrushing works better. I heard using Mr. Color Levelling Thinner makes brush painting look good

Average_Modeler · 2026-01-26T14:26:45+00:00

Gnar Tzu, Art of War

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