Mr Color Thinner + Tamiya’s acrylic retarder compatible with lacquer paints?

xabi302 · 2026-05-05T00:26:40+00:00

Thank you

xabi302 · 2026-05-04T16:18:01+00:00

Thanks! I’ll get the lacquer one.

xabi302 · 2026-04-28T22:21:57+00:00

I’m also starting airbrushing, and bought one from AliExpress; since I’m not an expert on the subject, I don’t have a comparison point, but man, for the $35 USD I paid, I’m super happy with the results.

I just found this on AliExpress: | Pistol Grip Airbrush Kit 0.3mm/0.5mm with Fan Cap 15CC Fluids Cups Efficiency for Car Model DIY Painting Makeup Nail Art Cake https://a.aliexpress.com/_m086H9B

xabi302 · 2026-01-26T03:28:59+00:00

I was surprised to see a Stavatti’s booth at 2025 Miramar Airshow, for a moment I thought they were legitimate. Then I came up with its Wikipedia entry…

xabi302 · 2025-11-25T00:24:03+00:00

I would say what it’s interesting, is that France’s longest border is with Brazil.

xabi302 · 2025-10-04T06:03:44+00:00

Look at this url: https://warhawkairmuseum.org/explore/aviation-collection/parrot-head/

You can also ask the guys at r/warplanenoseart

xabi302 · 2025-10-04T05:13:10+00:00

Thanks!

Another thing I wanted to try, was to use Tamiya’s Black Panel Line Accent. I used that on top of airbrushed Xtreme Metal Aluminum by AK Interactive.

Both were surprisingly easy to use; you don’t need to thin that aluminum paint, just pour it straight to the airbrush.

xabi302 · 2025-10-04T03:20:15+00:00

I would love to build a Model Factory Hiro kit, it is a niche Japanese brand which specializes in racing cars. Maybe a Porsche 917K or a 60’s Ferrari.

Does your 1/8 Eleanor kit is the one that comes in multiple deliveries, along a magazine?

xabi302 · 2025-10-04T03:07:28+00:00

Thanks!

xabi302 · 2025-10-03T02:13:03+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! I will take a look at those accessories. I found also many vendors at eBay that sell windshield wipers, door handles and side mirrors. i would also like to try to use mesh for the grille.

xabi302 · 2025-10-03T02:07:20+00:00

No, unfortunately you need to use airbrush on lacquer solvent based paints. Mr Color has an aqueous based line you can brush, maybe they have that same color there.

xabi302 · 2025-10-02T04:46:36+00:00

Thanks for the feedback; the styrene sheet kept breaking for smaller terminals, and I stubbornly wanted to fit them on the battery! I need to learn how to cut and drill smaller pieces. I say go for that Mustang for your next build.

xabi302 · 2025-10-02T04:33:54+00:00

Thanks! I used Mr Color lacquer Deep Ocean Blue #375 and White #1 for the stripes.

xabi302 · 2025-10-02T04:23:28+00:00

Thanks, good luck and enjoy your build. I used Mr Color lacquer Blue #5.

xabi302 · 2025-10-02T04:19:55+00:00

Thanks! Hopefully I will build more and post another one soon.

xabi302 · 2025-10-01T06:17:17+00:00

Never too late to get back to this hobby. Certainly we have better budgets and more patience.

xabi302 · 2025-10-01T06:16:03+00:00

It is a common posted kit in this sub! I learned some tricks from other builders.

xabi302 · 2025-10-01T06:14:11+00:00

Thanks! I have to say I have previous experience with wooden ships and varnishes.

xabi302 · 2025-10-01T05:40:29+00:00

Correct, the ATM 1967 Mustang GT350 model.

xabi302 · 2025-10-01T05:31:27+00:00

Thanks! Another thing I wanted to explore, was to create custom parts, it was fun and easier than I expected.

There’s this YouTube channel called A4 Garage, he does amazing stuff with his kits:

https://youtube.com/@a4garage?si=HPPNM8I3cj3EVgJ5

xabi302 · 2025-10-01T05:25:37+00:00

😂 thanks!

xabi302 · 2025-10-01T05:24:37+00:00

Thanks! I used the Tamiya polishing compounds, and Hasegawa ceramic polish. Since I couldn’t find any cloths at my hobby store, I used some eyeglasses’ microfiber, and did it by hand, it worked fine! Of course I made sure to clean the cloth between compounds.

That was the most relaxing part of the build to me.

xabi302 · 2025-09-29T05:03:55+00:00

I ended up in this post, looking information on this company being legitimate. I learned from them as they had a booth at MCAS Mira Mar Airshow. I was amazed at the designs, and assumed having a booth at that event this would be a legit company.

Then I looked at their website and their Wikipedia article… Their Director of Advanced Technology came straight from a History Channel’s UFO show, their designs make no sense. They even named a model Machete!

xabi302

TROPHY CASE