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| Subject: | Re: Airbrush Finish Problems - I Use Isopropyl Alcohol |  |
| Date: | Nov 12, 2007 |
| From: | Michael Magyar | |
Hi Craig,
I also paint with Tamiya and use Isopropyl Alcohol (IA) to thin down the paint and find it works a treat. The consistency of IA is a lot thinner than the Tamiya thinner but provides an excellent finish. I typically mix 50% paint and 50% IA, a very thin consistency, and then lightly paint the model 2 - 3 times.
For what its worth I too used a Aztec airbrush but found them difficult to maintain. I'm not sure what your prior experience has been with Aztec airbrushes but for mine I found they gave inconsistent results after a while, even when I got new nozzles. I purchsed an Iwata airbrush a year ago and haven't had a problem since. Naturally I clean it religiously and thoroughly.
Anyway, hope this helps, good luck,
Mick |
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 | Airbrush Finish Problems - Craig Rice - Nov 11, 2007 |
| . . . Re: Airbrush Finish Problems - Michael - Nov 11, 2007 |
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| . . . Re: Airbrush Finish Problems - Juan Contreras - Nov 11, 2007 |
| . . . Re: Airbrush Finish Problems - Jerry Plettenberg - Nov 12, 2007 |
| . . . Re: Airbrush Finish Problems - Craig Rice - Nov 12, 2007 |
| . . . . . . Re: Airbrush Finish Problems - Christopher C. Tew - Nov 12, 2007 |
| . . . Re: Airbrush Finish Problems - Bill Powers - Nov 12, 2007 |
| . . . Success at last!!!! - Craig Rice - Nov 12, 2007 |
| . . . Re: Airbrush Finish Problems - Mike Roof - Nov 12, 2007 |
| . . . Re: Airbrush Finish Problems - I Use Isopropyl Alcohol - Michael Magyar - Nov 12, 2007 |
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