How do you thin a Vallejo Model Air?

The best way to actually thin Vallejo paint is to use their own Airbrush Thinner. 25% Thinner to 75% paint (1 part thinner 3 parts paint) is a good starting point for a standard base coat. If it’s a standard base coat, I also add 2 drops flow improver for every 10 drops of paint.

Can Vallejo model color be airbrushed?

Yes, but it depends on the colors. Please consider that Model Air and Premium have been formulated especially for airbrushing, while some colors in Game and Model Color are not suitable for being dispersed in the air, see please points 2.11 and 15.

Can you thin Vallejo paint with Tamiya thinner?

Tamiya: thinned perfectly, it does not smell and dries fast. Vallejo (and some other acrylic paints): they “do not accept” alcohol.

Do you need to thin Vallejo Model Air?

Model Air is used directly or diluted with Vallejo Airbrush Thinner or Flow Improver. It is recommended to first prime the surface, and then apply Model Air in several layers. For airbrushing these colors, the compressor air pressure is recommended at 15 – 20 PSI or 0.5 to 1 kg.

Do you need to thin Vallejo game color?

I haven’t had an issue thinning the Game Color with a bit of water, but if you’re having trouble I’d suggest trying to use some sort of thinner/matte medium to thin instead of using water; that should thin it down without diluting it so it doesn’t cover.

How much does it cost to thin Vallejo primer?

It is designed to be thin enough to spray without added thinning. If you are worried about it being too thick just crank up the PSI. But I generally spray mine at about 25-30 PSI just because of the rate of tip dry with the tiny needle. If you still feel a need to thin it I would just use water.

Is Vallejo paint waterproof?

Product Description. They are waterbased paints which are non-toxic and non-flammable and come in a 17ml eyedropper bottle which prevents spills. Once paint has dried, it is waterproof and permanent.

Does model air need thinning?

How long does Vallejo take to dry?

Extreme conditions may affect drying; generally speaking the products are best used in moderate temperature of 22º Celsius and humidity of 70%, and are easily peeled from a non porous surface after a drying time of 24 hours.

How much does it cost to thin Vallejo?

Subject: How much do you thin Vallejo Game Color? 1:1:1 Flow-water (10:1 Water to Flow Aid), matte medium, VGC. That’s where I start, then adjust as necessary to get a consistency I like.

What’s the thinning ratio for Vallejo Model Paint?

Steve I been using two to one ratio for the Vallejo Model paint. 2 drops of paint to one drop of thinner. Living in San Antonio, TX during the summer I also add a drop or two of their flow improver. Hey Greg, No, it’s not Model Air that’s the issue, it’s their other line, Model Color, that I am trying to figure out the thinning ratios.

Which is the best thinner for Vallejo acrylics?

The Mr Color thinner is technically for their lacquer paints, although due to the alcohol base works great for their aqueous paints (and Tamiya) too. Interestingly you can thin these with water too, but it’s not as effective as the thinner. Thus is why you’re getting goop (like I did when I tried this!). So water is the best thinner for Vallejo.

What kind of primer does Vallejo paint use?

Vallejo paints do kinda have a learning curve. THe model air paints are nice but, as said above I add flow improver to help with the dry tip thing. I also spray my brush at 20P.S.I. I have been using stynylrez as a primer and mixing about the same as said above with the model color and have gotten some really nice results.

How to airbrush ” Vallejo model air color ” instructional?

FWIW, if you use Vallejo Thinner Medium in place of Airbrush Thinner, and add distilled water, you’ll have a great brushing thinner for Model Color… You can also use Liquitex, Grumbacher, or Golden Retarders and Flow Aids as well.