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Aren't fathers sleekit!!!! I was discussing with him about buying an airbrush kit for my model and he said to wait til after christmas and he would help buy it. What was delivered this afternoon? (  Ignore the Rum )   
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I have the same kit!! And it gives a great finish too!!! 
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Now begins the fun of learning thinning techniques and cleaning.
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Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,827 Points: -13,348
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haggisKiller wrote:Now begins the fun of learning thinning techniques and cleaning. Ahhhh the joys of airbrushing!!!! 
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any advice would be helpful about thinning acrylics and cleaning the brush ( ie. what should i thin them with, what cleaning solution is best, ect )
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There are a few things you can do to thin acrylic. The best way is to use the original thinners for the paints your using, i.e Tamiya paints, Tamiya thinners. This is the way I use. Acrylic paints are water based, so water can be used, and to break the surface tension of the water, one small drop of liquid soap. This works well, but to many sharp movements with the brush can cause foam, not too good. Another way is to use windscreen wash, cheap and works well. My personal choice is the compatible thinners, cant go wrong, a little more costly but perfect mix and finish. I use Tamiya spray primer and decant it into pots for the airbrush, less wastage. It is also perfect for metal parts as well as plastic, it sticks to anything!!! For normal painting I mix 1 part paint to 2 or 3 parts thinners, but it depends on the paint viscosity. When mixed it should be about semi-skimmed milk viscosity. For washes and filters I mix the paint to 95% thinner, put some thinners in your pot and clean out a brush once or twice with the colour you want. If you want a good gloss varnish then I swear by Johnsons Klear floor lacquer. Bullet proof when dry and you can paint over it for weathering and washes and such. I use for a Matt finish the Vallejo Matt Varnish.
For cleaning I empty the pot and spray through copious amounts of lukewarm water, remove the needle and tip and make sure there are no deposits still present. If so a toothbrush is perfect. Reassemble and then I spray through rubbing alcohol. It cleans any water out and dries instantly leaving nothing in the airbrush to damage it or ruin your next paint job. Keep your brushes and compressor in a room temp place otherwise condensation can occur in both!!!!! Learned that the hard way !!!
Practice is all I can say for pressure and coverage. Be prepared to waste some paint and thinners and play around with your technique. You will soon find a pressure and distance from subject that gives you the best finish. If you look through my Tiger Tank post you will find a Panther and a Tiger I have built using your set up.
Hope this helps. Happy painting.
Jack
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Searched the web abd found many airbrushers use Windowlele as a cleaner.
Tried it and it works well, but some also use it to thin the paint, but hesitant to try.
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