Tamiya Acrylics and thinning

[Guest]

Hi Darren,

Rubbing Alcohol, now i know what you mean. I have some of that, i use it diluted to help bend and form Balsa, works well. Got mine from Maplins. Thanks for clearing that up for me mate.

Andy

[stona]

Just noticed this. Regarding thinning enamel paints with lacquer (cellulose) thinners,John Snyder at White Ensign recommends it for their Colorcote range. I used to spray these regularly and found it worked well. It works for the Humbrol enamels too,though no better than good old white spirit in my opinion. It may shorten the drying time somewhat.

I'm not surprised that IPA works with Tamiya acrylics as their own brand thinner is essentially IPA.

Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

I get my isoprop from ebay - cheap, and in different quantities.

[PJP]

Andy (Skyraider)

Iso-propyl alcohol is also in Halfords (Greeny/yellow)screenwash and costs a couple of quid for a litre. Works impeccably with Tamiya paints in my experience.

Has to be a cost saving over rubbing alcohol!!

P