Quick question for Paul regarding thinning paints

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Quick question for Paul regarding thinning paints

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Hi Paul,

Just a quick one for you....

Watching your videos I get the feeling that your rule of thumb when thinning paints is 50/50, right?

Until now I have been spraying the Revell Aquacolors (which can be a proper pain at times) and I get the feeling that generally I am not thinning enough. Do you have any experience with thinning them?

Keep up the good work, I have been learning alot from you, makes the hobby even more fun!
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Re: Quick question for Paul regarding thinning paints

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Hey Roland, check this thread out. It has a chart for thinning when using Ultimate thinners... :th:

http://www.intscalemodeller.com/viewtop ... =55&t=3016
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Re: Quick question for Paul regarding thinning paints

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Hey Roland, yeah I go for 50/50 unless I know it's a thick or thinner paint, you can usually tell by the sound the airbrush makes when spraying.

As lee linked have a look at the thinner chart, I tested each paint individually so they are pretty accurate.
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Re: Quick question for Paul regarding thinning paints

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Fantastic guys, thanks!

I will be ordering your cleaner and thinner when I get back from my holiday, I am afraid it won't be delivered before I leave. Really looking forward to it!
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