Ulises Victoria Posted April 7, 2015 Share #1 Posted April 7, 2015 (edited) Hello all. These two phrases appear in the description of all Model Shipways paints in the Model Expo web site: "...making them ideal for airbrush use". " Model Shipways paints are not compatible with airbrushes." ???? Any comments anybody? Thanks Ulises Edited April 7, 2015 by Ulises Victoria Quote There aren't but two options: do it FAST, or do it RIGHT. Current Project Build Log: Soleil Royal in 1/72. Kit by Artesania Latina. Last finished projects: Royal Ship Vasa 1628; French Vessel Royal Louis 1780. 1/90 Scale by Mamoli. 120 Cannons Future projects already in my stash: Panart: San Felipe 1/75; OcCre: Santísima Trinidad 1/90; Wish List: 1/64 Amati Victory, HMS Enterprise in 1/48 by CAF models. So much to build, so little time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted April 7, 2015 Share #2 Posted April 7, 2015 I have a friend who swears by Model Shipways paints; I, on the other hand, swear at Model Shipways paints. Main problem - they are too thick - unless you dilute them heavily with water they are way too thick (IMHO) to apply even with a brush. For this reason I would never try them in an airbrush. Even applied with a brush the obliterate any small fine detail with their thickness. Ulises Victoria 1 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwvolz Posted April 21, 2015 Share #3 Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) I agree with Jack's statement. I can't imagine trying to thin them enough to get them through and airbursh, and as he said, even hand brushing they are too thick out of the bottle to not leave brush marks and hide fine detail. Edited April 21, 2015 by Joe V. Quote Joe Volz Current build: Model Shipways "Benjamin W. Latham" Completed builds on MSW: Caldercraft HMS "Cruizer" Caldercraft HMBV "Granado" Model Shipways "Prince De Neufchatel" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realworkingsailor Posted April 28, 2015 Share #4 Posted April 28, 2015 I have had some success airbrushing with Model Expo Paints. However, to work with them (even with a regular brush), they absolutely must be thinned down. Personally I don't like cutting acrylics with water, I use either an acrylic thinner, or clear Windex (same thing, only cheaper and in larger quantities). Some people may use alcohol, but you run the risk of it evaporating while spraying. ME paints, and in fact most, if not all other acrylics, are best sprayed when they have the consistency of milk. For ME that means cutting them down to a ratio of near 1:1 with thinner. Another thing to consider is the type of airbrush you are using. Some types just cannot handle acrylics, and with others you need a larger needle. I use a Grex, and have had no problems with acrylics once I got the hang of using them. Here are some instructions for airbrushing Proto-Paint, by George's Trains, another brand of acrylic. Andy mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati Current Build: USF Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Budzik Posted April 28, 2015 Share #5 Posted April 28, 2015 Tip dry is always a problem with acrylics. To be safe, at least a .3 mm nozzle. There are also some thinners that retard settiing (acrylic paints are more like plastic) but you will have to test compatibiltiy. An example would be Gunze's Mr Leveling Thinner or Tamiya X-20A. Paul https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2_YEoGunu0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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