This bottle is 250ml in size. This large bottle is 250ml in size. THE FORMULA WITHIN THE THINNER GIVES TAMIYA ACRYLIC PAINTS THE RIGHT CONSISTENCY TO BLEND COLORS WITHOUT FADING OR SPOTTING. Most notably, Tamiya acrylics! I've started using Mr. Color Leveling Thinner as my go-to thinner for Tamiya acrylics. However the actual airbrushing process is a different matter, and I have a strong opinion on which is better…. But just how good is thinning with water compared to the perfect Tamiya acrylic thinners…? Just remember that Tamiya's acrylic thinner also contains a retarder so if using rubbing alcohol to replace it … Add To Cart: Wish List. Acrylic XF1 Flat Black 3/4 oz. If this experiment doesn’t work right off the bat I’ll start playing around with other variables, but for now I’m keeping it as simple as possible. 4. TAM-81318 $2.89 $3.40. There’s a chance it’s also the metallic in the silver paint I’m using which, from my research, can make the paint act as if it’s thicker than non-metallic paint… something I’ll put to the test later on as you’ll see. Using Tamiya Lacquer Thinner will yield faster drying results and a harder finish. Member Gallery Examples. ... X-20a Thinner 46ml Tamiya $3.80 $3.42. Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint. Based on the tests conducted, YES, it’s totally ok to use tap water to thin Tamiya acrylic paint and if I run out of Tamiya X20-A thinners in the future I will use tap water with absolute confidence. Tamiya X-20A acrylic thinner is the perfect choice to thin Tamiya acrylic paint when spraying through an airbrush or cleaning bristle brushes. Getting paint from a spray can into an airbrush or bottle is often damn near impossible, UNLESS you know this ridiculously simple trick... Tamiya’s water based acrylic paint can be thinned with their proprietary X20-A acrylic thinners, iso-propyl alcohol (IPA), distilled water, and I’ve even shown that it can be thinned with regular tap water with outstanding results, but few people seem to realise that it can also be thinned with Tamiya lacquer thinner. Quick view Add to Cart. No two thinners are made the same, so if you use a general purpose or automotive thinners to in your model paint you may find that it eats away at the plastic and totally ruins your paint work and your kit. Tamiya 10ml Flat Base acrylic paint # X-21 . This is due to Tamiya acrylics being water based, so it would make sense that they can be thinned with water…. Once this is touch dry I very gently rubbed my finger over it to remove the pebbling and bring it back to being quite smooth. How will the finished product come out when it’s fully dried…? , So without further ado let’s dive straight in and get the step-by-step process…. Find great deals on eBay for tamiya acrylic paint thinner. Only 15 left in stock - order soon. X-20 Tamiya 250ml Enamel Paint Thinner 80040 $16.50 inc GST. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Tamiya America X-20A Inc Super Large Acrylic Paint Bottle Thinner(81040-000) at the best online prices at … Items 1-24 of 367. 0 out of 5 $ 5.49 Add to cart; Tamiya Thinner 81520 X20A X-20A X20 X-20 10ml. . Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint. So that’s a 1:1 ratio (or thereabouts) of plain tap water to paint, with a working air pressure of 18 psi. You can find conversions for all major model paint manufacturers on the Ultimate Model Paint Conversion Chart, or you can view the full range of Tamiya paints on our handy Tamiya Paint Charts. I then sanded the pieces reasonably smooth with 800 grit sand paper. Can be used on most common model plastics such as styrol resin and styrofoam. While the Tamiya brand of purpose made acrylic thinner is the best choice for thinning Tamiya acrylic paints, many modelers have said that they can also thin and airbrush Tamiya acrylics with isopropyl alcohol and also distilled water. This is a 250ml Bottle of Tamiya color Acrylic Paint (Thinner). It’s as if the X20-A thinned paint was drying a LOT quicker than the lacquer thinned paint. . I was really surprised to see that it does nothing, even on wet paint. Neuf. Tamiya Acrylic XF51 Khaki Drab 23 ml Bottle. ) and will set my compressor to 18 psi of working pressure. Can be used on styrol resins, styrofoam, wood, plus all of the common model plastics. 4.9. I’m using some super cheap plastic spoons from the grocery store which cost me two dollars for fifty, primed with Tamiya primer straight from the can. For airbrushing, you can try alcohol-based thinner that is lighter and dries faster than water. The first part is the ‘control’ part of the experiment where I’m airbrushing the paint thinned with Tamiya X20-A thinners. Essentially just use whatever standard procedure you’ve always used to get the best coat of paint down on your test piece. $13.39. It is worth knowing a little about these techniques so you can have the best experience using an airbrush with your miniatures. The paint and respective thinners were introduced into the mixing cups using new straws each time, and just for reference the mixing cups are simply small plastic shot glasses bought at the grocery store extremely cheaply, from memory 200 cost me a few dollars. Many people are unaware that you can mix Mr. Color Leveling Thinner (MLT) with other brands of paint besides Mr. Color. Now we’re getting down to business and will take a very close look at exactly how the lacquer thinned paint atomises and sprays, and what the paint finish looks like right after application. 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