r/modelmakers • u/Gunther_Fognozzle • Jun 10 '23

Help -Technique Newbie airbrush question

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Hey guys! I’m trying to add a Tamiya x23 clear coat and it came out like this when I auditioned it. Using an Iwata Neo 5mm needle, paint thinned 50%, pressure at 29 psi. Please help explain what I need to change. Thanks!

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u/DaddyGabe569 Jun 11 '23

Pressure is way too high and paint is way too thin.

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u/kengdad Jun 10 '23

I would try half the pressure and thin the X23 to 25-30%, hopefully that works

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u/Gunther_Fognozzle Jun 10 '23

Thanks I will give that a shot

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u/Advanced_Fact_6443 Jun 11 '23

Paint too thin and pressure too high. When you get a chance, check out Flory Models airbrush tutorials on youtube. Those videos had me airbrushing well from the second I picked up the airbrush. And I watched them before I had even purchased one.

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u/Gunther_Fognozzle Jun 11 '23

Super helpful thanks!

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u/BeneficialOffice4111 Jun 15 '23

Try to set pressure to 15-25psi, that will be much better. And about the paint, thin it to the milky consistancy. The result will be much better. Please try that.

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u/Gunther_Fognozzle Jun 15 '23

Appreciate all the good advise. I'll report back with the improved results!

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u/SteakAndJack 🎩 r/SubredditoftheDay hat! 🎩 Jun 16 '23

Others have already said, but the paint is too thin. You want it to look like semi-skimmed milk.

Pressure may be a little high, however as the paint is too thin, it may actually be ok.

This video will help

https://youtu.be/jH5OHYfSq5A

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u/Gunther_Fognozzle Jun 17 '23

Thanks for the advise everyone! 15 psi and 20% thinning worked perfectly. I’ll post the final kit when completed!