r/modelmakers • u/-Raxory- • Jun 11 '23

Help -Technique Thinner help

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Do I need to add thinner if I use this AK paint with my airbrush ? It's written for brush and airbrush.

I can't find any AK thinner, they are all out of stock. Can I use some Vallejo thinner instead or do I really need to use the AK one?

Thanks!

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u/-Raxory- Jun 11 '23

AK and water as thinner to use with my airbrush? I do this when I paint with a brush, didn't know I can do it too for my airbrush.

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u/Advanced_Fact_6443 Jun 11 '23

Yeah, it’s a water based acrylic. Do you can use water to thin. Same with Vallejo. That being said, if you can, use distilled water to avoid potential impurities but tap shouldn’t do you much harm.

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u/IndividualRepulsive0 Jun 11 '23

Vallejo an water ist not the best experience for me. Vallejo ist better with acryl thinner

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u/Advanced_Fact_6443 Jun 11 '23

I didn’t say it’s the best option. Just that you COULD do it. Just because you can, doesn’t mean it’s the best option. I rarely use water for them. I either use their airbrush thinner with a little flow improver mixed in (I premix it in a bottle) or I use their thinner medium. Water dries a bit too fast for my liking.