Vallejo Air Acrylics...any tips?

Keifer0999 · Post by **Keifer0999** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 2:40 pm

Any tips/warnings for using these? Should I mix them and with what and in what ratio.

Thanks!

Keith

didihno · Post by **didihno** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 3:36 am

Hi Kiefer,
I use these almost exclusively.
The colours are superb, as is the adhesion to most surfaces.
They are premixed and will airbrush just fine as they are.
Vallejo sell a 'thinner' that they want you to mix with the paint.
I'm not convinced that it is not a gimmick though as I have seen no difference in the drying times.
This stuff is dry almost as it hits the model.
I shoot paint at 10-20 psi.

Just shake the bottle well, and add the thinner if you want.
I do buy the 'cleaner' product also but rinsing with water and/or white spirit does the job just as well. The cleaner does give the airbrush components a sort of 'oiling' to keep them smooth.

Remember to clean your airbrush thoroughly, take out the needle and everything. You should have no problems.

Now, if only I could find some time to build and paint something!!!

Keifer0999 · Post by **Keifer0999** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 8:50 am

Thanks for the tips Did!

didihno · Post by **didihno** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 8:00 am

Keifer0999 wrote:Thanks for the tips Did!

Hey no Problem!

I felt guilty giving them as I haven't been able to do any real modelling for about 6 months.

k-dog · Post by **k-dog** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 1:44 am

I have used these and have to say i do like them but you have to handle the kit very carefully after painting because with some plastics the paint tends to chip easily even with primer

borz666 · Post by **borz666** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 3:15 pm

I've been using these too, although very good and easy to use I've just got the Gunze Sangyo Acrylics (availble from modeldesignconstruction.com in the uk) and i have to say: WOW!

I really cant see me thinning these incorrectly, and they cover beautifully.

Although the dont dry as quickly as the Vallejo Air.

Whatever works for you.

Chris