Etendard Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 I've seen some very informative discussions about various paints here at ARC, including MRP paints, but one issue wasn't covered. Is it necessary to thin MRP paints, or, given that they are an acrylic lacquer and translucent enough to require at least two coats, according to previous posts, can you just forgo using any kind of thinner? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f5guy Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 From what I understand, they don't need to be thinned. I use them straight out of the bottle. HTH, Fred K. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helmsman Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 No thinning needed, they come ready to use in airbrush. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck1945 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 They spray just fine straight from the bottle using my H&S Infinity w/0.2mm needle and tip. They are not suitable for brush work, a single pass using a brush for minor touch-up will usually work. Also as mentioned it will usually take two coats, fortunately they dry fast enough that you can just keep spraying, no need to wait between coats. I’m expecting to use at least half a bottle when I get to my 1/72 Buccaneer in overall Operation Granby pink. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Etendard Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 Thanks very much for the replies! In using MRP with an airbrush, I've found that it does indeed spray on in very thin coats, but dries incredibly fast. And as you've all advised, no thinner needed. It's so thin it reminds me of Alclad. This is great stuff! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dsahling Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Best paint ever Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CFster Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Some people thin them for shading or other very low pressure work, but generally they’re fine out of the bottle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith T Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 MRP colours are compatible with Mr Levelling Thinner if thinning is required… but they spray perfectly straight from the bottle through my 0.2mm brush at c12psi. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ORANGF15Guy Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 I’ve used the paint for about two years and have not thinned any of them including shading! FYI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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