NZ_Grant Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Is it possible to airbrush thinned down oil paints? i.e. for use in weathering etc. Thanks Grant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GAntonio Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Honestly I wouldn't go there! Its better to use heavily thinned (70/30 thinner/paint ratio) enamels, especially Humbrol or Tamiya Acrylics. GAntonio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_Grant Posted February 24, 2005 Author Share Posted February 24, 2005 Cool, I'll think I'll stick to the enamels then ;) Building a 1/6th scale Vinyl Predator (this sort of predator http://www.modelworks.de/predator/predator.htm) that needs some shading in burnt sienna etc. which I only have in oil paints. Thanks Grant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-4Silverfox Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Give it a shot and let us see the results. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_Grant Posted February 24, 2005 Author Share Posted February 24, 2005 Will be a day or two before I get round to it, still doing an acrylic base coat, this thing is huge!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kozlok Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 I have airbrushed thinned artist acrylics with no problems. The pigments in oil paints are generally the same. Assuming you've got good quality artists oils, not student grade, then the pigments should be ground fine enough to spray. The tricky part will be choosing a solvent to get them to spray. The binders in the oil paint may not be compatible with every solvent, so you'll have to experiment a bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
volzj Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 If you're going to try the oli based variety, use mineral spirits to thin. Should work fine, though I can't say that from experience mind you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_Grant Posted February 24, 2005 Author Share Posted February 24, 2005 Unfortunately they are student grade oils so probably are a bit too corse. I think I'll stick to enamels, standard oil washs and using chalks pastels to do the rest. Thanks for the help guys Grant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kozlok Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Why not give it a whirl. Worst thing you'll end up with is a clogged airbrush. Just spray it on some scraps first! I would think the biggest problem will be drying time with oils. The seed oils they use don't evaporate very fast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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