My_name_1s_MUD Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 Someone suggested tinting one of my canopies with Tamiya smoke. Either airbrushing or dipping the canopy clouds the canopy. DO you have any suggestions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 Same here: Future first, dry time = 48h. I heavily thin Tamiya clear (smoke or whatever other color): 20% Clear, 80% thinner. I spray light layers, which I dry under a bulb lamp: to prevent it from overheating, hold it with your fingers. By tilting the canopy in various directions I can observe how the "fog" left by the spray slowly evaporates. When the plastic has become transparent again it's time to add another layer of paint. Do this 5 or more times, until the desired strength is achieved. HTH, Pierre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
My_name_1s_MUD Posted June 2, 2005 Author Share Posted June 2, 2005 (edited) IHAFT -- It Helps A Friggin' Ton. Seriously, I think I was applying it to thick to get it dark enough. I will try your method. Thanks. Edited June 2, 2005 by My_name_1s_MUD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roym Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 what thinner do you use for tamiya smoke? Roy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Mullen Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 (edited) what thinner do you use for tamiya smoke?Roy You can use either Tamiyas Thinners or Isopropyl Alcohol Step by step using Tamiya Clear Green - same for Smoke Masked up then highly thinned multiple passes Giving a result of... Edited August 7, 2008 by Andy Mullen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithery Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 Don't you just love Andy's step by step help, complete with pictures? I know I sure do! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EF Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 Yes, light coats of Tamiya Smoke, probably you will have to add some drops of clear yellow as I did on this Vipers: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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