The paint can be also thinned for airbrushing using Tamiya Lacquer Thinner. Using Tamiya Lacquer Thinner will yield faster drying results and a harder finish. Tamiya acrylic paints are made from water-soluble acrylic resins and are excellent for either brush painting or air-brushing.
I started out w/ Testors enamel & used it for over 38 years. (it was all I've ever known) But now,...I'm definitely an acrylic fan. Tamiya in particular,.... and for several reasons. 1 the price is right. 2 they thin down nicely w/ water (no clumping like some other brands) & clean up w/ water as well. 3 they're easy to blend & make custom colors. And most of all,.... my favorite feature is how quickly it dries. It cuts my build time down dramatically. I no longer find myself starting a 2nd or 3rd kit because I'm waiting for paint to dry. I've re-found my true love of modeling again. And as you can see, my shelves are lined with Tamiya acrylic paint now. If you're on the fence about making the switch to acrylic.........go ahead & do it you won't regret it. I hope this review was helpful. Happy modeling.
I use Tamiya acrylics exclusively for all of my airbrush and paint brush work on models. Once you learn how to properly thin for airbrush (use Tamiya Thinner), or to retard drying for regular brush work (use Tamiya Paint Retarder) it applies evenly and dries to a uniform, hard finish. It does take practice and some trial and error, but Tamiya paints are first rate.
As most modelers probably know Tamiya paint is great for airbrush painting. It's okay with a brush if a little tricky to get coverage. Spraying a model use Tamiya. Painting a figure use Vallejo!
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