Is there anyone out there who can tell me if the Testors Enamels Thinners (code 8825) is able to be used with Model Master Enamels? I am building a 1/35 Academy MH-60 Blackhawk and plan to use Model Master US ARMY HELO DRAB would that be close to the real colour?
Wooty.[%-)]
I have used them together many times Wooty. As long as bith bottles say enamel on them, you should be able to use them together with some degree of success. I am pretty sure that the Testors Enamels Thinner is the same as Model Master Enamel Thinner.
There will surely be those who disagree with me, but I use mineral spirits whenever possible. There are times, such as airbrushing, that it is smart tot use the manufacturuer’s thinner but I will always try a cheaper, larger volume alternative. Experiment with different combos Wooty and find what work well for you.
US ARMY HELO DRAB is a great starting point for Army H-60’s. We just had our aircraft repainted before we deployed and it matched the fresh paintjobs very well. To lighten it for weathering you might try adding a little gray and bringing out the olive. On a weathered aircraft, oil on the paint looks like new paint with a sheen. Remember that this is a what some refer to as a dull finish meaning very flat
Thanks Helo,
I was just asking that 'cause i was looking at TESTORS web site and saw that they had a new line of paints out they r much the same as the oldies but wash in water, and the thinners i am refering to say not to use with water wash up paints!! Just was’nt sure.
I will take ya word for it,
Thanks again
Wooty[^][tup]
I didn’t fully understand your situation. The enamel thinner (oil based) will not work with acrylic enamel (water based) paint. Water is usually all I use for acrylics, but some do require the company’s own acrylic thinner to airbrush well.
Sorry for any confusion.
Narh I sorry,
The thinners are for use with Model Master enamels, but on the thinners packaging in small red print it says “not for use with water wash up paints”. I am pretty sure i have the old type enamel paint. The new paint has a little red box on it stating that it is " New Formula".
Hope this clarifies it a bit better?
Wooty
I’m not sure here, but I think the manufatere means that you can not do an enamel (thinned with this thinner)-wash on water-based paints.
Like you can’t do a wash with it on something has been painted acrilyc.
Basically, as long as you keep the thinner and paint types consistent, you will have no problems.
For example:
– MM Enamel paint and lacquer thinner (My personal favorite), or mineral spirits, turprntine, paint thinner, etc.
– MM Acrylic paint and water or rubbing alcohol or acrylic thinner
And yes, once the paints are dry and cured, you can use a wash of acrylic over enamel and vice versa without problems reguardless of what the thinner is.
Hey Guys,
Thanks alot for all that it seems alot clearer now. I just did’nt want to mix them untill i knew for sure. I made that mistake here a while ago and what a mess i had. Anyway thanks fellas,
Wooty[:)]