mixing Tamiya Acrylics with Model Master Acrylics

Anonymous · December 25, 2003, 11:14am

Can you do this? I mean, obviously I can, but will it not mess up anything?

J-Hulk · December 26, 2003, 10:09am

I avoid mixing brands like that, but who knows? It might work.
Why not give it a shot and post your results?

Anonymous · December 27, 2003, 11:19am

Well, I guess I’ll try it, but I was hoping someone would be able to tell me; I really don’t wanna waste paint, but I guess I’ll have to run that risk. I’ll post results hopefully by tomorrow.

Anonymous · December 27, 2003, 11:31pm

I’m not sure this makes a difference, but tamiya acryls are alcohol based and model master acryls are glycerol or glycerin based. They might not mix well, but then again, I’ve never tried.

Anonymous · December 28, 2003, 9:19am

Ive tried it. Occasionally I use some Tamiya white to lighten up some MM paints. I havent had any trouble. Theres no reason I do this though, just been lazy and havent bought a MM white.

Anonymous · December 29, 2003, 4:07pm

I just tried it today; as far as I can tell, no problems with mixing Tamiya Acrylics and MM acrylics. I haven’t airbrushed it yet, but it came out fine with brush-painting.

J-Hulk · December 30, 2003, 9:16am

Thanks for the research!

Anonymous · December 30, 2003, 12:59pm

That is nice to know, doubt I’ll ever need to do that but if I do…well now I know. Thanks

Anonymous · January 4, 2004, 10:15am

No problem. Glad I was actually able to help someone on the FSM forums![:D]

tigerman · January 4, 2004, 9:22pm

Thanks. I use model master acryls in the airbrush, but have heard so many good things about Tamiya’s, I thought I’d try them. Good to know they’re compatible.