Brush for Tamiya Acrylic?

[Ne Oublie]

Hi all,

I use Tamiya Acrylic paint, and I can't seem to get it to brush 'right'. I
usually use the Tamiya brushes, and I'm wondering if it's a case of
technique or maybe some sort of compatibility issue. I've tried various
paint/thinner mixtures - no matter what, the paint seems to clump on the
brush.

I've brushed other paints with decent results, but I'm loathe to switch
brands because I love the Tamiya in my airbrush.

I guess the question is: What kind of brushes do Tamiya Acrylic users use?

Thanks in advance,
Stu.

[Al Superczynski]

On Thu, 30 Jan 2003 02:06:19 GMT, "Ne Oublie"
<nou...@r-o-g-e-r-s.com> wrote:

>What kind of brushes do Tamiya Acrylic users use?

I've never had any luck hand brushing Tamiya acrylics.
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In article
<vM%Z9.503672$F2h1....@news01.bloor.is.net.cable.rogers.com>,
"Ne Oublie" <nou...@r-o-g-e-r-s.com> wrote:

> I use Tamiya Acrylic paint, and I can't seem to get it to brush 'right'. I
> usually use the Tamiya brushes, and I'm wondering if it's a case of
> technique or maybe some sort of compatibility issue. I've tried various
> paint/thinner mixtures - no matter what, the paint seems to clump on the
> brush.

I have no problems brushing Tamiya acrylics.

Clumping is usually a sign that you're using an incompatible thinner. I
normally use windshield washer fluid. If you find the acrylic is drying
too fast, try adding a drop or two of acrylic retarder (available in
artist supply stores).

I haven't seen the Tamiya brushes, but most modeling brushes I've seen
aren't very good. I prefer to use artist's brushes with soft, fine
bristles.

For acrylics, you should use brushes with synthetic bristles; the water
content of acrylics can ruin natural bristles.

[Craig]

me too. found it out after buying 15 bottles of it... gonna use my
stuff for detail work and dry brushing instead. will replace it all with
humbrol.

Craig

[Ne Oublie]

Thanks for all the responses. Looks like I'll try windshield wiper fluid
(although I've tried water, alcohol, and tamiya thinner) to thin the paints.
If that doesn't work, looks like I'll have to think about switching brands.

Which leads us to our next topic...

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[Mark Schynert]

In article <ocbh3vgv1hkopdls6...@4ax.com>,
Al Superczynski <mode...@deadspam.com> wrote:

> On Thu, 30 Jan 2003 02:06:19 GMT, "Ne Oublie"
> <nou...@r-o-g-e-r-s.com> wrote:
>
> >What kind of brushes do Tamiya Acrylic users use?
>
> I've never had any luck hand brushing Tamiya acrylics.

I don't do much better. For very small touch-up thinned with isopropyl,
I can get the stuff on okay, but not for large areas; it just dries too
fast. UNfortunately, I think their white and yellow have it all over the
Polly Scale equivalents in terms of opacity, so for those colors I just
try to stick to air brushing.

Mark Schynert

[Michael Keown]

Can you give me a brand name
for the acrylic retarder? Would
be handy to have around the
bench from time to time.
Mike IPMS/USA
"Wayne C. Morris" <wayne....@this.is.invalid> wrote in message
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[Wayne C. Morris]

In article <paD_9.434$7V4....@news.uswest.net>,
"Michael Keown" <mke...@cavtel.net> wrote:

> Can you give me a brand name for the acrylic retarder? Would be handy
> to have around the bench from time to time.

A few specific brands I've seen are Winsor & Newton, Liquitex, Createx,
and Golden. The only one I've used is Createx, which is good for both
airbrushing and hand brushing. I'm not sure whether the others are
suitable for airbrushing.