Hi,
I just picked the AK 3rd generation 4B0 Green paint for WWII Russian armor. In the past I had issues airbrushing this paint (airbrushing clogging/tip dry). With that said, does anyone have suggestions on thinning the paint (i.e, thinner to paint ratio) as well as air pressure? Looking for what worked best for you.
Thanks!
I haven’t any problems using their paints. I only use their thinner to thin the paint, and lately have been adding their flow improver. I think my air pressure is around 18 psi. Only real issue I’ve had is cleaning it completely out of the airbrush. Clean the airbrush once and then clean it again a few hours later to prevent the needle from sticking to the nozzle.
100% agree with Dwill104. I will usually spray even lower but depends on what I’m doing. Always use their thinner and flow improver, occasionally. I usually clean with windshield washer fluid, however, have recently used their 3G Perfect Cleaner (AK11505). Actually does a very nice job!!! Works well on cleaning other acrylics too…. Hope that helps!
Thanks for responding. One question I do have is what thinner are you using and what is the ratio for thinner to paint. Thanks!
I managed to use it with Vallejo Thinner and Flo improver at 18-20 PSI 10-2-2
I use the AK 3G thinner AK11500 and the AK 3G Flow improver AK11510. For the paint to thinner ratio, it’s pretty much the typical consistency for airbrushing, like milk. I don’t know what that works out to. Maybe 30%? I’ve never measured it out. If it’s too thick or thin, I’ll adjust.
Sounds good. Thanks!