Airbrush paint coverage question

[namsag]

Approximately how many mls of paint, say Tamiya or Vallejo acrylic, does it take, before thinning, to paint an average 1/48 scale fighter model, assuming you use several light coats?

Any advice appreciated.

 

[flyboy2610]

Vallejo comes in 17ml bottles, and you could do several kits from one bottle. It's hard to say exactly how much is needed for each kit, though.

 

[Pantherman]

Approximately how many mls of paint, say Tamiya or Vallejo acrylic, does it take, before thinning, to paint an average 1/48 scale fighter model, assuming you use several light coats?

Any advice appreciated.

Like Flyboy said it's very difficult to work out how much you will need for 1 model.
I usually mix 16 drops of paint with 16 drops of thinner and 2 drops of flow improver. That way if you need more paint you can use the same ratio or even half it if you only need a little bit more. Pantherman

 

[namsag]

Thank you, that sounds like a good place to start.

 

[BlackSheepTwoOneFour]

It’s hard to put a number on how much paint you need for coverage. It depends on the scale and subject. I usually eyeball how much I need with thinner added.

You’re always going to end up with a little bit of leftover paint in your airbrush cup. No biggie. Dump it out. But never back in the paint bottle!!!