Thinning LifeColor acrylics

[Dusky]

What ratio should I use of LifeColor thinner to paint for airbrushing LifeColor acrylics?

 

[bartekk]

Irrespective of dilution ratio, Life Color is not a good paint for airbrusing. It's really hard to paint with small spot. Also opacity is not best. But they are really nice with brush

 

[ScaleModelMadman]

I actually love airbrushing LifeColor paint. 8)

In fact, I prefer it to Vallejo when it comes to airbrushing, though I don't know what specific ratio I use, I have yet to find one fault with spraying it. It has always worked flawlessly for me.

 

[bartekk]

I actually love airbrushing LifeColor paint. 8)

I see great color modulation... but try to paint something like luftwaffe's mottling

 

[ScaleModelMadman]

You mean like on my 1/72 D9?

*Honestly, I've never had issues spraying LifeColor.

 

[RocketSilo]

SoarinSukhoi,
you may just try 50:50 at first and see how it reacts, it depends a bit on your nozzle size and pressure your spraying at , but 50:50 might be a good starting point.

 

[Dusky]

Thanks for the tips. 50/50 sounds way too thin for Lifecolor. They are already pretty thin.

 

[FW190A-8]

I go with approx. 60% Paint 40% thinner with Lifecolor and I use Tamiya X20A thinners. It sprays good for me but I find that it likes to be built up with thin coats. That's my 2 cents worth anyhow. Oh and it does hand brush nicely as well.
cheers,
FW190