

It is not necessary as with other products. This also applies to primer.Ī-3 DO NOT mix the paint 1:1 or 50/50. A dry coat is a result of spraying from too far of a distance allowing the paint to dry in the air before hitting the model. You will loose all adhesion if you spray in dry coats. We recommend spraying 2-3" from the surface at 10-15 psi. Remember never more poly to paint.ĭon't be afraid to experiment a bit if you need to add an extra drop or two or thinner.Ī-2: Don't worry if the paint looks a bit thicker than what you are used to ( Do not mix 1:1) The paint will spray smooth as butter and not hide any details. When you mix or shake the pigments blend together as intended.Ī-1: Although we have mentioned else where on the site, if you feel you need to add thinner (technically a reducer) less is more! If you go by the " skim or non fat milk rule" our paint is "Full Fat" Yes we are teaching you new tricks.Įxample 30-40 drops paint, 10% thinner or (3-4 drops), 10 % poly or (3-4 drops poly mix) and spray at 10-15 psi. In addition in some colors you will be able to see the various pigments used to make a particular color. Please note that when looking at a Mission Models bottle of paint and due to the fact that all colors are triple pigmented the pigments will settle.

This means consistent blends and you will never get a bad bottle of paint and no shelf life with proper care and storage. We do NOT add any additional thinners or reducers to force an " airbrush ready " product. Although our paints are all airbrush ready you may find due to the nature of that particular pigment a bit of thinner may help you out. This is not something to worry about and it is not a problem with the paint by any means. What this means is one color may seem a bit thicker than another. For example based on pigment values white pigment may be larger than green pigments no matter how fine the pigments are ground. What does this mean to you?Ī: Paints by nature even when "airbrush ready" mix at varying consistency when formulating the paint. You will find that you are using an extremely high end fine art grade paint in it's truest form. Mission Models Paint is a water based acrylic paint system.ĭue to the fact that Mission Models MMP paints are organic we do not add any further additives. Here you will find a selection of tips, tricks and helpful hints NATURE OF MISSION MODELS MMP PAINT
