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Badger Paints

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Badger Paints
Posted by wholeman on Saturday, February 13, 2010 12:44 PM

I need to purchase some Badger paint.  According to the label, it says environmentally friendly.  Does it mean it is acrylic?

Also, I will probably airbrush the paint on some detail parts.  Any hints on thinning?  I have a rather crude airbrush made by Testors.

Will

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  • From: Sumner, WA
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Posted by MRRSparky on Saturday, February 13, 2010 12:51 PM

They are acrylic paints.  No thinning is needed.  Most airbrushes come with a screw-on cap that allows you to connect to the ModelFlex paint jar directly.  I've had excellent success spraying with these. 

You do need to stir thoroughly -- do not shake them or you will gets lots of bubbles -- use a battery-powered stirrer (Badger, etc.) for best success.  A popsicle stick works well also.  I spray at 15-18 psi.  You can thin these paints for light applications of paint, such as in weathering, but it is not necessary.

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