Gazzas Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 In my experience with matt enamels, you should be able to handle and brush touch-up the model after overnight. Now having said that I use regular paint thinner instead of turpentine, which as I understand takes longer to dry, which could account for your accelerated dry time and the rougher finsish. Generally, I hate buying proprietary thinners. But I might have to in this case. Gigant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigant Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Generally, I hate buying proprietary thinners. But I might have to in this case. Considering the time and expense you have invested thus far, I would think it would be more then worth your trouble. Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 I tend to use the thinner of the paint brand I am using as well. That does mean I have multiple thinners (Four at count - Model Master Metalizer, Model Master Acryl, Tamiya Acrylic and Vallejo Acrylic) but the results seem to me to be better that way. I paint over the Vallejo primer almost immediately, and then mask within about 12 hours using de-tacked Tamiya tape. If I can wait 24 hours so much the better. I have not seen the Tamiya Enamels in the US either - seems they are not carried by the stores here. But I tend not to use enamels due to the smell. FWIW. But it is tempting to look at the MRP, Mr Color Paints that are out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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