I brush paint my Tamiya paints as they lay down beautifully, well the flat paints do. I use the flat base when I need colors they don't offer in flat. Thanks for spreading the word for those that didn't know about this awesome product.
A really great tip! I've been able to up my game a LOT through a better understanding of mediums. I can't wait to try this - funny you should mention orange. Certain colors have always had saturation problems for me - but Tamiya is very nice and their orange and yellow really show out! Thanks for another tool in my belt!
Great product, thanks for doing what Tamiya doesnt - showing how to use it! I forgo the X20A and Flow Improver and use Mr. Levelling Thinner for amazing results!
This was really helpful. I’ve been using X-21 for decades, but never knew to go 50/50! That explains why I usually ended up with more of a satin look LOL
@@roberthenderson2580 I have done it and it works to make flat colors satin/semigloss. You will never get it to be a true gloss because of the flattening agent already present in the XF paint.
THIS was the video I was looking for =) I've switched from Future to Gauzy and was looking into finding a flattening agent for it. I have tried Tamiya's own clear, flat, and semi flat clears, but they dont hold up under aggressive use of enamel/oil thinners (washes, dot filter work, etc.). I've accidentally gotten Tamiya/Gunze lacquer thinner on Gauzy and it didnt affect it. Ordering some X-21 and will run some tests. Thanks!
I still have most of a liter of Future I bought around the turn of the century, but I've found AK interactive Gauzy a reasonable alternative. I believe it too is a re-packaged floor polish. What is your new gloss finish?
The Vallejo product I use in the video is their Flow Improver, and is technically not required. According to the SDS it is 2-butoxyethanol. Essentially it works to break the surface tension of the paint, which subsequently helps it flow out of the airbrush.
Go to a Moe's burrito place and 'somehow' take away more containers than salsa. That's a source. Dollar Tree sells packs of little plastic cups as well. Hobby Lobby sells packs of small glass jars with screw caps if you mix some paint and have extra left in your airbrush you don't want to waste. As long as you aren't thinning with lacquer thinner and letting it sit the plastic is fine for use during a paint session.
This is what my dad did on his flying models in the 50s and 60s...mixed talcum powder (pure...modern baby powders contain oils, etc.) with his color dope.
Awesome tip. Thanks friend.
This will definitely come in handy for car interiors
I brush paint my Tamiya paints as they lay down beautifully, well the flat paints do. I use the flat base when I need colors they don't offer in flat. Thanks for spreading the word for those that didn't know about this awesome product.
A really useful video, thank you. Nicely to the point, no fake drama, and you pronounce Tamiya correctly so all is good!!
A really great tip! I've been able to up my game a LOT through a better understanding of mediums. I can't wait to try this - funny you should mention orange. Certain colors have always had saturation problems for me - but Tamiya is very nice and their orange and yellow really show out!
Thanks for another tool in my belt!
Great product, thanks for doing what Tamiya doesnt - showing how to use it! I forgo the X20A and Flow Improver and use Mr. Levelling Thinner for amazing results!
This was really helpful. I’ve been using X-21 for decades, but never knew to go 50/50! That explains why I usually ended up with more of a satin look LOL
Glad it was helpful! Yeah, I think about and 80/20 mix tends to give a nice satin finish.
Thanks for the tip. I've seen the X-21 but wasn't sure how to use it.
Glad I could help!
Wonder if the Tamiya gloss could be mixed with flat paint to create a gloss color?@@middlingmodeler
No idea. I will have to try that some time and see. @@roberthenderson2580
@@roberthenderson2580 I have done it and it works to make flat colors satin/semigloss. You will never get it to be a true gloss because of the flattening agent already present in the XF paint.
I love using this to make a clear flat by mixing it into Future thinned down with alcohol.
very intresting. and awsom result.
THIS was the video I was looking for =)
I've switched from Future to Gauzy and was looking into finding a flattening agent for it. I have tried Tamiya's own clear, flat, and semi flat clears, but they dont hold up under aggressive use of enamel/oil thinners (washes, dot filter work, etc.). I've accidentally gotten Tamiya/Gunze lacquer thinner on Gauzy and it didnt affect it. Ordering some X-21 and will run some tests. Thanks!
i've mixed XF-21 with Future Floor Polish to create a dull cote. Now that Future is gone, I've sourced a new acrylic gloss finish. It works
I still have most of a liter of Future I bought around the turn of the century, but I've found AK interactive Gauzy a reasonable alternative. I believe it too is a re-packaged floor polish. What is your new gloss finish?
Thanks. I was wondering what the proper mixing ratio was.
Cool review 🎨🖌
Thank you! Cheers!
Hi, the vallejio you use is an alcohol thinner, right?
The Vallejo product I use in the video is their Flow Improver, and is technically not required. According to the SDS it is 2-butoxyethanol. Essentially it works to break the surface tension of the paint, which subsequently helps it flow out of the airbrush.
In this video you had equal parts of X 21 and your gloss paint, have you ever experimented dropping the ratio to try to get a semi gloss?
Yes I have. I have found that around 20%-30% gives a nice satin almost leathery finish, but you need to adjust depending on the paint.
This question may be a little off topic but - Where do you get those little containers that you used in the video?
Those are coffee creamer containers that I have cleaned out after I use them. I haven't found a place where I can just by them empty.
Go to a Moe's burrito place and 'somehow' take away more containers than salsa. That's a source. Dollar Tree sells packs of little plastic cups as well. Hobby Lobby sells packs of small glass jars with screw caps if you mix some paint and have extra left in your airbrush you don't want to waste. As long as you aren't thinning with lacquer thinner and letting it sit the plastic is fine for use during a paint session.
hazard paints O_o but they ar very very good ! if you spray a lot you need a mask and filtered booth. but the colors ar AAA.
Or you can add some baby powder to make glossy paint flat :)
This is what my dad did on his flying models in the 50s and 60s...mixed talcum powder (pure...modern baby powders contain oils, etc.) with his color dope.