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Posted: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 - 04:13 AM UTC
I didn't think about this when I ordered these paints, but can WEM Colourcoats be thinned with Model Master or Testors thinners?

In case I don't stop by again, may you all have a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday season.

Steve
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Posted: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 - 06:20 AM UTC
Steve
Your best bet is good quality white spirit

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Posted: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 - 06:34 AM UTC
Really? Ok, I'll pick up some art thinner the next time I'm at Hobby Lobby.

Thanks for the info!
Steve
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Posted: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 - 08:14 AM UTC

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Steve
Your best bet is good quality white spirit

Mike

I think he meant gin.
95bravo
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Posted: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 - 10:55 AM UTC

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Steve
Your best bet is good quality white spirit

Mike

I think he meant gin.


In that case, I have some of that Appalachian distilled stuff that will thin it rather well...or strip it off.

I hear it cures lame horses too.
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Posted: Saturday, December 22, 2007 - 08:15 AM UTC
In all seriousness now, Model Master thinners or Testors will not work as well? The reason I ask is that I live in somewhat a remote area and the "local" Hobby Lobby is fair haul from here. The other thinners are far easier for me to obtain.
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Posted: Sunday, December 23, 2007 - 12:46 AM UTC

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In all seriousness now, Model Master thinners or Testors will not work as well? The reason I ask is that I live in somewhat a remote area and the "local" Hobby Lobby is fair haul from here. The other thinners are far easier for me to obtain.


I hear what your saying, my friend...in all honesty, I always stick to manufacturer recommendations, concerning chemicals, solvents, and fluids, and I have never tried anything but...have you tried asking John Snyder directly in an e-mail, Steve? He does visit regularly, but you may have a greater success with a direct (and then let us know!).....
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Posted: Sunday, December 23, 2007 - 01:20 AM UTC
We have a lot of customers who report very good results using Model Master Airbrush Thinner.
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Posted: Sunday, December 23, 2007 - 01:22 AM UTC

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We have a lot of customers who report very good results using Model Master Airbrush Thinner.


There ya go Steve! (Hi John, thanks! )
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Posted: Saturday, December 29, 2007 - 09:15 PM UTC
Thanks John and Mark!

Hope you both had a good Christmas and will have a safe and happy, New Year.

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Posted: Sunday, December 30, 2007 - 05:01 AM UTC
I usually go to Home Depot to get my stuff. Their paint thinner works quite well with thinning Model Masters and I get a quart for what a pint costs.
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Posted: Monday, December 31, 2007 - 03:42 AM UTC

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In all seriousness now, Model Master thinners or Testors will not work as well? The reason I ask is that I live in somewhat a remote area and the "local" Hobby Lobby is fair haul from here. The other thinners are far easier for me to obtain.


I use - and like - lacquer thinner to thin my colorcoats.
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