I'm getting confused and hoping people could help me out with problems I am having learning to airbrush on scale aircraft models. So you have a regional reference, I am in Australia.
I'm using the Aztek A270 airbrush with a AS186 compressor. I have a Badger 155 Anthem airbrush on it's way.
I am having numerous problems with trying to get the paint thinned to a consistency that does not clog the airbrush yet allows a reasonable layer. It's turning out too thin, I get spotting, a get spurts, and I get too thick layers. I am having to take off the nozzle between layers and soak it in Windex to stop clogging.
I'm using the Mr Hobby range of acrylic paint because it is easily accessible to me. They also stock the Tamiya range.
According to what I read, I can use distilled water to thin the paint, and I have been told to have the consistency "like milk". Further reading would suggest using distilled water may be the cause of my problems. So:
- Can I used distilled water to thin? If not, should I use the Mr Hobby thinners?
- Do different colours require different thinning ratios?
- Any websites with good advice for learning to use both the Aztek (it comes with a DVD) and Badger? I'd like a "Dummies Guide To.." level because I am obviously not doing it right and am not understanding.