Vallejo Airbrush Flow Improver 32ml

[Mike]

Airbrush Flow Improver
Vallejo Model Air 32ml

 

 

 

If you have ever suffered from paint drying on the tip of your needle when airbrushing - particuarly when temperatures are higher than the usual cool winters we suffer here in Blighty, you may well be interested in this clear liquid that Vallejo sell as a complement to their paint system.  Adding a few drops of the paint before mixing will slow-down the drying of the paint in such a way as to make it less likely that it will dry on the tip, or on the way to the model, so you can use it to reduce stoppages, and the likelihood of you achieving an unattractive orange-peel finish to your acrylic paint jobs.  There is enough in the dropper-capped bottle to last most modellers a lifetime, so it works out quite an investment over time.

 

Conclusion

Although you can't guarantee your paint will never dry on the tip of your airbrush again, you can be sure that it will become less of a nuisance, which is often the bane of the airbrush novice, who tends to spend more time finding their "bite" when commencing paint flow than a seasoned professional.  It's a very useful tool in your arsenal, no matter where you fall between those statuses.

 

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[bootneck]

Thanks for another informative review Mike.  Vallejo, my paint of choice, does seem to be updating their stuff, especially the Air War series, and this sounds to be another decent enhancement.

Mike

[rom1]

hi,

 

I have tried this with Gunze acrylics.

Paint is smoother once airbrushed.

[Mike]

That's good to know.  I imagine it'll also work with a few more brands at least.  It's being brave enough to try a test