Model paints and solvents
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Re: Model paints and solvents
Interesting stuff Manna, I've been experiencing similar success using boiled linseed oil. I've found that it's been good for some of those paints that are far too thick from the tin and it works wonders getting paint to a cream like consistency for bow pen work.
Steve
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Re: Model paints and solvents
Interesting stuff. I've used various solvents over the years and tried to remember to wear a respirator when air brushing.
Recently, on recommendation from a commercial artist I tried a product called "Zest It." It's an organic solvent with very low odour and it's great. So far I've used it for thinning oil and enamel paints and for cleaning brushes. I haven't used it for air brush work yet but will do so next time I do some spraying.
I got it mail order from an art supplies company :
https://www.jacksonsart.com/zest-it-oil ... B4QAvD_BwE
No connection apart from satisfied customer.
Recently, on recommendation from a commercial artist I tried a product called "Zest It." It's an organic solvent with very low odour and it's great. So far I've used it for thinning oil and enamel paints and for cleaning brushes. I haven't used it for air brush work yet but will do so next time I do some spraying.
I got it mail order from an art supplies company :
https://www.jacksonsart.com/zest-it-oil ... B4QAvD_BwE
No connection apart from satisfied customer.
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Re: Model paints and solvents
Hi manna,manna wrote: ↑Mon May 28, 2018 8:12 pm G'Day Gents
I've tried out the Eucalyptus oil, ... I found that if used in a medium sized room ( 10x10 ) I had to do the painting, quite quickly, open the window, and leave for a couple of hours, I really should, take my painting over to the shed, as it is strong enough to make your eyes water.
manna
Solvents/aromatics certainly affect different people in different ways. My wife has a reaction to this stuff which differs from mine, she finds it a bit overpowering.
I really like it, it has no ill effect whatsoever, but that's me.
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Re: Model paints and solvents
Not really the topic being discussed but as fumes from paints were mentioned this on glues is somewhat related. I have used CA glue for a wide number of glueing purposes (and even successfully constructed a South East Finecast kit using it) and of the 3 brands available here one had me dashing off to the doctor to see why I had such (and I mean 'such') difficulty breathing. My wife who has suffered from asthma pontificated that I (for no apparent reason) had also succumbed to this.
A google search of CA glues (Cyanoacrylite) said this can (in my case DID) cause symptons of asthma, to an extreme level and, worse case scenario could even bring my modelling days to a permanent end! The 2 brands available here which seemed not to have this problem are 'Hot Stuff' and 'Zap-a-Gap' (both I think from the USA) but I can't recall the one that seemed to have caused the trouble as it was in the rubbish once I'd narrowed the problem down to this particular make. It has never been purchased since. A pity in some ways as this is available from my closest modelling shop and also seemed to be the strongest of the 3, even to the extent someone said 'never scratch your bottom if using it as you'll have to get a sleeve fitted to the seat of your pants'.
I can sympathise with your wife Kimball.
Graeme
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A google search of CA glues (Cyanoacrylite) said this can (in my case DID) cause symptons of asthma, to an extreme level and, worse case scenario could even bring my modelling days to a permanent end! The 2 brands available here which seemed not to have this problem are 'Hot Stuff' and 'Zap-a-Gap' (both I think from the USA) but I can't recall the one that seemed to have caused the trouble as it was in the rubbish once I'd narrowed the problem down to this particular make. It has never been purchased since. A pity in some ways as this is available from my closest modelling shop and also seemed to be the strongest of the 3, even to the extent someone said 'never scratch your bottom if using it as you'll have to get a sleeve fitted to the seat of your pants'.
I can sympathise with your wife Kimball.
Graeme
New Zealand
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Re: Model paints and solvents
Hi Graeme,Graeme Leary wrote: ↑Fri Jun 01, 2018 3:50 am ... I have used CA glue for a wide number of glueing purposes ... of the 3 brands available here one had me dashing off to the doctor to see why I had such (and I mean 'such') difficulty breathing. My wife who has suffered from asthma pontificated that I (for no apparent reason) had also succumbed to this....
I can sympathise with your wife Kimball.
Graeme
New Zealand
You are certainly not alone in your reaction to CA.
I have a good modelling friend in the UK who does a lot of work for clients, and has been unable to model where CA was required. He too narrowed the problem by trial and error ..... and much suffering.
Kimball