What is a good and proven way to mix paint? Seen there's alot of 25% of this and 75% of that and so on, to get something else....
What do you use?

Cheers fellas....

Jan

For measuring quantities of paint i either use plastic pipettes, or small syringes - i bought a supply of syringes from Ebay a while back. With regard to consistancy for spraying i thin untill the paint is of milk like consistancy. I then test on an old model to ensure it sprays correctly before shooting onto the good model.

Hope this helps

Andy

A set of measuring spoons used for cooking. The smallest is 1/8 teaspoon - 1.2 ml.

Hi Jan

I go by Andy's formula; I aim for the consistency of milk - that seems good for both acrylics and enamels in most circumstances. To measure out the paint and thinners, I use either plastic pipettes or glass medicine droppers (available at chemists).

All the best

Rowan

Thanks for the replies fellas, much appreciated!!
Next round on me.....

I use dropers. After using I clean them with turpentine.

I also use dropers to dilute the paint. I count the drops.

Then when I have the right qty. I use the Badger mixer to homogenize the mixture.

Hope no one minds me weighing in here. I have had to mix paints for years to get close to WWI aviation colours and I have also tried ready mixed paints (PollyS and the old Humbrol mostly) on occassion. Even those I have had to add a bit of dark or white to get shadow and highlight variations.

I use plastic pipettes as mentioned earlier as Andy "Bigskip" Langridge has mentioned. Its the best way for me toi get a consistant colour match or variation when I am doing a repaired or replaces portion of the airframe. I believe that in scale, subtle is better. Just my opinion.

It's plastic syringes for me. I even use mine to put the paint in the airbrush. Between my 2 year old who has had multiple surgeries and my wife who works in an ER, I have an unlimited supply.

Gator

Cheers mates! This is really helpful, thanks!

Being old fashion, I still use old fashion glass eye dropper. Count the drops, no more complicated than that.