Kendo54

Yes , I am using Tamiya Thinners for the paint and Tamiya Laquer Paint Thinners for the varnish (clear cote). Picked this up from a You Tube video.

I have recently emigrated from UK to Canada. I brought a quantity of Humbrol enamels with me. The only paints available here locally are Tamiya and Lifecolor. I am having trouble in finding anyone who ships, however, I am now using Tamiya acrylics through an airbrush and am amazed at how good they are. Granted that they are not the most economical but if you stick to an advised paint to thinner ration of 2:1 the coverage is superb. I have applied a matt varnish and a gloss varnish without any orange peel or frosting and am impressed by the finish achieved. I think that my enamels will be used for "odd jobs" and when exhausted will be consigned to the bin.

Tony Blair said "education, education, education". Wow, I say "information, information, information". Just starting an O gauge layout and this is invaluable. All I have to do is read &understand. !!!!! Many thanks

Just as a matter of interest I am in Edmonton, Alberta. I have a subscription with Newsstand UK and received the latest edition of MRJ, published July 20th approx., on July 31st. Excellent service (no interest other than as a satisfied customer)