71.161 · 200 mLWORKBENCH PICKCraft supplies
Adjust the mix before spraying.
Vallejo Airbrush Thinner
71.161 · 200 mL
Buyer feedback ↓A thinner for preparing compatible Vallejo colors and finishes for the airbrush. Add it to the mix in controlled amounts rather than treating every paint as the same consistency.
- 200 mLBottle contentsAirbrush Thinner · 71.161≈ 0.56 × 12 fl oz cans
- Paint prepPurposeAdjust the mix before spraying
- LiquidFormatResealable bottle
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THE QUICK TAKE
Is it right for you?
This makes sense if you regularly airbrush Vallejo paints or finishes and need to adjust their flow. A separate mixing vessel lets you prepare a small batch before it reaches the airbrush.
Pass if you only need a cleanup liquid, or expect one fixed thinning ratio to suit every paint. Start with the instructions for the actual color or varnish and test the mix before spraying the model.
01 / BUYING NOTES
Before you buy.
Thinner goes into the paint mix.
The bottle is Airbrush Thinner, code 71.161. It has a different purpose from the similarly packaged cleaner and flow improver.
Mix a small batch separately.
A separate mixing jar makes it easier to stir and adjust the paint before pouring. Use the coating manufacturer’s ratio as the starting point, then test the spray.
02 / AMAZON REVIEWS
The buyers’ view.
An owner reports using it to thin thickened Vallejo paints as well as prepare them for airbrushing, with little separation after mixing. Another buyer found it useful for thinning Citadel paints for tabletop miniatures—an additional hobby use reported alongside the Vallejo experience.
What buyers like
- functionality123
- paint thickness80
- Value for money34
- compatibility23
- ease of use16
- drying time15
- versatility12
Mixed feedback
- enjoyment12
The small numbers are review mentions. Topics and sentiment are from Amazon’s customer-review overview.
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View source ↗03 / SOURCES
What the sources say.
Vallejo describes Airbrush Thinner as a medium for increasing fluidity and extending colors. The catalog distinguishes it from the cleaning and flow-improver products.
The varnish tutorial uses 71.161 when preparing selected Vallejo varnishes. Its mixing example belongs to those finishes; it is not a universal recipe for every paint in the range.
04 / COMPARE
Match the job.
Compared the named roles of Vallejo Airbrush Thinner, Flow Improver and Airbrush Cleaner in the manufacturer catalog. They are different additives or cleaning products, not interchangeable alternatives. No unverified cross-brand paint compatibility is implied.
05 / PRICE HISTORY
The price over time.
Vallejo Airbrush Thinner · 71.161 · 200 mL · Amazon US
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06 / RELATED FINDS
A few useful extras.
For the way you plan to use it.
Prepare a separate mix.
Tamiya Paint Mixing Jar
A small lidded glass jar keeps mixing out of the airbrush cup. Label the contents and follow the paint instructions.
Stir the batch.
Tamiya Paint Stirrers
The metal stirrers provide a dedicated mixing tool instead of using a delicate airbrush needle.