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Excel Hobby Tools Excel 3" Machinist Square 60019 $13.75
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel 360 Rotating Table Swivel Vise 56003 $34.82
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel 4 Assorted Coping Saw Blades 20570 $3.85
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel 4 Assorted Routers 20750 $6.58
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel 4" Machinist Square 60020 $13.43
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel 4" Speed Clamp 70060 $6.70
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel 4-PIECE TWEEZER SET 30416 $15.87
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel 5 Assorted Gouges 20370 $6.70
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel 5.5 in. Curved Nose Hemostat 55530 $6.70
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel 5.5 in. Straight Nose Hemostat 55540 $6.70
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel 5.5" Deluxe Curved Nose Hemostat with Soft Handle 55532 $5.48
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel 6 Assorted Drills 55520 $6.70
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel 6 Assorted File Set 55667 $11.93
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel 6 Assorted File Set With Handle 55668 $15.75
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel 6 Piece Precision Screwdriver Set 55662 $5.80
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel 6" Mini Stainless-Steel Ruler with Pocket Clip 55677 $5.99
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel 7.5 in. Curved Nose Hemostat 55531 $11.07
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel 7.5 in. Straight Nose Hemostat 55541 $12.20
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel 8" Office Scissors 55610 $4.28
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel Assorted Sanding Belts 55679 $9.76
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel Basic Craft Knife Set 19062 $10.37
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel Beginners 6 Piece Woodcarving Chisel Set 56011 $21.98
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel Bent Nose Pliers 55590 $8.54
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel Black Sprue Cutter 55595 $9.76
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel Carving Blades 2/pkg Angle Edge 20102 $3.04
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel Carving Blades 2/pkg Concave 20106 $3.04
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel Carving Gouges Large Straight Chisel 20320 $2.82
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel Carving Gouges Large V Chisel 20340 $2.82
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel Carving Gouges Small Straight Chisel 20310 $2.82
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel Carving Gouges Small U Chisel 20360 $2.82
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel Carving Gouges Small V Chisel 20330 $2.82
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel Circle Cutter 70036 $10.98
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Excel Hobby Tools Excel Coping Saw with 4 Extra Blades 55676 $12.82
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Essential Paint Thinners and Additives for Scale Modeling
GSI Creos Mr. Hobby thinners, cleaners, leveling agents, and retarders represent the professional standard for scale modeling paint preparation and application. This comprehensive collection provides everything needed to achieve flawless paint finishes, from basic thinning to advanced leveling and extended working times. Each product is formulated to work seamlessly with GSI Creos paint systems while maintaining the highest quality standards demanded by professional modelers.
Mr. Color Thinner Range
The Mr. Color Thinner line forms the foundation of this collection, available in convenient sizes from 50ml to 400ml bottles. Mr. Color Thinner T101 (50ml) provides the perfect size for testing and small projects, while T102 (110ml) serves as the ideal everyday workshop size. The T103 (250ml) and T104 (400ml) bottles offer economical solutions for frequent users and large-scale projects. These lacquer-based thinners are specifically formulated to work with GSI Creos Mr. Color Paints, ensuring optimal paint flow, adhesion, and finish quality.
Leveling Thinners for Professional Finishes
Mr. Color Leveling Thinner represents a significant advancement in paint additive technology. Available in T106 (110ml) and T108 (400ml) sizes, leveling thinner reduces brush marks, eliminates orange peel texture, and creates glass-smooth finishes on scale models. The specialized formula slows drying time slightly while improving paint flow characteristics, allowing the paint to self-level before curing. This product is essential for achieving showroom-quality finishes on automotive models, aircraft canopies, and any application requiring mirror-like surfaces.
Specialty Thinners and Formulations
The collection includes specialized thinners for specific applications and paint systems. Mr. Hobby Aqueous Color Thinner (T110 110ml and T111 400ml) is formulated specifically for water-based acrylic paints, providing proper viscosity control without compromising paint properties. Acrysion Thinner (T302 110ml and T303 250ml) works exclusively with the Acrysion paint line, ensuring compatibility and optimal results. Weathering Color Thinner WCT101 (110ml) is designed for weathering paints, allowing controlled application of weathering effects without disturbing base coats.
Retarders for Extended Working Time
Mr. Retarder Mild T105 (40ml) extends paint drying time, providing additional working time for blending, shading, and complex paint techniques. This additive is particularly valuable in low-humidity environments or when working with GSI Creos Airbrush Accessories on large surfaces. The mild formulation prevents excessive drying time extension while giving modelers the flexibility needed for advanced painting techniques. Retarder is essential for gradient effects, pre-shading, and any application requiring extended wet-edge time.
Rapid Thinner for Quick Projects
Mr. Color Rapid Thinner T117 (400ml) accelerates drying time, making it ideal for production work, quick touch-ups, and situations requiring fast turnaround. This specialized thinner maintains paint quality while significantly reducing cure time between coats. Rapid thinner is particularly useful when working on tight deadlines or when multiple thin coats must be applied in a single session.
Maintenance and Cleaning Products
Proper tool maintenance ensures consistent results and extends equipment life. Mr. Brush Cleaner Liquid T118 (110ml) effectively removes dried paint from brushes without damaging bristles, restoring brushes to like-new condition. Mr. Paint Remover T114 (40ml) strips paint from models when corrections are needed, allowing for clean removal without damaging plastic surfaces. Mr. Color Replenishing Agent T115 restores partially dried paints, extending the life of opened paint bottles and reducing waste.
Application Techniques and Mixing Ratios
For optimal results with GSI Creos Spray Paints and bottled paints, follow recommended mixing ratios. Standard brush painting typically requires a 1:1 paint-to-thinner ratio, while airbrushing applications work best at 1:1.5 to 1:2 ratios depending on paint type and desired coverage. Leveling thinner can be mixed with standard thinner at 10-30% ratios for customized flow characteristics. Always test mixtures on scrap material before applying to finished models.
Airbrushing Applications
These thinners and additives are essential for achieving professional results with Airbrushes. Proper thinning prevents tip dry, ensures consistent spray patterns, and allows for fine detail work. When using Paint Accessories such as mixing bottles and measuring tools, precise thinner ratios become easier to achieve and replicate. The leveling thinner is particularly valuable for large surface areas where brush marks would be unacceptable.
Storage and Safety Considerations
Store all thinners and additives in cool, dry locations away from heat sources and direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product quality. Use these products in well-ventilated areas, as lacquer-based thinners produce strong fumes. When working with Airbrushing Spray Booths, proper ventilation becomes even more critical for safe operation.
Why Choose GSI Creos Thinners and Additives
GSI Creos has refined these formulations through decades of research and feedback from professional modelers worldwide. Each product is manufactured to exacting standards, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency and reliable performance. The range accommodates every skill level and application method, from basic brush painting to advanced airbrushing techniques. Whether preparing GSI Creos Paint Sets for application or maintaining your painting tools, these products deliver professional results.
For complete technical specifications, safety data sheets, and detailed application instructions, visit the official GSI Creos website. Explore complementary products in our Paint Accessories collection to build a complete painting system.