1. The Question Every Modeler Asks
When creators try a marker-compatible airbrush system like Winsons, one question always comes up:
“Will alcohol-based airbrush ink react with my model paint?”
Short answer: No — they are compatible.
Here’s the science behind it.
2. Different Formulas, Different Behavior — No Conflict
Model paints—whether acrylic, lacquer, or enamel—use resin-based binders.
Alcohol inks, on the other hand, use fast-evaporating alcohol plus dyes or pigments.
These two systems don’t interfere with each other because:
1. Their solvents evaporate at different speeds
2. Their binders don’t dissolve into each other
3. Alcohol can’t re-activate a fully cured paint layer
In simple terms:
Alcohol ink forms its own thin layer on top of your model paint instead of dissolving it.
3. Why Alcohol Ink on Cured Model Paint
Once model paint cures, it becomes a stable polymer film.
Alcohol ink can’t soften it, melt it, or break it down.
This means you get:
✔ Smooth, controlled blending
✔ No peeling, lifting, or softening of the base coat
✔ No smearing when you apply a clear coat
Because alcohol flashes off so quickly, the ink dries into a clean, even layer — perfect for shading, panel lining, and subtle gradients.
4. What About Clear Coat or Epoxy Resin?
A common concern is:
“Will clear coat or resin smear the ink?”
Once the ink is dry, it stays locked in place.
Acrylic clear, lacquer clear, and epoxy resin all sit on top of the ink without re-activating it, so you can expect:
l Clear, glossy finishes
l No bleeding
l No streaking through the topcoat
5. The Winsons Advantage
The Winsons low-pressure, marker-compatible airbrush is engineered for:
l Building layers
l Seamless blending and glazing
l Quick touch-ups
And it works beautifully on:
l Gunpla kits
l ABS and resin models
l Custom fishing lures
l Miniatures
l DIY craft projects
Because the alcohol-ink layer stays stable, your base paint remains untouched.
6. Final Takeaway
Alcohol ink and model paint don’t clash — they actually complement each other.
Using them together gives you:
l Smoother gradients
l Cleaner transitions
l A more flexible, forgiving workflow
Exactly what modern creators need when pushing detail and finish to the next level.
