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davidm1945:
Hi all,
I have wanted a decent airbrush for ages. I have one of the cheap Humbrol ones which is now defunct.
So what should I buy?
What is the best value?
Some have bottle underneath - some have a cup on top - which is best?
I would still use an aerosol for large surfaces so the airbrush would be mostly for detail work.

Comments from those "in the know", please.

Dave.

stuarts2:
Hi all
The best thing I ever did was to go on a beginners Airbrush course back in Feb cost me £95.00, it has given me so much more confidence and I just get on with what ever I am going to paint with out the wary of mistakes. with regards of Airbrush I have a Badger and it is fine for what I need, it did cost me a arm and leg but you get what you pay for.
same with compressors.
money well spent. :-))
Stuart

funtimefrankie:
I bought a Revell Proffi  one some years ago. I never really got into it, I think I was a bit mean with the cost of the propellant gas.
So this year I bought a compressor and two brushes in an offer on eBay for about £60....
I also bought a gallon of cheapo celulose thinners from car parts shop so I'm not stingy with cleaning.

I'm finding the two brushes in the kit a bit cheap compared to the Revell one.

So far I've mostly been sraying some old Dinky cars to practice on, seems more worth while than just painting card etc. Also done a Tamyia Spitfire which I quite pleased with.
My advice would be to get stuck in and have a go, It's one of those things that needs practice. One of the first things I found was not to hold the brush too far away from the subject or the paint dries before it lands and you get a rough finish.
Have a look at this for some info..

http://www.howtoairbrush.com/

Frank

funtimefrankie:

--- Quote from: davidm1945 on December 20, 2010, 04:52:26 pm ---Some have bottle underneath - some have a cup on top - which is best?
I would still use an aerosol for large surfaces so the airbrush would be mostly for detail work.
Dave.

--- End quote ---
I prefer the top feed ones, and agree about using aerosols for larger areas.

Stavros:
Isnt Voyager the man for the job,dont ask me cos I only use a gun that is suitable for cars


Stav

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