For a long time I didn’t want to airbrush, now I really want to learn and airbrush my own models because Model companys don’t have what I am looking for.
Can anyone that has expirience give sometime on what kind of airbru***o buy for a beginner and a aircompressor, what’s the best paint where to get good decals etc, just general advice.
Thanks,
Dustin
I’ve got a Paasche. There good and relatively cheap.You can change nozzle sizes for different width spray patterns.
http://airbrush-depot.com/scripts/depot.exe?pgm=brushgate.bbx
http://www.dixieart.com/Dixie_Art_Supplies_Airbrush_Main_Page.html
Heres a couple links.I use a cheap 1 gallon Cambell Housefeild compressor from Wal Mart for about $50. Make sure the compressor has a regulator on it.
PS Mines a model H single action.
Testors sells a good ,basic airbrush for beginners. That’s the one I use, and it always does a very good job.[:D][:D][:D]
My airbrush is excellent for scenery since I have
not perfected painted rolling stock. Just practice
and the skills will get better. And be sure to keep
the nozzle clean, my unit gunged up the first couple
times, but getting better. PRACTICE
In my experience, a single-action airbrush is perfectly adequate for
model railroad applications. I have used a Paasche model H for
many years and have nothing but good things to say about it. As for
a compressor, I have found that the best choice is any compressor
with an air reservoir (tank). This eliminates any ‘pulsing’ that you get
from most of the dedicated airbrush ‘compressors’-which are actually
only air pumps. As others have said, equip yourself with a pressure
regulator and also invest in a moisture trap. There’s nothing more
irritating than having a shot of water ruin the paint finish you’ve just
laid down. Best other advice-start slow and practice-preferably on
old rolling stock that is cheap. They are a great learning tool. The skills
will come in time. Persevere-and good luck.[tup]