As I continue to work on the “scenic” aspects of my layout I have determined that there are a number of items I will need to airbrush (e.g. Supertrees, telephone poles, station platform, loading ramp, etc.). I am too cheap to buy a paint booth but I want something a little better than just a cardboard box (I am only using acrylics). So, I was able to cobble together a box, an old fan, some duct tape and some filter material to come up with:
I will at least have something that will control the overspray and bounceback of the airbrush. Don’t worry, I am not going to quit my day job. [;)]
Love your idea! And yes, I am an engineer (electrical), and I’m also currently building a paint booth for future train projects. Because of my background I’m often guilty of over-engineering stuff.
I would suggest getting a cheap spray bomb of a light color and coating your whole inside of your box to seal it a little, as cardboard will give off particulates.
Oftentimes the KISS principle is best. I’m really interested in how you make out with your booth. It may make me re-evaluate my over-engineered paint booth monstrosity!
I just wanted to pass on that after a couple of uses, my “meticulously crafted” paint booth works fantastic. The fan does an excellent job of drawing any overspray into the filter material. My only complaint is that the duct tape is starting to peel away from the cardboard. I need to figure out a way to keep it sealed.
