Airbrush selection and purchase .....

Airbrush selection and purchase .....

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Bl0at3r

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43 posts

117 months

Saturday 30th August 2014
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New to this modelling lark - although I did make a few airfix kits as a kid and ham fistedly brush painted them.

I'm only interested in 1/18 scale die cast model cars and trucks so want to buy an airbrush that is suitable for this - spraying whole cars, parts and weathering/rusting.

Where do I start looking for an airbrush ?
What features should I consider?


Thanks in advance

Eric Mc

121,770 posts

264 months

Saturday 30th August 2014
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There are plenty of airbrush suppliers in the UK. Indeed, the number of airbrush suppliers has rocketed with the massive increase in their use as a cosmetics tool.

However, for model builders, I would say that probably the two best known airbrush specialists in the UK are

The Airbrush Co.

https://airbrushes.com/about_us.php

or little-cars.com

http://www.little-cars.co.uk/

I bought my Harder and Steenbeck Evolution from Little Cars about four years ago. I absolutely love the brush Previously I had tried about 5 other types of airbrushes over the years and not got on that well with any of them.

Little Cars are regular attendees at model shows where they will demonstrate the various brushes they have and the various accessories. I know they will be at the Farnborough Modelfest Show on 20 September if you want to have a chat with them. I found them very helpful.

http://ipmsuk.co.uk/upload/1394812871Modelfest%202...

dr_gn

16,140 posts

183 months

Saturday 30th August 2014
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Bl0at3r said:
New to this modelling lark - although I did make a few airfix kits as a kid and ham fistedly brush painted them.

I'm only interested in 1/18 scale die cast model cars and trucks so want to buy an airbrush that is suitable for this - spraying whole cars, parts and weathering/rusting.

Where do I start looking for an airbrush ?
What features should I consider?


Thanks in advance
I'd contact MCWS from this thread:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

He looks to be doing exactly what you're wanting to do.

You may find that you don't need an airbrush capable of the finest work because the surfaces you are painting are relatively large. Don't forget you'll also need a compressor and a decent respirator. It all adds up...

I'm not sure I'd use an airbrush for applying a representation of rust. I use Tamiya weathering powders for that sort of weathering. They are easy to use and can give very subtle effects with some practice. Things like aircraft exhaust stains can be made to look indistinguishable from an airbrushed finish, but have the advantage of being almost completely removable if you make a mistake.


SlipStream77

2,153 posts

190 months

Saturday 30th August 2014
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There's a good thread here...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=27&...

I have a Harder and Steenbeck Evo and a basic compressor from http://www.everythingairbrush.com/

I can highly recommend everything airbrush, they're very helpful.

Bl0at3r

Original Poster:

43 posts

117 months

Saturday 30th August 2014
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Great thanks very much - will digest all the links now smile