A positive new to airbrushing
Discussion
I spent my childhood and teens building all sorts of mainly Airfix and then Tamiya models, then grown up stuff got in the way although I did make the odd thing. My interest was always there though and I have collected quite a few models to build over the years.
However I knew that do do things justice I'd need an airbrush, but was put off by all the tales of woe you read on forums, the thought of prep and cleaning time for a tiny bit of panting, having to learn something new and cocking it up etc etc.
Anyway last Christmas I was bought (well I chose) an airbrush kit, and it has sat under the desk until a couple of weeks ago when I finally had the nerve to unpack it all and start the learning process. Watched a lot of H&S videos on YouTube for guidance.
Just spraying on paper to start with, and then an old car model. Went to Hobbycraft and got three cheap small Airfix kits to have a go on (3 for 2 so £7 each), not worried about the kits themselves but purely to start learning airbrushing. Also from when I last used to build 1/72 or 1/76 the quality of these kits has improved dramatically.
Well what can I say, why didn't I do this years ago lol. Turned out to be not as difficult as I'd imagined and with not too much practice the results are encouraging.
1/76 Tiger, didn't make much effort to 'build' the model fully and used the quick tracks etc, as I say, purely for airbrushing:
Was going to do the same with this Spitfire (1/72) but thought it was too nice a kit not to have a more decent stab at:
Learnt a good few things on the way, like leaving the delicate bits off until last lol, not getting fingerprints on it, and learning how to decal properly using Microset/sol. It isn't a scale I'd do more of, too small for my old eyesight and fingers, I can't comprehend how some of you (yes dr-gn) can super detail this size of kit.
Overall though it has utterly renewed my enthusiasm for kit building, if like me, you're frightened of using an airbrush then just try one, its well worth it!
Cheers!
However I knew that do do things justice I'd need an airbrush, but was put off by all the tales of woe you read on forums, the thought of prep and cleaning time for a tiny bit of panting, having to learn something new and cocking it up etc etc.
Anyway last Christmas I was bought (well I chose) an airbrush kit, and it has sat under the desk until a couple of weeks ago when I finally had the nerve to unpack it all and start the learning process. Watched a lot of H&S videos on YouTube for guidance.
Just spraying on paper to start with, and then an old car model. Went to Hobbycraft and got three cheap small Airfix kits to have a go on (3 for 2 so £7 each), not worried about the kits themselves but purely to start learning airbrushing. Also from when I last used to build 1/72 or 1/76 the quality of these kits has improved dramatically.
Well what can I say, why didn't I do this years ago lol. Turned out to be not as difficult as I'd imagined and with not too much practice the results are encouraging.
1/76 Tiger, didn't make much effort to 'build' the model fully and used the quick tracks etc, as I say, purely for airbrushing:
Was going to do the same with this Spitfire (1/72) but thought it was too nice a kit not to have a more decent stab at:
Learnt a good few things on the way, like leaving the delicate bits off until last lol, not getting fingerprints on it, and learning how to decal properly using Microset/sol. It isn't a scale I'd do more of, too small for my old eyesight and fingers, I can't comprehend how some of you (yes dr-gn) can super detail this size of kit.
Overall though it has utterly renewed my enthusiasm for kit building, if like me, you're frightened of using an airbrush then just try one, its well worth it!
Cheers!
Edited by stevep944 on Friday 14th November 16:18
Thank you!
Paints were mainly Tamiya acrylics thinned 1:1, although I have used Vallejo model air thinned the same with no problems.
I do keep a close eye on the tip area for paint build up.
Airbrush is a H&S Evolution CRplus with a 0.28 needle. I do have the 0.45 needle too.
I have to say the tutorials on the H&S YouTube channel were invaluable for a beginner like me, and enjoyable to watch.
Paints were mainly Tamiya acrylics thinned 1:1, although I have used Vallejo model air thinned the same with no problems.
I do keep a close eye on the tip area for paint build up.
Airbrush is a H&S Evolution CRplus with a 0.28 needle. I do have the 0.45 needle too.
I have to say the tutorials on the H&S YouTube channel were invaluable for a beginner like me, and enjoyable to watch.
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