Airbrush Nozzle Size

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Being new to Airbrushing, I have recently done one Model with Acrylic Paint, and one with Enamel Paint, my Airbrush has a 0.5mm nozzle, and wonder if a 0.3mm nozzle is better. I would like to tackle pre-shading, but wonder if the 0.5mm nozzle is too course??:thinking:

Does anyone have a preference, or is it just a case of practice and getting to know your kit. Any views would be appreciated Derek

[yak face]

hi,derek , the 0,3mm nozzle will give a finer , thinner line but if its only pre shading ,0.5 might be ok. Im no expert,however , having tried pre shading a few times but always ending up covering it up completely! i usually add a bit of variation and shading after the paint job is done ,using a VERY thin mix of black/brown ,i just find it easier that way,and i think it gives a reasonable result ,what do you think?

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[Guest]

Hi derek if you are just using it for pre-shading the0.5mm will be fine however it would be beneficial to purchase the 0.3mm nozzle. as yak says th0.3mm will give you nice thin lines but as always it is always good to practice, hope this helps.

Scott

[Guest]

Tony, 'Covering it up completely' is what I am afraid of. I have a gut feeling pre-shading is for Acrylic Paint. I have tried thin mixes on scrap plastic, but I have not had much success, but I will persevere. I don't think that I will ever be as proficient as yourself. Remembering you like all things Russian, I am just about finished my Trumpeter 1/32 Flanker SU-27B, I will post some photo's shortly - promise not to laugh -please. Thanks for the advise again Derek

[Guest]

Scott, Thanks for your input, much appreciated. Derek

[yak face]

Tony, 'Covering it up completely' is what I am afraid of. I have a gut feeling pre-shading is for Acrylic Paint. I have tried thin mixes on scrap plastic, but I have not had much success, but I will persevere. I don't think that I will ever be as proficient as yourself. Remembering you like all things Russian, I am just about finished my Trumpeter 1/32 Flanker SU-27B, I will post some photo's shortly - promise not to laugh -please. Thanks for the advise again Derek

if its like the mig 29,derek. it will be awesome.Massive too! The great thing about this forum is that nobody on here ever ridicules or belittles anyones efforts,all ive seen people give in my short time here is encouragement and praise ,its the friendliest forum going PLUS we dont take it too seriously,it is supposed to be relaxing after all. cheers ,looking forward to the su 27, tony

[Guest]

if its like the mig 29,derek. it will be awesome.Massive too! The great thing about this forum is that nobody on here ever ridicules or belittles anyones efforts,all ive seen people give in my short time here is encouragement and praise ,its the friendliest forum going PLUS we dont take it too seriously,it is supposed to be relaxing after all. cheers ,looking forward to the su 27, tony

We are like one happy buch of mates here, like you say the aim is to encourage improvement not to slag other folks off ....... i was going to say happy family but i know how families can be with one another lol.

scott:smile11:

[stona]

Caledonia, I always used to pre-shade,trying desperately to convince myself I hadn't entirely covered it up and could actually see an effect! I,like Tony, have virtually given up on it.

Post shading is,in my opinion, more controllable. I'm not a fan of stark panel lines giving a patch work quilt effect. I think that's got more to do with model "fashion" than real aircraft. That's just me, each to their own I say!

As for your airbrush nozzles I agree with all above, there's not much you can't do with a 0.5mm nozzle but you may find 0.3 useful.

A friend recently painted a VFS P-47 (1/24) with an Iwata which I think has a 0.35 nozzle and likened it to painting the Forth bridge! It is a huge model.

Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

Steve, Many thanks for the input, I am with you, I don't like prominent panel lines all over. I have just finished my 1/32 Trumpeter SU-27B, and used my 0.5mm nozzle IWATA, so I know where you are coming from. Kind Regards Derek