Hi folks
After careful consideration, I have come to the conclusion that an airbrush could be a worthwhile weapon in my arsenal of modeling tools, and although Im reasonably happy with the results so far (with a brush) and if I could find my camera I would show you.... there are still a few niggles.
Bearing in mind that Ive only restarted model-making/painting approx. a month ago
: Maintaining a steady thickness/coverage of paint. Some paints are becoming patchy in places, Im hoping this is simply a matter of cover - I so far havent used primer (acrylic) as such - I have used watered down PVA glue and/or matt white acrylic instead (wrong thread I think)
Brush strokes - and in particular ensuring that when I finish a stroke I keep to the same direction or at least blend the edges and do not have a ridge of paint.
Again related to coverage - some of the models I have are quite large - I mentioned in a previous thread that I had a re-cast "Dark Horse" King Kong & re-cast Horizon Frankenstein both of which are at least 12 inches tall and painting these by hand would take ages... not that I want to cut corners, simply an airbrush (hopefully) will give a more even coverage. I also have three cars 1/24 scale which I would like to give a more professional appearance to the paint work rather than the odd hair stuck some where/again blending brush strokes etc.
I would not give up brush painting altogether - effects such as dry brushing, using paint washes and detailed work.
With all this in mind I thought about getting a relatively cheap airbrush, that could use both air cans (if this is not the route I want to go then no real harm done) and compressors. I would most likely get the use of the airbrush as I was thinking of other uses - stencils (custom car graphics - models - not the real thing) and other art/graphic work.
My wife has said if Im really serious about model-making then an Airbrush is a MUST and that a compressor is essential and would be cheaper and more cost effective in the long run, as compared to air cans and/or spray cans
I know this is cheap, but hopefully NOT nasty! and was wondering if this would be useful in what Im trying/hoping to achieve (at least for starters):
Portalble Mini Compressor Set 2 | eBay
Your thoughts/advice please.
Thanx
After careful consideration, I have come to the conclusion that an airbrush could be a worthwhile weapon in my arsenal of modeling tools, and although Im reasonably happy with the results so far (with a brush) and if I could find my camera I would show you.... there are still a few niggles.
Bearing in mind that Ive only restarted model-making/painting approx. a month ago
: Maintaining a steady thickness/coverage of paint. Some paints are becoming patchy in places, Im hoping this is simply a matter of cover - I so far havent used primer (acrylic) as such - I have used watered down PVA glue and/or matt white acrylic instead (wrong thread I think)
Brush strokes - and in particular ensuring that when I finish a stroke I keep to the same direction or at least blend the edges and do not have a ridge of paint.
Again related to coverage - some of the models I have are quite large - I mentioned in a previous thread that I had a re-cast "Dark Horse" King Kong & re-cast Horizon Frankenstein both of which are at least 12 inches tall and painting these by hand would take ages... not that I want to cut corners, simply an airbrush (hopefully) will give a more even coverage. I also have three cars 1/24 scale which I would like to give a more professional appearance to the paint work rather than the odd hair stuck some where/again blending brush strokes etc.
I would not give up brush painting altogether - effects such as dry brushing, using paint washes and detailed work.
With all this in mind I thought about getting a relatively cheap airbrush, that could use both air cans (if this is not the route I want to go then no real harm done) and compressors. I would most likely get the use of the airbrush as I was thinking of other uses - stencils (custom car graphics - models - not the real thing) and other art/graphic work.
My wife has said if Im really serious about model-making then an Airbrush is a MUST and that a compressor is essential and would be cheaper and more cost effective in the long run, as compared to air cans and/or spray cans
I know this is cheap, but hopefully NOT nasty! and was wondering if this would be useful in what Im trying/hoping to achieve (at least for starters):
Portalble Mini Compressor Set 2 | eBay
Your thoughts/advice please.
Thanx
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