airbrush or paint brush

[Guest]

Another thought Rob. John markets this spray booth. 30 secs and it is set up same for folding down. Compressor and airbrush hose connected clip airbrush on easy disconnector.


Ready for action.

http://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/portable-spray-booth-fenghua-bd-512.html

I touch up mostly with an airbrush but it needs to be good airbrush to get in close. If touching up I have found with Valljo Model air it is best to dilute 50% and use a couple or more coats.


I use a hairdryer to speed the process.


Laurie

[Guest]

Ben try Vallejo Model Air with Flow improver. providing the brush is working properly you will not have difficulties.
Just a moment though what needle/nozzle size are you using ? I would also use 20psi but this depends with


experience your best setting.


Laurie

Thanks Laurie. I don't have the AB now as it is in the bin. I still have this small NEO compressor which appears to have three settings. Thinking of getting a H&S AB but I might need a better compressor.


Apologies as I am moving away from the original posters point.

[Guest]

Thanks Laurie. I don't have the AB now as it is in the bin. I still have this small NEO compressor which appears to have three settings. Thinking of getting a H&S AB but I might need a better compressor.
Apologies as I am moving away from the original posters point.

Apologies if we are digressing a bit here Rob.


H & S very nice airbrushes. I would try the compressor you have if it pumps air presumably at the correct pressure that is all you need. It is just air.


If you decided to change compressor come back and ask opinions rathere than buy one not knowing the advantages and advantages.


Laurie

[stona]

I use both and am fortunate enough to have my spray station as a permanent installation which definitely makes things easier. I was going to type my two bob's worth but Ron pretty much did it for me!


"If you are struggling with your A.B., leave it alone and try just brush painting. It doesn't matter who thinks which is the best. Nor does it matter which produces the best results (That's a draw anyway) It's your enjoyment that counts. You choose."





Good advice with which I couldn't agree more





Cheers


Steve

[downscale model art]

Cheers for the comments folks. I guess I'd use my shiny Chinese spluttering thingy a lot more if I had the space. Time to boot out the step lad me thinks.........

[Guest]

This question of paintbrush or air brush is in my mind as I am thinking about getting an air brush and compressor as I have a dedicated spare bedroom that I use for my photography digital darkroom and now it's doubling up as a model making room complete with a stereo and a small fridge for cold refreshments, (no alcohol as I'm not allowed to have any doctors orders etc) my wife Collis knows that when I am in this room I am happy as Larry and of course keeping busy helps keep me not thinking about my pain levels....


I am this week placing an order for a cheap compressor and airbrush as I can't paint large area's with a brush as my hand shakes to much, I am OK with using a brush on the smaller parts, these I paint whilst on the Spruree...all in all it's up to the individual as to what method is used and the main thing is that you enjoy your model making...

[BBdave]

I would love to be able to get good results brush painting but by the time I have put umpteen layers of thinned paint on to get a decent solid colour it starts to get a thick bumpy look, so I use the airbrush for getting the main colour down and brushes for weathering etc.


Dave

[Gern]

This question of paintbrush or air brush is in my mind as I am thinking about getting an air brush and compressor as I have a dedicated spare bedroom that I use for my photography digital darkroom and now it's doubling up as a model making room complete with a stereo and a small fridge for cold refreshments, (no alcohol as I'm not allowed to have any doctors orders etc) my wife Collis knows that when I am in this room I am happy as Larry and of course keeping busy helps keep me not thinking about my pain levels....
I am this week placing an order for a cheap compressor and airbrush as I can't paint large area's with a brush as my hand shakes to much, I am OK with using a brush on the smaller parts, these I paint whilst on the Spruree...all in all it's up to the individual as to what method is used and the main thing is that you enjoy your model making...

I'm not sure spray painting and photography would go together well in the same room. All spray guns give off some form of paint vapour which does tend to get around - and you wouldn't want it all over your photography equipment. You might need to get an extractor booth of some sort.


Of course, that all depends on the size of the room, what you're spraying, how much spraying you'll be doing etc.