Recommendations on first airbrush? (1 Viewer)

[bradleyl30]

I want to start painting/re-painting my WW2 K&C, Figarte, TGM and other vehicles, as well as paint some Airfix/Revell/Monogram and FOV/21st Century 1/32 vehicles to augment my FL collection.

I have a collection of brushes, but want to begin using an airbrush.

Do the forum members have recommendations on a first airbrush?

So, are their airbrushes that would help me weather or repaint these vehicles including updating the camo patterns?

I was intending to start with an airbrush connected to CO2 and maybe upgrade to small air compressor if this idea sticks.

Thanks for your help!

Larry

 

[Mitch]

Larry...

For me, its like everything else I would recommend you buy the very best airbrush that you can afford. There are cheap ones which are fine but, in terms of an airbrush you pay for what you get. I have to say that I would start with Iwata as they are probably the best on the market IMO I have a revolution TR2 and, its superb but, they do have them for all pockets and all levels. Having a compressor allows you to control the flow of paint which, is a necessity when doing camo and fine lines or, figures.

I would not recommend the Co2 ones and would recommend always buying a gravity feed airbrush (the paint enters the airbrush from above and uses gravity to fall into the air chamber)

Once you have one you will wonder how you got on without one and, while using brushes is still important you can weather all your AFV's with an airbrush
Mitch

I want to start painting/re-painting my WW2 K&C, Figarte, TGM and other vehicles, as well as paint some Airfix/Revell/Monogram and FOV/21st Century 1/32 vehicles to augment my FL collection.

I have a collection of brushes, but want to begin using an airbrush.

Do the forum members have recommendations on a first airbrush?

So, are their airbrushes that would help me weather or repaint these vehicles including updating the camo patterns?

I was intending to start with an airbrush connected to CO2 and maybe upgrade to small air compressor if this idea sticks.

Thanks for your help!

Larry

 

[theBaron]

Hi, Larry, I use a Paasche VL, which I find to be a good brush as I learn more about airbrushing. I use a Craftsman compressor, 1.5 hp, 3 gallon tank. I bought that particular model, because I wanted to be able to use Craftsman's air-powered tools with it, as well as my airbrush.

Mitch is right, you will probably spend a little money, to get a good brush, but you're investing in a tool that should last you a long time and pay for itself many times over in the results. However, you can shop for good deals, so once you've decided which brand and model you'd like to get, look for sales and discounts (eg, HobbyLobby routinely offers discounts and coupons online).

There are several brands, which have their adherents. Along with Paasche and Iwata, have a look at Badger's line, here:

http://www.badgerairbrush.com/

I think you'll find a new vista in modeling opening to you, when you finally do get yourself a brush and start learning to use it.

Prost!
Brad