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  • Member since
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  • From: Texas
New here.
Posted by Old&Slow on Saturday, October 22, 2022 7:14 PM

New to modeling and this forum. I'm here to learn. Thanks in advance for my "dumb" questions.--CB

CB

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  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Monday, October 24, 2022 10:25 AM

Welcome aboard,1st thing to remember,no one thinks your questions are dumb,so ask away.

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  • From: Texas
Posted by Old&Slow on Monday, October 24, 2022 10:33 AM

Thanks. I think most pro modelers use an airbrush to paint. But what about over spray? I live in a small place with no seperate area (garage) to use one.

CB

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  • From: Omaha, Nebraska
Posted by learmech64 on Monday, October 24, 2022 11:39 AM

Welcome to the forum. Ask away. no such thing as a dumb question here.

Doug

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  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Monday, October 24, 2022 11:47 AM

Welcome!

Thanks,

John

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  • From: Towson MD
Posted by gregbale on Monday, October 24, 2022 1:47 PM

Welcome Sign aboard!

Old&Slow

Thanks. I think most pro modelers use an airbrush to paint. But what about over spray? I live in a small place with no seperate area (garage) to use one.

 

If you're using a double-action AB, there shouldn't be tons of overspray. I used to do my spraying into a smallish (maybe 1 ft.x 1x2 moving-type box with cotton batting in the bottom -- which would be the 'back,' while spraying -- and the open/uneven surface did a great job of trapping errant spray. I'd flip the panel when one side got too grungy, then toss and replace it when the second side got bad.
 
If you're using a harder-to-regulate single-action AB, or something like spray cans, then you'll probably need a more efficient answer like a true spray booth with fan and ventilation.
 
BTW, I was spraying low/no odor acrylics in the above scenario, and wearing a cheap single-layer mask to avoid inhaling the actual paint particles. If you're doing enamels and/or lacquers, then, again, heavier-duty options should probably be considered for fumes and odors.
 
Cheers

Greg

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"Every time you correct me on my grammar I love you a little fewer."
 
  • Member since
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  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Monday, October 24, 2022 2:28 PM

Yes if your airbrushing with the right amount of PSI and paint,there is very little overspray.The newr acrylics and even Tamiya don't have much odor,everyone's circumstances are different however.

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  • From: New Braunfels, Texas
Posted by Tanker-Builder on Monday, October 24, 2022 2:33 PM

Old and Slow?

    Nah, Now you are going to be Called Speedy Senior! Why, with All the help available you just can't be too slow. Welcome , my Friend!

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Posted by Old&Slow on Monday, October 24, 2022 2:45 PM

Sounds like a good idea. Thanks

CB

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  • From: Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia.
Posted by Dodgy on Monday, October 24, 2022 7:24 PM

Hey CB! Welcome to the madhouse. Lots of fun a great knowledge here and there's no such thing as a dumb question.

Dodgy

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fox
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  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Monday, October 24, 2022 9:54 PM

Hi CB! Welcome to the Forums! Glad to have you aboard.

There's no such thing as a "dumb" question here. I've asked a lot of questions since I joined and got all great advice that helped me build better models. Hang in there and ask away.

Look forward to seeing your builds.

Jim Captain

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Posted by lurch on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 8:56 AM

Welcome CB. Glad to have you here. Ask all the questions you want. Someone here will know the answer. Or most likely you will get several people to help you out. All you need to do is just ask. Again welcome aboard.

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