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  • Member since
    June 2011
  • From: St. Louis Missouri
Back in the saddle
Posted by Latigo on Monday, August 24, 2015 7:40 PM

Gentleman,

Four years ago I introduced myself, and asked advice on air brush systems, and recieved excellent feedback. Two years ago I was forced to put everything on the back burner. I was surprised to find my account here still active. So... I'm back.

 

After reviewing all my posts, I purchased a 20 Lb. CO2 tank, Taprite dual guage CO2 regulator, and Iwata Eclipse dual action airbrush.

 

I would really appreciate any and all comments for a beginner air brusher. I have never even held one in my hand. Advice on techniques, platic model paints, thinning, brands, caveats. Starting with the Revell 1/72 Type IX C U-Boat.

 

Sincerely

Steve

Tags: Air Brush

Life is tough... but it's tougher if your stupid.

fox
  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Monday, August 24, 2015 10:59 PM

Hi Steve,

I'm fairly new at airbrushing myself so I don't give much advice.  I just soak it into what greymatter I have left after building for 68 of my 74 years.  If you go to the Painting and Airbrushing section of these Forums, I'm sure that the members will be very happy to give you all the info you need, and more.

Good luck and let us know how you make out by posting pics of your builds.

Jim  Captain

 Main WIP: 

   On the Bench: Artesania Latina  (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

  • Member since
    June 2011
  • From: St. Louis Missouri
Posted by Latigo on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 12:01 AM

Will do. Thanks Jim.

 

Steve

Life is tough... but it's tougher if your stupid.

  • Member since
    September 2012
Posted by GMorrison on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 12:14 AM

Gather up stuff like 2 liter soda bottles. Gallon water jugs. Anything plastic. Resign yourself to going through a couple of jars each of different kinds of paint.

Then have fun and paint stuff. Take any pressure (pun intended) off of yourself to not screw up a model. I found that it took me quite a while to get the feel for it, during which time I wouldn't have really wanted to paint anything I cared about.

 

Good luck, you will do fine!

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

  • Member since
    February 2007
Posted by mitsdude on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 12:52 AM

I came sum it up with one word. (It also applies to everything from sports to cooking to musical instruments.)

Practice, practice, practice.

Well, thats more than one word but its the same word.

  • Member since
    June 2011
  • From: St. Louis Missouri
Posted by Latigo on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 8:00 AM

Thanks guys, and I will repost in the correct category.

 

Steve

Life is tough... but it's tougher if your stupid.

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 8:46 AM

I would recommend becoming familiar with the Painting and Airbrushing forum, down near the bottom of the forums.  Lots of good stuff about airbrushing, both equipment and techniques.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

  • Member since
    June 2011
  • From: St. Louis Missouri
Posted by Latigo on Thursday, August 27, 2015 1:00 PM

Ok guys, thanks for the help, will look at the airbrush section.

 

Regards

Steve

Life is tough... but it's tougher if your stupid.

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