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  • Member since
    January 2014
Airbrush Setup
Posted by SilkyNoah on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 6:59 PM
Hello everybody, this is my first post so forgive me if I did anything wrong. I am thinking of purchasing an airbrush soon. The problem I have is that there is no ideal place in our house to use it. Ventilation isn't a problem but the room I currently model in has some other things in it such as a computer and TV. I model right next to the window and the room is a decent size. Is there any way to safely airbrush without worrying about other things in the room getting paint on them or do I need a designated room for it? Any tips are appreciated.
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Cameron, Texas
Posted by Texgunner on Thursday, January 23, 2014 8:29 AM

You don't need a dedicated space for airbrushing.  If you're getting "over-spray" while airbrushing, then you're probably spraying at too much pressure.   As is often mentioned here, don't think of the AB as a "spray gun" but as a brush that can be adjusted.  I paint almost  exclusively with enamel paint, without a spray booth, and it has never been a problem for me or my family.  Ymmv...Smile

Gary


"All you mugs need to get busy building, and post pics!"

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Thursday, January 23, 2014 9:30 AM

First of all, I'll mention the painting and airbrushing forum.  This forum is often overlooked because it is at the far bottom of the FSM forums.  However, it is full of really good advise and I urge you to give it a try.

That being said, there are/have been some recent threads about airbrushing overspray and need for a spray booth when airbrushing. I agree with Gary.  While I have a spray booth I only use it for rattle cans.  I do my airbrushing right at my building bench, with no booth there. I ordinarily get so little overspray that it is not a problem.  I do have to be careful to avoid having another model or another subassembly directly on the bench behind where I spray, but I usually notice that immediately.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Thursday, January 23, 2014 9:40 AM

I also airbrush at my bench in the basement  with no problems.The thing you have to think about is problems you might encounter in a regular room.Safety shouldn't be an issue as there shouldn't be much overspray if you do it right,but what about accidents,if you spill the paint or drop a bottle or jar,what's gonna be damaged,even if you are careful,will overspray damage anything like the appliances you mentioned or furniture and carpeting.everything has some risks,so the question is how do you,or anyone you live with feel about possible oops that may happen.

  • Member since
    January 2014
Posted by SilkyNoah on Thursday, January 23, 2014 11:00 AM

Thanks for the input guys!

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