Tamiya Spray for German armour

They make a dark yellow spray TS-3 as for the olive green and red brown  you might wanna try Field Grey 2 - TS 78 or Dark Green TS-2.  As for the Red Brown TS-1.  

Thanks

Might start the E100 Jagdpanzer now..... Must get the Fruil tracks though!!!

do you have an airbrush set up?  It might be better to forego the friul tracks for this kit and instead, invest in a nice airbrush set up  --- which will last you many years for all your modelling projects.  spray cans are very limited in scope

T26E4

do you have an airbrush set up?  It might be better to forego the friul tracks for this kit and instead, invest in a nice airbrush set up  --- which will last you many years for all your modelling projects.  spray cans are very limited in scope

Actually, and from many years of experience doing this.........

  In the long run - trust me, that advice would be the best way to go.

I am looking to get an airbrush and compressor set for Christmas this year.

I am considering the following

www.germanairbrush.com/evolution2in1.html

www.iwata-medea.com/.../neo-trn1

for airbrushes

I am still looking at compressors. I did try the Iwata TRN-1 at Telford last year and I was really impressed. I have no experience with airbrushes, but with the Iwata I was off and running with no problem at all!

I just have to learn how to mix down my paints. I mainly use Vallejo.

I am going for the Fruil tracks for this as Trumpeter has the elastic band type of track in the kit

www.trumpeter-china.com/.../7-110P4095339133.jpg

I am sure that the fruil tracks will make this beast look much better

I am open to ideas from the guys with bags of experience

T26E4

do you have an airbrush set up?  It might be better to forego the friul tracks for this kit and instead, invest in a nice airbrush set up  --- which will last you many years for all your modelling projects.  spray cans are very limited in scope

T26E4

do you have an airbrush set up?  It might be better to forego the friul tracks for this kit and instead, invest in a nice airbrush set up  --- which will last you many years for all your modelling projects.  spray cans are very limited in scope

I guess I will...fourth (?) this recommendation. 

The problem with spray cans is two fold.  1) they are usually enamel or laquer based.  This complicates weathering if you use oils (and thus their thinners) for washes and filters.  2) Because of weathering, and for scale effect, most modelers use base colors that are lightened a bit.  This is not possible with spray cans.

I have used all kinds of tracks (as I am sure the others who have echoed Roy's advice).  Fruils, indy, link and length and rubber band.  If the rubber band tracks are not oversized (like Dragon's can be sometimes) then you can make very nice looking tracks with them, even more if the kit does not require complicated track sagging.  Now, it is of course your money, and I would never tell you how to spend it.  But as the other guys have said, personally I would invest the money in more worthwhile equipment.

Brian

An airbrush(s) and compressor are on the cards for Christmas this year. My purchase of these will more than likely be at Telford in November which is my main place for an annual spending spree. refill the gaps in the stash! Now my main mode of transport is a motorbike which as you all will know has limited luggage space. However I have used the train to go to the Telford show and so I am limited to what I can reasonably carry - especially as I have a very dicky ticker I am already starting transport negotiations with my father and also my sister so I can have a really good buying spree If anyone has a good recommendation for a compressor then I would appreciate the info, and will share my build of the E-100 Jagdpanzer with you all once I get going For many years I have used the tracks that come in the kit, but for this one I feel like expanding my experience a little into metal tracks to see the result and mainly for the experience gained I have a list of Armour, Aircraft and ship kits that I want to get this year as well as an airbrush and compressor. This E-100 Jagdpanzer is/was on the list and I did get a £2 discount off the thing at the Huddersfield model show on Sunday. Not bad really! If anyone has actual experience with the airbrushes I have listed above then I would love to hear what you really think about them. I appreciate and value all your advice. James

Hey,

 Here's some more advice.

 You don't need to spend a fortune on a fancy compressor. If you don't have a problem with noise and you have an equivalent to a Wal-Mart in your neighborhood you can get a pancake compressor "WITH" the pressure switch and the built in holding tank (to avoid pulsating) for less than $60 and you'll have the same set up that I do.

 The benefits are that it would be useful for other duties (you can't pump up a tire with a hobby unit), they usually last longer than the airbrush type compressors and finally, not all of them are that loud anyway.

  I have mine situated under the kitchen counter.

 With the cabinet doors closed, I can easily hear the television (and I'm deaf in one ear too).

   (be advised: there are NO women in the house)

Thanks DM

Any links??????

If you want to get an actual airbrush compressor look for the weekly specials Michael's offers.  Some weeks they have 40% off a single item plus 20% off at the register and you can snag some good deals there.  Thats how I got my lovely Badger compressor :)

The Iwata Neo line I can attest to b/c I use mine regularly and they are good for the price.  I got mine for about $35 at Hobby Lobby with the 40% off coupon.  They also carry the Iwata and Sparmax line which are good as well.  

If you're gonna be mixing up paint I'd recommend getting some of those Gunze Sangyo mixing dishes they come in a 10 pack for about $2.50 and are very helpful for mixing paint, doing washes, decaling etc. And get some pipettes too for adding thinner.

Always remember when you airbrush add in the thinner first before the paint.

snapdragonxxx

Thanks DM

Any links??????

This is the Wallyworld one I use:

3 Gallon compressor

However, this one would be just as good for your needs as well:

1 gal. pancake compressor

Don't let the low reviews scare you.  From what I see many of the negative reviews are complaining about the noise.  As DM says, yes there is some noise, but I mean c'mon, these people need to realize it is a large capacity oil-less compressor.  Mine is not THAT loud (some reviewers would have you believe you need ear plugs to use the thing...that is just silly.)  I have been using mine for some 3 or 4 years, at one time on a weekly basis (back when my pick-up truck leaked air from all 4 tires at a rate that needed refilling once a week!)  So for me, durability has never been an issue.

Brian

Also, in regards to airbrushes.....

This is the first airbrush I ever bought:

Badger Crescendo

What is nice about it is that it comes with 3 different needle sizes, so you can go from fine to medium to large just by switching out the head/nozzle and needle.  All of about a minute's work.  It's a great workhorse and it's only drawback (IMHO) is it is a siphon feed, meaning you use more paint than gravity fed (though admittedly not a whoel lot more)

The other airbrush I own and use is another Badger:

Badger Renegade

It's best points are it can shoot such a fine, pencil thin line, that it still amazes me.  It is also a gravity feed.  Alas the biggest negatives are that with such a fine point doing heavy coverage work will take you a long LONG time.  Plus you need to be very careful with the needle...the tips are super fragile (as my collection of spare needles proved to me ). 

For me, these two airbrushes make a great 1-2 punch.  I use the Crescendo to do my base coats to speed coverage.  Then when it comes time to shoot red brown and green for German tri-color I go to the Renegade.  Truth told the Crescendo could do it all for you.  But as I said, I like the gravity feed of the Renegade better, which is why I don't just use the Crescendo for everything.

Brian

  Thanks for the help, Brian. I've been busy lately.

    Yep, that's the one.... and still less than $60 bucks just like I said.

I got an IWATA HP-8 A couple of years ago on eBay for $31 and free shipping too.

In my opinion, the top feed airbrush is best because (when needed) you can spray thinner paint at a lower air pressure because it isn't pulling the paint from below

 or from the side of the airbrush..... 

....since the cup is on top, gravity is helping with that.