plumline wrote: |
Has anyone tried Testors airbrush kit? It looks like it attaches to a typical spray can |
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If that's what I think it is, I would say don't bother. Although I've never used that specific item, my first airbrush was Testor's airbrush version of it that uses the same bottle/spray head assembly, but attaches to a separate airbrush body rather than directly to a propellant can.
The airbrush version actually works surprising well (and probably a little better than the version you are looking at), but is still provides little more control than a regular spray can. Freehand camoflage is not possible, everything has to masked. Subtle effects such as a light spray to simulate dust are dificult and due to the relatively poor atomization not nearly as effective as with a slightly better brush. Lastly, because the spray is mostly uncontrolled, you naturally waste paint. You go through a lot of paint with one of those because you end up painting not only the model, but the interior of your paint booth with overspray.
If you were trying to introduce a six or seven year old to airbrushing, and didn't trust him with something as intricate as a conventional airbrush, I think cheapo Testor's thing would be a good option, particulary the airbrush version. Otherwise, spend a wee bit more money.
For a simple to use, inexpensive airbrush, consider a Paasche H. I have one and it is excellent. Easy to use, rugged as an anvil, yet provides fine line control sufficient to do something detailed as freehand camo on a 1/72 scale tank.