Typical first time poster here-1st setup...
For the past 2 days I've lurked and leeched as much info as I could find.
Intro article on MusicCity, the FAQ's here in this forum, the ABC's of Airbrushing article...various "1st AB" threads, etc etc... So I hope I've covered the basics.
I will be exclusively painting pewter Warmachine models (generally humanoid in shape and about 30-75mm in height) and probably using only acrylics(Vallejo) .
I hope that (after months for practice, profanity and patience) I can achieve the ability to lay down a smooth, thin basecoat, do some moderate blending and maybe even generate some of those 1/32-1/16 fine lines that I've read so much about. A realistic expectation?
So based on its simplicity (generalized one needle/tip, ease of disassembly) I'll shoot for a TC Omni 4000 and an AB Depot TC-20T compressor with tank, reg and water trap (Yes, I know the air tanks are quieter/cleaner/better, but intital outlay is set at an introductory level).
One question I had that was only briefly addressed in the intro material was ventilation. I'm a garage guy, but mine has no windows or vent ports. On days when I can't open the main garage door(occurs often in rainy Oregon), am I going to generate a lethal noxious cloud that will eventually claim my health? Using a low PSI, with only water thinned acrylics, on such a small "canvass"....? Is the respirator/spray booth a health necessity?
Oh, and Thank You for all the info. It's helped a great deal.