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Alright, so I only have a few minutes to wriet this out. Let's get right into it.

I'm looking to buy some equipment and begin using an airbrush. Mostly for minis, though I may do other projects as well.

Can I use a standard air compressor, or is there something special about the $200+ models by Badger and others compared to the $125 compressor I bought at Canadian Tire some time ago?

Do I not just need an airbrush adapter that screws on to use the appropriate size of hose?

What kind of brush is recommended, and what do I require to paint effectively with it? I know there's medium, but I'm unsure of what suggested proportions I should be using, what brand is recommended, or really anything at all.

Any information in regards to these questions is helpful.

I recommend a Paasche Talon gravity feed brush. The compressor you have should work, provided it has a regulator and a water trap, and of course the proper connections.

I also recommend Liquitex Airbrush medium, though I'm sure any brand will work fine. For most paints you mix it 1:1, but for stuff like Vallejo Model Air you won't likely need it.

The compressor sounds fine.

As for the airbrush, I worked with the Paasche Talon and it is an excellent brush - it just wasn't the right one for me. But that's the point. Every airbrush has a different feel to it. So the first thing you should do is go to a local store and just try one or two. Just pick the one you are most comfortable with.

As for thinning the paints, you can either use the Liquitex Medium or Vallejo Thinner. Both work very well, but there is no magic mixing ratio, because each paint is different. The thinning is just something you learn with practice.

Cheers,


IK-Painter