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Ok i couldn't find an article so Im asking what is a good air brush. I'm just starting to airbrush so I have no idea of what is good or not. With that siad what is a good airbrush and compressor to use for painting mini's. Want something that doesn't cost an arm and leg but will pay if it is good dont want to settle for cheap if a little more money gets a great one I'll buy it.
So then
What a good air brush to buy
Do i need more than one for basing and one for detail or can one do all with a tip switch or better to have one for each??
Compressor I want quiet with an external tank to increase life and wont pressure drop so what is good.
Then what else do i need I'm not thinking of besides brush and compressor
masterblaster wrote: Ok i couldn't find an article so Im asking what is a good air brush. I'm just starting to airbrush so I have no idea of what is good or not. With that siad what is a good airbrush and compressor to use for painting mini's. Want something that doesn't cost an arm and leg but will pay if it is good dont want to settle for cheap if a little more money gets a great one I'll buy it.
Use the "Search" function in this subforum to find posts about whatever topic you want. There are lots about airbrushing, but I'm in a good mood this morning so I'll save you a little time.
So then
What a good air brush to buy
Here is a list I made the other day:
Badger Patriot 105 ($75) - solid brush, larger standard needle, good for a beginner
Badger Renegade Krome 2-in-1 ($160) - excellent brush, easily one of Badgers best offerings, very popular mid-range airbrush
Badger Renegade Velocity ($125) - older than the Krome, but very similar with less "fancy" features, uses the same needle/tip as all of the Renegade-series brushes
Harder and Steenbeck Evolution SIlverline 2-in-1 ($175) - very nice brush, good reviews
Iwata Eclipse HP-CS ($130) - solid mid-range airbrush, larger standard needle than the others on the list
Grex Genesis.XGi ($168) - fairly new but they get good reviews, looks kind of cool, needles/tips seem a little expensive
Do i need more than one for basing and one for detail or can one do all with a tip switch or better to have one for each??
No. Lots of popular models are "2-in-1" which means they come with two needle sizes. I use a Badger Sotar 20/20 with a "fine" needle (which is very small) and have no problems quickly paint models like Land Raiders. That being said, most airbrushes can take multiple needle sizes, just check on the manufacturer's website or a supplier's website (TCPGlobal.com, Chicagoairbrush.com, and even Amazon)
Compressor I want quiet with an external tank to increase life and wont pressure drop so what is good.
The best advice I can offer here is go to Amazon, search "airbrush compressor," and read the reviews of one that is in your price range with the features you want.
Then what else do i need I'm not thinking of besides brush and compressor
Depending on what airbrush/compressor you buy, you might need a moisture trap and an air hose. You'll need to maintain the airbrush, so a cleaning pot, cleaning brushes, and lubricant. Other handy things are an airbrush holder, quick disconnect, plastic shot glasses (for mixing if needed), and eye droppers/pipettes (for transferring paint). Also some sort of thinner, either store bought (Vallejo Airbrush Thinner, Liquitex Airbrush Medium, etc.) or home made. Here is how to make your own:
Here are some videos on how to get started:
Good luck and enjoy airbrushing!
Thanks for the help
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