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So basically iv just got my very first airbrush and compressor off eBay, I got the vallejo model air white primer and it works really nice so id like to get a few more of the model air range and can get a set of 10 off eBay but what would be the best colours to start with I deffinatly want a black and probably a mud brown for weathering my tanks with but what else would you recommend ??

The Velllejo Model Air Chrome is just amazing. But then everything I have from that line has been (minus the Rust).

Why minus the rust what was wrong with it ?

I've had pleasant results from the rust- used it on my tau and it came out looking great

Candle_man wrote:
Why minus the rust what was wrong with it ?

I found that the pigments flakes were too big for my liking. I look at the silver, chrome and aluminum and they are smooth and amazing. The rust just left me unimpressed.

VMA Black and NATO Black are nice blacks to go on.

NATO Brown is also a nice shade. Earthy colours like Dirty Earth work okay, too.

Pick what colors you think you will need for your projects.

I picked up a few of there sets (google them) and are very happy with them.

Some people feel they need a bit more thinning,but that varies with the paint, the specific airbrush and your PSI.

I love the VMA metallics when I can use them. The aluminum has great coverage even with a traditional brush. Though the fumes with these paints smell wonderful...

 darefsky wrote:

Candle_man wrote:
Why minus the rust what was wrong with it ?

I found that the pigments flakes were too big for my liking. I look at the silver, chrome and aluminum and they are smooth and amazing. The rust just left me unimpressed.

I double that... VMA rust has much bigger pigments that the rest of the metallic in the line.

What colours do you usually paint with candle man?

I do like the VMA range for airbrushing. Main thing I don't like is that no local stores carry them, so I have to buy online and the colour swatches can be very deceptive. I've bought several more paints than I needed simply because I couldn't figure out what they'd look like until I'd bought them.