Thread 214735389

I think I'm going to finally get an airbrush, I really like building and painting model kits but I'm at the point where I can't achieve what I want without one. my issue is getting everything set up and finding a dedicated work spot as I don't really have a convenient spot for a set up.

>>214735389 (OP)
You want to ask /tg/.

>>214739021
>>214735389 (OP)
The gunpla threads on /m/ and /toy/ might also be helpful.

>>214739080
/toy/ has a scale model gen, the gunpla threads on /toy/ are just toys, also I'm not really asking just blog posting
>>214739021
/tg/ is just minies they don't require an airbrush, also I'm blog posting

>>214735389 (OP)
Don't waste 800 bux on iwata without trying out some chinesium brushes
I have a $30 0.2mm Bida airbrush and it works wonders even after I bent the needle into a loop
I got a cheap ikea table and some cheap plastic drawers that fit under the table for the paints and materials

>>214743107
I was looking at some inexpensive brushes, I'm kinda eyeing the "AVANTI Airbrush Compressor Combo Kit" rn

>>214743107
nice tanks btw

>>214743344
Generally for airbrushing, you don't need anything over 30 psi, the lower the pressure, the lower the overspray (as long as the paint is thinned correctly)
I assume all chinese airbrushes come from a single factory, with the differences being the names

That's cool
An airbrush is a game changer
I'd recommend you get Chinese models
I got one that looks like this 10 years ago and it still works well for me although it's a bit loud
You need to get good at using airbrushes, getting an iwata won't make you good
I bought a Chinese airbrush and sucked with it so I decided to get an iwata eclipse, didn't solve my problems
Chinese airbrushes are perfectly good although they can be improved if they have sealing problems
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkqCwc5-tbA
Make sure you clean yours properly to prevent any future problems
DO NOT DROP THE AIRBRUSH WITH THE NOZZLE EXPOSED
Get an airbrush holder and learn to thin properly
I literally cannot imagine doing scale models without an airbrush, yes I feel sorry for the kids who either can't afford one or aren't allowed one but the truth is the truth
Make sure you get a decent respirator

>>214743351
They are shown completed in >>214742829
If you can, get some acrylic markers, they are very good for monocolor applications

>>214735389 (OP)
That's cool. Thanks for sharing.

>>214745956
Btw if you spray water based acrylics you could just do it in your room, it's not ideal but it can work
Please don't spray lacquers in your room
You can also get something like this but I haven't tried them myself
Make sure you have things to test your spray on, for example sprues
You will likely have a lot of frustrating problems initially
Vallejo air in my experience is very beginner friendly