"Suggestions for a first airbrush kit?" Topic
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| Alxbates | 01 Jul 2014 9:59 a.m. PST |
Hello fellow TMP'ers! I've started to see some local folks here do some excellent work with airbrushes. I've been curious to try learning to use one for some time now, but I think I'm finally ready to invest in one. Time to learn a new skill! I'm looking for recommendations for a brand name/model that's a good start – not bottom of the barrel, but I probably don't need a top of the line model, either. Can you suggest a good place to start/purchase one, maybe even some YouTube videos (or DVD's) that show the basics of miniature painting with an airbrush? I should mention that I am an absolute NOVICE here, I don't know where to start or what I need to begin working with this, so I'll need some sort of complete kit to start. I think. Thanks very much! -Alex in Alaska |
| Bede19025 | 01 Jul 2014 11:50 a.m. PST |
Go here. tcpglobal.com Get one of their generic models and a compressor. Don't waste your money on brand names unless you plan to become Da Vinci. Get a compressor with a tank. |
| Fizzypickles | 01 Jul 2014 12:51 p.m. PST |
Get yourself one of these Alex. auction Trust me, it's a good compressor and those cheap airbrushes ( that you will abuse) will allow you to make all your mistakes at no cost. If you still fancy airbrushing then go buy yourself something like this auction or this auction Both great general purpose Airbrushes. |
| Lucius | 01 Jul 2014 3:32 p.m. PST |
One thing to consider is whether you will ever want an air compressor for something other than airbrushing, i.e. having one in your garage for inflating things or running a nail gun. I'm about to replace my old compressor after 25 years. I'm buying this instead of a dedicated hobby compressor. link It turned out that I used my old compressor for household stuff far more than I ever used it to airbrush with. I airbrush in the garage anyway, and as long as you are not in an apartment, a regular oil lubricant compressor just isn't that loud any more. |
| Lucius | 01 Jul 2014 3:40 p.m. PST |
One other thing – go ahead and get a double-action airbrush instead of a single-action. Yes, they are more, but not that much more. |
| elsyrsyn | 01 Jul 2014 5:00 p.m. PST |
Aztek A4709 set, and a general purpose (tool) compressor (with moisture trap). Doug |
| Alxbates | 06 Jul 2014 9:11 p.m. PST |
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