ABCs of airbrushing

Tools, Techniques, and Reference Materials Painting and airbrushing
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I was reminded about this article and thought with new people coming to the site each day, this might prove helpful to some. [:)]

ABCs of airbrushing
http://www.finescale.com/fsm/default.aspx?c=a&id=287

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This is my all time favorite article. Not only do I keep the issue handy, but I also printed it using the link and keep it by my spray booth for reference and have consulted it many times.

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Dave, why not make this one a sticky?

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Great idea dave.

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[:D]Well, this is my first post ever! But I wanted to say, nice article. I am about to buy an airbrush and have learned more about airbrushes from the forums than from anywhere else…i.e. never buy an Aztec…I just wanted to say thanks!

Bruce

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Thanks for the reference. I just bought my first air brush today!!

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Good on you David,thats a good start I just bought a new air brush today a Badger 360 and a delta comp

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Thanks David!

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I really wish that I could read the print, however I did save it

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I’ve never used an air brush in my life. I want to an F-16C for my son who’s a zoomie. I’ve heard Hasegawa has a nice 1/48 kit. Still, painting is the key. Where do I start? Any recommendations for a warmup kit and paint job?

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Hey guys.

David, thanks for the link [tup] it’s a great article. It will be very helpfull as soon as i get finished the air compressor i’m building and start using my Paasche.

Raudel.

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Thanks for the artical. This is a big help, and very much appreciated.

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thanks for the article!
the only questions i have are regarding paint types. what are the pros and cons of enamels (which i currently use) vs. acrylics. does the use of Future (which i am just now learning about too) dictate what type of paints i can use? can i use both acrylics and enamels interchangeably on the same model ( i do understand the solvents are different and all that, but once one is dried, can i paint another over it?)

i guess thats a mouthful, i am just a bit overwhelmed as i get back into this and there is so much to more to learn now.

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Thanks a billion, im a young modeler (16) and I finally got my first aribrush so I need some good tips on how to use the bloody thing.

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I am interesting about ABCs of airbrushing .[:)][tup]

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How about keeping this as a sticky. I think it’s a great resource for new airbrushers and veterans as well.

E

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Too bad I can’t seem to bring up the article anymore, I would have liked to have read it. And yes I know its an old thread, but I was still hoping.

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Hope no longer! Here is a link to the article!

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Thanks Bill, great article and definately worth waiting for, although I must admit I wish I had read it about 20 years ago !

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Over the years, FSM has published many useful articles on airbrushing. I have a 16-pages booklet that came as a supplement to the magazine and titled “Basics of Airbrushing Models”. I don’t remember what issue of FSM it came with, the copyright date is 2005 and also said that based on a 2001 publication of the same title. I found this collection very useful, but never saw it available on the FSM web site.

Inside, it has the following articles:

  • ABCs of Airbrushing by Matt Usher. (More extensive that the downloadable article)
  • Troubleshooting by Paul Boyer.
  • Cleaning your Airbrush by Matt Usher.
  • Gloss Paints by Matt Usher.
  • Natural-Metal Finishes by Chris Appoldt
  • Acrylics by Lisa Lamb.

I hope that Matt Usher will make it available again. Anybody else has this booklet?