Newbie airbrushing

[JO_ATC]

I have bought:

Anthem airbrush (Badger 155) and collection of enamel paint (http://www.whiteensignmodels.com)/

I am hoping to find a good explanation of how to set everything up…from…thin the paint before I begin to airbrush…to clean-up. I am reading about masking and have another question…I am building a 1/350 Missouri(Tamiya) and like the camo scheme…but I was wonder about techniques used to paint…especailly the super-structure area, I am hoping for a look similar to this: http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/bb/bb-63/350-kw/bb-63-001.jpg

I have been searching the forum and have had troubles finding a easy-to-follow set of instructions, as most are spotted throughout each thread.

Thanks again for all of your time,

John

[subfixer]

Go to the “tools and techniques” section of the FineScale.com Forums at the top next to the "Modeling Subjects section. There is an entire section on air brushing.

[EdGrune]

I am hoping to find a good explanation of how to set everything up…from…thin the paint before I begin to airbrush…to clean-up. I am reading about masking and have another question…I am building a 1/350 Missouri(Tamiya) and like the camo scheme…but I was wonder about techniques used to paint…especailly the super-structure area, I am hoping for a look similar to this: http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/bb/bb-63/350-kw/bb-63-001.jpg

The current FSM is their annual airbrush special. Pick it up and:

1. Religiously follow their methods. Jump right in. Shoot paint all over your model on which you have spent a lot of time and money. Complain about the results.

OR

2. Study their recommendations. Experiment. Find what works for you. Practice, practice, practice. After study & practice, shoot paint only where you want it to go. Admire the results.

I recommend number 2. Airbrushing is not one size fits all, and practice, practice, practice.