i was woundering what kind of air brush i should get. i like ww2 american and german air craft. this will be my first air brush and i hope you guys could help me pick out the best one that fits my needs.
i dont know if it matters, but the air craft i like have hard camo. schemes.
thanks[:)]
For doing camo colors, you will have more control with a double action airbrush. It takes longer to learn how to use it, but it will be more flexible. You can paint hard-edged with a less expensive, easier to learn single action brush when you mask. Should you decide to paint a scheme requiring a soft edge, lifting the mask slightly at the edges can accomplish this. Or, you can spray it freehand with a double action.
As far as brands go, finding the one that fits your needs and desires is important. Every modeler will recommend what works best for them. If possible, I would suggest trying as many out as you can before you decide, and pick the one that gives you what you want.
The camo on the plane in my signature pic below was painted freehand with a Badger 150.
Have a look at Iwata and Olumpus airbrushes they offer quiet a range.
They are also often sold under other names.
[;)]
For me deciding factors are:
Easy to disassemble/clean
Availability of spares and if I can fit them myself.
Nothing more furstrating than sitting with a half-finished model while the airbrush is away for repairs for a few weeks.
Iwata/Olympus parts tend to be readily available, if a Hobby shop doesn’t have them most arts supply shops will.
Olympos airbrushes are manufactured in Iwata’s factory.
Kind of like Buick in GM’s factory. [;)]
Mike