start airbrushing

[LP112]

what you i need to start and where are the best deals?
how much would it cost just for the basic equipment?
thanks liam

[eyeayen]

You need a basic airbrush kit and a compressor to get you started. Then probably a scalpel / sharp cutting device, liquid mask and paints.

The paints and liquid mask are available from Jon at RCS he has a thread on here http://www.rcsgraphicworx.co.uk/

And for everything else you can't buy from Jon these people are probably the best and cheapest http://www.everythingairbrush.com/index.html

[The Chef]

I bought a G35 premiair air brush from ebay a secondhand tankless compressor and a £7 pound scalpel. My total kit cost £82 plus the fast mask and paints from Jon Miller on here. And you can buy as many or as few as you like.

I've been enjoying what I think are fair results with what was essensially the cheapest kit i could find.

Just get some gear and have a go

[gainsy]

Chef your results speak for themselves mate
Top work

[LP112]

would this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Premiair-Premi...item3362726399

and

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FINESPRAY-PIXI...item3cb999016a

be any good for airbrushing shells

thanks liam

[U1timate PigDog]

Hey,

It can be a little costly when first starting out but its worth the effort if you enjoy doing this kind of stuff.

I personally would always recommend buying decent equipment ( I dont mean expensive just good quality) as this causes less expense in the future if your having upgrade the stuff you bought.

• Any decent compressor will be good doesn't have to be for airbrushing specifically (I got mine at machine mart).
• Water trap and hose (also available at machine mart)
• Airbrush ( try Jon Miller at RCS or if your wanting something a little special the iwata brand are extremely good quality)
• Paint and liquid mask (again speak to Jon)
• scalpel.
• Paint mask (I highly recommend getting something decent here as your health is No.1)

and your on your way . Let the painting begin!

[U1timate PigDog]

I'd recommend getting a compressor with a bit more power personally, something with at least 80 psi or something like this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SMALL-TIGER-AI...item3369574fc1

as for the airbrush if your going to spend £40 on one i'd say go that little extra and get something like the iwata revolution (gravity feed) you can get them a little cheaper I think

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IWATA-Airbrush...item45fb8ec96a

but like I said i'd give Jon a call or pm him and I'm sure he would sort you out.