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Thank you very much to @chevys10zr2003 for helping me get a grip on this. I would love it if everyone that knows could contribute to this thread as well if you're inclined. Maybe we can get an airbrush thread going that will help others with questions down the road. I really want to start painting bodies and imo, airbrush is the most versatile and has the greatest impact on final design composition. I've been intimidated by the tools needs but I figure once I get what I need, the rest is practice and practice.
I'm motivated to learn to airbrush and have had to compile advice here and there across many forums and online sources. Some of you guys are familiar and already doing it. I want to get the right equipment (least cost) and give it a shot. Maybe we can get some tips and tricks in one spot for others to go with.
I have a few questions that I can start with:
I have a pancake Harbor Freight 3 gallon compressor that I use to clean my vehicles. Is three gallons enough to keep spraying without engaging the motor and potentially messing up my spray?
I purchased a mini air filter / regulator combo that I assume is enough to remove moisture and regulate. Is this exactly what I need?
Do I need a secondary tank 5-7 gallon or is this overkill for 1:8 scale size bodies?
I've read .5mm is the spray needle size I need for Proline Paints. Is this kind of universal for all good quality paints? How do I use paint reducer or do I ever need to? What does it do?
What other tools do I need to be successful. I purchased the Harbor Freight $20 kit recommended from a video. Is this enough to get started for paint flow consistency? What's the best vessel to use as two are given in the kit? Cup and jar.
What other tips can we learn from other forum members willing to share?
Thank you to anyone willing to share their experiences. ???
I'm motivated to learn to airbrush and have had to compile advice here and there across many forums and online sources. Some of you guys are familiar and already doing it. I want to get the right equipment (least cost) and give it a shot. Maybe we can get some tips and tricks in one spot for others to go with.
I have a few questions that I can start with:
I have a pancake Harbor Freight 3 gallon compressor that I use to clean my vehicles. Is three gallons enough to keep spraying without engaging the motor and potentially messing up my spray?
I purchased a mini air filter / regulator combo that I assume is enough to remove moisture and regulate. Is this exactly what I need?
Do I need a secondary tank 5-7 gallon or is this overkill for 1:8 scale size bodies?
I've read .5mm is the spray needle size I need for Proline Paints. Is this kind of universal for all good quality paints? How do I use paint reducer or do I ever need to? What does it do?
What other tools do I need to be successful. I purchased the Harbor Freight $20 kit recommended from a video. Is this enough to get started for paint flow consistency? What's the best vessel to use as two are given in the kit? Cup and jar.
What other tips can we learn from other forum members willing to share?
Thank you to anyone willing to share their experiences. ???