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simdel1
07-09-2003, 04:38 PM
yep, i finally got an airbrush :D

im think this is the best place in the forum to post it

this is the little begger:
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/images/products/hi/MM000510030CR.jpg

its a dual action airbrush from clarke, spray pattern adjustable from 1/32" to 1½" and i have also purchased a couple of the aerosols. if i get good at this airbrushing lark, and if i can find enough uses for it i will buy a compessor.

i have tested it (just in case it didnt work ) with revell enamels. thinned down roughly 1:2 (thinner:enamel). it works just fine...only i need to work out how to adjust the pressure because it was way too high.

here is my first shot at it. i have sprayed the underside of a die cast porsche 911 hood/trunk thingy. i did not fill it with much paint, so it ran out just after i finished this job. i know the paint has been layed down way too thick, and there are a tonn of blemishes because i couldnt be bothered to clean the part before. i dont think it is too bad for a quick practise. at least i didnt get any runs or sags .....besides, its a crappy die-cast car that iv already decided will be my ''learning to airbrush car'' so i dont care if it comes out crap. its the lotus and the enzo model kits that i really care about.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/09-Jul-2003/22992-painted_bonet.JPG

anyway, to finish, i must say that an airbrush is amazing. i have only sprayed one part, but already i can tell its going to help my work infinitely. as soon as i get some acrylics i will be airbrushing everything i can get my hands on:evil:

sassybird
07-10-2003, 02:11 AM
Good for you:D Aren't new art supplies and equipment fun? I would like to officially welcome you to WC!. It is always great to have new people posting in mixed/alternative, so I hope you do a lot of posting of your work in the future:) Air brush is an alternative medium after all:D

Jakeally
07-10-2003, 07:26 AM
Welcome to the forum Simdel1. Wow that looks like an exciting bit of kit. I'm sure you'll soon get the hang of it.
Looking forward to seeing your results. Have fun:D

Leaflin
07-14-2003, 08:03 PM
CONGRATULATIONS Simon!
Hope you have many enjoyable hours with it.

Welcome to the Mixed Media Forum :D

Alan Cross
11-24-2003, 01:04 PM
Good for you now lets see what you can do with it.....
Alan :)