New To The Game

[BeeWee]

I’ve just started building my first wooden model the Bluenose II. I think it would look more professional if I were to paint parts with an airbrush. Having never used an airbrush I’m wondering which is the best one to buy?

[J11]

Hello BeeWee, welcome on board to MSW! Your choice in air brushes kinda depends on your budget, there are many to choose from.

Look around in "Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques" blog and post your question there. Many on board will help along with quality answers.

 

Post your build on a new blog also, so we all can see your craftsmanship and follow along. Look forward to seeing your build.

Edited November 27, 2020 by Jonathan11

[CW_Tom]

Welcome BeeWee.  Yes, please start a build log, if you care to. I’m finding it opens a lot of doors to communication with the community.  I’ve gotten a lot of help already from mine, help I didn’t know I needed at the time. 

[Nirvana]

BeeWee, from PNW a warm 

 

Bluenose is a great ship to build and has a lot of history to it.

Besides MSW has many build logs for you to look into regarding details and ideas.

 

Airbrushing is a completely different chapter, many of our builders don't use that kind of tool, only regular high quality brush.

For large areas, sure airbrushing is helpful.... but then again, airbrushing can be used in other areas than model building, comes really handy around the home as well.

 

When it comes to airbrushing, a compressor with a tank (provides the best and even pressure) is to go for. Regarding brand I have no idea, but expect to invest some 140 -160 dollars for the unit itself.

Now the "brushes" are the tool that will create the flow and patterns, here is a simple rule "Higher Price = Higher Quality"

Again expect to price tags from 120 and upwards for good quality, here I do have some recommendations; Badger, Iawata and Paache is names to look at.
Airbrushing is fun, my Bluenose is airbrushed. 
Practicing with plain water on a regular paper will give you the feel of the "brush"

 

Good luck and a very warm Welcome.

[JeffT]

Welcome to MSW. You can't go wrong with any of the airbrushes mentioned by Nirvana. I have an Iwata Eclipse and its pretty decent airbrush.

[mtaylor]

[Paul Jarman]

Paul

[BeeWee]

Thanks to everyone for your responses to my airbrush questions.  Very helpful indeed.