air brushing explained

[winker]

Hi all, i wondered if somewhere on the forum if theres a start to finish of air brushing a tank, just to give me an idea, as ive now got my airbrush kit & paints & im ready to go,,,,,im not a complete novice as i used to work doing airbrush smart repiars on cars years ago, but this is different, hope some one can help, thanks, Malc...

[JP 233]

Malc,
Like yourself I've come from an automotive painting background ( having also used airbrushes for that aswell as guns) . There are some really helpful online tutorials on you tube ( usually 1/35 german armour and military models) to get you in the right direction which are well worth a look. They give some great insight into applying camo, weathering, washes and masking etc. I would recommend getting an old model or lump of anything with a similar surface to your tank, and just play with your set up ( but I'm sure you've contemplated this already). I know you say youve used one before but experimenting with the diferent set ups/pressures/distance from the subject/thinning ratios/masking techniques will reveal more about your particular kit and the materials you wish to shoot with/on to. Having done smart repair myself, model painting isnt as hard as trying to blend a silver mercedes on a wet and windy driveway in january The masking is just a bit more fiddly. Cheers mate
JP

[winker]

Thanks JP, i know what you mean about trying to blend metallic silver on a wet & windy day, that shure was a hard job at times, still ive moved on from that now, thanks for the advice & im going to take a look on you tube now, all the best, Malc....

[Johnf]

As already said practice first. Set air pressure. Mine works well for tanks about 20 psi, lower for more detailed parts.