My first Airbrushed model

[Lobbie]

G'day,

I've conducted classes on airbrushing for beginners [from 2000] and written articles on how to use them [also on the forums] along with other articles and build up reviews.

This is the first model I ever used an airbrush on, [in 1996, when this kit was released here in Oz], the airbrush that I used was a very cheap copy of a Badger single action [varable needle controlled] unit that the rear barrel kept coming off, so only the hose conection, paint jar half was all I was able to use.

This model spent 4 years on display in the shop and was used as a marketing tool to sell this cheap version airbrush, I was persuaded by the shop manager of the time to enter this model at the 1996 Model Expo, to which I won a 'Comended' certificate.

The model has been on loan since June 2003 to the RAAF's OTS as their subject of choice was the Mk XXI [Oz built] version, of a 30 Sqn RAAF subject crewed by Lyons and Barton, who after crashing into the jungle on return from opps, spent 8 days walking back to the line.



This model is finished in the AeroMaster 'Warbird' range of RAF enamels, as I wanted a faded look to my subject, the decals are AeroMaster also.

[charles]

Really great work. I for won have never used an airbrush due to the limited space. You need a good ventilation outlet which I don't have. So I stick to spray paints. Yeah, I know stone age method but it's practical in my case and much easier to deal with than air-brushes in terms of cleaning.

That is some fine painting I must say. Great job.

[Jim]

Rob, That`s a great paint job there. I`m part-way through my first attempt at airbrushing and it`s coming along quite well. No doubt it`s due to the fact that this model is a rigid truck with a dry goods box body and all the panels are quite large. I have to admit to having chickened out on the smaller parts and reverted to the trusted brushes!!! Obviously, there is no substitute for practice and experience.

[Lobbie]

Jim,

Myself and another member have posted articles on airbrushing, as a guide to helping other's and yes practice and more practice comes with the experience.

I find I'm still giving lessons to ex customers of the shop on a weekly basis.

[Bluecorsair]

Paint job really looks good!

[tempestjohnny]

Nice paint job Rob

[Scott Craig]

Rob, that's a great first airbrush job. I wish my latest one looked as good as your first.

Charles, an airbrush has less overspray (and a lower concentration of released vapors) than a spray can. If you can deal with a can you can deal with an airbrush. In either case, I would certainly recommend good ventilation and a NISOH certified respirator, but an airbrush will have less vapor volume than a rattle can. The guys who like to airbrush at 40 psi or so might not believe that, but those of us who crank the pressure down to 12 psi know better