Airbrushing are one of those things I’ve always wanted to have a go at, but have never had the money, time or reason for. Well, with a tight deadline to paint my eldar, I thought it was about time to dive in!
Actually the idea started last year when I used a Games Workshop spray gun to base coat my Grey Knight Storm Raven. This saved a huge amount of time and led to some thoughts about how I would paint the tanks for the pixies.
Fast forward ten months, and Andrew Galea started his Airbrushing 101 series on RHQ TV. This provided a good kick, seeing a newbie starting to learn how to use an airbrush and providing some practical advice.
Anyway, after a lot of research on the web, I took the plunge!
So, what do I have? Well, I ordered a fairly basic compressor from Amazon. My machine does not have a tank on it (although its got a moisture filter and a regulator), however as I’m just starting and I’m working on specific projects, I don’t think it will be a problem.
On the other hand, I did invest in a Harder and Steenbeck Evolution Silverline airbrush. These airbrushes have a good reputation, and the Silverline has a thingy limiting the volume of paint going through it. This is something I wanted because it means so you can paint consistent lines (in theory).
This was the first thing to arrive, earlier today (pictured above on the painting tray). I have to admit, it feels reassuringly solid and heavier than it looks. This is always a good sign in my books. I also have to say that Air Tech in Fort William were very quick sending this, and P&P was even free to Sweden.
I have also got some cleaning brushes coming, an airbrush cleaning station (so paint doesn’t go everywhere when the airbrush is cleaned) and a handgrip moisture filter as a last line of defence after the moisture filter on the compressor (apparently water in the air supply is not good).
Once the rest of the stuff arrives, I’ll do a few posts on how I get on. I suspect my jetbikes will be a good project to start with…
Tags: Airbrush, Evolution Silverline
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Great to see the choice you made mate, I’m at literally the same stage as you with a very similar blog apparently yesterday also:
http://www.rebelsgrotto.blogspot.com/2012/02/airbrush-noob-day-one-purchase.html
Will be interested to see how it goes for us both!
That is very spooky sir! Great blog, and I’ve already commented your thread
Good luck with your airbrushing adventure, I expect to see painted examples!
Great choice you made there. I have been using the same airbrush for years (after two other models that were not as user friendly) and am totally happy with it!