Just bought an airbrush and an AS186 compressor which has cost £100 all in. Airbrush was from Alan even though the AS186 comes with a couple of "cheapos". Bit nervous about this in terms of paint mix and cleaning but nothing gained etc. Also I am working in my study as I dont have a dedicated workshop area I can use. That space is one of the loft double bedrooms which is now my daughters art room so thats her "private" area. So I've bought a nice desk which will go in place of the filing drawers you can see. So a bit of rearranging with drawers going on other side of the room. Why am I telling you all of this ? Hopefully some will recognise the process and maybe it will help other new starters
Well, starting from scratch I wanted to do it properly or at least as best I can. But it's a gradual process of discovering you need, or rather want, another piece of kit. Not having a good sized workshop is a hinderance but with a little re-planning it will work OK. I will also make a small cardboard spray booth which I will use until I become practiced. I've stopped looking for every paint I need from the start and will get the model, look at the paint colours and then act appropriately. There are hundreds of paints out their and it seems each model manufacturer has its own paint. Not all of them are covertable to other makes via modelshade.com or at least they vary too much. But ultimately I will do my best without being too bogged down by historical accuracy. But it is part of the enjoyment to be honest and already I'm getting great satisfaction out of it. Adding the small desk with a shelf and rail I can put my common used paints out and keep everything else in the shallow draw in the desk and the box I bought from Ikea.
Whilst I had a lot of the tools from working on electronics I bought some more quality tweezers, side cutters, sanding sponges, an A3 sized cutting mat and other bits and pices. I have a cordless Dremel but still bought some micro drills and a vise. With the other bits and pieces I certainly have enough to make a start and finding out, for instance, that Tamiya Extra Thin cement is a miracle product for fine glueing and a good set of 0 and 00 brushes are just perfect for the detail painting is all a learning curve. All of this really would have been difficult without the fine people here and reading the various methods and techniques is invaluable. I found You Tube very useful but sometime a bit misleading and some of the techniques and demos are way, way above my current capability. I don't want to go too far in recreating realistic weathering and chipping but really enjoy seeing what people here are doing. It is inspring and even if I dont want to go there it is a form of art and I can appreciate it for that.
So basically a little potted history of my time here over the past few weeks as I've ramped up. You can do it slow, semi big bang or just buy the whole shop. Like photography, which I've spent many thousands on this is a hobby that will cost if done properly but so far every penny has been worth it. No need to go too far and I would advise, if I may, anyone starting to have a think about what you want to do before spending the money. I hope I'm as bushy tailed in,say, two years time. But so far so very good and a thanks to everyone here for helping
Well, starting from scratch I wanted to do it properly or at least as best I can. But it's a gradual process of discovering you need, or rather want, another piece of kit. Not having a good sized workshop is a hinderance but with a little re-planning it will work OK. I will also make a small cardboard spray booth which I will use until I become practiced. I've stopped looking for every paint I need from the start and will get the model, look at the paint colours and then act appropriately. There are hundreds of paints out their and it seems each model manufacturer has its own paint. Not all of them are covertable to other makes via modelshade.com or at least they vary too much. But ultimately I will do my best without being too bogged down by historical accuracy. But it is part of the enjoyment to be honest and already I'm getting great satisfaction out of it. Adding the small desk with a shelf and rail I can put my common used paints out and keep everything else in the shallow draw in the desk and the box I bought from Ikea.
Whilst I had a lot of the tools from working on electronics I bought some more quality tweezers, side cutters, sanding sponges, an A3 sized cutting mat and other bits and pices. I have a cordless Dremel but still bought some micro drills and a vise. With the other bits and pieces I certainly have enough to make a start and finding out, for instance, that Tamiya Extra Thin cement is a miracle product for fine glueing and a good set of 0 and 00 brushes are just perfect for the detail painting is all a learning curve. All of this really would have been difficult without the fine people here and reading the various methods and techniques is invaluable. I found You Tube very useful but sometime a bit misleading and some of the techniques and demos are way, way above my current capability. I don't want to go too far in recreating realistic weathering and chipping but really enjoy seeing what people here are doing. It is inspring and even if I dont want to go there it is a form of art and I can appreciate it for that.
So basically a little potted history of my time here over the past few weeks as I've ramped up. You can do it slow, semi big bang or just buy the whole shop. Like photography, which I've spent many thousands on this is a hobby that will cost if done properly but so far every penny has been worth it. No need to go too far and I would advise, if I may, anyone starting to have a think about what you want to do before spending the money. I hope I'm as bushy tailed in,say, two years time. But so far so very good and a thanks to everyone here for helping
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