discussion Airbrush for 1:72 scale

[Guest]

Hello guys, in a total amateur when it comes to airbrushes.


I currently have:


http://www.amazon.co.uk/FoxHunter-KMS-Airbrush-Compressor-Airbrushes/dp/B0054Q384A/ref=sr_1_4/278-2484460-4491620?ie=UTF8&qid=1436110166&sr=8-4&keywords=airbrushing+kit


I just brought a 1:72 macchi c.200 saetta and want to airbrush panels...etc can you suggest a decent airbrush for this scale ?

 

[Guest]

Josh, any airbrush if used correctly will do the job.


I use a cheapo one, cost me £13....


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All in 1/72, so don't believe the stories of needing an expensive airbrush

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[Guest]

Josh, any airbrush if used correctly will do the job.
I use a cheapo one, cost me £13....


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All in 1/72, so don't believe the stories of needing an expensive airbrush

Don't really believe in airbrushes for scales-one airbrush will do the job. Check out what patrick siad, and you should be fine


John

 

[Guest]

For me Josh I always buy the best (within reason) I can to suit the situation you are going to use it in.


My problem is if I found things were not going well with a cheapo this would haunt me and I would go


off and buy what I could afford better.


Always reluctant to say try a cheapo first as if poor results are encountered it could place a


barrier to any further airbrushing. As Patrick has shown his was a success but many on here have


had the reverse situation.


My favourite is the Iwata HP BS. This will do well for all scales. It is small in size with a small cup.


I chose it as it is easy to handle well balanced and it is at home for larger areas as it is for detailing


plus the small cup does not get in my visual way.


I also have its bigger brother the HP CS but found that heavier with the large cup being a hindrance


plus it is heavy at the front end giving an unbalanced airbrush not so easy to handle as the HPBS.


Both have a .35 needle/nozzle which I have found excellent. I only use acrylics so cannot


comment on enamels.If using enamels you need a brush with seals which stand up to


the more aggressive nature of the beast.


My first "decent" brush was a Harder and Steinbeck. Very nice airbrushes and for a beginner


probably easier. It breaks into pieces easier than the Iwata to clean. Like all things it is to a


certain extent opinion and how things suit you. For me the HP CS is my favourite as I think it


produces a better smoother finish but all the others mentioned are quality airbrushes and


you will not have, provide they are cleaned and looked after carefully, any problems with them


Like all things the eternal problem you have, unless you have an airbrush friend, to buy the things


to try them, as Patrick pointed to the other day on here then you take a gamble.


Laurie

 

[Snowman]

It's a personal and financial decision......what ever works for you. Just like those who prefer their "hairy sticks".


Different strokes for different folks....

 

[Guest]

Always buy the best tools you can afford, they will grow with you.


The h&s I have is so ridiculously easy to clean and maintain which is a big deal if you like to keep your tools in good nick. Spares will be available with better brushes for years.


End it day you buys what you can affords. But you give yourself and easier life and a better chance with better tools. There is a reason they cost more money!


Kudos to dubster, his work is obviously excellent with his setup but I always stick by the motto buy cheap buy twice and this applys to many things not just tools!

 

[Guest]

I think I have mentioned this before. Buy the best you can buy. I have


-Iwata Eclipse HP-CS


-Iwata Hi Line HP-CH


-Iwata neo, now sold


These airbrushes have my highest recommendations.


Have never tried cheapos, so can't really judge.


John

 

[Guest]

Hi I use a badger chrome renegade I do mainly 48 scale but I know it would do 72 it's so easy to clean and not as expensive as most out there I only spray acrylics mainly tamiya I do have a good compressor though I think that is as important as your brush