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GUNPLA tools part 3: Paints Maat 21:36 | Posted in How-to | Leave a comment I would also recommend saving up money until you can afford a proper airbrush-compressor set forget about those cheap airbrush-compressor combos. Although initially daunting, I never regretted the move. So if you have a lot of plamo/gunpla kits and you like painting custom colors, then getting an airbrush is a no-brainer. So if you’re still contemplating on whether to use spray cans or airbrush, here’s some points to consider: For cleaning, a box of tissues or kitchen towels would suffice. If you don’t want your hands to be covered in paint, a pair of disposable gloves are also recommended. I pour some into a squirt bottle for easier access. Again there’s different brands available, but I find Gaianotes Mild Tool Wash slightly less smelly than Mr Tool Wash. You can stab them onto polystyrene blocks or use these Paint Stations:Īfter painting is done, this solvent is used to clean the insides of the airbrush. The purpose is to hold Gunpla parts during painting.
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They’re metal clips attached to wooden skewers. I keep a few empty glass bottles around in case I have too much leftover paint. To mix paints and thinner before transferring to the airbrush cup. With it, you won’t breathe in the thinner & paint aerosols.įor transferring and mixing paints in the bottle.Įven though a spatula can do the same job, this battery-powered tool can do a faster and more thorough job. I’m using this 3M mask with organic vapor cartridge. A simple face mask won’t suffice, a proper one with filters is recommended. I’m using Mr Super Booth compact, with a single fan and a hose to direct airflow outside.Īnother essential item when airbrushing, and even with spray cans. In addition to the airbrush and compressor, some additional accessories are needed for airbrushing:įor airbrushing (and spray cans), a spray booth is necessary. What I like about it is that it’s quite small and relatively quiet. Used for painting larger things like MG kits. Mostly used for painting small parts like HG kits or for finer painting, like preshading lines or camo patterns.ĭual action airbrush with 0.3mm nozzle and 7ml cup. I use it for spraying primer and clear topcoat.ĭual action airbrush with 0.2mm nozzle and 3ml cup. Trigger-type airbrush with 0.3mm nozzle and 17ml cup. It was usable, but the compressor was loud and the air pressure wasn’t consistent. My first setup was a cheap airbrush-compressor combo by Meteo. I’ve been using spray cans for quite some time before I switched to airbrushing. Tags: airbrush, Gunpla tools, How-to, L5 Linear Compressor, painting gunpla, Tamiya airbrush GUNPLA tools part 4: Airbrush Maat 16:12 | Posted in How-to | Leave a comment