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Hey all,

I may have just overlooked it. But before airbrushing a model, do i need to prime it? and if so, what sort of primer do you guys recommend?

Thanks for answering my noob questions!

is any of that safe for cleaning out Tamiya acrylic paint from my airbrush?

well, im back to report that i did NOT go with your recommendations! hehe, this is due to my wifes ability to find good deals. SO, i went to a local craft store (Michaels, dont know if you have one around you) And bought a Badger Anthem 155-7 set for 90 bucks. (they had a coupon in this weekends fli...

Hey all,

It occured to me after smelling my Acrylic thinner the other day (and i feel GREEAATTT!!!) that the oder is very resemblent to nail polish remover. Has anyone ever looked into this as a possible lower cost alternative? Does anyone know if there is a difference?

Thanks!

How thin of a line do i want my airbrush to be able to paint for modeling?

ill just use the Brett Green "Fist Full o' Airbrush" aproach

Never used an airbrush before period. But im already planning on practicing on a couple of cheap TIE models i bought to break myself in.

Which one should i get? I have a few that i have seen around town that i am considering: http://h1072420.hobbyshopnow.com/products/description.asp?prod=IWAR4600 http://www.unitednow.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=MCI-2000 http://www.unitednow.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=PAA-VLSET Those are my current optio...

Someone else mentioned the idea of using a seperate tank for my air supply to me. But, how is the air outlet regulated on such a setup?

Thanks a bunch for all the help btw

This is the compressor i have: http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00915310000 Funny thing is, i was looking at that SAME regulator/moisture trap you have. Ive been trying to get a company discount on it since i work for Parker, but so far no luck. ...

Hey all, I used to build and paint models when i was a wee lad, and i have recently decided to get back into the hobby again. But, now i have the money to afford all the cool tools such as airbrushes. I currently have a Craftsman 3 gallon air compressor and i was wondering what you all would recomme...