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Author:  NotLegolasJustTipsy [ Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Airbrush

Just wondered if many here use an airbrush at all to paint LOTR or Hobbit miniatures? I am thinking of buying one, but wondered if the LOTR and Hobbit miniatures are too small to really be of any benefit. Any help would be appreciated x

Author:  NetrixX [ Wed Mar 06, 2013 9:37 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Airbrush

I'd say an airbrush work well on large models such as 40k tanks, and the likes of space marines, because they need 1 main color, winged Wraiths, and Balrogs/drakes could do well. But I'd say LOTR models have too much small detail, need multiple colors and are smaller in general to be airbrushes effectively. Just my opinion.

Author:  Jobu [ Wed Mar 06, 2013 12:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Airbrush

Maybe with GW going towards a multiparty model sprue an airbrush could be used to base coat before assembly. I have been tempted, mainly before army painter came out with more primer colors, to invest in a good airbrush. I am less inclined now, army painter colored primers do help to get the troops done but takes more to get good coverage and I feel they are not as smooth as other primers.

Author:  Harfoot [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 10:21 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Airbrush

Hi, i use an airbrush alot, but on small figure just for undercoating, you can get a very thin film of paint, using Vallejo paints, and a good choice of different colours.

for instance brown is a brilliant undercoat, also dark grey.

for fine detail its no good, for large areas, scenery for example its brilliant.

I use a Iwata Eclipse HP-CS, well recommended.

Author:  Jobu [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 4:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Airbrush

Have you ever used any of the Vallejo surface primers through the airbrush? I have brushed them on and they are brilliant and they come in multiple colors.

Author:  Harfoot [ Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Airbrush

Jobu wrote:
Have you ever used any of the Vallejo surface primers through the airbrush? I have brushed them on and they are brilliant and they come in multiple colors.


Yes I only use Valley one primers through my air brush, they work brilliantly and stick really well to resin

Author:  Gandlaf the Grey [ Sun Mar 10, 2013 8:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Airbrush

Harfoot - wow, that's a serious piece of kit you've got. I am considering an airbrush for undercoating and sealing but I was thinking along the lines of the GW one or similar as it will be purely for these type of jobs.

Author:  Harfoot [ Sun Mar 10, 2013 11:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Airbrush

It is a good one, i paint alot of Tamiya type models as well, which is the main purpose, its a bit over engineered for just base coating i must admit!

Author:  tomogui [ Sun Mar 10, 2013 12:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Airbrush

Check out Buypainted or Schnauzerfaceminis on YouTube for some great tips on how to use an airbrush to paint 28mm minis. They are both really informative and fun channels. I like to paint with their vids playing in the background.

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