Hi Guys

Been reading the site for a few days and it's really been an eye opener.

Basically I'm returning to the hobby after a ten year+ absence. I got a couple on the go at the moment the famous 1/48 Airfix Lightning F6 that has wonderfully warped wings and the like which I have bought a few aeromaster items for. Then a Hasegawa MkIX Spitfire which I just decided to build out of the box. (I understand it's not the most accurate but it's pretty much built now)

I recently bought an Iwata revolution BR airbrush and compressor as it seems to be the way of the sport. I've only sprayed a primer coat of white on so far which I think is ok. However I'm somewhat more nervous of the camo. Got to start somewhere though.

A bit about me: I'm 27 and live in a village in Cambridgeshire UK. My main passion/life is cars as I work with them daily. Tune/modify and use my own in the sport of Drifting. I like the modelling as it's something that doesn't relate to motoring.

Theres a quick pic of me from Silverstone earlier in the year.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/H_200SX/Sigpic3.jpg

Anyway I'm rambling so thanks for all the info so far

H

Gidday H

A very warm welcome from New Zealand.

Great to see another car guy around the forum.

Let us know how you get on with the Iwata. I am contemplating investing in one in the not to distant future.

Pull up a keyboard and spend sometime enjoying this site and its friendship as a member.

Regards

Sean

Thanks Fordboy, I really like the Iwata but I'm sure I'm not doing it justice. Just been doing alot of practicing with food colouring and paper. Girlfriend thinks I'm mad but hey. Tips on cleaning it would be handy as I tend to take it apart after each time and clean each part down. I'm pretty scared of it in some respects I guess ha ha

H

Welcome to the site - I've been modelling for years and I now run an online modelshop but it still amazes me how many modelling tips and how much trade info I can pick up on here!

H, airbrushing will take many aircraft to get the hang of - do not despair if the first one turns out to be a kipper! My suggestion, build a couple of cheaper kits like Academy/Revell untill you get the hang of it. Also, keep an old ready made kit just to practice on. I have an old airfix hurricane that has had loads of cammo patterns on it. Its currently Alclad polished aluminium!

Sean, On the Iwata, you may like to look at the Tamiya HG range of airbrushes - they are basically the same thing (both made by B Rich Co. in Japan) and the Tamiya ones are MUCHO cheaper.

Article on Tamiya brushes here -

http://www.missing-lynx.com/reviews/other/tamair/tamair.htm

Lee

If you take the brush apart after every clean, you will need to apply a little wax to the thread around the head every now and then. Beeswax I think but dont quote me on it !!!

To be honest, if you use enamels a good blast with some cellulose thinners will clean the brush for most uses. Then give it a good strip down and soak every now and then. I actually find it easier to clean enamels from the airbrush than Acrylics so I dont really use acrylics and cant give you a cleaning tip. You may also like to look at Badger 'Spray Away' airbrush cleaner.

In any case, a good airbrush manufacturer should have cleaning instructions with their products.

Lee

Ahh brilliant thanks Dirk.

I've only ran Acrylics through it (bar the food colouring) so far and then put the cleaning fluid supplied with the brush through it. Which bubbles up crazy!!! I then took it apart and wiped it all down.

I understand what your saying about it not turning out how I want. I suppose it is the practice, practice, practice theory.

I will get a cheap kit just to learn with. I think thats a great idea thank you for that. I was planning on taking about £70 to IPMS telford and coming away with a few kits.

I really would like to try the WW2 luftwaffe spray jobs as they can look so amazing.

Thanks for the replies guys. This really is a helpful forum. Really enjoying my stay.

H

Thanks for the tip Lee much appreciated.

Regards

Sean

Alright mate? A warm welcome from a Swedish Scot...... :-) :-)