CLASSIC BATTLETECH CATALYST game labs

I've worked with Iwata Airbrushes on several types of things ( paintings, terrain, and whatnot ). You really CAN'T go wrong with a Iwata. The biggest thing you are going to need to ask yourself is whether or not you want open resevoir, gravity fed in an airbrush or under-slung, canister resevoir. There are benefits to each, it's just a matter of what you want to do.

http://www.iwata-medea.com/index.html if you are interested.

You're welcome, WC. You won't be disappointed with an Iwata AB. You can find cheaper brands I am sure but Iwata's have always done me well.

  I've been using Paasche airbrushes since the 1970's and have never looked at another brand. I have the inexpesive H models for general coats and matts while I have a professional AB for fine detailing. The double-action V models are good for both fine and general work.

  http://www.paascheairbrush.com/store/search.html


Crab w/ERPPC, Paasche AB model


Models used for BattleTroops


Something I did for the Army back in 1980. A copy is in the Pentagon.


I even took my airbrushes with me on field exercises.

Mohammed

I have 3 Paashe airbrushes, H, VL, VJR, and I love tham all.  I have been using Paashe brushes for 20+ years and honestly, their quality is outstanding for the money.  Badger is really nice, but they have a small teflon "gasket" that if it wears out, you cannot change it, it must be shipped back to Badger for replacement.  I worked at at hobby shop for 7 years and we sold more Paashe than all others.  The Aztec is ok, but cheap, all plastic.  I personally would recommend the Paashe VL package with all 3 tips/needles....best value.  If all you are going to be painting is mini's than consider a VJR, it is a smaller top feed version of the VL.  Be careful though, as it clogs up rather easily when shooting acrylics......the paint dries so fast that it clogs up the tip!!!!  Not a major problem, just an inconvience..... However, a VL will do everything.  I have used mine to paint mini's, r/c bodies, plastic models, and my pickup's rocker panels.  Very versitile.   

My 2-cent

How many have used an airbrush to work on your mechs?  I'm thinking of picking up my first beginner set and was thinking about using it on terrain and mechs.  Any suggestions?

  I've used Paasche airbrushes since the 1970's.


  Golden brand inks and paints are ready to use -Vallejo also has a line of airbrush-ready paints in military colors. Paasche AB turbine model in picture.


Finished Crab mechs.


Atlas


Unseen Marauder w/Tigerstripes


Reseen  Marauder w/Tigerstripes

  I use freehand to make random patterns and cut stencils for sharper patterns, such as the tigerstripes.

  I use airbrush for base coat and all cammo patterns. I use the airbrush for black exhaust around jump jets and sometimes for gun/missile ports.

  I use regular brushes for washes and drybrushing for highlights.

  I also airbrush the clear finishing sealer.

I've used an airbrush on past minis, and it's fun. It's better for me to paint a bunch at once, to make all that prep work worth it. Otherwise, painting just one would have me prepping mixes more than actually airbrushing.

Interesting,is a"must try soon or later"
Look like I',m going to save money for that,maybe with a silenced compressor!
Thanks for info!

I use that little blue Testors compressor - sounds like a fishtank pump for baracuda 

I would say that it is so much fun though. Right now as I type this, I'm using it. I certainly plan on a couple regiment's worth of 'Mechs in the future!

Yes. The picture of the Beemer is done in enamel.

Well, based on a phone call I just got, I am now the proud owner of a somewhat aged airbrush. However, this thing apparently does not include any instructions, so I will have to learn via experimentation. Can anyone give me some generic advice on airbrush operation, such as preparation, cleaning, diluting of the paint, etc?

Thanks!

Um...what he said? 

Sorry Weirdo,Google is my English teacher