wanting to get into airbrushing
 

hello guys i am looking for some type of hobby to keep me busy while not at work and i think this would be cool.

not only will i be able to paint my own bodies but maybe one day i will be able to sell bodies!:tongue::tongue:

so what type of things will be needed to start this hobby?

-airbrush
-paint
-mask
-compressor (i have one that is used to airup tires and such... will this work?)

what else is needeD?

im thinking about gettin some type of iwata starter kit for around 250-300? is that about right?

do any of you have tips for me to get started?

thanks for any help!

I think this site has some info on airburshing.
http://misbehavin-rc.com/

Might try RC universe, and possibly RC-Groups too.

ill definetly check those out

thanks!

The iwata set ups are supposed to be the best (iwant one). It doesn't take much of a compressor to run a small airbrush, a small one would likely work fine. Does it have a pressure regulator?

You need a filter/water-oil seperator. If you don't use one you could trash your hard work.

Masking material and lots of exacto blades, a paint table and work area. Good lighting. A fan to ventilate (pull air). Thinning agent. Cleaning supplies for your airbrush. Some form of a fixture to hold bodies. Pictures or drawings to work from.

i have most of those things drknow..

just need the actual airbrush materials

im just waiting for a couple things to sell then i will be able to purchase some type of set.

if i mess up the body im guessing there isnt a way to take the paint off?

You can take the paint off, you just have to take ALL the paint off... lost work but not a lost body.

mmkay what do i do just soak it in something?

will it harm the body?

Thinner on rags works well. Just be aware that they could self ignite when stored. Best thing to do is spred them out in the sun for a bit and let them evaporate befor you toss them. Not a normal thing but if you get a good pile of rags going...

The longer the pain is on the harder it is to take off. And at some point it's worth the money to not have to spend the time recycling the body. If you are going to make a few $ doing it, consider what you want to make an hour (~$10?) that means goofing with a body for 2 hours is not cost effective.

If I were you I'd PM Team3six (I think that's his handle?) I've seen some of his stuff, very cool. Also David L. (the Canadian) does good work. I don't do much painting, but either of those guys would propably take the time to give you good pointers and awnser questions (not that I mind, I'm just not a guru :)

well right now i definetly will not be charging people to paint the bodies.

heck i wont even let someoene send me a body because i have no idea what im doing lol.

i do, however, have about 5 clear bodies i will be practicing on. ill do some real simple designs for now just to be on the safe side.

i figure in a year or so i will have enough skills to maybe charge people.

who knows.

ill have to pm them and see whatsup!

thanks again!

I'd say another good person to ask about painting would be Dafni. Check out his gallery. He does some amazing stuff and has only been doing it for a year or 2. He's got some natural talent, but could also probably share some tips for a guy starting out cuz it wasn't that long ago he started.

i pmed him and he directed me to another great forum.

its pretty much the rcm or airbrushing forums.

Well, the best idea is just to start somewhere. Practice on paper or whatever. Cut open some soda bottles to practive painting in reverse. Just go ahead and do it. Nothing anybody can really explain you, it's learning by doing.

I'll respond to your new PMs when I'll find a minute later today. Sorry for the delay

Daf

If you go with parma paints they are waterbased - makes cleanup easy and to start again just soak the body in water for a couple of days...

daf its cool don't worry about it I figured out most of the answers on cfx
but arct would waterbased paints get chipped easier?