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airbrush kits

geoweb2k14 · 2014-02-10 10:09:58

Hi all, can anyone tell me where I can buy an airbrush and mini compressor for painting scale model ships,planes etc. Also where can I get good acrylic paints to suit? Thanks in advance.

10-02-2014 10:09am

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geoweb2k14

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Hi all, can anyone tell me where I can buy an airbrush and mini compressor for painting scale model ships,planes etc. Also where can I get good acrylic paints to suit? Thanks in advance.

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#2 10-02-2014 5:16pm

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Lidl had them a few weeks ago, Halfords also do a kit with compressed air that might be worth a look http://reviews.halfords.com/4028/233742/reviews.htm Ask here on the Models forum they should be able to help you out http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=486

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#3 10-02-2014 6:32pm

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#4 11-02-2014 2:01am

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I got this one a while ago. It comes up on special from Rutlands for about half the price every so often.
http://www.rutlands.co.uk/sp+airbrush-spray-system+DK2083

You can get Revell, Tamiya and Humbrol paints from Marks Models or ID Models online. I'm sure there are plenty of others also.

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#5 13-02-2014 7:34pm

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Have to recommend Tamiya acrylics in an airbrush, they can be hard to come by but they always spray well. I love Humbrol enamels, and XtraColor, but they stink when sprayed :eek:

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#6 16-02-2014 11:11pm

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Revell AquaColor all the way here-odourless and economical-should be thinned with at least a third to half water and a few coats used.Toymaster Mary Street sells it in store or mail order from ID Models Wicklow .

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#7 17-02-2014 10:50pm

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fergal.b wrote: »

Lidl had them a few weeks ago, Halfords also do a kit with compressed air that might be worth a look http://reviews.halfords.com/4028/233742/reviews.htm Ask here on the Models forum they should be able to help you out http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=486

Thanks fergal but this kit is no longer available from Halfords. Pity as it looked a decent kit.

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#8 17-02-2014 10:53pm

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milanomosher wrote: »

Have to recommend Tamiya acrylics in an airbrush, they can be hard to come by but they always spray well. I love Humbrol enamels, and XtraColor, but they stink when sprayed :eek:

Thanks for your feedback. I went with humbrol acrylics and bought an iawata air brush, dual action with mini compressor. Does a good paint job and would recommend it.

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