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airbrush kits

  • 10-02-2014 11:09AM
    #1
    geoweb2k14
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 74 ✭✭


    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
    fergal.b
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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
    Tiriel
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    Thread moved from Arts & Crafts!


  • #4
    johnayo
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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.


  • #5
    milanomosher
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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:


  • #6
    ytareh
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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
    geoweb2k14
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 74 ✭✭geoweb2k14


    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.


  • #8
    geoweb2k14
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 74 ✭✭geoweb2k14


    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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