Hello forum.
What to say? I'm from Milwaukee, WI, and at the very earliest stage of beginning to airbrush, here looking for as much knowledge as I can soak up. I'm building resin figure and mech kits of various styles from Japan.
Gear so far:
CAT 2010A 1 HP 2 Gal. Compressor
TCP spray booth (w/ lighting, turntable, 5.5 ft. exhaust hose)
5 ft folding table
Pin vise
Magnifying glass w/ clamps
Buying this month:
Iwata HP-C+
Moisture trap for compressor
Cleaning station/ab holder, cleaning brushes, cleaning liquid (Iwata)
Paints (likely Tamiya, Mr. Color, and Vallejo Model Color paints...still have to learn more about which paints will give the best results with the least trouble.
Various other tools and accessories.
AND.........(this is the part I need immediate help with) a cheaper, serviceable airbrush I can practice breaking down and cleaning with, to prepare me for properly caring for my Iwata. Is there a brush like that? I figure it may also come in handy later if I want to paint with things I don't want messing up the HP-C+.
To clarify, I'm asking if there's a brush that's typically under $100, which is somewhat similar to the other brush I'm buying, and isn't complete trash. Something I can still use later as a support brush, and will teach me what I need to know so I won't kill the more expensive brush. (I've been wanting the Iwata for years.) Thanks for any advice anyone can provide.
What to say? I'm from Milwaukee, WI, and at the very earliest stage of beginning to airbrush, here looking for as much knowledge as I can soak up. I'm building resin figure and mech kits of various styles from Japan.
Gear so far:
CAT 2010A 1 HP 2 Gal. Compressor
TCP spray booth (w/ lighting, turntable, 5.5 ft. exhaust hose)
5 ft folding table
Pin vise
Magnifying glass w/ clamps
Buying this month:
Iwata HP-C+
Moisture trap for compressor
Cleaning station/ab holder, cleaning brushes, cleaning liquid (Iwata)
Paints (likely Tamiya, Mr. Color, and Vallejo Model Color paints...still have to learn more about which paints will give the best results with the least trouble.
Various other tools and accessories.
AND.........(this is the part I need immediate help with) a cheaper, serviceable airbrush I can practice breaking down and cleaning with, to prepare me for properly caring for my Iwata. Is there a brush like that? I figure it may also come in handy later if I want to paint with things I don't want messing up the HP-C+.
To clarify, I'm asking if there's a brush that's typically under $100, which is somewhat similar to the other brush I'm buying, and isn't complete trash. Something I can still use later as a support brush, and will teach me what I need to know so I won't kill the more expensive brush. (I've been wanting the Iwata for years.) Thanks for any advice anyone can provide.
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