| Airbrushing is similar to spray painting using an aerosol | | | | enable you to apply thin, even overall color coats and |
| can, except that you can control the amount of paint | | | | to spray intricate camouflage patterns. An airbrush is |
| to be applied to the model. The tip of the airbrush | | | | best suited for painting small parts already attached |
| emits a fine spray of paint that is adjustable by | | | | to the model and painting camouflage colors for |
| regulating the air flow. This tool enables you to | | | | military models. |
| create all kinds of unique and painting effects, which | | | | When using airbrush, the paint should be thinned |
| cannot be reproduced by either spray can painting or | | | | about 30 percent from its normal brushing |
| brush painting. | | | | consistency. Test the spray paint on pieces of scrap |
| The basic components are the airbrush, a paint bottle | | | | cardboard. Then adjust the paint control and air |
| and an air supply. The air supply is connected to the | | | | pressure for optimum coverage. Begin with the paint |
| airbrush by a hose. Compressed gas can is frequently | | | | control fully open and gradually tighten it down until |
| use as the propellant for airbrushing. An airbrush | | | | the paint dries almost as soon as it touches the |
| operates by using compressed air to propel the paint | | | | surfaces being sprayed. To achieve best result, |
| out of the bottle and onto your model. The amount | | | | airbrushes should be kept clean. If you are not using |
| of air through the airbrush is control by a trigger | | | | the airbrush for a long period, take it apart for a |
| button. When you press the button, the air flows | | | | thorough cleaning. |
| through the brush. When you release the button, the | | | | It takes time and effort to master the skills and |
| air stops. | | | | tactics of airbrushing. One effective way to learn is |
| One of the main advantages of using an airbrush is | | | | to practice on scrap materials. For those who are |
| that you can spray any color you desire and the | | | | serious about plastic model kits building, it is |
| ability to control the spray pressure. These features | | | | recommended that you own an airbrush now or later. |