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Re: airbrushes

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From: Vincent Nastasi
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 22:04
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In article <1993Jan12.093236.1292@cm.cf.ac.uk>, Simon.N.Smith@cm.cf.ac.uk 
(Simon N Smith) writes:
> 
> does anyone have any good recommendations for a middle of the range airbrush?
> I'm into collecting Star Wars and Star Trek models, so I have to paint large
> areas in greys with a good finish.  I'm not happy with brushing, and I've been
> thinking of investing in an airbrush for some time.  So what I'm after is
> something that's not too expensive, but does the job well.  I'm not going to
> be using it for any detailed work, just painting large expanses.

I've been using my Paasch VL airbrush for about one-year and find it perfect
for modeling.  It is a double action airbrush which means that the trigger
controls both the airflow as well as the amount of paint to be sprayed.
For the beginner, this may seem a bit difficult at first & practicing
on an old model is definitely recommended.  However, a double-action
airbrush allows for much greater control and versatility especially
with military models painted in 3-color camoflouge.  I bought mine
December 1991 from a local art supply store for $60.  I used canned
air for a while, but then invested in a Campbell-Hausfield 3/4
horsepower air compressor with a 7.5 gallon tank (~$200 - probably
the biggest investment you'll ever make in modeling).  This combination
suits my needs perfectly.

Good Luck!
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From: cprvzn@vaxa.hofstra.edu (Vincent Nastasi)
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Subject: Re: airbrushes
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