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Airbrushing

Looking at getting into airbrushing and don't know where to start? We can help! Here are some of our most frequently asked questions

Buyers Guide to Beginner Airbrushing

What are you wanting to paint?. We sell a great range of airbrushes and compressors that are ideal for Plastic Modelling, miniatures, or small scale painting. While our airbrushes and compressors aren't suitable for airbrushing your real car, they ce

What is the difference between Single Action and Double Action Airbrushes?

Single-Action airbrushes have a nozzle that you adjust to set the spray pattern. This means the air will pass through in this spray pattern whatever you do. To achieve a different size spray pattern with a single-action airbrush you have to stop and

Cleaning your Airbrush

Normally, it is recommended to clean out your airbrush with the same thinners you originally mixed your paint with. However, sometimes dried paint can be a little stubborn to remove, especially in hard to reach areas inside your airbrush. Brands like

Getting into Airbrushing

Airbrushing is a great way to improve the look of your paint job, it makes getting a smooth finish, shading, and camo patterns much easier. Depending on what you want to achieve, there are a couple of standard types of airbrush to look at:. Single Ac

Quick Look at Airbrush Paint Consistency and Airbrush Flow

A quick look at how the correct paint consistency needs to be when using any airbrush. Too thick will mean that the paint will not flow at all, too thin will mean that there will hardly be any pigment, resulting in a semi-opaque finish. Along with re