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As a commissioned miniature painter, I use several airbrushes to complete my projects, efficiently. However, the linchpin of any airbrush is the air compressor, which drives the air flow you need to spray your paint onto your models. In this guide, I go over the basics of air compressors that you’ll likely want to know […]
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What is the best airbrush to paint miniatures? The best airbrush for miniature painting will allow you to spray acrylic model paints consistently, reliably, and with precision. The ideal airbrush will also be easy to clean and maintain, with replacement spare parts available from multiple sources. This means you’ll want an respectable branded airbrush with
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Are you considering an airbrush for painting your miniatures? There are a lot of questions about the usefulness of an airbrush for miniature painting. Is airbrushing miniatures worth it? Can you paint details with an airbrush? Is using an airbrush cheating? On the market, there are a lot of great airbrushes for painting scale models
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The Badger Patriot 105 airbrush is the best airbrush for new and veteran hobby miniature painters and scale modelers. This gravity-fed brush features a 100% chemical-resistant paint cup with solvent-resistant internal seals. This gives the airbrush the durability and versatility to paint with acrylic, enamel, or even alcohol based paints. In agreement with many other
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Are you wondering whether a portable, cordless airbrush is good for painting miniatures? A portable airbrush differs from other standard airbrush and compressor kits in that it is a standalone unit. It comes with everything you need to get started, including a compressor battery, a charger USB cable, and airbrush spray gun. Depending on the
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How do you thin acrylic paints to airbrush miniatures? As a best practice, you should thin your model paints to the proper viscosity for your airbrush. The proper viscosity for airbrushing depends on the air pressure, the resolution, and the airbrush nozzle size. For simplicity, of course, you could buy “airbrush-ready model paints”. But, these
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One of the best ways to prime your miniatures and models is with an airbrush. Spraying a primer helps you apply even and smooth coats that make painting more enjoyable. Learning how to prime your miniatures with an airbrush will save you precious time and money. Applying primer with an airbrush can even improve the
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Are you looking for a spray booth for airbrushing miniatures or scale models? The key features to look for in the best spray booth for airbrush mini painting include size, noise, ventilation-filter type and power, and optional lighting. Some spray booths are portable with the capacity for easy storage. Other booths have more permanent setups.
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