Hi Guys, I just got an airbrush as a birthday gift & I need a little advice. Sorry if this has all been asked before. What I was wondering is what paint do I use? Is the little Revell or Humbrol paints suitable or is there special airbrush paint? Also, do I add paint thinner to make it more runny? Lastly, What do I use to clean the nozzle? Any advice would be really helpful. Thanks. Stu.

You can use any paints in an airbrush as long as you thin the paint to be like milk.
ALSO - Use the correct thinners to thoroughly clean the airbrush after use.

Hi Stupot,

Not a model I`ve heard of either.

I`ve searched the net and can only find two of these airbrushes.

Here`s my thoughts for what they are worth:

With 3 pre set pressures you are going to have to make lots of tests to get the right pressure setting/paint mix ratio (with thinners). With an airbrush with adjustable pressure you can stick with a paint/thinners mix and adjust the pressure to suit.

Keep the airbrush immaculately clean and if possible with this model, remove the needle through the front not rear of the airbrush so you don`t drag dried paint back through the seals causing damage to the seals.

If you have a £ shop or similar local you can buy a bag of plastic spoons to use for testing as its cheaper than buying a kit.

As Roy said previously the ideal consistency of the paint is like milk. I tend to use Vallejo "Model Air" as this is ready to spray, or Tamiya Acrylic which depending how long its been on the shelf may need light thinning. I`d always use the same makers thinners as the paint.

If you search the web you will find that most paint manufacturers state the best spraying pressures for their paint.

Have fun.

Regards
delboy271155
(Derek)