First time attempting to airbrush

[stevieb54]

Hello all, its been a while since I joined now am having some anxiety as I am getting close to actually assembling the model car kits Ive had for a while. I have a new in box Paasche AB kit I bought about 20 years ago, still sealed in box. I just ordered a compressor that comes with a gun also, I guess 2 is better than one lol. I am going to use Testors or MCW enamel paints, but confused about mixing ratios, what solvent to use and other questions. Can anyone recommend a place or a post to read about this stuff or beginners guide? Thanks cant wait to dive in eventually lol.

 

[airdave]

AB model is the classic Turbine brush from decades ago.
Leave it in the box.
It is for doing very fine detail and touch up on photographs with thin inks and gauche.

Or are you just using the acronym ab for airbrush?
If so, what model do you have?

What gun came with the compressor?

if you want to spray Testors enamels, or similar, you need to find the correct reducer, probably ordinary paint thinner, and then over-reduce.
It all depends on your tip size (on the airbrush).
I'd say at least .5mm is probably required for thicker paints like enamels.

 

[stevieb54]

Thanks for the response. Yes ab meant air brush. I ordered a Timbertech compressor/ AB combo, its arriving today.