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Could you guys recommended a decent airbrush system, something which can be used mainly for painting RC covers but also general all round painting. I'm pretty artistic & plan on doing an airbrush course in the future. Thank you.
 
#2 ·
No problem.

Iwata HP-CS is great for beginners and a lot of pros use them too. There isn't much they can't do so you won't need a different brush for quite a while. It's my work horse. Heres a link to the airbrush where I get all my gear from, you won't likely find a better price or a better shop to deal with.
http://southernairbrush.com.au/airbrushes/1468-iwata-eclipse-airbrush-035-mm-gravity.html

For the compressor, just go to your local hardware store and buy a small compressor and a regulator with a moisture trap.
Here's a couple more links.

Airbrush hose.
http://southernairbrush.com.au/airb...t-braided-airbrush-hose-6-metre-20-feet-.html

Not absolutely necessary but I highly recommend a moisture trap like this. They're brilliant.
http://southernairbrush.com.au/airbrush-aides/467-on-hose-air-filter-and-moisture-trap.html

Here's a compressor that will do the job.
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/on...mpressor.aspx?pid=296171&menuFrom=80101#Cross

You can get quieter "airbrush compressors" but they're generally rubbish and will burn out after a few hours use.


As for the paints, I would go with water based for a beginner. This is pretty much all I use now other than urethanes like House of Kolor or the Tru8 range from DNA paints.

http://southernairbrush.com.au/trident/1152-tru8-50ml-set-trident-water-based-airbrush-paint.html

I also can't recommend this DVD highly enough. It will make learning to airbrush so much easier and is worth every cent and more.
http://southernairbrush.com.au/airbrush-dvds/7-power-series-level-1-4-disc-set.html

Hope that helps.
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