Airbrushing
AIRBRUSH COMPANY SOS CLEANING KIT
Novice and seasoned airbrush users can make good use of the new SOS ten-piece cleaning kit from The Airbrush Company.
Chris Clifford
NEW STOCK: Airbrush and weathering paint bundles available now
New in at the Key Model World Shop are Lifecolor paint bundles and an airbrushing starter bundle offering all the equipment you need in one purchase including a Sparmax MAX-4 airbrush, ARISM compressor, Spray Booth and Cleaning Pot.
MIKE WILD
VIDEO: 1960s Weathering Part Two | Steam Locomotives
MIKE WILD and JONATHAN NEWTON.
In part two of our 1960s weathering series, we go to town on a pair of Hornby BR '9F' 2-10-0s as we create different weathered finishes for a BR Standard and Crosti locomotive using readily available Lifecolor acrylic paints and introduce airbrushing techniques. Watch now for free when you sign up for a free member account.
MIKE WILD and JONATHAN NEWTON.
EQUIPMENT GUIDE: Air compressors
Compressors are a must for successful airbrushing, but what should you be looking for? TIM SHACKLETON road-tests a selection of competing designs at prices ranging from under £60 to close on £500.
TIM SHACKLETON
The Next Step Part 1: It's All About Layers
AIRBRUSHING SKILLS GUIDE: Jay Blakemore expands upon his introductory tutorials by exploring more advanced airbrushing techniques - here, he examines layering.
The Next Step Part 3: Dispelling Humbrol Enamel Myths
AIRBRUSHING SKILLS GUIDE: Jay Blakemore shows how to get the best out of Humbrol varnishes, which have recently acquired a poor reputation.
The Next Step Part 2: The 'Dark Side' of Modelling
AIRBRUSHING SKILLS GUIDE: Having described how to layer paint to create tonal effects, Jay Blakemore looks at how pre-shading can enliven finishes.
ALBION’S NEW AIR SOURCE
If you're an airbrush user in the market for a new compressor, the new Atomizer from Albion Alloys could be just what you're looking for. It's oil-free and offers easy maintenance.
AIRBRUSH CLEANING KIT FROM IWATA
Keeping your airbrush spotlessly clean is the key to great results. This upgraded kit from Iwata has all the necessary products to help you achieve optimum spraying.
SUPER-NEAT MASKING WITH FLAKE KING
The New Flake King masking tape available from The Airbrush Company offers a clear path to neat results.