Help with paint for a fresh beginner

[neuman5022]

Hi Neuman, both Tamiya and Vallejo are excellent paints that can be either brushed or sprayed. Personally I prefer (Gunze), Mr. Hobby as I find it through cures harder than Tamiya. I have never had any issues with delamination with the Gunze when used over a primer or direct to an etched (White Vinegar Wash) plastic surface.
I try to avoid using primers because they can obliterate extra fine detailing in the plastic.
As a thinner or reducer for these acrylic brands I use Isopropyl Alcohol purchased from my local Westgate Bunnings store. To clean out the airbrush I use the Isopropyl alcohol until the majority of colour dissipates and then use ordinary tap water to finalise the clean-out.
If you want to practice using an airbrush, use water and spray onto a card board box ie pull trigger and move the spray (right to left or vice versa) release the trigger. etc. once your comfortable with that and you manage to control the trigger and can spray in a parallel line go and do the same to the inside of the box. This will tell how acurate you are at pressing/releasing the trigger so you don't double up on the corners and get lots of runs. Practice feathering the trigger ie squeezing the trigger lightly to vary the amount of volume released at the nozzle. When you achieve all this, try out with paint.
My opinion and kinda recommendation. Also like me you'll find challengers in sourcing modelling stuff here in NZ unless your into toy choo choo's. All the best and welcome to this wonderful SOS site... cheers.

Hello, nice to see a kiwi here...

Have no idea about paints, I was talking about Vallejo because I can get it here in NZ at Mighty Ape. I was told to use the Vallejo Air series because they are ready to airbrush - no need for thinning. For starers I think to get the cleaner and improver from the paint company to avoid any issues. Later I might look into more options.

I will look into the Gunze also - I had no idea of this shop in NZ - so thanks for this one too.

Once I will gather to tools I will start airbrushing with water as you have suggested since I have zero experience with an airbrush - so this will take some time too. I am not in a hurry though, I know I will have to learn a lot and make lots of mistakes until I will get it right, but I am prepared to take the challenge which to me as fun as well.

Meanwhile I am busy with lots of Youtube clips, following other builders log, and reading as much as I can.

Cheers

I.

 

[ConsNZ]

Hello, nice to see a kiwi here...

Have no idea about paints, I was talking about Vallejo because I can get it here in NZ at Mighty Ape. I was told to use the Vallejo Air series because they are ready to airbrush - no need for thinning. For starers I think to get the cleaner and improver from the paint company to avoid any issues. Later I might look into more options.

I will look into the Gunze also - I had no idea of this shop in NZ - so thanks for this one too.

Once I will gather to tools I will start airbrushing with water as you have suggested since I have zero experience with an airbrush - so this will take some time too. I am not in a hurry though, I know I will have to learn a lot and make lots of mistakes until I will get it right, but I am prepared to take the challenge which to me as fun as well.

Meanwhile I am busy with lots of Youtube clips, following other builders log, and reading as much as I can.

Cheers

I.

Where in NZ are you?

 

[neuman5022]

Where in NZ are you?

I live in Wakefield near Nelson

 

[ConsNZ]

I live in Wakefield near Nelson

I know Wakefield... did a few cycling events around Nelson. I'm ex ChCh. Sumner but now live in Hobsonville Auck. If your looking for bits n pieces for models, in the past Acorn Models in ChCh have been exceptionally helpful. If you haven't already perhaps give them a call and have a quick chat with the manageress. Stay cool.

 

[neuman5022]

I know Wakefield... did a few cycling events around Nelson. I'm ex ChCh. Sumner but now live in Hobsonville Auck. If your looking for bits n pieces for models, in the past Acorn Models in ChCh have been exceptionally helpful. If you haven't already perhaps give them a call and have a quick chat with the manageress. Stay cool.

Thank you - will do.

Cheers

I.

 

[neuman5022]

if you stick with Vallejo Air, you should be good to go with an airbrush. That`s what I have used in the past and it works great. I am sure there are others, but this is the one I have used

Hi,

Looking at Vallejo - there is Vallejo Air, Vallejo model air, Vallejo game air....my head is spinning already... what would be the best option for my Victory ?

Cheers

I.

 

[Jack Sparrow]

Hi,

Looking at Vallejo - there is Vallejo Air, Vallejo model air, Vallejo game air....my head is spinning already... what would be the best option for my Victory ?

Cheers

I.

i used the model air one. I don't know what the others are. I know I wrote Vallejo Air but I meant to say was Vallejo Model Air.

 

[neuman5022]

i used the model air one. I don't know what the others are. I know I wrote Vallejo Air but I meant to say was Vallejo Model Air.

Thank you for the clarification.

I.