I need our painters opinion

[MR4X4KING]

i need our painters opinion of this stuff and yes i am a beginner

i am sure this is probaly good for a beginner.
please let me know what else i need, do i have to use a water trap?

I have all this stuff and some createx paint.
this was my 16 year old nephews stuff and was never used. he fought a hard battle with cancer for a year and a half and never got a chance to use.

http://airbrushcity.com/1655.htm

http://airbrushcity.com/gd100.htm

http://airbrushcity.com/gd102.htm

the other one is a airbrush city 1102 dual action airbrush kit
it kinda looks like this
http://www.airbrushcity.com/1104-2007.htm



these have been sitting for about five years and i forgot all about it.
i am sure the guns will need to have something done to them before i can use them


let me know
Thanks!

 

[hamz9561]

Sorry to hear about your nephew. This stuff wouldn't be bad at all to start with. It's really similar to what I use.

 

[Lessen]

My only suggestion for a newbie is to get a gun with a larger cup. The brush in the 2nd link has a small cup for what you'll be using it for. I have something similar but only use it for detail work like dropshadows and/or small shading. For coverage the other choices are much better.

 

[MR4X4KING]

what about a water trap? do i need one with a bowl on the regulator?

so i guess i have alot to learn so i can use it.
i have to read the forums about different kinds of paints and what colors to back them with and stuff like that

 

[hamz9561]

If it's the one pictured in the link, it's already on there. If yours doesn't have one then you will need one.

 

[mtaylortank]

sorry to hear about your nephew!!!! Since last week when my gram went everybody was telling me she is atleast without pain and with loved ones.. I hope you feel the same way with your nephew!!!

 

[MR4X4KING]

can our painters tell me where they buy there supplies
i am also looking for i think its called frisket paper to make my own custom masks
let me know what you guys use and where you shop
thanks!

 

[NCNitro]

I get my stuff from Coast Airbrush.

For masking I use Bob Divelys liquid mask or good ol blue painters tape

 

[MR4X4KING]

i have never tried the liquid mask, but i was looking for the sheets that you get with body with the window masks cut out
maybe someone has info on that or something similar

 

[NCNitro]

Parma sells blank vinyl mask sheets that are made from the same vinyl that the pre cut window masks are made from.

 

[MR4X4KING]

thanks i just order some stuff from coast airbrush and i will check out the other stuff

 

[NCNitro]

No problem. The guys at Coast are great. I use them for anything I need for my brushes. Good luck on the new endeavor, be sure to post up whatever you paint. And btw, very sorry to hear about your nephew.

 

[MR4X4KING]

is there a chart somewhere that tell you what colors you back another color with?

what about how to use these?
Iridescent Colors
Fluorescent Colors
Opaque Colors
Pearlized Colors
Transparent Colors


i am really lost

 

[Phins Fan]

Just like most others I would say find some scrap lexan and start messing around with different sprays, backings, shades. I'm sure guys like NC Nitro were in the same shoes you are now at some point and look at the types of things they can spray now!!! Dont get frustrated... get sprayin!!!!!

 

[hamz9561]

A good material to practice on is a 2-liter bottle cut open and then washed. Works like a charm and is a good way to re-purpose material.