Airbrushing Tips From An Experienced Airbrusher

August 12, 2009

Rick has emailed his thoughts regarding the bonus section in my Model Train Help Ebook on airbrushing and I am sure he won’t mind sharing them with you. Rick makes a really good point on avoiding damage from spray pressure on lightweight cars. Here is what he has to say:

“I’m glad to see you placing this segment on airbrush work in the book. I’ve done and still do some custom paint work and an airbrush can be a true gift if used properly. It can also be a curse if you think you can pick it up and use it like a spray can or brush. Your explaining the angle and spraying before and past the item being painted is a major benefit to all airbrush use. Also the paint thinning and proper air presure are of high importance. This is because if you don’t have an n-scale locomotive body secured properly it can be all kinds of fun chasing it around the paint booth to put the paint on, or having to completely start over, because it fipped over and messed up your paint job. Just some thoughts from learning trials.”

Thanks Rick for your useful suggestions. Airbrushing is a lot of fun and can take some time to master, but the results can be very impressive and rewarding. Airbrushing techniques can be effective on cars, structures, scenery and even backdrops.