Air Brushing And Spray Painting Manual is a concise and informative introduction to airbrushing methods for modellers, which contains a number of useful, graded projects which enable the beginner to develop airbrushing skills. There are chapters that cover techniques for use with both scale and non-scale models and even full size custom cars.
Air Brushing And Spray Painting Manual contains a great deal of information on types of airbrushes, sprayguns and their maintenance, plus useful discussions dealing with the different types of compressors used in airbrushing, how to choose or build a compressor and their safe use.
Contents: ● History of Airbrushes and Spray Guns ● Basic Technology ● Airbrushes ● Spray Guns ● Compressors ● Building a Compressor ● Materials; Health and Safety ● Basic Practice Steps ● Spraying Accessories ● Spraying Techniques for Scale and Non-Scale Models ● Customising Techniques for Full Size Cars ● Special Techniques for Small Scale Models (1/72nd Plastic Kits and 00 Gauge Railways) ● Summary of Equipment ● Useful Addresses
Safety is always paramount with the author, with a chapter dedicated to health and safety considerations covering the use of a compressor, types of paint and dope, masks and respirators. He also explains the different materials that can be used in airbrushes and their application.
This is a useful resource for a beginner to the art and techniques of airbrushing, providing a complete overview of the subject.
