Gundam Modeling Official thread - Part 5

[Hellscythe]

u can get cheap airbrush for less than $50 and compressor for about $100. however, if u are into this hobby long term, u may want to invest in something better.

other things to consider will be whether u have a well ventilated place to do airbrush coz the fumes will be everywhere. u may want to get a spray booth with ventilation fan to suck out the fumes.

if u are interested, we have a scale modelling club in bishan CC that operates every sunday afternoon. we provide compressor and airbrush there. u can drop by to take a look. refer to facebook link in my sig for more details

The main issue stopping me from starting to get a spray booth and start airbrushing my kits is the smell. Even with a spray booth, will the fumes from airbrushing linger some time after airbrushing?

 

[Errz]

The main issue stopping me from starting to get a spray booth and start airbrushing my kits is the smell. Even with a spray booth, will the fumes from airbrushing linger some time after airbrushing?

for lacquer paint there will still be slight smell. Not sure about acrylic paint.

my 'workspace'

using industrial AAA thinner for cleaning tools. the smell not as strong as gaianotes T-04 Tool Wash.

 

[evilerniex]

The main issue stopping me from starting to get a spray booth and start airbrushing my kits is the smell. Even with a spray booth, will the fumes from airbrushing linger some time after airbrushing?

tt is y I only do airbrushing at the club
if I have my own house, I will probably partition a small room just for doing gunplay, so that the dust and fumes dun go into other part of the house

 

[evilerniex]

for lacquer paint there will still be slight smell. Not sure about acrylic paint.

my 'workspace'

using industrial AAA thinner for cleaning tools. the smell not as strong as gaianotes T-04 Tool Wash.

we have the same spray booth in our club, but the members all lazy to use it. all immune to fumes already

aqueous acrylic paint have almost no smell. and since u can dilute with water, u dun need thinner which contributes to most of the smell and fumes.

 

[kenneth0601]

This is how I paint my kits.

Acrylics should not be as gao lat as lacquers. But lacquers are stronger and has more colour options.

Personally, Gaia paint has a strong leftover smell even some hours after I have completed the painting.

Will be looking to use their moderated thinner and find out how less pungent it is.

 

[NeonX]

This is how I paint my kits.

Acrylics should not be as gao lat as lacquers. But lacquers are stronger and has more colour options.

Personally, Gaia paint has a strong leftover smell even some hours after I have completed the painting.

Will be looking to use their moderated thinner and find out how less pungent it is.

wha neighbours no complain ah?

 

[kenneth0601]

wha neighbours no complain ah?

They ain't in most of the day time and I have a tower fan behind to blow the fumes further away.



Will be kind to them soon, planning to build/buy a booth.

 

[Errz]

I like this booth as it is compact when not using. bought it from Taobao
http://world.taobao.com/item/228090...&spm=a312a.7700846.0.0.qupVtB&_u=p27f1bl6cfbb

not sure local selling cheaper or not

we have the same spray booth in our club, but the members all lazy to use it. all immune to fumes already

aqueous acrylic paint have almost no smell. and since u can dilute with water, u dun need thinner which contributes to most of the smell and fumes.

 

[kenneth0601]

I like this booth as it is compact when not using. bought it from Taobao
http://world.taobao.com/item/228090...&spm=a312a.7700846.0.0.qupVtB&_u=p27f1bl6cfbb

not sure local selling cheaper or not

A certain local hobby supplier is selling the same booth for $240++.

 

[Errz]

A certain local hobby supplier is selling the same booth for $240++.

good $$ leh.

 

[kenneth0601]

good $$ leh.

From $80++ to $240++, chotto yarisugi.

 

[Errz]

From $80++ to $240++, chotto yarisugi.

if u really want to get, can buy from this seller. Free domestic shipping
http://world.taobao.com/item/520376402320.htm?spm=a312a.7700820.0.0.dLkg9V

i go home check the box size.. cause if use Taobao Global Direct Shipping , the total L + H + W cannot exceed 120mm.

this item definitely more than 1KG. use Taobao Global Direct Shipping only charge 35RMB.

 

[Errz]

wah. bootleg PG unicorn. no actual pricing yet

http://world.taobao.com/item/524613...k.7386009.1997989141.7.H41k4V&_u=p27f1bl6ae65

 

[kenneth0601]

if u really want to get, can buy from this seller. Free domestic shipping
http://world.taobao.com/item/520376402320.htm?spm=a312a.7700820.0.0.dLkg9V

i go home check the box size.. cause if use Taobao Global Direct Shipping , the total L + H + W cannot exceed 120mm.

this item definitely more than 1KG. use Taobao Global Direct Shipping only charge 35RMB.

Will probably buy from Enlly, since I have other items to get from their shop as well.

 

[kaixax555]

wah. bootleg PG unicorn. no actual pricing yet

http://world.taobao.com/item/524613...k.7386009.1997989141.7.H41k4V&_u=p27f1bl6ae65

I want the Dragon Momoko MG Akatsuki pretty bad though

Anyway compressor is powered by what lol

 

[evilerniex]

I want the Dragon Momoko MG Akatsuki pretty bad though

Anyway compressor is powered by what lol

compressor need to plug into electrical power points.
there are portable air pumps that have internal batteries that u recharge and use. but those have low pressure, and u cant spray for long period of time

 

[Errz]

compressor need to plug into electrical power points.
there are portable air pumps that have internal batteries that u recharge and use. but those have low pressure, and u cant spray for long period of time

do note air compressor quite noisy. https://youtu.be/DP8Fec72lFQ

or u can get oil base type https://youtu.be/_eLAyNZIyZ0 very expensive thou.

 

[Errz]

Will probably buy from Enlly, since I have other items to get from their shop as well.

ah ok. need to buy gaianotes starbright paint also. dont think i'll have enuff for my MG strike freedom

 

[kenneth0601]

I want the Dragon Momoko MG Akatsuki pretty bad though

Anyway compressor is powered by what lol

Alternatively, get this air pump.

It is quiet yet powerful. I have been using both .3 and .5 brushes, spraying from surfacers to metallics with no problems at all.

 

[Bryson]

Alternatively, get this air pump.

It is quiet yet powerful. I have been using both .3 and .5 brushes, spraying from surfacers to metallics with no problems at all.

Where did you get that? I ordered my portable compressor on tb and waiting for its arrival via sea..

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