Multiple identity account 2 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Hi, I've been at my 2 Hornby Mk1 sleepers. Up until now I've managed to sand them down and make holes for the handrails. As a beginner I plan to use the Humbrol airbrush kit (earlier I had posted about a good started airbrush but I decided on the Humbrol one eventually). The Humbrol airbrush (AG5107) is perfect for me since it's priced at 15 quid. Now I can't afford a compressor - unless theres one below 40 quid. So I decided to use the Hombrol propellant or power pack as it's called - (AV6941). My question is how many cans of propellant would I need to paint these two coaches into BR Blue/Grey? Anyone who would know how long a 400ml can would last? http://www.humbrol.com/accessories/application-products/ Any advice would be appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted October 17, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2012 The main thing is that you will not be able to spray for long, maybe 30s bursts at a time as the can freezes up as the air is released. You should be able to get both coaches done with one can, although I'd get a spare ready Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account 2 Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 Thanks, I was planning on buying 4 cans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 But one of the cheap airbrush & compresser sets off Ebay, better airbrushes and not having to buy cans of compressed air will soon repay the extra cost. I like others are glad they bit the bullet (I think mine cost less than £70 inc postage 3 years ago ) a friend brought one recently for not much more than I paid and is very pleased, and you can spray all night Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account 2 Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Well then I'll ask my uncle in England to check out some on ebay - UK p&p will also save me a lot. I think Intl. delivery is more than 45 quid I guess I would love to do other painting/weathering projects on my remaining fleet. Just another question, how exactly do you use weathering powders? Do you need to apply a coat of varnish over it to lock it down? or can it simply be applied and left like that - I'm talking about body sides and undercarriage, so do they require two different techniques? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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