Would this be a good starter for spray painting Gundam models?
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Good general starter airbrush, if it is for smaller parts would probably go with a smaller needle nozzle combo
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I found it really straight forward and easy to use. I think that with practice it would get easier, but out of the box was pretty easy. I recommend looking on youtube for some videos to give you some ideas. I bought it to airbrush some flower cookies, and I was really pleased with the added detail that the airbrush gave - Good luck!
1494451
It should work. Just remember that this is a rubbing compound. I use it on clear plastic as well as painted models with success. I'm very pleased. Go easy and you should be OK.
126498
Yes, this is a excellent model! Take your time, follow the directions and make sure you have the right glue (polystyrene glue) I think that's the correct name, but you will see that in the directions! Painting is optional personal preference and Testors makes excellent model paints!
1339918
The surface is pretty smooth and would not take paint well. However, if you could find a primer that would bond with plastic well, then I bet you could paint it.
123891
I used it to airbrush scale models. I think its great for the price. Also its pretty compact and not too noisy.
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I don't recommend that. Because the model is very beautiful and detailed, and you need to get the feel about how to organize the pieces, what to paint first, how to handle the crystal clear parts, when to paint and glue, and how to get the finishing an final assembly of the whole set. You can try first with a smaller model, with detailed painting, decals and clear parts, so you can acquire those skills and then go for the B52. Takes a lot of patience and well on my first model I glued the pieces before paint them and it was a huge mistake, just an example on my own experience. Good luck friend! I don't recommend that. Because the model is very beautiful and detailed, and you need to get the feel about how to organize the pieces, what to paint first, how to handle the crystal clear parts, when to paint and glue, and how to get the finishing an final assembly of the whole set. You can try first with a smaller model, with detailed painting, decals and clear parts, so you can acquire those skills and then go for the B52. Takes a lot of patience and well on my first model I glued the pieces before paint them and it was a huge mistake, just an example on my own experience. Good luck... » Read More I don't recommend that. Because the model is very beautiful and detailed, and you need to get the feel about how to organize the pieces, what to paint first, how to handle the crystal clear parts, when to paint and glue, and how to get the finishing an final assembly of the whole set. You can try first with a smaller model, with detailed painting, decals and clear parts, so you can acquire those skills and then go for the B52. Takes a lot of patience and well on my first model I glued the pieces before paint them and it was a huge mistake, just an example on my own experience. Good luck friend! « Show Less
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I wouldn't think so. I have not done any spray painting so a Iam by no means an expert. I would think the key to even application of paint is constant pressure. This compressor cycles frequently to keep pressure in the tank. Note I am using for airing up automobile tires. Spray painting may draw less volume down and thus the compressor maybe fine depending on the air requirement of the paint spray gun. Good Luck
1090503
Yes, BUT: This is an inexpensive tool in the world of spray painting. You can easily spend a whole lot more. Like almost any tool that I can think of, the results of use depend highly on the skill of the user. I use mine to spray stain on furniture. Not quite sure what you mean by "detailed". You won't be able to paint fine lines, etc. But I can put down a nice coating of stain every time.
1052119
I have not used it with model paints but I belive it would. I have used it with enamel paints, acrylic paint, and food coloring. They all worked well.
739969
Yes, it comes with a basic sprayer & compressor kit. It is everything, that is needed to start airbrushing model kits.
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My first questions would be how big is the doll and what type of paint do you use. If they are, say the same size as a Barbie doll to about 24" tall doll, this will be perfect. This air-brush comes with the .2 needle {for fine detail work} the .3 needle {for mid range} and .5 needle {large} I've sprayed both enamels and acrylics. Easy clean up, and needle change. The kit does come with everything you need, EVERYTHING. I myself use the .2 needle most of the time for my 1/48th scale model painting{styrene plastic} for camouflage,and some smaller pieces. I did purchase a second air-brush for clear coating. Fewer headaches, {less chance of cross contamination of paint} less chance of clogging. I do like all my Master series of air-brushes. But to be fair, I think the Point Zero air-brush is better. Model # PZ-260XS also a complete kit .2,.3,.5 needles,nozzles and cups. This can also do the same job, same connection as the Master. I prefer the Point Zero, softer trigger, better control, smoother paint flow, handles paint changes easier. At the price, and like I said having 2 {1 for painting,1 for clear coats} is a better way to go. IF YOU CLEAR COAT. If you just need one, I'd say the Point Zero kit. I hope this is not tooo long winded an answer, and does help. One side note if you need to purchase a compressor, be sure to get one with a reservoir tank. All the best of luck.
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I have not used my SprayIt yet for latex paint but have used many similar LVLP guns for just that purpose and they work great. You will need to thin the paint with water and it would help to strain it with a medium or fine mesh. The consistency should be like heavy cream used for cooking and sauces. Experiment with your pressure until you find the right amount (no more than 60psi).
2222285
I haven't used it for painting yet but it runs a sandblaster nonstop, although it does cycle often during the process. I would suspect it to keep up with an hvlp without problem.
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The airbrush is good for detail painting and it's awesome for scale models. However, based on the size of the paint reservoir and that you're painting such a large panel...you might need something more industrial than this unless you have a lot of patience.
1120334
I don't know that spray gun but looked it up and see that it needs 18 cubic feet per minute of air. I'm not sure what the Iwata- Medea studio produces but I think far less so it would not be suitable. It is designed to run up to two airbrushes at a max of 70psi each. Good luck and sorry I can't give a more definitive answer. Clay
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I have a airbrush compressor that is 1/5 HP oil-less and quite quiet. It will overheat after like an hour or so, but works great, just make sure if you get a small compressor that you do NOT get one without a tank on it. It should look like 2 tanks on top of each other. If you get one without a air tank on the bottom you will get inconsistent air pressure as well as overheat it pretty quick. Mine is a silver motor on top of a black tank and is pretty small has a moisture trap and air hose. Also this airbrush is probably not going to be best suited for you if you are going to be painting miniatures. The needle is large which allows quite a bit of paint to come out making it very difficult to paint small details. I would recommend the badger renegade krome. The patriot seems to work well with putting out a lot of paint. I use my patriot for laying down kandy colors over a larger surface than a miniature. The krome will produce hair size lines, or like inch size lines, with the 105 patriot you will likely not get any finer of a line than a skinny marker would give you.