New to weathering

[Tlawrence]

Im about to start the weathering process any suggestions and help with what kind of airbrush to purchase and such since im going to the hobby shop tomorrow.

 

[waltr]

You'll want a Double Action airbrush.
I recommend a Badger Anthem 155 (bottom feed) or the Badger Patriot 105 (top feed) as good quality airbrushes at a reasonable price.

Here is a good article explaining how airbrushes works and reviews on a few models.
https://sites.google.com/site/donsairbrushtips/home
This is well worth the read if you don't have any experience with airbrushes.

 

[Motley]

Get some Bragdon powders. You will use them in conjunction with the airbrush.

btw, I have a single action Pasche airbrush. And it works fine for me. And easy to use and clean.

 

[Pete V]

I would encourage you to check out the com art colors at the Iwata-medea website The com art colors are really nice. I started playing with them this morning.

www.iwata-medea.com

again look for com art colors.

I looked at their airbrushes yesterday and they look very nice. If I didn't already have a paasche, I would have gotten one. If you go to utube, you will find videos on airbrush techniques without looking hard. I have the same airbrush as Michael. He is right about the Bragdon powders. It takes a lot of tricks.

 

[powersteamguy1790]

I also recommend the Bragdon Weathering System. I've been using these powders for many years to weather structures, rolling stock and locomotives.

Here is the link:

The full kit is $22.00

http://www.bragdonent.com/weather.htm