Airbrush for large areas

[stubeck]

A number of years ago I got an Iwata G5 spray gun. I spray at 25-35 psi. We got it from Hobby Link Japan because the pricing was considerably less than in the US, I believe it was under $150. It does get a better finish than my Iwata airbrush, but I'm sure with the right technique you can get a great finish with an airbrush too.

[leafs004]

What about using a spray can for the body, especially if it’s a one time use? You can get custom spray cans.

[gp-models]

The air pressure is not the secret for such large bodyworks, it is the needle and nozzle size and as Daniel pointed right, 0,5mm is the way to go. Buying a needle and nozzle is much cheaper then a complete new gun!

[ah100m]

Thanks for all of the replies. I now have a few paths that I can go down.

[billgtp]

I agree with Daniel. Use that brush with a number 3 or 5 tip for all my large areas

[dickc24]

I have had success spraying large areas using a Grex airbrush with a fan tip. The spray pattern is a narrow ellipse rather than a circle.

[pgarat]

Hi,

If you want to cover large areas, the flat pattern is what you need.
The best is certainly the Iwata HP-TH, but it’s pretty expensive.
The GSI Creos Procon Boy LWA Trigger is perfect too and cheaper. Same for the Sparmax DH-825.
You now can also work in 0.3 flat pattern nozzle thanks to the great Meng MTS-030.
This is just my opinion, but I have all of them and so happy to work with!

Pascal

[SteveNoble]

I would recommend any of the following. I've sprayed all sorts of stuff with these 3 brushes and they've coped admirably with anything I've thrown at them. I've
even used the Sparmax to repair wheels on my car that got kerbed and it did a great job. Painting and clear coating 1/12th models is easy.

Sparmax GP-70 0.7mm

Tamiya HG-Wide trigger 0.5mm

Mr Hobby Procon Boy SQ Single Action Airbrush 0.4mm

[ah100m]

Thanks again.

[Noddy]

Mini spray gun not airbrush for this size project.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0dKHxv0gGo