how much paint ?

hi i just purchased an airbrush . its the ANTHEM 155 . how much paint is actually needed for an average 1/24 scale model car ? and what type of paint should i use ? im new to this airbrush world . LOL :tongue:

Have you checked out all the painting info in the FAQ thread? I say that because yours is a small question - but needs a mighty big answer! There is heaps of info already in the FAQ that will get you underway without us all repeating ourselves here.

But to be brief (and therefor wildly inaccurate)

About one full Tamiya can plus about the same of primer and clear if you intend to use them.
Laquers are the best.

P.S. Both the above questions pertain to the body only and assume no little disasters along the way (which hardly ever happens :lol:).

It's going to vary for you. For me, a full can of Tamiya spray can last 2 cars easily, 3 if I'm frugal. If I decant the can and airbrush it, it goes much further. When I use pre-thinned airbrush paints, about a half ounce of paint will do the whole car for me - body, mirrors, spoilers, and chassis plate.

hi i just purchased an airbrush . its the CRESCENDO 155 .

Anthem 155 or Crescendo 175 ?

as for other question, try the search. There is a tread started by me about airbrush mixing.

Depends on scale really... I do 1:43 and a can of Tamiya paint decanted and put through an airbrush will do loads of models.

In 1:24 it'll do less, but I find because of the extra control you ave with an airbrush the paint will cover a lot more area than it would straight from the can.

yeah its a ANTHEM 155 . Sorry about that . :tongue: so basicly i would be getting paint out of the cans and into the AB jar most of the time ?

yeah its a ANTHEM 155 . Sorry about that . :tongue: so basicly i would be getting paint out of the cans and into the AB jar most of the time ?
That is up to you. Some people decan the paint some don't. Experience will tell you whats best for you.
http://www.scalewiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Empty_Paint_From_Spray/Rattle_Cans
here is a link that should help you regarding decanning.
One note though... a lot of people suggest that you don't keep the paint canned for over a month...

HTH
Steve

so when people dont get the paitn front the cans where do they get it ? i seen the little jars but i wasnt sure if thats what people use on their airbrushes . example: when people paint with metalics , where do they get the paint from ?

sorry for the question's . im really exited about getting started on my airbrush but i havent even opened the package because i wanna make sure that i know what im doin first.

Get paint from the store, you can decant it from cans for airbrushing or you can buy small jars and thin it using the correct thinner for airbrushing.
The whole thinning paint for airbrushing has been discussed here a 1000 times, the search feature should help you find what you need to know.

Metallic paints are no different to gloss or flat paints for the most part, the real difference comes when finishing the paint.

i have been reading about air brushing on these forums alot lately , i mean 24/7 !! :grinyes: ive only seen testor enamls, i havent seen any testor acrylics .

OK kid you are flogging a dead horse.

if all you see is Testors Enamel then thats what you have to work with. you can use it in your AB.

*read FAQ and Tutorials and all answers will be told*

please

also.... if your at Walmart then look in automotive section as someone already said. they have paint there too. good lacquer stuff!

no more questions please.

yeah i know . i was just wondering about the testor line of product . the only type of paint i seen by them at walmart and michael's was enamels . i think i also seen enamels only on the testor line of paints at a hobbystore as well but not sure . boy..... i know i ask lots of questions. :grinyes: but thats because i like to make sure i can operate a product the best i can . :p