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HELP - I want to "try before I buy" airbrush equipment


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Howdy Folks,

 

After a break of 30 years I have recently returned to this fantastic hobby.  My main interest is aircraft by the way.  I have been having loads of fun with “hairy sticks” – but it is plain to see from the fabulous work on here that airbrushing is the way to go.  I have recently been having more fun with good old fashioned “rattle cans” – but I am mesmerized with the realistic looks from pre-shading & the misted dirt from exhausts & gun ports – something I can’t do with a brush or can,

I have been in sales for most of my working life & the term “I’m already sold” springs to mind – I have the cash simply burning a hole in my pocket – but I really don’t want to make an expensive mistake.

I can see that there are loads of “on-line” suppliers & they all seem incredibly reputable – I am sure if they weren’t then they wouldn’t be on the forum.

My stumbling block is – I really want to “try before I buy” & get advice “face to face”.  I have asked my local model shops – but they don’t offer airbrushes & can’t think of anywhere I could buy all the kit – apart from on the internet.

So – my question is “does anyone know anywhere in the frozen north where I can”…

  • Have a chat with someone who has a few airbrush options
  • Try my hand at a bit of spraying - only bit - just to be sure

  • Purchase a brush(es) / a compressor / spray booth / all the cleaning “stuff” / paints / thinners

I am based near Manchester & willing to travel at least 100 miles in any direction to find the right advice & supplier.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Yes we have airbrushes and compressors to try at shows and here.  

 

We are about 150 miles (3 hours drive) away between Milton Keynes and Northampton, so probably a little to far to travel.

 

We should be at the Huddersfield model show on the 12th February   ( http://www.huddersfieldscalemodelshow.co.uk/ )

 

So if you can wait a few weeks, that would probably be the best place to try them, but you can give me a call or send a PM and we can work out a few options and I can give you an idea of the cost.   

 

Paul

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31 minutes ago, little-cars said:

Yes we have airbrushes and compressors to try at shows and here.  

 

We are about 150 miles (3 hours drive) away between Milton Keynes and Northampton, so probably a little to far to travel.

 

We should be at the Huddersfield model show on the 12th February   ( http://www.huddersfieldscalemodelshow.co.uk/ )

 

So if you can wait a few weeks, that would probably be the best place to try them, but you can give me a call or send a PM and we can work out a few options and I can give you an idea of the cost.   

 

Paul

Hi Paul,

 

Not too far at all as it happens.  I have always lived in Saddleworth - but worked in Northampton for over ten years - so I know the trip well.  I know you guys get really busy at shows - so a "private viewing" would work well for me.  Let's get the Christmas holidays out of the way & I could come down in the New Year.  Please PM me to let me know when you are "back at work" - along with an email address / tel no / physical address & we can work something out.  This cash is starting to burn my thigh :lol: but sincerely - thanks for the offer - I was starting to think I would just have to gamble on the web - but I can be a very loyal customer - to me customer service is everything.

 

Thanks - Steve

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