Modelling Tools Airbrush Tools

[Mike]

Airbrush Tools

Modelling Tools

 

 

If you have an airbrush, you know that you need some tools to properly maintain and protect it, but some are more obvious than others.  Modelling Tools are all about airbrushes, and know exactly what you need, even if you sometimes don't.  We've had a smattering of their available sets and tools (what's another word for "tools"?)

 

 

Hand Held Illuminated Magnifier

This useful bit of paraphernalia is a dual magnifier that also has a pair of LEDs built into the underside to throw light on your subject matter – very illuminating!  It comes in a box that was far too tatty to show on camera, with a cool plastic clamshell carry case inside, which had a nice firm latch on one side.  Within that is the magnifier, coddled within an impact-damping rubberised plastic.  The magnifier lifts out, and the business end swings out from the protective metal shroud.  The larger lens is the weaker magnification but should be sufficient to see most issues with your airbrush, while the smaller lens brings it even closer, which will be perfect for spotting cracks developing in your delicate nozzles.  The LEDs are operated by a three-position switch with centre being off, and the other two positions lighting the nearest LED to get better light for each lens.  The plastic top has a screw-in battery compartment that is operated with the supplied two-prong key that nestles below the magnifier in the box.  There is one LR1130/LR55/AG10 battery, and you will need to take care replacing the cover as it looks easy to get cross-threaded.

 

 

A quick test using my H&S Infinity CR2 shows just how mucky my needle is, but that there aren't any cracks developing in the current nozzle, which is nice.  A worthwhile addition to your arsenal of tools, just don't let the missus pinch it for staring at her jewellery, as you'll never see it again!

 

 

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3ml Pipettes x 12

When you absolutely must transfer the tiniest of quantities of paint or thinners, or they could be used to squirt thinners through your airbrush, again in small quantities.  WWII German Mark, British Penny and US 1c for scale.

 

 

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Harder & Steenbeck Plastic nozzle Cap (127990)

This cheap and handy little item is designed to fit their range of airbrushes, but would doubtless fit many others including the Gunze Sangyo ones I have in the workshop.  Not only could it be used to protect the nozzle and needle, but it is also suitable for cleaning the airbrush, as it makes an airtight seal with the nozzle, allowing the user to backflush paint from the nozzle with the addition of thinners, or indeed mix the paint (carefully) by blowing bubbles through the cup.  The latter preventing sediment from building up at the bottom where the paint is drawn from, thus reducing the chance of blockages.  Quite a handy little yellow cup, overall.

 

 

 

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[Mick4350]

Looks like a handy magnifying loupe.

[Kuro Nezumi]

I use the nozzle cap for backflushing, though I can never get the hang of it; my airbrush now seems to think that every time I paint, it's time to do a minor backflush through the trigger area. Still, great piece of kit.