Hello all, I have a project that could use some airbrushing, and I want to ask some questions about the airbrushes at the 'space before I decide how to proceed:
As far as I understand it, the DMS Airbrushes are to be used with water-based paints only. I’m assuming this is to ease the cleaning process, as we all know DMS Members are famous for misplacing tools, being lax with maintenance and cleaning, and just outright not caring about things that aren’t theirs. My first question is, in addition to the maintenance angle, is it also a matter of chemical concerns? I.e. Acrylics and Enamels stink because of their solvents. I get that other members wouldn’t be thrilled with solvent fumes, even with a ventilation setup.
Next, what specific paints are allowed? Are some Acrylics ok as long as they’re water-based instead of alcohol-based? Or are even “aqueous” acrylics sitting in some sort of watered-down solvent mixture?
If it’s more a concern of maintaining DMS Equipment rather than solvent fumes, would it work if I buy my own airbrush and bring it to the 'space? This could cause potential issues with people mistaking it for DMS Equipment, so maybe I’d want to triple-check with the relevant committee chairs first. Maybe if I label it, and display it prominently while entering DMS?
If it’s relevant, the project is a model airplane for my Dad. I could hand brush it, but that would take a while, and it would look better airbrushed, at least for the base coat(s). Details are always a hand-brushing affair.
If anyone else at DMS builds Plastic Model Kits, I’d appreciate any advice. So far, I’ve only built a few Gundams…