Airbrush

In this category, you will find our selection of airbrushes and accessories for them. Airbrushing is a popular way to paint miniatures, offering many new techniques for your miniature painting, whether you are a beginner or an experienced painter. At Card Collective, we have weekly painting evenings where you can find inspiration from others and share your hobby.

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An airbrush is an incredibly versatile tool in miniature painting, which can be greatly enjoyable for both beginners and advanced users. The greatest advantage of an airbrush is primarily its ability to create perfectly smooth transitions between two colors. With an airbrush, you can also prime your miniatures with high control and precision. You also get a wider selection of colors available than with spray cans, as we carry Citadel, Vallejo, and The Army Painter, all of which have an Air series of paints. An airbrush can be used in many ways, but is especially effective on large vehicles, as it can shade large surfaces in a way that is difficult to replicate with a brush.

What do I need?

When you start using an airbrush in your miniature painting, there are various pieces of equipment you need to get started.

AIRBRUSH: The airbrush itself is the part you hold in your hand. Typically, there is a small cup where you drop paint into, and a sliding contact that lets you control how much paint is blown out. For miniature painting, it is generally a good idea to use an airbrush with dual-action, where the trigger lets you control paint and air pressure individually.

PAINT: The paint is blown out along a needle, which is crucial for how the paint is distributed. Generally, a thin needle, for example, 0.2mm, is suitable for detailed work, while a larger needle, for example, 0.5mm, is more effective for covering a larger area, if you are doing things like planes, terrain, or priming.

COMPRESSOR: It is also important to have a good compressor, as it is what provides the air pressure needed to blow the paint out. Our compressors ensure to maintain an air pressure that is just right for an airbrush. A model with a tank even ensures to keep the air pressure constant, so there are no small fluctuations.

THINNER/FLOW IMPROVER: Even if you use paint that is intended for airbrush, we still recommend that you use a thinner. It is important that the paint has the right consistency, as too thick paint will clog the passage or splatter, while too thin paint can risk running or not covering properly. We have both thinner, flow improver, and retarder. Thinner is used to give the paint the right consistency, where retarder gives the paint a longer life before it begins to dry out. Flow improver does both at once.

CLEANING FLUID: Cleanliness means everything when you use an airbrush, so make sure to clean the cup and the needle after use. By putting airbrush cleaner in the cup and letting it blow through the airbrush, you get most of the paint residues out. We also recommend using an airbrush cleaning pot, which lets you blow the cleaning fluid directly into a glass jar, so your workspace does not get filled with airbrush particles. Always make sure to work with your airbrush in a well-ventilated area.

At Card Collective, we have everything you need to get started with airbrush, both equipment and paint. We are also always ready with advice and guidance, so you get the best start on your airbrush adventure.