Airbrushes

In this category, you will find our selection of airbrushes, suitable for beginners, advanced users, and experts.

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An airbrush is a fantastically versatile tool for miniature painting. The greatest advantage of an airbrush is primarily its ability to create completely 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 both Citadel and Vallejo, both of which have an Air series of paints. An airbrush can be used in many ways, but is especially effective on large vessels, as it can shade large surfaces in a way that is difficult to replicate with a brush.

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.

The paint is blown out along a needle, which is crucial for how the paint spreads. 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.

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 flow or splatter, while too thin paint can risk running or not covering properly. We have thinner, flow improver, and retarder. Thinner is used to give the paint the right consistency, while retarder gives the paint a longer life before it begins to dry out. Flow improver does both at once.

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 airbrushing, both equipment and paint. We are also always ready with advice and guidance, so you get the best start on your airbrush adventure.