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2). Insert winged back lever (8) into “T” slot at top
of airbrush body and move forward (fig 1). Make
sure back lever is behind the air chamber (as
shown in fig 2). Screw in tube shank and entire
assembly.
3). To reinsert trigger, pull back on winged back
lever and insert trigger into place.
Make sure the trigger is properly seated. After
inserting trigger, insert needle by gently pushing
forward with index finger until needle stops at the
paint tip, tighten needle chuck (15), and replace
handle (10) (19).
PAINTING PROCEDURE FOR THREE
DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS
Prepare the object to be painted, masking off any
area that should not be painted (be sure object is
clean and free of dust, grease, etc.). Small
objects such as models, etc. should be hung or
placed on a pedestal so all areas to be sprayed
can be easily reached (a stand may be fashioned
from an ordinary wire coat hanger or bottle
etc.). Hold the tip of the airbrush about 6 inches
from the surface. Use short strokes, moving
the airbrush constantly at a steady rate parallel
to the surface. Don’t spray too heavily. Apply a
light coat, let dry, then apply another coat and
continue until the desired coverage is achieved.
KEEP AIRBRUSH PARALLEL TO SURFACE
EXERCISE ONE/FREE HAND CONTROLLED
EFFECT
FIG. 1 FIG. 2 FIG. 3
This exercise shown in fig. 1, will enable you to
draw straight lines without forming dots or
puddles at the beginning and end of each line.
This is triggering again is parallel line graduating
from narrow to broad. These are made by
releasing more color and at the same time, lifting
the airbrush away from the surface. Practice
daily to develop trigger action control. Fig. 3,
layout in pencil 1/2 inch squares. Airbrush the
dots as small as possible and connect dots with
straight lines of even tone. Practice every lesson
carefully before proceeding to the next one.
EXERCISE TWO
On a board or paper, lightly pencil in a number of
1/2 inch squares. Hold the airbrush about 1/2
inch from the surface and spray paint small dots
on the intersecting lines, as shown in fig. 4. Use
liquid food coloring. When you are able to place
the dots accurately, begin enlarging the size of
the dots (fig. 5) by allowing more color to flow
through the airbrush. At the same time increase
the distance between the airbrush and the paper
or board. If the airbrush is held too closely to the
paper with the trigger pulled all the way back and
down, “puddles” will form and spread (as in
figs. 6 and 7). Aim for accuracy not speed and
continue practicing until you can spray paint any
size dot exactly where you want it. This simple
lesson will give you control of position and
density of dots or shapes you require, which are
important for touch-ups and fill-in work.
FIG. 4 FIG. 5