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What scale of plastic model aircraft kit should I buy?
Posted in: Kit building
12th May 2021
If you have never constructed a plastic model aircraft kit before, the subject of scale may well be far down on your...
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Why can't I get solder to stick to my rails?
Posted in: Model Railway, Tracks
26th April 2021
Most modellers will not dispute that soldering dropper wires to your tracks makes for the best electrical continuity...
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What is a tension lock coupling?
Posted in: Model Railway
26th May 2020
Think back to when you were a child and you acquired your very first 00 gauge train set, complete with a whole oval...
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What is T-Gauge?
Posted in: Model Railway
10th February 2025
T-Gauge is the smallest commercially available model railway gauge in the world, with a track width of just 3 mm....
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Should I use a brush to apply varnish?
Posted in: Painting
12th January 2022
When applying varnish to protect a model's paintwork, you should aim for a finish that exhibits the least amount of...
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What size nozzle should I use on my airbrush?

There are several nozzle sizes available for airbrushes ranging from 0.1mm to 5mm. For many modellers, a medium nozzle measuring around 3.5mm will be sufficient for most modelling requirements.

Nozzles of this size can create fine lines as thin as 0.3mm or cover an area of up to 5mm depending on how far away from an object it is held. Smaller nozzles are ideal for creating details and thin lines whilst larger nozzles are usually opted for when painting large expanses.

It should be noted that smaller nozzles will struggle to cope with thicker paints. Using paint specially designed for an airbrush will go a long way towards ensuring you maintain trouble-free spraying, but, if you are mixing your own paints, they should be thinned to the consistency of single cream to avoid any problems.

Posted in: Painting

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