Did my first bit of airbrushing today, was pretty pleased with the result. Couple of things i wasnt too impressed with, did enamel paint smell this bad all those years ago when i used to paint my models before or has time just made me forget??
second thing is, picked up a badger 200nm at a car boot sale for a fiver thats what i been using the problem lies the propellant the tin freezes in use and seems to slow the air right down is this normal?
also i got a wacking great compressor set in garage i use to paint cars with could i adapt the airbrush to run off it?

1. Enamel paint has always smelled but does more so when spray painting as you have added aditional spirits to thin it down.
2. try placing the can in a vase/bowl of luke warm water, you'l find that the can wont freeze up as quickly and it will improve airflow. (although i would get a compressor set sooner rather than later as it'll be cheaper in the long run)
3. you should be able to use the garage compressor (our air cadet squadron uses the clarke compressor and tank) but you will need to be cafeful of the following:
a. air pressure should really go no more than 2 bar or 25-30 psi (i normally spray at 1 bar or less)
b. is the compressor oiless? if not get a oil/moisture trap/s as oil in the airflow can spoil a good paint job

Thats all i can think of at the moment. happy spraying

Important!!!! use adequete ventilation,or a respirator.

enamel fumes are very hazardous to our health

just a reminder !!!!