Airbrushes for miniature painting and scale modelling — dual-action gravity-feed airbrushes for smooth blending, fast basecoating, and advanced effects. Shop beginner to professional models at Loaded Dice, Barry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Airbrushes come in single-action and dual-action configurations. Dual-action gives independent control of airflow and paint volume and is strongly recommended for miniature painting.
A 0.3mm or 0.4mm nozzle dual-action gravity-feed airbrush is the recommended starting point. It handles basecoating through to moderate detail work and is forgiving to learn on.
Yes — an airbrush requires a compressor to function. A quiet oil-free compressor with a pressure regulator and moisture trap is the recommended setup for hobby use.
Most miniature airbrushing is done between 15 and 25 PSI. Start around 20 PSI and adjust to suit your paint consistency and the effect you want to achieve.
Most hobby acrylics can be airbrushed when thinned to a skimmed-milk consistency. Dedicated airbrush ranges like Vallejo Air and Warhammer Colour Air are pre-thinned for convenience.
Yes — we stock airbrushes in our Barry, South Wales shop and online at loadeddice.uk with fast UK dispatch.
