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Some of the "craft type" paints sold at arts&crafts stores are waterbased, and are relatively harmless. That is, unless you aim the airbrush at your mouth and take a deep breath. Really, now, those last two posts make it sound as if we are creating a "certain-death" environment every time we open a jar of paint. <br />Fear not, my friend, a bit of common sense will allow you to use any of the commercially available paints safely. "Polly-S" is a good place to start if you are afraid of the solvent based paints. I don't know what scale you model in, but a typical HO scale, one unit paint job will expose you to less harmful "fumes" than a typical drive to work in summer with the windows rolled down. Just remember, open a couple windows, and maybe have a fan drawing out while painting. Don't waste your money on these big spray booths, or respirators unless you are going to be doing a whole LOT of painting. Once again, use your common sense. I hope I don't have to tell you this, but I'll state it anyway, DO NOT AIRBRUSH SOLVENT BASED PAINTS NEAR ANY FLAMES!!! <br /> (Furnace, water heater, etc.). Not unless you have a good home insurance policy, and want to remodel. I set up a cardboard box in my bathroom, and open a window, or use the exhaust fan, depending on the weather. Been doing it for a long time, and I'm still kicking, just my opinion........ <br /> Todd C.
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