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Post by array on Mar 25, 2016 5:35:07 GMT
I would like to try to use airbrush for prime and base coating, I am using vallejo surface primer and army painter mega set 2,so can I use it on airbrush?do i need to thin it?
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Post by zombiespider on Mar 25, 2016 10:57:32 GMT
Yes, you would need to thin your paints when using a airbrush unless they are specifically designed to use with one. I would go on youtube and look for tutorials on using airbrushes, thinning paints for them, what good and affordable airbrushes are out there for beginners and so on. Also remember that you also need to buy a compressor (don't bother with the pressurised cannisters you can buy, those are useless) and those are expensive, big, noisy and need to be plugged into a electricity supply. Airbrushes also tale a littlw while to get the hang of so don't expect it to look brilliant right away. They also miss small details even with the finest of spray ranges so be ready to use a regular brush to pick out smalled details like belts and so on I have used a airbrush in the past and while I got pretty good at it I really hated using it so went backkto brushes full time, however if you decide to do that like I did you can resell the brush and compressor at a pretty good price and cut your losses (I think I sold mine for around 80% of the original retail price, just as well when they cost me over 200 combined lol).
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Post by array on Mar 25, 2016 12:15:28 GMT
but the shipping fee is very expensive
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Post by zombiespider on Mar 25, 2016 21:36:41 GMT
You asked about airbrushes, not shipping. Why is shipping so expensive? You can get airbrushes just about anywhere, well except maybe Antarctica, lol.
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Post by array on Mar 25, 2016 23:24:42 GMT
Sorry, I think you said you sell yours to me
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Post by zombiespider on Mar 26, 2016 0:19:29 GMT
Nope, didn't say that. You made me reread my post to make sure I didn't typo that by accident lol! I sold my airbrush ages ago, lol.
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Post by array on Mar 26, 2016 1:30:15 GMT
actually not your problem, english is not my 1st language, so i misunderstand it
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Post by array on Mar 26, 2016 1:39:23 GMT
actually i would like to ask what is pressurised cannister? is it a compressor?
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Post by zombiespider on Mar 26, 2016 10:42:14 GMT
Ah right, sorry about that, no problem though A compressor is a machine that runs on electricity (you plug it into the wall like you would a lamp or vaucuum cleaner, etc) and blows air through a tube you plug into the airbrush so the paint will be blown out onto what you are painting. They are big fans really, but have settings on them to increase and decrease the flow of air (so you can get heavier and finer amounts of painting coming out). The cannisters are a bit like spray cans that you connect by a hose and do the same thing, but they tencd to need replacing which gets very expensive if you do a lot of airbrushing and don't always have a consistent flow causing the paint to come out in spurts instead of a even flow and can really mess up your painting Compressors are more expensive to buy than a cannister, but they never run out and are much cheaper as you use it more. Also check out "learning to airbrush part 1, introduction" by Tabletop Minions on youtube, not watched this video myself, but their videos are usually very good and informative. I watch their painting videos for ideas and tips on more advanced painting techniques, we are always learning something new in how things can be done or different (sometimes easier) ways of painting things. The guy with the long hair that does a lot of the painting is very good and makes things look easy and it can be once you get good with controlling the brush, how much paint you are using and when you learn how to properly mix and thin paints
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Post by Troy (Admin) on Mar 29, 2016 14:02:21 GMT
I picked up an airbrush and a compressor about 5 years ago and have been using it ever since. It took me about a month to get: cleaning, mixing paints, & air pressures figure out, but once I did it worked well for me. Somethings which you will need to know to get stated in airbrushing are: • Paints need to me thinned, a lot, think the consistency of milk. I find that Glaze medium, Alcohol and Windex (window cleaner) works best for this. • Normally, I add 50/50 paint and glaze mix then thin it down further with alcohol or Windex. (Some paints don’t like to be thinned with alcohol and they separate. Each paint seems to need a little more or a little less, but once you figure out the right consistency it is easily repeated. • You need a compressor with a tank, everything else is a waste of time. • You need a duel action airbrush, it is a must IMO. You also need one with a .2mm needle • Airbrushes require constant cleaning, after every use, and even at times in the middle of a longer painting session. • You will need to apply a varnish or finish over the miniatures (I use matt varnish) because the paint is thinner and much easier to rub off, but once varnished (which is easy) they are very durable. Also, an Airbrush will not completely replace normal brush you will still need them. I started out with this airbrush (Master) and compressor kit from Ebay, and it has worked very well for me. However, after 5 years I find that I now need to upgrade to a better brush as my skills in fine detail are getting to much for this particular brush. Still, I highly recommend it, as it has been great for me. I will post some pics in a bit of some of the work I did with it.
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Post by Troy (Admin) on Mar 29, 2016 14:03:36 GMT
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Post by zombiespider on Mar 30, 2016 11:45:28 GMT
I can blend like that myself with a brush, it takes a lot longer than it would with a airbrush, but it is more out of preference than anything. Troy, that is some awesome work there mate!
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Post by Troy (Admin) on Mar 30, 2016 12:18:05 GMT
Thanks there guys! I switched to an airbrush for two main reason, smooth base coasting (especially on flat surfaces) and quicker blending, as Zombiespider said, it takes longer to do it well with a brush. I am thinking about upgrading to a Iwata Hi-line this summer!!
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