Getting an airbrush revitalized the hobby for me and I can’t imagine ever going back to only using a brush. Such a good tool to have in your arsenal, even if you only use it sparingly.

For those who are going to say apartment/don't have room: airbrush spray booths are rather inexpensive (if you have a box fan, there are some that are about $30, plus another few dollars for a furnace filter). For about $100 you can get one with lights and dedicated fan and filter. They often fold up, so I can set mine out on my hobby desk, airbrush for a day, then fold it back up and put it in a cabinet. Also, pistol trigger airbrushes are out there; my fingers always felt awkward with the top trigger, but with the front grip it's much more comfortable and controllable. They are dual action, though I find it much harder to just get air without paint because it's just a small range at the start of the pull. Still, if you've tried an airbrush and like it but found the use cumbersome or painful (i messed up my hands a little a few years ago at work), they exist and are good, even at the low price range.

@smoke264

Жыл бұрын

Or you can DIY one too

If you make terrain out of foam an airbrush is actually a godsend. Most rattlecans dissolve foam, so an airbrush is great for getting a black basecoat into those nooks and crannies .I don't have much skill with it, but I can still get (by my standards) really good results on miniatures too. A coloured zenithal, followed with oil washes is a great speed painting method.

@tabletopminions

Жыл бұрын

When I use foam for terrain, then I use a regular brush to seal it with Mod Podge (matte) with black paint in it. Then, after that dries, you can spray paint over it with a rattlecan or airbrush safely. Thanks for watching!

I would add varnishing to the pro list for the same reasons as priming. Great video thanks

@bobdobbs7828

Жыл бұрын

I would make my own video with my crappy suggestions rather than spam someone else's channel with them.

In this video, Adam wears a fez! I've been airbrushing for quite some time now, 6 or 7 years or so, I started doing so on scale models. It's a godsend for terrain, and even though my airbrush/compressor are cheap ones, I can do things like camouflage patterns freehand, even on 1/72 scale models. To anyone who is having problems with clogs - thin your paints (more), and/or use a bigger nozzle/needle, I use a 0.5mm nozzle/needle and never get clogs. Tip dry is also a cause of clogs so clean your tip regularly during long periods of use. Also, a tip Adam floated around a while back - keep your airbrushes in a jar with water just up to about halfway over the colour cup. I started doing that, and it's taken the frustration out of starting a session, before doing that I often had to strip the airbrush down to clean it before use, even if I cleaned it at the end of a session. As for cost - a reasonable airbrush can be had for £30 ($35 US), a reasonable compressor can be had for £60-£80ish ($70 - $95 US), so given that Iwata and Harder and Steenbeck airbrushes go for £150+ ($180+), and Sparmax compressors go for even more, it really doesn't have to be that expensive.

@kevinkerlin5603

Жыл бұрын

Very true as you have stated

@jc7997aj

Жыл бұрын

Pro Tip Find a soft kitchen sponge cut into small pieces (1 inchish cubes is plenty ) and wet for tip cleaning. Easy and quick to grab squeeze around the tip and pull. No worry of tip damage.

@mostbassic

Жыл бұрын

P00

the 2 reasons why I'm not getting an airbrush. 1st- space, I don't have a dedicated location with proper ventilation. 2nd- frankly, it's a skill set I don't really want to learn. while the benefits of speed and smooth/even surfaces is great, I'm happy with my brush work.

@micheledodd

Жыл бұрын

If you like spending more time cleaning and unclogging than actually painting, an airbrush is the perfect tool. Lol.

@Jfk2Mr

Ай бұрын

​​@@micheledoddthat's only if you don't know what to do - for me, it's a minute tops to switch from one colour to another (dump whatever paint remains into dumping cup, fill cup with water, backflow over dumping cup, dump, add more water, dump, you're ready for another paint) and about 3 at the end of airbrushing session (dump remaining paint, add water, backflow, dump, add few drips of IPA, backflow, dump, add water, backflow, dump, spray whatever is left), including needle cleaning (remove holding nut, remove needle from airbrush, clean it with cotton pad with few drops of IPA, install it back)

Remember, airbrushes used to be really expensive, especially the air compressor. That bias could still be in the community.

@wbheightfive6760

Жыл бұрын

i got a compressor and airbrush for christmas around 1998...$500 for a badger compressor and an Aztec airbrush kit...that was a massive sum of money for a young teenager...my first truck was $1000 a few years later ...that Badger compressor was built in the US by well paid employees and it shows because its still running like new 25 years later. The airbrush not so much since I only used enamel paints as a kid...acrylic paint didnt have as many options then.

I bought a cheap airbrush and compressor set off amazon a few years ago, and it was the best thing I ever did. It's amazing for priming, it's great for large miniatures or base coating large areas. The only thing I would say is don't forget the brush; it's understandable to try and do as much as possible with your new toy, but in all honesty an air brush is not always quicker, especially when using contrast or speed paint. The airbrush is a tool, alongside all the other tools, there are times to use it and tines not to; but it's an indispensable tool nonetheless.

I live in the subtropics and first got an airbrush to do priming and varnishing, as rattlecans were too finicky and inconsistent in the high heat and humidity that we have for roughly six months of the year. Something that stood out to me immediately was the quality and consistency of the finish. I'll never go back to using rattle cans now, unless it's for terrain or if I need to bulk spray a large number of models at once. I primed 40 models at once the other day with the Airbrush and it really wasn't fun. But yeah, there's so much value to be had from airbrushing, even if you never reach that point where you're 'good enough' to do details. I use mine for priming, base coats, and varnishing and couldn't be happier. It was a really great investment, and I honestly think that my initial cost outlay has been largely offset by the dozens of cans of spray paint that I haven't had to buy at $20 AUD each.

250 ml squirt bottle; 150 ml glass cleaner - 100ml distilled water - a few drops of glycerin and finish filling the bottle with 91% Isopropyl Alcohol. I have seen this same basic recipe on several modeling you tube channels. I use an Iwata Eclipse HP-CS and this home brew has stood by me quite well for several years. Most if not all items required can be found at the local Walmart if not the Dollar Store in economy sizes. By the way I started my mini modeling adventure right here at Tabletop Minions

I was intimidated about buying an airbrush. Best decision I made for the hobby. I watched a ton of videos about keeping the airbrush clean, how to airbrush effectively etc. and it has been a game changer. Not having to drybrush and using the airbrush for zenithal priming has made my miniatures look far better.

I recently picked up a hand held airbrush compressor set for £50 (around $60) and I'd strongly recommend one if you are looking to get started. It's by far currently the cheapest way to give airbrushing a try. You also have the added bonus that it's small, you can pretty much use it anywhere. You don't need somewhere specific to set aside as your airbrush space and you can take it with you wherever. I've taken mine to the LGS for hobby nights, on holiday, to relatives at Christmas.

@tabletopminions

Жыл бұрын

I bought one of those to mess with, and the airbrush it came with didn’t work - it was always firing like I was pressing down on the trigger. No matter what I did, I couldn’t get it to stop. So I put my regular Iawata on it and it worked pretty well. Thanks for watching!

@jc7997aj

Жыл бұрын

​@@tabletopminions that answered my question. I was wondering if any airbrush could be put on the hand held compressor.

@petararmbruster5039

Жыл бұрын

@@jc7997aj as long as its standard size you can put anything you want on it, plus some sell with hoses and adapters to make it easier to use

@jc7997aj

Жыл бұрын

@@petararmbruster5039 I keep thinking I want get one and try it out but it'd be a completely unnecessary purchase ya know. Maybe get it use and then send it back but that always seems scumbaggy to me.

@petararmbruster5039

Жыл бұрын

@@jc7997aj honestly you can get a set as cheap as 50$, and if you only use it to prime I consider it a worthwhile investment, since they're so low cost considering how much you'll get out of it, considering a normal kit+pump is 100$ for any sort of cheap setup

The airbrush has been clutch with speeding up my painting process. Using acrylic inks after my zenithal highlights has been incredibly helpful, too!

I live in Pennsylvania very similar to Wisconsin hence I bought an airbrush years ago, best thing ever, your explanation on how painting went before the airbrush was dead on 🤣

Quality advice and inspiring as always, I personally need to get over my fear that I'm going to break the air brush when I use it and each new year set myself the resolution that this is the year that I'm going to have another go, this video helps my confidence and I can't keep making excuses, thank you Uncle Atom I really appreciate content creators like yourself 👊

If nothing else, for me it's just another fun way to paint that I enjoy experimenting with. Plus I love priming with one.

I started out with a $20 Master airbrush not unlike the one you showed with the compressor and a gaming friend gave me his little brick Master compressor (no tank) when he upgraded to a better compressor. That allowed me to get a basic understanding of airbrushing and the knowledge that I did in fact want to dive deeper. I upgraded to a nicer compressor a year or two ago and just pulled the trigger on a Badger Patriot airbrush this past month. Just on my marines, the airbrush cut the time on my process down immensely and allowed me to try out some really interesting techniques. OSL on a Hellblaster Sgt using Aethermatic blue contrast is probably one of my favorite results.

Thanks for the video. I think it was Vince who said what convinced me to make the purchase: To paraphrase, we don't worry about the amount of money sunk into models, and most people have a backlog of figures to paint. If you're thinking about spending $300 on new kits even though you have a backlog to paint, consider investing that $300 in tools, you'll get a better return on investment.

Got the equivalent of the masters set, a AS-186, comes with airbrush, hose, pressure gauge already mounted. Certainly a learning process, esp with inevitable clogs, but for priming has been fantastic, and way quieter than I was anticipating

Agreed entirely on the use of the airbrush for priming. Living here in New England, at least five months of the year are really too cold for good outdoor priming, and rain in spring/summer can interfere further. I've been pretty happy using a Badger 105 Patriot with Stynelrez (hope I spelled that right) grey primer. I also find that the airbrush is very good for laying down base coats of color in larger areas, as well as sealing a finished piece with clearcoat surfaces afterwards.

I bought a mini compressor and airbrush and it has helped, still getting to grips with mixing the primer and flow improver but like all things practice practice practice.

I got an airbrush before the pandemic, then kind of fell out of the hobby, felt like a waste of money. However, this last Summer I really got into Kill Team and my airbrush has been amazing tool for every reason Uncle Atom discusses. I wish I had watched Vince Venturella's videos on airbrushing when I started; it would have saved me a lot of headaches. Don't buy an Iwata Neo. It may feel like you are saving money and still getting quality, but that is not a good brush for priming. I perpetually have nozzle issues, and have heard the same thing from other users. The Low pressure design seems to allow too much primer to collect in the nozzle and it clogs so quickly.

Shout out to my fellow minions using Brush-On Primer. After speed painting and slap chop, it's the next big fad. I call it Slow Painting

@sansaarai

Жыл бұрын

I hear that shout out and give a 👍🏻. Team Brush-On member.

@edevans5991

Жыл бұрын

I mostly use brush on primer. I find that it's easier to get into all the nooks and crannies and especially the underside. I figure that if I'm going to paint a mini slathering it with primer isn't going to add a lot of time comparatively. Finally it's another chance (sadly not the last) to find that mold line I missed earlier.

@AVS_uk

Жыл бұрын

@@edevans5991 I agree, though I do wonder sometimes if my brush on primer is covering details a little. No doubt an air brush gives a thinner coat. On the other hand, my brush on primer (Vallejo Mecha Primer) does seem to dry nice and tight even if it looks sloppy when wet

The airbrush I use most was one I got in a £30 ($37) nail art/cake decorating set, I generally use it for priming and base coating, same as you wouldn't use your best Kolinsky Sable brush for this stage. I did get a decent compressor with a tank as this ensures you get a constant flow of air. I also paint larger scale 3D printed models and today found it an absolute dream to paint the body of a 1/10 scale Chestnut horse, only using the brush for the tack and the eyes. I do have 2 other airbrushes a bit more suited for minis and will be upgrading this year but my £15 ($18) brush will always be used for the grunt work. And yes it is gravity feed, to stage and takes standard replacement needles and nozzles. I would definitely say that a decent compressor is more important than an expensive airbrush if prime/base is what you are going to use it for - or you could buy 15 cans of GW paint.

Thanks so much for your videos. I wish I had someone around me who was as knowledgeable and reassuring to listen to as you! I got a tankless compressor and airbrush pistol from Harbor Freight (yes!) for a very affordable price (after discount 70$?) -- it's been so fun to play with, but I'm also learning so much every time I use it. I'm in MN and since it's summer I feel silly priming inside, but I know I have a limited amount of time before that changes. Thank you for the video!

I’ve had a masters airbrush for about a year and a half. I used it to mainly prime and basecoat my models with the .03 head, main headache it does clog after about the 3rd up of paint. I’ve been thinking about using the .05 head. I’m more than satisfied with the product and results. So if you have been on the fence I’d say make the leap.

Years ago I got a set of 2 airbushes a single-action and a double-action, also with 2 water traps and 2 hoses for about 100 USD, I've seen the single-action one has a broader spread which I use for painting bigger parts of terrain/crafts, recently got into 40k and I remember there are smaller needles for airbrush that are specialized for details

I bought an airbrush primarily for priming miniatures and it worked pretty well for the most part. But I've had some resin minis that see to react very poorly to airbrush primer. Even after washing thoroughly, the airbrush primer just beaded up and ran off the surfaces of these particular resin minis (not 3d printed, in case anyone is wondering). That kind of put me off of air brush priming, especially when it seems like it takes a fair bit of cleaning to keep it working well. I've defaulted back to rattle cans and a spray booth in my garage and that seems to work pretty well.

I have been using a little rechargeable compressor/airbrush for priming and base coating, it's been working great so far and quite cheap compared to the larger compressor, less noise too. Good option for trying out airbrushing on the cheap. Only thing to watch for is some are slightly low powered so try get the most powerful one you can find. I got mine for around £40 for the compressor and cheapo airbrush.

Great video. I've been thinking about getting an airbrush for a while. Keep up the great work!

I still have my 1st airbrush I bought 5 or so years ago, just a cheap little one I think that's meant for fingernails but it works so gooood. I've painted something like 4 armies with it and even painted an entire chaos army on the sprue (only metallics by brush)

I am the fence of buying one and this video helped me out a ton! Thank you!!

I agree air brush priming is such a wonderful thing. I got a cheap compressor and airbrush, does what i need it to do!! YES get cheap airbrush for priming it is a game changer.. As I look out side to the snow storm...

I have a master compresser and it runs fantastic

I purchased a previous version of the Masters Airbrush kit you mention here. I’ve owned it for about five years now and it is the best purchase I’ve ever made for the hobby. I’ve learned to get some “detail” work, but mostly used for priming, zenithal highlights, broad base-coats, and glow (osl) effects. There are certainly better products available, but I’ve learned to use the tools I have. Cheap airbrushes are exactly like cheap “regular” brushes. They work fine if you maintain them and practice with them. You can also upgrade the parts individually if you find issue. Maybe upgrade the actual brush later? My 2 cents #notsponsored

Badger patriot 105 get the fine needle conversion kit as well. Best mid priced workhorse air brush out there. I have a very expensive harder and Steinbeck for detail work but the bulk of my airbrushing I accomplish with my badger. It's worth mentioning as I don't see any one suggesting it. Use needle juice. It's a light oil for you airbrush. Anywhere there is metal on metal contact hit it with a lil dab and work it back and forth. Best done at the end of your painting session. Depending on how much your using it could be a daily thing to a weekly thing. I dont understand why the cleaning of these things is so difficult for us in the hobby. Just as with brushes. These are our tools ladies and gentlemen This is how we do our hobby work. If you take care of your tools they will take care of you. As well as save you some money. Once you incorporate the habit into your process it takes no real extra time.

excellent points!

I have considered using airbrush and even used it for a while, but I am not anymore. I don't have a hobby room, I paint in my living room instead. I have a folding desk and all my tools and paints etc. are in the hands reach, so I don't have to put a lot of effort to either start or to end painting. But I don't have any more room for the airbrush. Whats more, my family is usually using the room at the time I paint, so compressor noise would be disturbing them. And of course there is safety. I could use the mask, but I don't want to force my family into one happy Krieg infantry unit (although the gasmasks would look cool on them). And thats it.

You can get a similar effect from airbrush if you spray with a lacquer based paint like Tamiya or Mr Hobby instead of crappy acrylic primers, it's the same stuff. in a 0.4 airbrush it's the sweet spot

Loved the video! I was wondering if you'd do one on your recording process and the equipment you use. Your audio is fantastic

I'd add in that airbrushes are more environmentally friendly. There is a environmental cost in using one-time use products like spray paint cans.

Priming minis is definitely best with an airbrush, but you probably don’t want to do more than 10 minis or 1 larger model at a time. And to quote Kenny Boucher, “that shit is dead to you yo,” in regards to your airbrush until you break it down and clean it after priming.

For me it was priming. Especially when going for a white prime to use contrast style paints.

I sometimes find that setting up an airbrush, possibly diluting paints to use in the brush and then cleaning and packing it all away, is so much more time consuming than shaking a can and letting rip. I can't airbrush into the house so I have to trudge down to the garage, taking all the items, except the compressor, with me.👍

@micheledodd

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!! In my opinion it’s just not worth the time, and it’s always one problem or another.

Thanks for making this video Uncle Adam. Definitely made me rethink getting an airbrush. $100 for a beginner system it's worth the risk.

It's like a spaceship crashed into some Dweomer Ruins and the Peeps went ham!

Great video! Priming with an airbrush was a gave changer. Got the idea from you. I’m wondering if I can zenithal with different colors and using speed/contrast paints without too.

I dont a thing about painting miniatures or what they even are. I paint benchrifle stocks, cars, and anything else someone wants done. I use airbrush with water based createx airbrush paint for my custom graphics right on top of solvent based automotive paint after i put some lock down base clear on. No other way to do it but airbrush

Great stuff friend 👏 👍

Rustoleum "Chalked" spray paint is some of the best spray paint ive ever used to prime plastic...it doesnt make a chalky surface like the name implies...its like spraying on a layer of very smooth clay or marble and the way that surface pulls paint from a brush...you might moan a bit...just putting it out there. "The tooth....the tooooooth." -me painting

My thing is simple! On airbrush just tamiya xf or X paints or enamel or lacquer paints. Isopropyl alcohol cleans crystal clear. Use always a respirator with particular filter even on acrilics! I'm serious on this point! Protect yourself!

@E1drad_

Жыл бұрын

Yep! Safety first! I use a booth that vents out a window as well as a respirator. Acrylic paints are typically non-toxic, but that's not the issue. They turn into a super fine dust as they dry in the air, and you don't want that stuff getting stuck in your lungs! Also, some of the stuff you thin or mix your paint with might be toxic. Like most flow improver products that people typically use when spraying acrylics contain certain chemicals that you really shouldn't be breathing in.

@jansobieski9977

Жыл бұрын

Hey, could you say what respirator and filters do you use?

@E1drad_

Жыл бұрын

​@@jansobieski9977 You should use a half face painters mask type respirator with a filter for particulates + organic vapor. Different countries use different codes for these, but here in Australia they are called A1+P2 filters.

@jansobieski9977

Жыл бұрын

@@E1drad_ Thank you

Uncle Atom, you ever use the Badger tire adapter so you could use a car tire as your air source? My dad got me a spare car tire I'd roll about 7 blocks to the gas station every time I needed air. Lol, that sucked. But i was a kid and it was the 70's.

The problem I ran into with air brushing was the learning curve. I was spending all this time, all this money, and not getting the results I wanted. I ended up selling my kit several years ago and making my money back, fortunately enough. But I don't think the learning curve really gets talked about enough.

@micheledodd

Жыл бұрын

You sound like the only honest person out there. It’s like people are brainwashed and refuse to speak I’ll of these things. You can’t tell me I’m the only person who had nothing but problems- clogging, spitting- just flat out not working with it. I’m a professional painter. I actually paint for a living, and I feel like you spend more time babying an airbrush than painting with it. Threw it out tonight and I’m not sorry.

oh thank god someone else has the spray angle issue, i got dowels and an airbrush and priming his been great

One thing I like about doing terrain with the rattle can is that the paint has a bit of "body" to it. Helps hide the seams that are more prominent with the larger stuff.

@tabletopminions

Жыл бұрын

Also true - thicker rattlecan will hide some ‘sins’ in your terrain. Thanks for watching!

Just a note about using tape on models. One option might be to use something like painters tape (Frog Tape brand for example). There are versions of it that are designed for delicate surfaces, which means it isn't supposed to pull away paint and/or leave any adhesive residue. Admittedly this stuff is designed with latex paint in mind. So I don't know how it would affect acrylic paints (haven't tried yet). But it could be an option. As far as the cost is concerned, I picked up a compressor from a certain hardware chain (initials are HF) for @ $80. It was recommended by a friend of mine and works great. The airbrush itself was a bit more expensive (@ $120 at the time of purchase), but is also of decent quality. It was also recommended by the previously mentioned friend. So, yes, the versions I purchased are more expensive than the one mentioned in the video. But they are more likely to not have...umm, issues later on. It's all a preference thing though, obviously.

If you get a quality airbrush that’s easy to take apart, clean, and reassemble, you’ll probably never regret it. I strongly recommend an Iwata Eclipse for your first, as good as it gets for that low of a price, and you’ll never feel the need to replace it until you’re a bonafide master. And even they still fall back on their old trusty eclipses from time to time. If you can get Tamiya acrylic paints and mr. color leveling thinner all the better. Then just buy a big thing of acetone from Lowe’s or Hime Depot and you’re good to go cleaning it for years.

@micheledodd

Жыл бұрын

I finally threw out my iwata eclipse tonight. I feel like it’s some cult I’m not allowed to join. It worked ok for like three months. Then I guess I used it for more than like half an hour and it was just over. It never worked right again. It was either clogging or spitting or just not working. I paint for a living, so I figured it would be a great tool, and everyone seems to love them. I don’t understand at ALL. It seems as if you spend waaaay more time adjusting, fixing, unclogging, cleaning them than you do actually painting with them. I ruined a reverse glass storefront tonight because it crapped out in the middle of the project. Never again. The compressor got kicked across the room and the eclipse went into the garbage.

If the army you're painting is going to have a bunch of vehicles in it, do it with an airbrush, no question. I mean I use mine to do zenithal stuff on infantry too, but when it comes to big flat areas, the airbrush is always, always better to get an easy uniform look, without having to tidy up uneven streaks from a normal brush.

“BEE’S!! YOUR FIRE ARMS ARE USELESS AGAINST THEM!”😂

Dont rattle can prime foam terrain! Some of the additives/propellants melts foam.

I spent 400 bucks on a Grex airbrush kit and I love it. It's true you can spend a lot less but IMO it's worth it to throw in the extra cash if you can afford it. As with most things, you get what you pay for.

What should we look for in getting an airbrush?

The bees and the folks in the back were awesome!

I have some questions regarding the airbrush. I would only be able to use it in the garage, and it is not heated or cooled, so would that work? Do I need a spray booth, from health/mess/quality perspective? Do I need a special mask to wear when I spray with it?

Great vid thx. can you do a vid on the tankless air brushes?

@tabletopminions

Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure I know what that is? Like a compressor without a tank? The example I showed from Amazon didn’t have a tank I don’t think. Thanks for watching!

The bees totally cracked me up! 😂

Hi, I asked you about different color Zenithal highlights in a previous video. Which colored primers would you recommend? I have a few, but some of the ones I got (MIG) are too thick to use without a thinner of some sort.

@tabletopminions

Жыл бұрын

I only use Monument Hobbies primers (they only have five colors so far) and Vallejo primers (they have more colors). Badger also makes colored primers, but I haven’t used them. Thanks for watching!

I’ve been trying to airbrush for years. Just to prime. It almost always seems to get clogged, even when thinned. It seems to be my achilles heel.

Spending somewhat more on better tools will make it easier to learn buying the cheapest thing possible can often lead a lot of stress which will make you enjoy it last week and make you not want to do it dictated but not read

@SockimusPrime

Жыл бұрын

I bought a cheap, $50 airbrush with a “compressor” that was a little 6-inch cylinder screwed straight into the brush itself. It was total junk, but even that thing was a huge time saver for priming and basecoating around 50 minis and 2 tanks before I knocked it off my desk and broke the trigger. I’d totally recommend that as a starting point for people

Most of the things you discuss are true. The one place I would disagree is that you should spend about $100 on the airbrush itself even if you are starting out. An airbrush is a precision tool compared to a spray can (an airbrush is like doing surgery with a scalpel compared to a using a spray can butcher knife). I started with a cheapie airbrush (about $35) and had nothing but problems....parts didn't fit well, it was made from cheap materials that got damaged easily. When I had problems painting I didn't know if the airbrush was the problem or if I was doing something wrong. When I switched to a slightly better airbrush, things worked much easier. There are too many variables you won't know (paint thinning, air pressure for example) when you are learning. Buying a moderately inexpensive (again, around $100 on the airbrush itself) will eliminate the tool from the list of issues. No you don't need to spend $300 (which is actually in the middle of cost) on an airbrush, but going super inexpensive is not a good idea either.

I say the Fez stays. Haircut or not. It really ties things together.

Very good fez indeed 😉

If you're wondering where to spend your money; airbrush or compressor, I would recommend you get a good quality compressor rather than a cheap one. You can make a cheaper airbrush run fine on a good quality compressor, but you'll never get the best out of a high quality airbrush on a cheap compressor that doesn't work so well.

Cosmetic latex mask is what we call masking fluid and it's about a 10th the price😉

This was uploaded at the perfect time for me 😂

Fear the beeeeeees! Also i love my airbrush for priming, base coats and terrain. I dont really do any detail work with it

One moment, innocently priming with a rattle-can, the next - covered in bees. What an afternoon that was. Mind you, buy a GW rattle-can and you get stung every time (£).

I'm wondering how fast an airbrush is supposed to use paint? Its the one thing I cant find any info on. If I add say 2 drops of vallejo to 2 or 3 drops of thinner medium, how long am i going to be able to spray with that? I feel like my airbrush is using paint too fast, but i can't find any info on how fast its supposed to be.

Are the Amazon ones actually decent? I heard a few years ago they weren’t but maybe there’s better ones on there now

Thanks for the video. I have an airbrush I had not thought of using speed or contrast paint in it. Hmm does that work?

@RavenMorpheus

Жыл бұрын

It'll work as far as it being a transparent paint. You won't get the "contrast" or "speed paint" effect though.

@tabletopminions

Жыл бұрын

It doesn’t do the Contrast or Speedpaint “thing” where it collects in the recesses and whatnot, but it works great as a spray-on shade for tinting and such. I use Speedpaints (because they’re already in dropped bottles) in my airbrush all the time. Thanks for watching!

I was told not to use air brush primer on miniatures because it doesn't have the enamel that the spray cans have in it that kinda melts the plastic and bonds to it, but then everyone on KZread uses an air brush to prime and swears by it. So I'm not sure hah.

I have a serious case of silly fingers, they just don't do fine movements required to do things like drawing, writing and painting with a brush well so I do like 98% of all my miniature and model painting with my airbrush and yes I mask EVERYTHING and yes it is a bit tiresome and tedious but I always figure well at least it's probably not as tiresome and tedious as for someone like me to get good with doing most of the work with a brush without ending up with a spherical mass of mostly paint. And as for the fear of using masking tape in my experience there is nothing to worry about with branded paint masking tape on quality acrylics (I mostly use Vallejo and Citadel paints) the worst I have seen happen is they have left a sliver of residual glue that can be coaxed off with a toothpick or even with an old toothbrush, blue tac on the other hand will tear up most paint I've used or at the very least leave textured residual bits on a surface that I have not been able to get off with the aforementioned tricks also by using extensive masking over more complex surfaces and angles you might get some under spillage but that's where I use brushes to clean up

I just don't live in the right space to use an airbrush right now. Perhaps if I move someday to a bigger place where I can have a dedicated space for doing any kind of hobby stuff.

I think the question is incorrect. Should you get an airbrush? Answer - YES, end of! The points you make are situations where you should or should not USE it. Other than that I completely agree with all your points. Like you I am not (and probably never will be!) skilled enough to do fine detailing with an airbrush - but as Vincie says, "That's okay" 😁

Never apologize for the fez!

Bees? I love it! :)

Airbrushing really got my back into the hobby it spends up all the parts I didn’t enjoy and to better quality. If you can’t afford one it’s cause you buy GW rattle cans😂

The main thing will always be the price, and included in that is the assumption that I'll wreck my first airbrush.

@tabletopminions

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They’re very hard to wreck, especially if you’re a little careful with the needle. Give it a shot. Thanks for watching!

@micheledodd

Жыл бұрын

I threw mine away tonight. Not worth the hassle.

I got an airbrush last years. Still haven’t used it much. Probably need to

“There are bees in mein cockpit!”

People who say "airbrushing is cheating" are frankly being ignorant and argumentative. I would never be without mine for priming and putting flawless base coats on large models really fast, and I would never try to talk a beginner hobbyist out of getting one either.

One shouldn't you didn't mention is that you can't really just do the airbrush anywhere in your house. If you go and do some airbrushing in the kitchen, your mom is gonna be upset at you. I do the rattle can primer in my attic (which is an outside space, but not quite). Once the primer cans I currently have are done, I'll probably look into an airbrush (and set it up in the attic as well).

#4 It's actual fun. :D

$100 airbrush and compressor?! Oh that’d be worth it just so I can prime in the 6th months of Wisconsin winter!

I airbrushed 3 ork Deff Dreads and their 60 magnetized weapons recently (primed and Flashgitz yellow) and it's taken me 2 whole days to scrape away the mysterious little hairs (1mm to 4mm) that are embedded in the paint and then do small brush repair jobs on the scraped away areas with the hairs with the X-Acto knife, brushing primer over them and then FlashGitz yellow. I regret having used an airbrush in this instance and it's a mystery where the tiny hairs / fibers came from, was it from the paint, did I store the drying parts too low on the ground when drying ? was the room full of fibres from say grass flock for my Blood Bowl in the room ? I have no pets, don't use hair products etc. A complete headache.

@tabletopminions

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That’s very weird - I’ve never had that happen. I’m pretty sure the airbrush wouldn’t be able to shoot hair out of the nozzle. Thanks for watching!

@davedogge2280

Жыл бұрын

@@tabletopminions it is weird and the weird thing is that happened on all of the deff dreads and all of their 60 magnetized weapons, hair fibers on all of them and for the other 1700 points of orks I primed on the same batch run absolutely no hair fibers or the odd one the odd piece. My theory is that I sprayed them on the floor and let them dry on a a tray on the floor and a gust blew hair onto the drying mini. But all others 1700 points of other ork minis were painted in the same way and the same room in the preceding days

@kennethlarson7524

Жыл бұрын

I had a similar texture problem years ago. The best guess I had was humidity, and the temperature difference between the rattle can (stored in a dry basement, usually very cool) and the outside temperature. I may be wrong, but that was my best guess at the time.

@davedogge2280

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@@kennethlarson7524 yeah I had that too Kenneth, yours sounds like a problem with the paint particles drying before they hit the miniature due to it being a hot and dry day, you get that horrible 'bumpy' texture on the mini.

I tried a couple of times to get into airbrushing and basically failed every time. I couldn't for the love of god get it to work properly. Either it clogged immediately or the paint just splashed out. I never got the desired flow and pressure going. Plus time is an issue. Sometimes I only paint a few minutes during the day and for that I don't want the hassle of deep cleaning the gun. But than when I wanted to paint several hours in the evening I think the compressor overheated or something. It pumps constantly but if I turn down the pressure it doesn't pump at all. I fear me and airbrush aren't meant to be...

I only use the airbrush to prime… I just don’t trust myself with an airbrush to actually paint anything. Just bought one of those cordless portable airbrush to prime since I can’t use spray paint where I live. Makes life easier since I can do it in a controlled environment.

@SockimusPrime

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I’ve found airbrushing to get a basecoat of the main colour is a huge time saver. Especially if you’re painting something like space marines or other heavily armoured characters with big smooth panels. My sisters of battle go way faster when I can spray their power armour all blue in a couple of quick spritz. Then I can get straight to painting trim and details.

@tabletopminions

Жыл бұрын

If you can prime with your airbrush, then you can paint (basecoat, zenithal, etc.) with your airbrush. It’s basically the same thing. Give it a try. Thanks for watching!

Start with a cheap airbrush! Maintenance is a thing you need to learn. Also, don’t use windex or anything with ammonia in it. It will take the chrome off the inside and ruin an airbrush in about a year.

By now, I think we're entitled to an Uncle Adam haircut Livestream. 🤣

I want an airbrush to help with priming. I’m too scared to actually paint with it.

@thesheepwhisper5068

Жыл бұрын

You and me both. I just got into the hobby and while $100 is reasonable, especially compared to GW prices, the fact I have no experience with airbrushes let alone painting is daunting.

@tabletopminions

Жыл бұрын

Painting with your airbrush is nearly the same as priming with your airbrush. A tiny bit of practice (you can practice on old sprues or plastic spoons) and you’ll be fine. Thanks for watching!

@thesheepwhisper5068

Жыл бұрын

@@tabletopminions sorry I missed spoke. I didn't just mean painting with it, I meant using it in general. I'm not only new to minis but to painting as well so thinking of investing in an airbrush is just daunting.

@tempusavatar

Жыл бұрын

I believe in you. The world is full of normalized scary things. Cooking, driving, relationships, airbrushing; it all comes with a percentage of risk. But you'll never know what potential exists if you don't explore. It's a dangerous business, stepping outside your front door. I believe in you.