Somehow I never came across someone explaining the difference between thinner and flow improver until now. I'm definitely going to have to experiment a bit with both now. Thank you so much

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Same problem I always had. Until one day I thought, “do I ACTUALLY want my paint thinner…(pigment all diluted and transparent)”. 😀

@Titus_Vespasianus

8 ай бұрын

Same here, though, I just bought a huge bottle of Golden airbrush medium thanks to Marco NJM...but I never knew the difference until this video either...

@mantis84

8 ай бұрын

@@Titus_Vespasianus Same, clogged my airbrush more than I painted models with all the time thinking how the hell this happens since my paint was soooo thin.

This is the video I needed 4-5 years ago. Absolute perfection.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

My next video is a time machine build and paint! 🤣🤣🤣

@briansaben5697

9 ай бұрын

I don’t have an airbrush, paint or miniatures or models to even paint, yet I enjoyed the video. If I ever do get the airbrush bug I’m ready!

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

@@briansaben5697 oh man, sorry if I bored you too much. But hey, I often watch carpentry videos and I don’t own any power tools!

I don't have an airbrush (yet) but am always drooling over them. I can say unequivocally that this is the BEST airbrushing overview and guide I have yet to see. Thank you!

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Well, I’m utterly humbled by that comment. Thank you!!!

@wollswayne

9 ай бұрын

Get one it'll open up your hobbying mind.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

@@wollswayne well, I can’t disagree with this at all. Glaze 30 layers with a brush for blends OR airbrush in seconds. 🤔🤔

@laurencepenfold

9 ай бұрын

Go cheap to see if you like it - one of those with a rechargeable compressor attached is a fine starting point. More expensive kit is better but the benefits will only show as your skill improves. You don't want to go dropping 3 figures on a H&S / Badger / Iwata setup until you know you're going to get some good use out of it, and how to take care of it.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

@@laurencepenfold ah, now this is the one thing I disagree with. Go cheap, get problems. Those cheap compressors don’t create enough pressure and break super quick. Cheap airbrushes are the same. And you then assume they’re all like that and end up spending more just to fix the issues. If you want to drive like an F1 driver, you don’t start in a second hand Golf cart. Wanna learn to swim? You don’t jump in a dirty puddle. Weirdly with airbrushing the advice is always to buy cheap. Cheap airbrushes and compressors CAN work. But man, it’s a totally random encounter finding one that doesn’t doesn’t break, spray wrong, shut off, clog endlessly, bent needle, faulty cheap seals, cheap parts. And it’ll kill any excitement you had for spraying. Buy cheap. Give up easily. Because hey, it was cheap! Spend more, learn well. Because you WILL NOT let your money be wasted! 🤣🤣

The Delegation of the Space-Deprived appreciate your input and will motion to further explore your wet-sock-based solution at the next Grand Meeting of the Hobby-Salty 🙏

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

🤣🤣 Yes, turns out there’s more than one use for an old wet sock!

The girl stuck in the box at around 4 minutes was gold 😂

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

I once had a hobby space like that….

@jamesgillam6478

9 ай бұрын

@@thestateofplay2023 I've never been so confined, but I have had a hobby space with no chair, and just sat on the floor at a little coffee table 😂

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

@@jamesgillam6478 mines bigger now than it’s ever been but…what you see on camera is tidied up. And by that I mean everything moved out of shot so the rest looks like a trash dump!

This is the video I needed 4-5 years ago. Absolute perfection.. Awesome instructional video, saved to my miniature painting playlist!.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Sorry it took so long! 🤣🤣👍🏼

I have no intention of getting an airbrush, but found this thoroughly enjoyable to watch. Well done!

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

I totally love your refreshing honesty. Yeah, I don’t recommend one way or another because it really is a tool you can do without. But the amount of people I know who bought one, and then shoved it in a box due to frustration, is insane.

@jc7997aj

9 ай бұрын

Even if you do nothing but base coat minis. It's an amazing tool and time saver. It also doesn't have to be a 400$ one. Save that for when you really do use it and need that extra ypu get from a quality air brush. Get a cheap one and play with it might just change your life.

This was such a well put together beginners airbrush intro. I've been an amateur fantasy airbrush artist for years, so I'm not a modeller, but I think you have nailed all the important aspects. Great video.

@thestateofplay2023

8 ай бұрын

Thank you. Means a lot coming from the none modelling side!!

That last bit about painting with nothing but the airbrush really made me chuckle. It's good practice Also, practice and/or experimental minis are a lot of fun. Lately I've been practicing my airbrush skills by coloring, literally printing out a coloring book page and painting it with my airbrush. It teaches control for sure.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

I was going to do that as I have a house full of colouring books. But try to touch them and my kids turn into goblins!

Cleaning is generally very easy. Never leave paint to dry in the airbrush. To clean, have an old toothbrush to scrub the inside of the cup. Have a container handy for dumping the cup water into. Don't try and blast the water through the airbrush with all the paint particles you just cleaned out of the cup with the toothbrush. They will clog the nozzle. Have an stiff bristle synthetic brush, flat type, to clean deeper in the cup around the needle. After you have cleaned the cup using your 2 brushes, and dumped the water and rinsed it a bit, flush water through the airbrush. Use the toothbrush to clean the tip while you are spraying water. If your done painting for the day, or you have sprayed vanish or undercoat through the airbrush I like to run a little airbrush cleaner through, then flush with water. The real key to the whole process is to leave the cup filled with water after it all. Either put the airbrush into a jar with the cup submerged, or just fill the cup with water and leave the airbrush sitting on its holder for next time. When you come back to it, you just blast the remaining water in the cup through the brush and away you go. On occasion you will get lazy and try and flush larger dried particles through the brush and the nozzle will clog. If that happens you need to disassemble and it's a pain. If you follow my instructions above, it will rarely happen.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Great tips!! 👍🏼

Distance from model actually has a trick to it... use your ears, not just your finger. just try it.. airbrush with air at 30 psi, then move the brush closer.. you will actually be able to HEAR when you get to the distance where your pressure is too high, and the paint will bounce off the model. You still need to practice, but this will teach you faster

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

That’s a great tip! I probably shouldn’t be playing loud music while the spray booth is on though. 🤣🤣 Noted: listen to airbrush NOT 80s Rock.

"ask any woman with children" ahahahahahahahahah subbed for that line alone

@thestateofplay2023

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, wife wasn’t happy but hey, she’s not my target audience! 🤣🤣

I don't use it for any precision work yet but last year I painted 50 or so models. Now with an air brush to prime and base coat I did 45 simple models over a weekend. You can prime 500 models with an airbrush faster than you can paint it on 20. Vince Venturella has a good intro to airbrushing. My advice is use the "chemicals" they sell for painting, they sell because they work. I always use flow aid while brush painting I always use airbrush thinner while airbrushing i always use glaze medium when glazing

@thestateofplay2023

8 ай бұрын

👍🏼

It’s like you were sitting behind me last time I was trying to use the airbrush! 😂 thanks for the great video

@thestateofplay2023

8 ай бұрын

We all have a little person sitting behind us, shaking their heads and holding their brow every time we do anything. I just let the little guy speak for me sometimes! 😜👍🏼

I just got a cheapo airbrush and compressor unit to get into airbrushing my tanks. Luckily the KZread recommendations came in clutch and had this appear on my feed.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Glad my timing was right! Happy spraying!

Hands down best video on airbrushing and I've watched far too many. Thanks for making this.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome!!

I'm a Gunpla guy and I love airbrushing, despite the difficulty

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

I’ve never tried Gunpla before but I’ve always been intrigued. Guess I’m scared I’ll love that too and end up spending even more money on stuff!! 🤣

Nice! Another tip. Unscrew and take out the needle from the front of the air brush to avoid dragging old paint into the body.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Exactly. I should have mentioned that but there was no paint inside when I did it (wrongly) in the video!! 👍🏼

@MrHrannsi

9 ай бұрын

@@thestateofplay2023And that is the key, if the cup of the airbrush is clean, it does not matter if you pull the needle out from the front or back. My source for this info: Harder & Steenbeck KZread channel, a video titled 'Airbrush cleaning for lazy and easily bored artists!'

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

🤣🤣 oh I HAVE to watch that video! Sounds amazing.

@martinthompson2584

9 ай бұрын

I do this with my Iwata (smooth needle), but I do worry about the indented sections at the back of my H&S needle (the markings showing the needle size) damaging the seals if you pull it out the front.

Your videos are some of the most consistently excellent I've seen in the hobby space.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Thank you. Born from years of talking to people about the same frustrations! 🤣👍🏼

Great to hear about the unholy quad and how to manage them to get the best results.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Oh that’s a great reference. “The unholy Quad”, I’m stealing that!

I learnt so much more from this video than all the 50+ ones I watched since buying my airbrush last week. !!

@thestateofplay2023

8 ай бұрын

I bet you watched the same 50+ I watched. And like you I was still going, “what??!”. 👍🏼👍🏼

I feel like I've watched every airbrushing video on KZread, but this is THE one. Top stuff explained properly. Cheers! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

I think I HAVE watched every airbrush video on KZread. I still made a mess though. 🤣🤣

Finally someone that tells me what flow improver and thinner is actually used for lets see how it goes on my next session

@thestateofplay2023

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, I found that one weird. All these videos and no one just said what they’re for. 🤔

Thank you for making this, I just had one of the most frustrating and wasteful airbrushing sessions ever last night. Trying to paint up my dark elf army.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that man. I hope this helps!

@death2all79zx

9 ай бұрын

@@thestateofplay2023Will the airbrush golden medium that you recommend work for primers?

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

@@death2all79zx to be honest, I haven’t tried. With the higher pressure on my compressor the primers have sprayed fine. However I don’t see why it wouldn’t work, it’s a better medium than thinner because it’s a binder and not alcohol.

Great psychological approach to this. Love the last idea of a whole model with an airbrush.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Next video. Hypnosis!

Not sure how I haven't heard of you until now, great presenter, great advice, great video! Thank you!

@thestateofplay2023

7 ай бұрын

Ah that’ll be because KZread does KZread…🤣

Simple, concise, effective advice and understanding.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Well thank you!!

Great tips for airbrush use. Most of my frustration comes from using inks which gives me a dry tip; messing with the air pressure and consistency is key. Now I’ll try your recommendations to see if I can reduce the problems. Thanks!

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Thin paints like inks will also require you to “pump” the trigger. Like little squirts and spritzing. 👍🏼works wonders. Trying to be trigger precise with inks is a nightmare. Grab an Xbox or PS Controller and practice pulling the thumbstick backward quickly with your airbrush finger, letting it go, and repeating. Great exercise for airbrush

Really good video. I am certainly one of those people that doesn't use their airbrush much at all but probably should

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Thanks man! I’ve followed your channel for a long time!

Annnnd adding this to my " I have an airbrush, WHAT DO?" playlist

@thestateofplay2023

7 ай бұрын

And now you get added to my Christmas card list! 🤣👍🏼

Honestly, I'm glad I watched this, I won't be getting an air brush even if it does speed things up. Its just not right for my current situation. This video has saved me a massive potential headache and also perhaps my wallet. Thank you.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! It is after all, a tool you 100% don’t need, as I said. I got away without one for 20 odd years. But in the U.K. our weather sucks so eventually I wanted to spray indoors. 😜👍🏼

5:15 - This part is awesome and funny 😂😂😂

@thestateofplay2023

8 ай бұрын

And oddly true. I mean, milk. Really? Who ever sprayed milk, ever. Even cows raise an eyebrow at that one. 👍🏼

The suggestion with only using your airbrush for one modell and laugh about yourself while doing this is the best tip I´ve ever heard in airbrush topics. Have my sub.

@thestateofplay2023

8 ай бұрын

Cool. But you have to show me it when you’re done. We should laugh at each other more too! 🤣

Love the wet sock idea. So effective!

@thestateofplay2023

8 ай бұрын

Well, I love your products and company ethos so makes for a great pair (of socks)! 👍🏼

I was never as grateful for the algorithm as I am now

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Oh I still detest the algorithm but I’m glad today it’s got something to the right place!

Thank you, sir, for this video. Finally, somebody has finally put out a video that is keep it simple stupid and understandable! I have watched a lot of videos on airbrushing but this one makes a hell of a lot more sense to me thanks for the advice.

@thestateofplay2023

8 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome!

Awesome instructional video, saved to my miniature painting playlist!

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Cheers!!

I haven't played WH40k in years, mostly the one local shop closed down, and life got in the way. Also at the new place...... seriously people need to be less weird, it's kinda uncomfortable to play with someone who can't make eye contact, or hold a conversation. That aside.... air brush for base coats and vehicles, brushes for details. Shadowing and Stencils for patterns aside, thats how I was able to make my models POP on the table.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Agreed! On all points! 😜🤣

Damn. This came at just the right time for me. Got some airbrushes some time ago.Worked with one, it was ok. But never went back. Now getting back into painting and this vid shows up on my feed and now I want to get home and try it all over again. Thanks mate.

@thestateofplay2023

7 ай бұрын

You’re welcome Mark. Go for it!

Best airbrush tuition ever ! Struggled from Day 1 and just gave up after numerous attempts. 1 hour to strip every session

@thestateofplay2023

8 ай бұрын

But have you picked it up again? Hopefully yes?

Simply excellent. Even though I've finally be me comfortable with my airbrush, I remember the struggle. Your tips are solid!

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Oh yes, I think we all remember THAT struggle. Airbrush PTSD. I think many KZread videos forget people went through or are going through it. 👍🏼

Wow, you're great at explaining the dynamics of an airbrush. Never had it all explained in one lesson with such great presentation! Easy sub! Cheers from Florida!

@thestateofplay2023

4 ай бұрын

Hello to Florida! It’s been a few years since I was over there. Yeah I try to explain the way I wish it was explained to me. 👍🏼

@Lesardah

4 ай бұрын

@@thestateofplay2023 I think it's always been easier for me to learn from people who teach as if they're learning along with you. You do this, as does Tabletop Ready. Truly excellent.

Amazing put together video. Stayed fixated all the way

@thestateofplay2023

7 ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️

OMG I love youre guides!

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 👍🏼

wonderful video!

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Great tips, thanks!😊

@thestateofplay2023

8 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

Great video with some really useful tips. Thanks for sharing.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!! 👍🏼

Great vid, Mate!

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

Fantastic video, to the point and excellent tips. Subbed.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! 👍🏼

Oh boy! The first ten sentences. They bear so so much truth. I was so flabbergasted when I tried airbrushing first time. I actually questioned my abilities and brain

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

🤣🤣 Me!! “Oh look at that guy on KZread. Airbrushing must be easy.” Fast forward to day one and “what?! This ain’t easy at all. HOW many things do I need to juggle!”.

@user-ey4ik3sb3u

9 ай бұрын

@@thestateofplay2023 you hit the nail on the head so incredibly precisely I actually had to pause and "fuck this guy is right" - which startled the dog :) I never knew what the FUCK it meant *milky consistency" and "just spray". It was described as magic and it was torture. It kinda is okay now. The only time it was really "magic" was with streaking grime. That shit is magic out of a bottle.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 Yeah Milk?! I know it was done to make it easier but man, no one actually sprays milk so why oh why….

What a solid video! Keep it up mate, subbed

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

Absolutely fantastic.

@thestateofplay2023

8 ай бұрын

And so are you!! 🤪

Brilliant video as always! Spot on with the fact, lots of us have an airbrush, but it’s more fun putting it away than getting it out… :-)

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Mine grew arms just so it could hug me when I pick it up. 🤣

@peterrowland2818

9 ай бұрын

lol - btw- where are you from? I live in Canada now, but originally from Durham… Nice to have a KZread channel with a proper accent in it.!

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

@@peterrowland2818 bang on! I’m from Country Durham, but have lived in London since 95.

Great video. Thanks.

@thestateofplay2023

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

Awesome video. Thank you

@thestateofplay2023

8 ай бұрын

No problem!

Best intro to airbrushing! Outstanding Video! I've been 45 years in the airbrush game.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! High praise indeed from a veteran like yourself!!

Nailed it again! Thanks for that.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

I’d love to say I’ve an endless supply of nails. 🤣 But I do have a multitude of fixable things in this hobby on my video todo list!

Being a 40 something you end up running out of ideas for birthday presents. So this year I put on my list airbrush/compressor , spray booth, cleaning pot, thinner, cleaner & flow improver. Clearly I had been a good boy this year as I was presented with all the above on the day with a bonus of the "this is your latest 5 min wonder isn't it?" look from my wife. Now as I sit with every gadget known to airbrush man I would like to thank you @thestateofplay2023 for demystifying all the steps and variables in using a airbrush. So next steps for me are to screenshot and print out the chart at 9:56 (hope you don't mind, its for personal use only (not like that!)) and then find a model to test this weekend! Thanks again for an excellent video and keep up the great work from your newest subscriber :)

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

🤣🤣 How relatable! Being almost 50 and having done this for nearly 33 years now I’ve collected almost everything you can in this hobby. Some I use everyday. Some I look at with abject confusion. They say “a bad workman blames his tools”… but without enough tools there’s nothing to blame. So the more the better for our ageing sanity!!

Great video!

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Excellent video, good work - Geoff

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Well, this comment made my day! Big fan of you guys!! 😳

This was an amazing presentation and delivery. Subbed.

@thestateofplay2023

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

This was so helpful.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Very glad!

I have to say, your delivery and dry humor are awesome. I really like your format for your info. Please keep it up!

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, smiling hurts my old wrinkled face. 🤣 Seriously though, thanks for watching! Appreciate it!

I’ve had an airbrush in a drawer for 20 mos . Now you’ve spurred me to unleash it! Thanks!

@thestateofplay2023

8 ай бұрын

Brilliant!!

Excellent video. You gave me hope that one day I will enjoy airbrushing again.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

I used to hate it. Until I had a meltdown and “fixed the variables”.

Fantastic video sir!

@thestateofplay2023

8 ай бұрын

Thanks very much! ☺️

Good one, thanks!!!

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Cheers James!

Absolutely fantastic video! Your editing skills are on point and you're very easy to both listen to and watch. Like many comments here I've been comfortable with an airbrush for a while now but I still watched the whole thing as your editing was so good - subscribed.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Thank you. Not often I get compliments on my technical video side so very much appreciated!! Now go spray and have fun!

Mate, amazing. Subbed.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Thanks. On the alcohol/lacquer stuff you really will need a proper ventilated space and full respirator mask like the 3M 7500. On a positive note though they’re easier to clean as thinners melt that stuff off!

Great video, very informative

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome!

Brilliant, informative and hilarious too. Nice one 👍

@thestateofplay2023

8 ай бұрын

Thank you kind sir!

Thank you for this awesome tutorial for beginners! I have subscribed to your channel!

@thestateofplay2023

8 ай бұрын

Thank you and you’re very welcome!

Brilliant video

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

First video of yours I've ever watched just appeared on my recommended as I've watched few airbrush videos now. Thanks for the video, its given me some confidence when I purchase my first airbrush.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Great to hear, that was exactly my goal! Oh and welcome too!

an absolutely legendary video. lots of good info.

@thestateofplay2023

14 күн бұрын

Thank you mate!

thanks a lot, that help !

@thestateofplay2023

8 ай бұрын

Cool! 👍🏼

This is by far the best advice for airbrushing video i've come across, thank you! You've given me the motivation and confidence to dig out my airbrush and give it a go.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Brilliant! That was my goal!

Great collection of airbrush advice presented well. This is going to be my new go-to recommendation for an intro "how to airbrush" video!

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 👍🏼

Fantastic video. These are very good tips. Thank you for your work

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

What a breath of fresh air. No pun intended. Just what I needed to motivate me to try harder with my airbrushing. Great vid.

@thestateofplay2023

8 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! Now go spray!! 🤣👍🏼

Amazing video, very helpful. By far one of the best

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Very appreciated!!

Brilliant! I have an airbrush incoming and I will put all these advices (hopefully) to good use :)

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Go for it. We never know if we don’t try!

This is by far the most educational and helpful video I've seen out of the 12+ I have seen. Thank you for the great video. Please keep up the great work.

@thestateofplay2023

8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! 😀

Brilliant explanation and breakdown, amusing too, have a sub.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Is that a subscriber or a long sandwich with ham and cheese? 🤣 Thanks!! Either way!

@Kresnov

9 ай бұрын

Lol

Hello friend, recently found your channel and im currently in the progress of binging all your videos. I love your charisma and your unique, more "down to earth" approach to the hobby. Looking forward to many more videos from you in the future. Thanks for making great content.

@thestateofplay2023

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great compliment!!

I'm planning on getting an airbrush when winter arrives mainly so I can keep priming through the cold weather. These tips look great for flattening the learning curve.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Exactly what I was hoping people would get from this!

Once again a great stripped down and clear video you legend

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Born from reading social media about airbrushing. Where a very simple question always ends up with 47 completely different answers…🫣 and you’d have been better informed by not asking in the first place. 🤣

@HouseOfChaosUK

9 ай бұрын

@thestateofplay2023 actually.... plus I'm simple and like simple answers

lol the squirt bottle and cup is how Vincy V has shown to do it and that was probably posted years before Ninjon. I am sure Ninjon got it from Vince as they get together every year here in columbus for their own painting session.

@thestateofplay2023

8 ай бұрын

I’m sure we all get stuff from each other. Including all the bad habits! 🤣

Incredible video man. Defos given me the confidence to give the AB a bash. Cheers.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Excellent! That was the goal!!

Great video thanks for that

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! 😀

I have multiple airbrushes. The crown jewel (by price) is the Iwata Revolution. I hate that freaking airbrush. It only works about 50% of the time, and the rest is spent with bad seals, dry tip, etc. Then I have a Master Airbrush G444. That thing just stopped working period. No idea why, despite hours and hours of troubleshooting and using spare parts. At this point, I'm beginning to think it's just me not knowing how to use airbrushes. Then I have 2 airbrushes I got from Harbor Freight for $20 each. They don't quit. They keep on chugging, and making beautiful models without fail. I NEVER HAVE ISSUES WITH THEM.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

It’s strange how weird airbrushes can be. I’m convinced there’s some pressure setting or something that each airbrush really needs to work perfectly but the manufacturers don’t tell you hoping you’ll buy spare parts!

I put your tips into play today. For the first time since I've owned an airbrush (5+ years!) I've enjoyed the session. The biggest difference was the inline regulator. I had a quick-attach for my airbrush but didn't realize that the regulator was a part of it. I'm using mostly washes right now, and I'm so pleased with the result. Thank you, thank you, thank you! My daughter's cosplay horns are saved!

@thestateofplay2023

7 ай бұрын

Great news! I’m so glad it worked out for you. And especially for your daughter, I bet she’ll look great!!

Excellent video. im trying to ramp my airbrush usage and there are great tips for me to use.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Go for it!

fantastic video. i’ve recently purchased an airbrush and watched countless videos about them but this one was very direct and just clicked. definitely gonna try out the Golden airbrush medium trick.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Many of my videos come from the same thing. Watching hundreds of videos and still having so many questions. I love watching the HOW. But personally I really need the WHY, WHEN and WTF!

Brilliant, it's like you made the video just for me! Particularly the no ventilation, so thanks!

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Wow! Thanks! I did make the video just for you. 🤣🤣 Another tip as you were so kind. If you can find a pair of womens stockings they work better than a sock as they let more air through but catch particles. I didn’t say it in my video as I didn’t want all the men people stealing stockings from the women in their family! If you have thicker socks, just cut a few small holes in them for airflow! Remember: don’t wear that sock again!! 🤣🤣

Informative and inspiring video - feel like getting the old airbrush out.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Do it. Spray something. Anything! Just have a laugh!

I love using an airbrush, best thing you can do is to learn how to take it apart, and to use it all the time. It makes cleaning it easy and effortless, and I can't imagine going back to life without one. Never used a pressure control valve though, so thanks for the tip.

@thestateofplay2023

8 ай бұрын

Yeah I do know exactly what you mean. The idea of going back and brushing things I now do with an airbrush seems weird, and time consuming! And the FPC valve or Mac valve is such an amazing tiny thing that stops you needing to keeping adjusting your compressor!

This video absolutely did help. I have 3 set Necron warriors set aside, primed, I'm going to practice abit later. Set aside my airbrush for the two reasons at the end - colour switching and cleaning, so it resonated well. Thank you.

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Very glad to hear it! If I can get more pepper to dust off an airbrush, I’ll be happy’

I rarely comment, but I have to say - phenomenal video. The everyman's guide outlining and dealing with the niggles and concerns many of us have with this tool. Great work!

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Probably because I am just an “Everyman”. 🤣

Great topic very well explained and beautiful video editing and presentation

@thestateofplay2023

9 ай бұрын

Thank you Carl!! Appreciated!