| What I got today.; Airbrusg, compressor | |
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| Topic Started: Jan 16 2016, 04:22 PM (643 Views) | |
| providerjack | Jan 16 2016, 04:22 PM Post #1 |
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Well guys, just back from Brian in Hobby Den with my first ever airbrush compressor set Expo Ab602. have waited a good few years to do this, so its down to practice now.I know it is not a really really great set but for a starter to airbrushing I think it will suit me very well, if I find im good at it then there can be upgrade, so wish me well guys its off go on a new phase of this modelling journey. |
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| fs2005 | Jan 16 2016, 04:52 PM Post #2 |
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It can be good practice to just spray water over paper for very first practice attempts.Then maybe a little well very diluted poster paint or cheap artists acrylics (one euro from EuroGiant in tubes-max20-30% paint and if it looks gritty or lumpy strain it)Have you something alcohol based to clean up ESPECIALLY INSIDE AIRBRUSH afterwards. Press the trigger down for air (it works just like a hairdrier to dry your fine misted layers of paint on model) and pull back for paint . |
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| providerjack | Jan 16 2016, 05:00 PM Post #3 |
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I also got some Ultimate airbrush cleaner and also thinners so its all go soon |
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| fs2005 | Jan 17 2016, 10:09 AM Post #4 |
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They're supposed to be great .Let us know how you get on .As a general rule most mistakes involve not adding enough thinner so you increase pressure to unclog / blast paint out and get a pebble dash rough finish at best ( or just clog airbrush ) Using very sensitive backwards movement of trigger and keeping brush moving over model ( always start spraying off the model) will reduce puddles . I find with well thinned paint you can even disguise tiny watery puddles by 'blowing ' them as thin as possible and just spraying over them when they dry. A very big plastic sheet will be needed to keep floor / table clean . |
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| FiSe | Jan 17 2016, 11:30 AM Post #5 |
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Heil Mickey!
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Airbrush is not a rattle can and there is no reason for start spraying off the model, if the tool is properly set-up and working fine. To me, the pressure changing exercise has no real point, as this could be regulated by not pushing the trigger down fully and/or changing the consistency of the paint. I am using the same pressure all the time and, so far, had no issues with it. Depends on the airbrush and type of paint, but most 'normal' airbrushes should be able to deal with thicker paint - but it will come out as drops and the finish will be very rough. I would say, that water based paints are better to be sprayed on the thicker side, solvents could be over reduced, if needed. Do I have to mention that proper preparation - degreasing, de-dusting and priming - is crucial for nice finish too? |
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| providerjack | Jan 17 2016, 04:00 PM Post #6 |
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Wow gentlemen, lots of great advice coming to me on this subject, and may I add Brian in the Hobby Den in Kildare is a real gent and a font of knowledge, as he gave me a chance to try out before I purchased. |
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| Karl187 | Jan 17 2016, 05:07 PM Post #7 |
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Paper and some paint is a decent way to practice- to see how the brush performs and get used to it. But it really can't substitute for a scrap model as the brush will perform in a different way on plastic- especially around angles etc. |
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