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2012/06/21 18:43:42
Subject: Getting into Airbrushing...
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Member of a Lodge? I Can't Say
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Hey all,
been looking at getting into airbrushing for a while just because I like the reduction in time that it creates as well as some of the unique effects and looks you can do with models using an airbrush. After doing a bit of research I think I found a brush and compressor I'd like to get, so to all the experienced air-brushers out there, if you've got the time, let me know what you think, any tips or advice you can offer on the initial setup would be greatly appreciated! Oh and as far as paints goes, I'm pretty set on using the Vallejo Air series, they seem to be pretty highly recommended, and not having to worry about diluting the paint is a load off my mind. Anyways, here is the setup I'm looking at getting:
Iwata-Medea Revolution CR Dual Action
1/8 Horsepower, 58 PSI Oilless Airbrush Compressor from Harbor Freight
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actiondan wrote:According to popular belief I cannot use drop pods because only the Imperium can organize itself enough to put 10 men in a container and fire it at a planet.
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2012/06/21 20:34:11
Subject: Getting into Airbrushing...
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Colonel
This Is Where the Fish Lives
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That is a decent airbrush. I have the Master G44 which is essentially a clone of that one and it serves me well. I have no experience with that particular compressor, but it seems up to the task. Hopefully it's quiet enough to use indoors! I also recommend the Vallejo Model Air series. They tend to see a lot of action on my desk. I know that at first thinning the paint yourself seems like a daunting task, but the feeling will soon diminish. The Model Air is wonderful but the color palette is a little on the "realistic" side (for military and real world vehicle models) so I tend to run a lot of Vallejo Game Color (for the vivid "fantasy" colors) through mine and I use the Vallejo Airbrush Thinner (71.061). With the regular VGC, it is usually a 1:1 ratio with thinner. Good luck!
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 d-usa wrote:"When the Internet sends its people, they're not sending their best. They're not sending you. They're not sending you. They're sending posters that have lots of problems, and they're bringing those problems with us. They're bringing strawmen. They're bringing spam. They're trolls. And some, I assume, are good people."
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2012/06/21 20:38:00
Subject: Re:Getting into Airbrushing...
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Member of a Lodge? I Can't Say
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Thanks for the heads up, after researching a little more i think I might actually end up going for the Badger 105 Patriot, the company seems to have a really good warranty to boot.
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actiondan wrote:According to popular belief I cannot use drop pods because only the Imperium can organize itself enough to put 10 men in a container and fire it at a planet.
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2012/06/21 21:40:09
Subject: Getting into Airbrushing...
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Ferocious Blood Claw
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I second the VMA paints, they are very good, although you may need to thin them ever so slightly as i do sometimes, although it is definitely not a daunting experience!
And you will probably end up using the VGC paints just for the variation in colour.
I have found the airbrush to be invaluable, especially when i have limited time.
there are lots of good videos on youtube, so spend a little time looking at the basics, that way you will feel a little more comfortable!
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2012/06/21 22:03:13
Subject: Getting into Airbrushing...
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Member of a Lodge? I Can't Say
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Doofry wrote:I second the VMA paints, they are very good, although you may need to thin them ever so slightly as i do sometimes, although it is definitely not a daunting experience!
And you will probably end up using the VGC paints just for the variation in colour.
I have found the airbrush to be invaluable, especially when i have limited time.
there are lots of good videos on youtube, so spend a little time looking at the basics, that way you will feel a little more comfortable!
will do! I should be getting everything next week, so it should be an interesting journey!
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actiondan wrote:According to popular belief I cannot use drop pods because only the Imperium can organize itself enough to put 10 men in a container and fire it at a planet.
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2012/06/21 23:23:50
Subject: Getting into Airbrushing...
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Colonel
This Is Where the Fish Lives
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There will always be detractors, but airbrushing is a great way to paint. There are things you can do with an airbrush that are easier and faster than doing it with a normal brush and there is nothing wrong with that. I learned how to blend and do NMM by hand but an airbrush makes it soooo much faster. Just remember though, the airbrush is only a tool. It can't do everything on the medium in which we work. There are people that airbrush a tank or a mini with a few colors and then call it done (some of them try to sell things that way too!) and that simply isn't the case. The things we paint are tiny and many have lots of detail that only a steady hand and a paintbrush can bring to life.
That being said, you'll have to post some photos when you get the hang of it, I am interested to see what you can do!
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d-usa wrote:"When the Internet sends its people, they're not sending their best. They're not sending you. They're not sending you. They're sending posters that have lots of problems, and they're bringing those problems with us. They're bringing strawmen. They're bringing spam. They're trolls. And some, I assume, are good people."
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2012/06/22 00:32:01
Subject: Getting into Airbrushing...
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Trustworthy Shas'vre
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there are TONS of videos and guides on learning airbrushing (awesomepaintjob has a lot of good ones). Check some of them out.
I use a lot of paints (some aribrush specific, some not) but I think my favorite paints are the vallejo model air.
I brush them on, I airbrush them, I love them.
Enjoy the journey!!!
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DavePak
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2012/06/22 07:20:35
Subject: Getting into Airbrushing...
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Esteemed Veteran Space Marine
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i have some concerns about your compressor though!
your buying an expensive airbrush and a cheapy compressor... which still costs a fair amount of money...
buy a compressor with an 3ltr airtank and a moisttrap and a cheap airbrush!
it will be overall cheaper and you dont have to invest in a new compressor when you start to use your airbrush more!
there are a lot of gravity fed airbrushes for like $15-20 which which you can see if airbrushing is your thing. if you have a good compressor you can go with that for like 6 months...
just my 2 cents (QFT from Lester Bursley from APJ)
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2012/06/22 13:20:32
Subject: Getting into Airbrushing...
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Swift Swooping Hawk
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I have no experience with that particular airbrush but critics said the Badget Patrio 105 is a good entry-level brush for a decent price and a great way to start.
As for the compressor, it does not seem to have a tank so...it's up to you but without a tank there will be no such thing as working quietly.
I use a Paasche D3000R which is not too expensive, relatively silent, comes with tank, moisture trap and regulator. You can get it for about $150 from Chicago Airbrush Supply.
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2012/06/22 13:27:22
Subject: Getting into Airbrushing...
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I have the badger 105 patriot and it works Great! I would get it.
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2012/06/22 23:11:52
Subject: Getting into Airbrushing...
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Member of a Lodge? I Can't Say
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Erik_Morkai wrote:I have no experience with that particular airbrush but critics said the Badget Patrio 105 is a good entry-level brush for a decent price and a great way to start.
As for the compressor, it does not seem to have a tank so...it's up to you but without a tank there will be no such thing as working quietly.
I use a Paasche D3000R which is not too expensive, relatively silent, comes with tank, moisture trap and regulator. You can get it for about $150 from Chicago Airbrush Supply.
Got the Compressor today and I have to say the reviews about it were spot on, it's actually surprisingly quiet and it does everything I need it to do, it doesn't vibrate the table and the regulator allows me to vary from 0 - 58 PSI, I'll post pics when my Badger Patriot and VMA paints come in. Thanks all for the help and advice!
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actiondan wrote:According to popular belief I cannot use drop pods because only the Imperium can organize itself enough to put 10 men in a container and fire it at a planet.
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