meecham63 wrote:Thanks for your help.
Do you use
GW citadel paints, or do you have to use specific ones ?
First off, I am excited for you as airbrushing is a whole new level in the hobby - it will inspire you to try new things and have fun with new equipment and techniques.
Secondly, do a search on "airbrush paints" - like airbrushing in general, there are tons of posts on it.
I also suggest the video channels of awesomepaint job, and buy painted.
for an executive summary:
You can thin almost ANY paint to use in an airbrush - however, some have mixed results.
(hobby paint thins better than say the cheap craft store paint).
You can thin most paints with water, but some people use either windex or alcohol (a couple of paints don't like alcohol, always test).
I personally prefer "airbrush medium" - it is worth every single penny! (or pence?). I like the "golden" brand, but this is subjective.
Paints: I prefer airbrush paints - finer pigments, better coverage, most can be brush applied, and you don't have to thin them.
IN this order;
Golden brand artist quality - limited colors, but excellent paints.
Vallejo model air - excellent.
Createx airbrush paints.
Aztek brand.
Thinning other paints.
As far as how much you thin, etc. there are tons of posts on this, but it is INCREDIBLY subjective to the specific paint, brush and pressure - many use the (also subjective) rule of "the consistency of skim milk".
The real answer is: until it sprays well and gives decent coverage.
This requires a lot of experimentation - and in airbrushing, like many other hobbies - experience is the key - so try things.
best of luck.
) good luck!
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