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Anyone tried airbrushing the new Citadel paints? I was told if you airbrush them, they turn out chalky.

If you have used them in an airbrush, I would like to hear your experience with them and get your feedback.

Thanks!

So far i cant get a good consistiency out of them. just havent found a good mix ratio for my airbrush. i am using a .02mm needle though,

From my experience they work fine, throw some isoproply in the cup and the some paint and thin to about the consistency of milk. Generally its about 50-50 but give or take a bit either way. People always rant saying GW paint are horrible when thinning for an airbrush but I don't have a problem. Just remember that if you have a smaller needle size it will need to be thinner and that you need to have you pressure set right. If it is to low the paint won't flow properly and you then may over thin your paint to compensate.

I have had pretty good results using the new paint range to airbrush. I generally thin the paint to 50:50 with my airbrush thinner concoction. It consists of the following mix...

5cc Windex (to break down surface tension)
10cc Acrylic thinner (to make the paint break down a bit) (Masters brand, or Testors...)
10cc Airbrush Medium (From any Art Store, to help suspend the paint pigments because there is a lot of water)
25cc Distilled Water (to thin it all down)

I make that as many times as I need and store it in a mason jar.

I use a badger Krome airbrush, which is a .21mm, so it should stress the mix pretty well. The GW stuff holds up well.

You can see my results here...
http://billsravingrant.blogspot.com/2012/10/badger-renegade-krome-airbrush-that.html

v/r
Bill

I haven't had any problems. They work just like the old line or Vallejo just as long as you thin them.

I simply add water to a consistency that I like and have never had them clog (at least when I clean my airbrush thoroughly).

I haven't had any of my paints look chalky either.

airbrushing shouldnt be a problem... just thin them slightly before putting them in your airbrush

 IXLoiero95XI wrote:
...you need to have you pressure set right. If it is to low...

Airbrush noob here: is there such a thing as having your pressure set too HIGH rather than too low?

 Tangent wrote:

 IXLoiero95XI wrote:
...you need to have you pressure set right. If it is to low...

Airbrush noob here: is there such a thing as having your pressure set too HIGH rather than too low?

Yes. At a higher pressure, you increase the risk of 'spidering' your paint.

spidering your paint happens when your too close to the surface your painting with the pressure your working on then having too high pressure in general...

it shouldnt effect your paint though... but it might cause tip dry earlier because there is more air traveling past your needle causing the paint to dry on your airbrush...

So what range of pressure is ideal? Or does it depend entirely on the paint you're using, how thin it is, and the compressor that you've got?

Also, I have no idea what "spidering" is.

Is any single paint brand (Vallejo Model, Vallejo Game, P3, or the new Citadel paints) easier to use in an airbrush? Excluding those paints that are designed for airbrush such as Vallejo Air.

 Tangent wrote:
So what range of pressure is ideal? Or does it depend entirely on the paint you're using, how thin it is, and the compressor that you've got?

Also, I have no idea what "spidering" is.

Its subjective depending on the paint,and the effect you are trying to achieve.

For example, when base coating, I don't mind more pressure - as I am trying to cover larger areas.

When doing more controlled shading, or trying to get smaller parts, less pressure gives you more control...

Like many things - practice and try it. While there is a TON of excellent advice here (and other places - check out awesomepaintjob.com and buypainted and thridfatecreations) a lot of it is very subjective to what you prefer and how you tend to use your tools.
(angles you like to work with, how long you prefer paint, the lighting in your area, etc.).