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

Thanks!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/488592/4972585.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/488592/4972585.page GMT Airbrushing new Citadel paints http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/488592/4972664.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/488592/4972664.page GMT Airbrushing new Citadel paints 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.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/488592/4973653.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/488592/4973653.page GMT Re:Airbrushing new Citadel paints
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
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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.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/488592/4974231.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/488592/4974231.page GMT Airbrushing new Citadel paints http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/488592/4974721.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/488592/4974721.page GMT Airbrushing new Citadel paints
 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?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/488592/4974810.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/488592/4974810.page GMT Airbrushing new Citadel paints
 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. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/488592/4974903.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/488592/4974903.page GMT Airbrushing new Citadel paints
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... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/488592/4974997.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/488592/4974997.page GMT Airbrushing new Citadel paints
Also, I have no idea what "spidering" is.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/488592/4975399.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/488592/4975399.page GMT Airbrushing new Citadel paints http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/488592/4977043.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/488592/4977043.page GMT Airbrushing new Citadel paints
 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.).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/488592/4978382.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/488592/4978382.page GMT