fieldarchy Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 Welp thanks to ix I came home with a compressor and airbrush today! Thanks again for your time this afternoon ix! I really appreciate it. Sometimes you just need to talk to someone to get a feel for what you are doing wrong (in terms of the photography) and it helps to actually see what everyone talks about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixminis Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 My pleasure, can't wait to see more piccies - and I forgot to ask to see your Pally!!! doh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deguello Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Welp thanks to ix I came home with a compressor and airbrush today! Thanks again for your time this afternoon ix! I really appreciate it. Sometimes you just need to talk to someone to get a feel for what you are doing wrong (in terms of the photography) and it helps to actually see what everyone talks about! What did you end up getting? How much did you spend? and where did you go? Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldarchy Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 I spent NADDA! Best kind of money to spend ixminis was kind enough to donate an old airbrush and compressor to me. I got something I needed and he got rid of a little clutter so it's a win win for both of us! And I'm getting an airbrush and a surprise in the mail on Wednesday too apparently, donated by someone else to help get me started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deguello Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I spent NADDA! Best kind of money to spend ixminis was kind enough to donate an old airbrush and compressor to me. I got something I needed and he got rid of a little clutter so it's a win win for both of us! And I'm getting an airbrush and a surprise in the mail on Wednesday too apparently, donated by someone else to help get me started. Are you going to bring it to paint club on Saturdays ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldarchy Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 wasn't planning on it. I can . . . kinda big and clunky and I have no idea how to really use the thing. I need to play with it a little bit. What do y'all recommend for getting started now that I have the equipment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Kutz Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Airbrushes usually aren't well suited for being portable (at least not with a portable booth as well). The fine mist tends to get away a bit - and that can prove to be messy (and potentially hazardous to your health). like I said, the Harbor Freight stuff is Badger brand, just under a different name. Not sure about the newer ones...but the last couple Badger airbrushes I bought were made in the USA (I know my 20/20 is for sure...I still have the manual for that one here at my desk). Central Pneumatic is a company that produces knock-offs in China. On the surface they do look similar, but the parts are much rougher - and the seals are really quite poor quality. Back in they day when I was a starving airman - I bought a lot of tools that I needed from Harbor Freight. Out of those I think I might only have a small handful left - the rest have long since died/broke/worn out. They are a good source for cheap tools...and from time to time you can get some good ones - but IMO it isn't worth the hassle of looking for the good ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Kutz Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 What do y'all recommend for getting started now that I have the equipment? A bottle of cheap airbrush paint from an art store...and a ream of paper. Before you try to deal with uneven surfaces that you find on minis...practice a lot on something disposable. Do big even coats, and small detailed lines...try writing your name and drawing different things with it. Practice, practice, practice. When you get comfy with the way it feels - try it on a not too terribly important mini. BTW - what kind of brush is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldarchy Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 Okie dokie will do. I have a Paasche brush that ix had and I'm getting an iwata on wednesday. Besides that dunno . . . The iwata I'll be able to post more about once I have it but like I said it's a surprise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Kutz Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 There are a lot of these out there...but I think this one covers a fair amount of what is important for newbies to airbrushes: http://www.testors.com/fileshare/hobby_gui...Airbrushing.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilesuck Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I always found this book http://www.dickblick.com/zz709/09/ To be very helpful for airbrushing. As it runs you through the basics of brushing through more advanced techniques. Some of it will not transfer over to figure work, but the basics that teaches you brush control will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurityThruFire Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Before you try to deal with uneven surfaces that you find on minis...practice a lot on something disposable. Do big even coats, and small detailed lines...try writing your name and drawing different things with it. Practice, practice, practice. When you get comfy with the way it feels - try it on a not too terribly important mini. Mmm hmm, I second that. I bought a bunch of large sheets of poster board simply to screw around on. Using an airbrush is basically learning brush control all over again, but it's usually more fun this time around Meg, I know you said you plan on trying out some larger figures, you'll find the airbrush to be ESSENTIAL if you ever try working on some larger scale (150mm and up) garage kits and resin kits. Working on large kits is almost completely different than working on small scale stuff. There's a couple of hobby specific airbrush paint lines out there too. Badger makes it's FreakFlex line and vallejo makes it's Model Air line. I've used neither so I can't vouch for their quality but just to let you know they exist. It's a tool that is a LOT of fun but also requires slightly more intense care than a regular brush. Make sure to read up on all the necessary maintainance on your brushes. I tell you though Meg, wait until you see how an airbrush lays down a primer coat. It's SO smooth you simply won't believe it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldarchy Posted October 30, 2007 Author Share Posted October 30, 2007 Noted PTF! I take all of your and everyone elses advice very carefully. I have been interested in painting some dragon sculpts of late and that is where I can see airbrushing coming in very handy for at least laying down basecoats and primer. I figure once I play a bit and start getting the hang of it I'll start doing priming of minis with it and build my way up. I am just excited I have a new toy to add to my collection to play with Should be a fun experience and something eye opening anyway. Broaden my horizons right? Did y'all make your own airbrush areas or are there prefab ones you can buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Kutz Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Did y'all make your own airbrush areas or are there prefab ones you can buy? Built my own - but there are a lot of prefab ones available. http://www.reapermini.com/forum/index.php?...;hl=paint+booth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilesuck Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 When I had an art room, (not enough room in the apartment) I had one desk for the airbrush/artograph, I had put a vent hood and vented it out through my window for when I painted. Unfortunately, a few of my bigger paintings (4 x 4 ) didn't fit under the hood, so I made sure that I had my mask on, make sure to get a good respirator mask to use if you do not have a vent set up. You can also get a muffler box made for the compressor, depending on the loudness of yours and where it is kept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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