Airbrush vs 3d Printer - What's your next BIG Warhammer purchase?

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  • Опубликовано: 4 ноя 2024

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  • @BroadswordWargaming
    @BroadswordWargaming  3 года назад +15

    Which do you use more? Personally, it's the airbrush for me, but it really depends on what you prefer to do with your hobby.
    I hope you guys enjoyed this one, it was nice to finally see people again.. even if it is Luke. 😅

    • @littlejimmy5020
      @littlejimmy5020 3 года назад +1

      If I had a resin printer I think I'd use it more often than my airbrush, but as I've only got a filament printer it's been sat dormant for a few months now.
      As Luke said I love the variety of models you can get from 3d printing but my backlog is big enough to begin with, without adding more models to it :)

  • @ciara7458
    @ciara7458 3 года назад +6

    First of all, my pink teddy airbrush is 🔥🔥🔥🔥
    Second of all, I may have broken the old airbrush, but I definitely didn't dirty the other one 😂

  • @InnuendoOutTheOther
    @InnuendoOutTheOther 3 года назад +9

    I love Luke, been watching his videos for years. Comes across as such a nice bloke

  • @anunnakialien8727
    @anunnakialien8727 3 года назад +2

    great video.
    Luke does not cheat, he just modifies the rules a bit.
    good to see you both enjoying yourselves.

  • @NatesMiniatures
    @NatesMiniatures 3 года назад +6

    Honestly what great little collab fellas, nice shots, looked like a lot of fun to make as well.

  • @loupiscanis9449
    @loupiscanis9449 3 года назад +3

    Thank you , Broadsword .
    Cheers Oli' and Luke ,

  • @euansmith3699
    @euansmith3699 3 года назад +1

    Those Goblins Luke printed out look really fun and cool. The two armies look fantastic on that lovely battleboard.

  • @Winter420
    @Winter420 3 года назад +3

    the collab of my dreams

  • @DerBomster
    @DerBomster 3 года назад +29

    I thought, "well, getting an airbrush helps reduce my unpainted backlog, while the printer actually adds to it." So it was an airbrush an the start of the year for me.
    But now, as I've *massively* reduced my backlog over this year, a 3d printer is... pretty tantalising.

    • @BroadswordWargaming
      @BroadswordWargaming  3 года назад +3

      Haha, the classic trap! It's what happened to me. The Airbrush is my favourite hobby tool though. 😀

  • @TomJones0065
    @TomJones0065 3 года назад +3

    This was a DAMN FUNNY VIDEO, you guys!!! Learning as I go, I been thinking bout a 3d printer myself, and I would be a NOOB so which one should I go for? Good but at a fair price, we aint rich here!!! THANKS GUYS SAVED THIS ONE!! You two need to do another video! SOON!!!

  • @Bullitluna
    @Bullitluna 3 года назад +1

    I love the tuff, I would go with the 3d printer before airbrush, I reckon I could learn to use the 3d printer quicker than the airbrush.

  • @thra-x1855
    @thra-x1855 3 года назад +1

    i got lucky in that i already had an air compressor (for my car and bicycle tires) so all i needed was the airbrush and an air-hose adapter.
    the airbrush compressors that make up the bulk of the cost. so saving for the 3D printer got a head-start.

  • @BenjisHobbies
    @BenjisHobbies 3 года назад +2

    Great video! A few months ago I’d have gone with the printer, hands down, but the airbrush is so versatile and great for getting effects I just can’t get with painting by hand - it’s a tough call!

  • @almightyjarve
    @almightyjarve 3 года назад +5

    Much as I REALLY want a 3D printer, I have to say I couldn't survive without my airbrush. it makes doing, as you say, simple OSL effects and basecoating so much easier and I don't have to keep buying rattle cans and all that nonsense. at this point I've done nearly 100 models with it and it's been invaluable. Great video, really enjoyed it! Those bases look great!

    • @BroadswordWargaming
      @BroadswordWargaming  3 года назад

      Thanks buddy! I have to agree, I love my airbrush.. it's been an absolute game changer. I don't think I could paint without it anymore.

  • @wardy116
    @wardy116 3 года назад +1

    This was such a fun video to watch!! I love the head-to-head challenge, with you and Luke having a great dynamic makes it especially awesome!
    Lovely to see the shop up and running too!!

    • @BroadswordWargaming
      @BroadswordWargaming  3 года назад +1

      Aw thanks man! 😊 It was a fun one to film and shoot too, we had a good time! I even painted some models. 😆

  • @spice6828
    @spice6828 3 года назад

    Came for the challenge, stayed for the banter.

  • @buchsg
    @buchsg 3 года назад +22

    With the money saved by 3d printing instead of buying overpriced gw minis you can buy an airbrush 😅 problem solved 😂

    • @BroadswordWargaming
      @BroadswordWargaming  3 года назад +5

      The circle of life.

    • @WispNL
      @WispNL 2 года назад

      Yeah, and with the money saved by priming your minis with the airbrush instead of using spraycans you can buy a 3D printer 😂

  • @ancientgraybear
    @ancientgraybear 3 года назад +2

    One of the most entertaining video I've watched in a while... And I learned something too. Note I did think that you two remind me of Adrian Edmondson and Rik Mayall in their tv show BOTTOM..

    • @BroadswordWargaming
      @BroadswordWargaming  3 года назад +2

      Aw, thanks man! Ha, I have been told I look like Rik Mayall... ALOT.

  • @YoGramGram1
    @YoGramGram1 3 года назад +1

    Welp, I was in this exact situation this morning before deciding to go with the airbrush and putting the 3D printer on the back burner. Thanks Geek Gaming for sharing this about 3 hours after I confirmed the purchase haha

    • @BroadswordWargaming
      @BroadswordWargaming  3 года назад +1

      Haha, the airbrush was the right decision man! BROADSWORD SUPPORTS YOUR DECISION. Ignore Luke. 🤣

  • @sociallysupreme7101
    @sociallysupreme7101 3 года назад +1

    Is this the new Castlebar store? If so, then I will be visiting soon...

    • @BroadswordWargaming
      @BroadswordWargaming  3 года назад +1

      It is in Castlebar 😀 Just on the high street. You're more than welcome to pop in. 😊

  • @ryanmarquez9404
    @ryanmarquez9404 3 года назад +4

    Lol I legit just did this. I went with airbrush lol

  • @johantermeulen7573
    @johantermeulen7573 3 года назад +1

    i wonder why Luke didn't print more minis while painting

  • @cabe_bedlam
    @cabe_bedlam 3 года назад +4

    I think the biggest decision is which one to buy *first* and that largely depends on the size of your backlog :)

  • @rodneyr5266
    @rodneyr5266 3 года назад

    I have both, a couple of airbrushes (Sotar 20/20 and a Harder and Steenbeck) and a nice Anycubic Photon Mono. I have to say that I use my airbrushes almost daily while the printer gets use a couple of times a month. The airbrush gave me speed, the printer gave me variety and flexibility. Both are extremely useful tools and both will add tons to any hobbyist. Also, I can totally relate to dropping a part and spending 20 minutes looking for it...and I drop a lot of things.

  • @jackschlaeger5024
    @jackschlaeger5024 3 года назад

    Truth be told, we owned three Badger airbrushes 20 years before I'd even heard of 3D printers. One part of the equation not mentioned was the cost of the miniatures. I going to guess that it cost less than three euros to print the figures, and about 30-40 euros for the GW product. (I could be wrong, I haven't purchased a mini since 1985). Entry point is roughly the same between the Mars printer and decent airbrush kit. A pretty long winded way of saying that I would opt for the printer first, and then scurry to save for the airbrush. They really do go hand in hand.

  • @thelonelybolter8245
    @thelonelybolter8245 3 года назад +1

    This is great, looks like you guys are having a blast ;) Enjoy!

  • @mathewcoppola8622
    @mathewcoppola8622 3 года назад

    Those Terrain pieces look like the came from the Lost Adventures Kickstarter. I just printed a ruined corner wall that looks just like the one in the video.

  • @uniquewargamingterrain9125
    @uniquewargamingterrain9125 3 года назад +2

    Amazing models both of you and both 3D printer and Air brush are both useful and great tools

  • @bopaintsminis
    @bopaintsminis 3 года назад +2

    I went for the airbrush. I am sure I will get a 3D printer eventually, but I thoroughly enjoy being able to prime and zenithal highlight from the comfort of my hobby table.

    • @BroadswordWargaming
      @BroadswordWargaming  3 года назад

      I agree. I think the airbrush is the way to get going and get painting. I love mine.

    • @bopaintsminis
      @bopaintsminis 3 года назад +1

      And having an airbrush opens up a whole world of painting with inks. I know it's become almost a meme (along with oil washes), but highlighting with colors other than titanium white is soooo cool.

  • @yagsipcc287
    @yagsipcc287 3 года назад +2

    Yeah! its The BoyZ!!
    Printer goes Brrr ;-) I am currently printer off a Contemper like model from a third party STL/Designer. Resin cost is around 1.80 Euro in resin.

  • @charlestoth3273
    @charlestoth3273 3 года назад

    I got both, i mainly went the 3D printer because alot of the models out there to print look a heck of alot better than companies that shall not be named

  • @adrians2190
    @adrians2190 3 года назад

    What a jolly nice pair. Lovely, lovely wholesome watching.

  • @sainbrian2
    @sainbrian2 3 года назад

    Loved the collaboration video!

  • @hannamedynska9725
    @hannamedynska9725 3 года назад +1

    Since I've already got the printers, I might go for an airbrush :p Though for now I've only been doing modeling up to priming and I'm not sure if I'm made for painting itself...

  • @Whiplash557
    @Whiplash557 2 года назад

    Solid advice, bought em both. Can't wait for them to arrive :)

  • @davedogge2280
    @davedogge2280 3 года назад +2

    both !

  • @52Miniatures
    @52Miniatures 3 года назад

    Nice one guys :) Thanks!

  • @snarkymcsnarkface1863
    @snarkymcsnarkface1863 3 года назад

    Printer.
    You don't need an airbrush unless you are a commission painter and even then it is just a luxury.
    A 3d printer opens up so many options and avenues. From replacement bits to custom items or terrain. And anything beyond the hobby you can dream up and print. Like my phone/pad charging station with clips that ensure i never have to search for cables
    Yes I have booth and over 25 years of hobby under my belt.

  • @crymric
    @crymric 3 года назад

    I have an airbrush. I buy a 3d printer soon. GW is getting out of hand and there are so much awesome 3d model plans! :)

  • @mudawott
    @mudawott 3 года назад

    If I was a Warhammer, AOS or any other GW game player, I would probably go with the airbrush just so i never have to worry about priming again and its all fine officially
    But I am not a huge wargamer. And if I was I'd play something printed like one page rules.
    So it's always gonna be a printer for me. Even if I was a wargamer supplementing pieces of an army with 3d printed stuff is amazing. For terrain and scatter its great. As a painter and a TTRPG player. It will always be a printer. If I want to wow my players with a bad ass dragon. I print it and slam it down. If I want to make a house or something, being able to print windows and doors is a god send. Being able to print custom minis for my players is priceless.
    And when I can use soft brushes to get similar effects for a little more time? Its always gonna be the printer

  • @user-ko3tv7jl2r
    @user-ko3tv7jl2r 3 года назад

    The base ready range is magic, just wish it was possible to get them with lower postage costs.

    • @BroadswordWargaming
      @BroadswordWargaming  3 года назад

      Where abouts are you in the world? It's always a battle with the postage companies, time to go to war again I think!

    • @user-ko3tv7jl2r
      @user-ko3tv7jl2r 3 года назад

      @@BroadswordWargaming UK, the quality of postage from GGS is really good, but for a

    • @OPShergottite
      @OPShergottite 3 года назад

      Love the grimdark city rubble!

  • @admiralbees1690
    @admiralbees1690 3 года назад

    Buy both, seriously, a compressor is incredibly useful for blowing half dissolved resin and crap off resin prints when cleaning. Couldn't work without mine, well, I could but my prints would not look nearly as good.

  • @bassistcz
    @bassistcz 3 года назад +1

    Are you guys located in Castlebar? My home town and where I spent the pandemic, if I'd had known I would have definitely would have come by, maybe for my next visit home.

    • @BroadswordWargaming
      @BroadswordWargaming  3 года назад +1

      Yeah! Down in the ole' west of Ireland. 😀 You're more than welcome over.

  • @corneliusperkins7363
    @corneliusperkins7363 3 года назад

    Great video, and congrats and good luck on going full time. For me, the question is somewhat hypothetical, because I own an airbrush and a (useless for hobby) filament printer. But if I had neither, I'd choose the printer first because like most people I have a huge available "backlog" of unpainted minis and terrain, and even for the new/cool minis, it's usually possible to find someone with a license to print and sell.
    But yeah, over time? Buy both. Just remember that fdm printers are absolute garbage for printing things people in our hobby would want to paint.

    • @corneliusperkins7363
      @corneliusperkins7363 3 года назад

      I'm an idiot - I meant to say that if I had neither I'd choose the airbrush first, I guess it's obvious I'm daydreaming about getting a resin printer. :shrug:

  • @theguyonthecouch6109
    @theguyonthecouch6109 3 года назад

    Next is the printer. Got the airbrush last year.

  • @geekfreak69
    @geekfreak69 2 года назад

    Two mates hobbing time awesomeness

  • @FalcoII
    @FalcoII 3 года назад

    Nice touch with the USB on the third try :D

  • @socialdistancing1289
    @socialdistancing1289 3 года назад +2

    i've always hated the look of those fake plants so much they look super out of scale and silly to me

  • @tinaprice4948
    @tinaprice4948 3 года назад

    Airbrush first if you are doing warhammer stuff
    3D printer if you don't care if you have official warhammer stuff. I am into D&D and LOOOOOOOOVE my 3D printer for amazing minis at a great price :D and terrain is a bonus too!

  • @jmc7034
    @jmc7034 3 года назад +3

    Love the vid

  • @beemo1579
    @beemo1579 3 года назад

    Yeah. I got the 3D printer first. Then I had so many new things to paint I had to get an airbrush a month later otherwise... The backlog would never be completed

  • @LongBreadMan
    @LongBreadMan 3 года назад +1

    Anyone know where did luke get those stl gloomspite gitz-ish model from? I want to know the specific creator name I might want to print one later.

    • @LongBreadMan
      @LongBreadMan 3 года назад +1

      @@GeekGamingScenics Cheers man. My hearing is so bad lol.

  • @smoessmee
    @smoessmee 3 года назад +4

    Both paint jobs are good though I prefer the style of the 3D printed models, but it could be a different story if Olly hadn't gone for GW stuff 😁

  • @paulthompson7361
    @paulthompson7361 3 года назад

    I’m looking at getting an airbrush and compressor. Would you say if I was to spend a bit extra to upgrade one, would you spend that bit more on the airbrush or compressor?

    • @USALibertarian
      @USALibertarian 3 года назад

      Depends on which ones you are looking at. But also you can't really spend "a little more." There are step changes. The Badger Patriot is plenty good. And the standard ~$100 compressor with tank is plenty good. I got the cheap airbrush kit from Amazon and the standard cheap compressor with tank and Im happy with it. But the super cheap airbrushes and compressors usually work good enough for beginners as well. And if you like it you can upgrade later. You won't regret either decision.

    • @BroadswordWargaming
      @BroadswordWargaming  3 года назад +1

      That is a very good question. I think it comes down to whether the compressor puts out inconsistent air pressure. If it is stable and steady, i'd probably upgrade the brush.
      At home, I use the Sparmax Max4 compressor and airbrush set. It comes in at around £180, which is a good price. I started on a cheap airbrush and compressor from Ebay.

  • @opesam
    @opesam 3 года назад

    I am literally debating this currently! 😁

    • @BroadswordWargaming
      @BroadswordWargaming  3 года назад +1

      For me, it has tk bw the airbrush. I use it all the time.. the printer just adds to the unpainted miniatures pile ha

    • @opesam
      @opesam 3 года назад

      @@BroadswordWargaming yeah, I'm kinda falling on that side of the fence too... my pile of shame is pretty...shameful. 😬 Also, I work in a school which has 3D printers in the DT department that I might be able to pinch time in! 😊

  • @B4MBI72
    @B4MBI72 3 года назад

    My 3d printer paid for itself if about 4 or 5 big model prints compared to GW models, dont get me wrong GW models are amazing sculpts, but if you have a tight budget 1 months Patreon to a couple of the 'bigger names' will give you more models to print than you can paint for the price of the cheapest GW box.
    Got to say I love my airbrush too, both are game changing tools, but I would go for the printer first then an airbrush unless you already have a huge pile of shame.

  • @panenka7656
    @panenka7656 3 года назад +1

    Both but if it's either/or then airbrush definitely. It's a mature product whilst 3D printers are still improving so in a year or two printers will be better or at least cheaper for the now cutting edge technology. Plus odds are you have a pile of shame to deal with and airbrush an help with that, the 3D printer will make it worse.

  • @TheMiniJunkie
    @TheMiniJunkie 3 года назад

    Ohhhhh. Gotta be airbrush imo!

  • @frogjog8822
    @frogjog8822 2 года назад

    In my opinion,
    The airbrush is to Paint models,
    The airbrush is to make models.
    I'd get the printer, I dont have a large budget for many models.

  • @samsowden
    @samsowden 3 года назад +1

    Given that I barely have any friends in the hobby who don't own a 3d printer now, I see less and less reason to buy one. I probably will anyway, but until then, I can just pay someone else for their resin and time.

  • @huwtindall7096
    @huwtindall7096 3 года назад

    Airbrush is a game changer if you can afford one. Even the £100 jobs off amazon are a great start. Just avoid the really cheap ones as both the compressor and included airbrush are a bit sh!t. Also, well done on the shop Oliver! Out of curiousity what did you do for a job before?

    • @BroadswordWargaming
      @BroadswordWargaming  3 года назад +2

      I totally agree! I learned on a cheapo one, then moved to the Sparmax, and I'm now on the Iwata :)
      Thanks very much 😊 I still work my normal job. 😅 I work as a Social care worker for Adults with Learning difficulties.

  • @BRUSHFORSOUL
    @BRUSHFORSOUL 3 года назад

    Отличное соревнование, очень интересно было смотреть! Спасибо за контент!

  • @speeddemonpainting7050
    @speeddemonpainting7050 3 года назад

    Unless you are not finding yourself facing a mountain of grey plastic already and really do want a cheap way for more miniatures: an airbrush all the time. It'll speed up finishing what you bought first, before a 3D printer adds just more to the pile of shame.

  • @plinkplink3331
    @plinkplink3331 3 года назад +2

    Thoughts...first off great subliminal advertising so many shots of the price tag. Secondly....why do Sylvanetb SC in Ireland contain Kurnoth Hunters?

    • @BroadswordWargaming
      @BroadswordWargaming  3 года назад +1

      They don't! As mentioned, I added them to the box, as its a more interesting Warband and you can't really buy Dryads and a Leader for much cheaper.
      It's just a video. 😀 I think you're putting more thought in to than I did. 😅

  • @Winterydee
    @Winterydee 3 года назад

    If I could only get one of those items, I would get the Airbrush.
    If I was planning on picking up both for my hobbying, I would get the airbrush first and the 3D printer second.
    It simply comes down to the airbrush is just going to be more useful overall in the hobby.
    Side Note: Iwata is not pronounced "Eye" wata. Being as it's Japanese, I have learned some of that language, 'i' in Japanese are pronounced the same way that we pronounce the letter 'e' like in the word 'key'. So it really should be 'Ee' wata. An that is your small bit of culture for today from me.

    • @BroadswordWargaming
      @BroadswordWargaming  3 года назад

      I agree, I would also get the airbrush, it's just such a game changer when it comes to my hobby.
      Ah, that is interesting. Everything is pronounced differently now, it's a minefield.

  • @snarehit2230
    @snarehit2230 3 года назад

    Just curious when having a brew in Ireland did Luke go Lyons or Barry's tea

    • @snarehit2230
      @snarehit2230 3 года назад

      @@GeekGamingScenics nooooo Lyon's tea all the way

  • @user-ro1cs5hp5e
    @user-ro1cs5hp5e 2 года назад

    an airbrush for me :) thanks for the video

  • @melvynneijman6555
    @melvynneijman6555 3 года назад +3

    why spend money whe enjoy you guys doing it hahahah

    • @BroadswordWargaming
      @BroadswordWargaming  3 года назад

      Haha. Looks like this video will save you money. 😅

    • @melvynneijman6555
      @melvynneijman6555 3 года назад +1

      @@BroadswordWargaming the money i save i buy subs for on ciara her twich so my money will be spend hahahaha

    • @BroadswordWargaming
      @BroadswordWargaming  3 года назад

      @@melvynneijman6555 🤣🤣🤣

  • @TheMrFishnDucks
    @TheMrFishnDucks 3 года назад +2

    Awesome stuff. I'd take the 3d printer if you only painting one show case model at a time and the airbrush if you're doing many models. Looking forward to the next video. Keep up the good work.

  • @TomJones0065
    @TomJones0065 3 года назад

    Are there US based companys that sell all these goodies, MY GOD shipping from over the BIG water is COSTLY now, and it takes longer than forever!! I tried the link on the Printer and now its Unavailable... figures

  • @philistineau
    @philistineau 3 года назад

    Only one of these pays for itself VERY quickly. If you are going to buy miniatures, you should get a 3D printer. The money you save over time will let you buy an airbrush. Easy.

  • @nrgspike
    @nrgspike 3 года назад

    A 3D printer will pay for itself, and the airbrush, probably before you've even got through 1 litre of resin.

  • @Krazblackheart
    @Krazblackheart 3 года назад +1

    Im almost shocked Ollie lost this competition… 😂😂 Anyways great video! Fun to watch 💪🏻👌🏻

  • @joltuk
    @joltuk 3 года назад

    Love love love

  • @cyberpunk42
    @cyberpunk42 3 года назад +1

    Airbrush

  • @navlogan1754
    @navlogan1754 3 года назад

    Bravo

  • @USALibertarian
    @USALibertarian 3 года назад

    It's funny how Luke went from a hater to 3D printer evangelist in what feels to me like a couple months.

    • @BroadswordWargaming
      @BroadswordWargaming  3 года назад +1

      It's all for the Shill. 🤣

    • @USALibertarian
      @USALibertarian 3 года назад

      @@BroadswordWargaming Hey! I forget you guys are already awake by now. You got a sub btw.

  • @the_hybred648
    @the_hybred648 3 года назад

    You buy the printer so you can sell parts to buy the airbrush. Easier to sell parts to pay for things than to sell paint jobs IMO

  • @JakeDogg-RIP
    @JakeDogg-RIP 3 года назад

    Ciara is 1 bazillion times better than Luke!!
    🥰🐶 I luffs her! 🐶🥰

  • @alexanderhukriede8787
    @alexanderhukriede8787 3 года назад +1

    Since I was first can I win both :D?

  • @gorbalsboy
    @gorbalsboy 3 года назад +1

    What a stunning combination, two of the uglist bas+@£%\ in wargaming , fantastic. look forward to more,aw ra best guys

  • @86seifer
    @86seifer 3 года назад

    !shill

  • @alexanderhukriede8787
    @alexanderhukriede8787 3 года назад +2

    First

  • @theanimaster
    @theanimaster 3 года назад

    Airbrush is my vote. There’s much more to account for with a 3D printer - and just how are you going to batch paint all your 3D prints? You’ll eventually need an airbrush! Also airbrush tech is not improving much anymore - but 3D printing tech and materials still have quite a ways to go and plenty more refinements. It would suck to get a 3D printer now, and then they release a newer, cheaper model that prints 100 times more smooth and with less of a mess - the following day.

    • @BroadswordWargaming
      @BroadswordWargaming  3 года назад

      Very good points made. I 100% agree with the airbrush, I think I have enough unpainted stuff as it is.