For those of you who "Do Not" have an airbrush, alternately you can use a toothbrush dipped in pigment fixer shake off the excess and run your finger over the brush. This will create a stippling pattern as well. Nice vid on the "actual use of the mac valve Will. Tks for sharing again
I personally want to thank you for the in-depth and great videos . The length allows great explanations and easy to follow. I've learned alot watching them
Fantastic technique. Unfortunately I don't have a MAC valve on any of my airbrushes, but I might see if I can get a similar effect by flicking the pigment fixer with a brush and stick. Dan
So I have a question maybe you can answer. I was very intrigued by this video yesterday and started pondering a similar build. Having a 27 year background as a heavy equipment operator and see your technique only missed two ques I spotted to be completely realistic, which leads me to my question. On these rigs if they are well maintained they have a sizable buildup of grease and oil near where the grease zerks are located such as those around the yokes of the drivelines and backs of the wheel spindles. Likewise grease is spat out in a linear direction away from the zerks and collects all over the place on drivelines. In your professional opinion what would be the best approach to recreate these areas where grease would be found and the splatters from them being thrown out onto the underside of the chassis? I would be interested to know if you have any thoughts on how best to achieve this look? Grease does collect dirt and grime so much of it would have a dry appearance and I would think that could be easily mimicked using the technique described other than it would have a more smooth finish, but what about the grease that escapes the road grime, it normally remains very glossy looking and has that wet look? I think the same effect would be useful for oil leaks on the belly pan, transmission, universtalls, 5th wheels and transfer cases and a well used machine is going to always have that wet oil look and I am not sure how to best accomplish this?
i know the slung mung of which you speak and i'd try just stippling from a brush. hold the wet brush in close and flick with a knife blade or whatever. maybe with ammo fresh oil. you might also have to manual it with some oils. maybe this will be the next video! =)
Good call using ammo fresh oil. New to all this so need to get up to speed with these cool specialized products but reading up on this stuff it looks to fit the bill for the effect I am after.
Ah! That's what the little screw is for! I've had a few Chinese copies with that valve on - never knew the purpose. That's something I'll have to try with the one that's still lurking in the "maybe use again one day" drawer :)
Hey Will, Carlos here and greettings from Southamerica. Great tutorial, and VERY very nice effect. I have just one thing to say: I am not quite sure this technique could only be performed with an airbrush with MAC valve. I seem to remember that I read (saw, perhaps?) soem time ago someone getting pretty much the same effect by removing the nozzle/nozzle cap from a regular airbrush. Unfortunately I cannot test the procedure right now, but perhaps you or someone else reading this might want to give it a try. Best !
Excellent stuff, Will. Demonstrated nicely, to the point, and not "Ten Commandments" length! LAL. Seriously, one of your best yet... and timely, as I will be building US 6x6 cargo truck soon!
Will. I always learn something new when I watch your videos and I will continue to do so regardless of their length. It is the quality and your attention to detail that draws be back for more. Thank-you for spending the time & effort for the rest of us. I sue Superlube and 99.5% pure natural vegetable based glycerin on my AB needles and cleaners. It definitely helps with paint clogging.
Your beard gets greyer with each new video you release. Just like mine, as I watch... obviously.😉 And yes this video was helpful, and I don’t give a shit how long your vids are either - they entertain. The point, surely? Take it easy Will.👍🏻
Short or long... keep em coming. I'll be buying the same brush as you have soon, so this is perfect timing Will. Thank you.
For those of you who "Do Not" have an airbrush, alternately you can use a toothbrush dipped in pigment fixer shake off the excess and run your finger over the brush. This will create a stippling pattern as well. Nice vid on the "actual use of the mac valve Will. Tks for sharing again
I personally want to thank you for the in-depth and great videos . The length allows great explanations and easy to follow. I've learned alot watching them
Fantastic technique. Unfortunately I don't have a MAC valve on any of my airbrushes, but I might see if I can get a similar effect by flicking the pigment fixer with a brush and stick. Dan
So I have a question maybe you can answer. I was very intrigued by this video yesterday and started pondering a similar build. Having a 27 year background as a heavy equipment operator and see your technique only missed two ques I spotted to be completely realistic, which leads me to my question. On these rigs if they are well maintained they have a sizable buildup of grease and oil near where the grease zerks are located such as those around the yokes of the drivelines and backs of the wheel spindles. Likewise grease is spat out in a linear direction away from the zerks and collects all over the place on drivelines. In your professional opinion what would be the best approach to recreate these areas where grease would be found and the splatters from them being thrown out onto the underside of the chassis? I would be interested to know if you have any thoughts on how best to achieve this look? Grease does collect dirt and grime so much of it would have a dry appearance and I would think that could be easily mimicked using the technique described other than it would have a more smooth finish, but what about the grease that escapes the road grime, it normally remains very glossy looking and has that wet look? I think the same effect would be useful for oil leaks on the belly pan, transmission, universtalls, 5th wheels and transfer cases and a well used machine is going to always have that wet oil look and I am not sure how to best accomplish this?
i know the slung mung of which you speak and i'd try just stippling from a brush. hold the wet brush in close and flick with a knife blade or whatever. maybe with ammo fresh oil. you might also have to manual it with some oils. maybe this will be the next video! =)
Good call using ammo fresh oil. New to all this so need to get up to speed with these cool specialized products but reading up on this stuff it looks to fit the bill for the effect I am after.
Ah! That's what the little screw is for! I've had a few Chinese copies with that valve on - never knew the purpose. That's something I'll have to try with the one that's still lurking in the "maybe use again one day" drawer :)
Hey Will, Carlos here and greettings from Southamerica. Great tutorial, and VERY very nice effect. I have just one thing to say:
I am not quite sure this technique could only be performed with an airbrush with MAC valve. I seem to remember that I read (saw, perhaps?) soem time ago someone getting pretty much the same effect by removing the nozzle/nozzle cap from a regular airbrush.
Unfortunately I cannot test the procedure right now, but perhaps you or someone else reading this might want to give it a try.
Best !
Some great tips there Will just in time for my Scammell transporter project
Excellent stuff, Will. Demonstrated nicely, to the point, and not "Ten Commandments" length! LAL.
Seriously, one of your best yet... and timely, as I will be building US 6x6 cargo truck soon!
I think you great Will
Keep doing what you do...
Thanks, I've finally understood a simple and practical apply of the pigment fixer...
Will. I always learn something new when I watch your videos and I will continue to do so regardless of their length. It is the quality and your attention to detail that draws be back for more. Thank-you for spending the time & effort for the rest of us. I sue Superlube and 99.5% pure natural vegetable based glycerin on my AB needles and cleaners. It definitely helps with paint clogging.
I dont have the valve but great video will .
You did it again
Great technique!
Great tip and yes totally love the idea of 10 minutes of technique...;)
Very useful, thank you. More please :-)
Great technique!!
“Favorite migment” was my favorite part...best new modelling word
Will does a short video :o I blinked and I missed it. LOL Great technique video. I do like your long long videos. I've learned alot from you. Thanks.
How do you clean fixer from airbrush?
thanks for sharing that chassis is looking real good
Why not just use a toothbrush? just a thought?
nice technique, first time I see it, thanks
Great videos man. Keep it up👍🏼👍🏼🕺🏽 fuck the haters. Makem longer haha
Your beard gets greyer with each new video you release. Just like mine, as I watch... obviously.😉
And yes this video was helpful, and I don’t give a shit how long your vids are either - they entertain. The point, surely? Take it easy Will.👍🏻