Nice, was looking for specifically how to do the method with an airbrush, Looking to just dust the white on from above until almost all the black is gone and then if you want a medium contrast an even lighter dusting from a 45 degree angle. Thank you!
As this is for airbrush beginners: What nozzle size and what pressure should I use for this method? And are those different depending on the kind of colour, like Acrylic, Oil, Ink, etc. ?
That's a new way of doing it. I start with black, then hit it with grey at about a 45 degree angle, then white (either Ink or Primer) from above. What you just showed would be quicker and easier to get yhings done.
If you can get it less speckly it will be better (sounds like it might be a little dirty) but will make little difference really unless you’re going for super high quality gazing over the top.
@@BlackJackLegacy I am, I'm absolutely world class at miniature painting. Or just above table top standard, whichever is more believable. I did end up putting the skin base coat down and it was fine :)
Just because it’s an airbrush paint doesn’t mean it’s the right consistency for every needle size or air pressure. This is a common mistake people make. You need the consistency that works for you. Experiment with it to see what works better. I still thin down my airbrush primers as I feel they apply much better and clog less often when painting for longer periods of time.
@@BlackJackLegacy it requires patience, thin coats and longer drying time ... But the effect is amazing. The other way is not highlight with white, but use grey, then off white. Speckles also vanish due to color transition
The most straight forward no bs straight to the point zenithal airbrush vidya👌🏻 thx sir👍 liked and saved🙂
Really cool mini. I wasn't aware of infinity so I'm glad I watched. Also made the concept of the highlight easy to understand.
Excellent. Just what I was looking for!
Thank-you.
Looking at getting my first airbrush. These videos are useful. Thanks man
You’re welcome Chris. If you have any specific questions let me know and if I can help I will.
Nice, was looking for specifically how to do the method with an airbrush, Looking to just dust the white on from above until almost all the black is gone and then if you want a medium contrast an even lighter dusting from a 45 degree angle. Thank you!
This was just what I was looking for :)
If you happen to not have an airbrush, you can prime in black and then drybrush grey with normal drybrush. Not as smooth but will work in a pinch.
That’s true but you do need to make sure you always only dry brush in one direction from the top of the mini downwards.
@@BlackJackLegacy definitely much harder as you must constantly keep thinking about where the light source is coming from.
very helpful, nice one bruv
I like the video, keep up good job!!
Thanks very much!
As this is for airbrush beginners: What nozzle size and what pressure should I use for this method? And are those different depending on the kind of colour, like Acrylic, Oil, Ink, etc. ?
I use Dowler Rowney white ink for my zenithal gives a really smooth transition
I've never used that stuff - one to try thanks mate.
Dowler Rowney Jr was Iron Man right?
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What is your ratio for white primer in thinner to primer?
Thanks!
How well does a Zenithal priming work when you're planning to do a predominantly white base coat (say Imperial Stormtroopers for Legion?)
It can still work but I'd be tempted to prime with a light grey and then come at it with a heavier white from above.
That's a new way of doing it. I start with black, then hit it with grey at about a 45 degree angle, then white (either Ink or Primer) from above. What you just showed would be quicker and easier to get yhings done.
I think going with grey and then white is probably better but to be honest it gets painted over so probably has little difference.
You should use white ink if you want to avoid that speckled texture :)
Can you effectively undo a zenithal highlight if you layer on too many layers?
You can if you just end up using paint that's too thick. Keep it thin and build it up gradually and you'll be fine.
I'm doing it using white ink, does it matter that looks a bit speckly? I assume it won't show up after being painted over.
If you can get it less speckly it will be better (sounds like it might be a little dirty) but will make little difference really unless you’re going for super high quality gazing over the top.
@@BlackJackLegacy I am, I'm absolutely world class at miniature painting. Or just above table top standard, whichever is more believable. I did end up putting the skin base coat down and it was fine :)
I’m getting speckle ink also....that’s why I’m here.....I’ve got better but it’s taken a few strip downs of the minis to practice
You mention thinning down the white, but it's already an airbrush paint, what consistency are we going for if we've already got milk?
Just because it’s an airbrush paint doesn’t mean it’s the right consistency for every needle size or air pressure. This is a common mistake people make. You need the consistency that works for you. Experiment with it to see what works better. I still thin down my airbrush primers as I feel they apply much better and clog less often when painting for longer periods of time.
you won't get that speckling if you use white ink instead of of acrylic
I’ve tried ink but don’t really like how it goes on.
@@BlackJackLegacy it requires patience, thin coats and longer drying time ... But the effect is amazing. The other way is not highlight with white, but use grey, then off white. Speckles also vanish due to color transition
@@completelyrandomtask My zenithal with white FW ink just re activates when painting. do you know why?