A really in depth video . Your a born natural at explaining things calmly with a touch of humour . Well done . Always something to learn .Every day is a school day .
@ 34:30 is where people who use full sized spray guns get it easy. I keep a cheap grade of gun filled with thinners to spray the paint residue off my #1 gun out in the open air. (A spray painter showed me the trick.) You could do the same using one of the cheaper air brushes if it has a large spray nozzle. A full size gun at 40 psi makes short work of paint you have to scrub off but I don't advise doing it in your man cave or the kitchen. Although 15 minutes breathing acrylic thinners does tend to brighten your day. 🤪
Hi Charlie, Thank you for the airbrush video, I bought my airbrush/compressor kit (£80)from Amazon a month back. Prior to purchase I received some backward advice "Buy a cheap and cheerful one, if you use it enough to discover it's shortcomings, then is the time to do the big money" The logic behind this advice was we all know guys that buy the best tools and never use them. Keep the the airbrush instruction coming, I'm trying to teach myself, it's more helpful to have a 'guru' to show me the path.
I was going to offer the same advice. Bought a starter set, learnt my lessons, then realized it was time to get an iwata. Pricy, but I can see the difference it has made in control. Still use the compressor, and have the other airbrushes for running primer and the like through. Also when I started airbrushing, I had less disposable income, so the cheaper brush was a good choice for that too.
I've not long started in this area of modeling. I find, alot of little, is better than little of alot. Such as make your Tamiya paint like water. Start with 1 water, + 1 thinner (or IPA) to 1 paint, or even more thinning. I use mostly 10 psi. Do about 4 passes +. I find its better to build the paint layers up to the desired. Never 1 blast full colour then have to wipe off. Tamiya paint is very forgiving (thinning down). I use 25 psi and move back from the surface for scenic back ground and sky. Buy the best aibrush you can afford, buy it once. Can't wright all the details but hope this helps you. Thanks for an interesting video. Your video's have saved me a lot of workings out on mine.
I have a dozen or so air brushes everything from cheap Badger knock-offs to expensive Pashea, even some home made ones, they cover the range from ones for fine elicited work such as finger nails or makeup on live models to guns for painting Vans and trucks. They all will apply a medium through them, you just have to learn to work with what you have. But please do continue as nI have found the more you watch others work the more you learn or relearn something you forgot.
Hi Charlie! Unusually for me, I've not taken the plunge and purchased any airbrushing equipment yet, so there's been some great practical advice in this video! I'm very much looking forward to watching a complete series on airbrushing as it will hopefully keep me better informed for when the time comes to finally."splash the cash" on a suitable set of tools! Thanks very much for your hard work in bringing these excellent informative videos to us! All the best, Ian.
Hi Charlie, great video, a couple of minor ish points that may help others. Airbrushes with a 0.5mm needle tend to be less suspectable to clogging or tip drying, but can still achieve a reasonable amount of detailed work. Disappointment soon sets in when the paint is not flowing and makes learning a new skill more arduous and frustrating. It can also turn towards not using them. Paint mix is a big key and very well highlighted. Tamiya paint has approx. 25% alcohol in it hence the flammable warning symbol on the side. Note should be taken that not all paints can be intermixed with other manufacturers thinners/reducers, the paint can go globby and form a skin. The same applies to cleaning, it is important to use the correct cleaner for the chemical content of the paint, chemical content and type to paint ratio vary greatly between manufacturers. Paint mixing the wrong way can be easily made and the mess and clogging can be such a downer. The skimmed milk demonstration was brilliant. A compressor with an air tank helps with maintaining a constant air flow and pressure + the moisture trap + gauge are almost a must. Amazon Fengda FD186 at the time of writing was £84. Air bush with top/side gravity feed cup allows the user to get closer to the subject matter, where as the bottom feed seems to be a little more restrictive especially on scenery. The bottom feed brushes with the paint containers; are the connections universal between the pot cap and the air brush? I'm thinking pre mixed paints in these jars with reasonable quick interchange could have its advantages. Last point I promise... I have been following a couple of RUclips airbrush tutors who have helped me with painting results and a lot is to do with technique. Air on 1st then pull back so that the paint is on 2nd. The reverse applies for finishing, paint off with air running then air off. Its a practise thing but the results are much better and reduces tip drying. Helpful tip using the air flow alone can help dry the applied paint, just watch out for tip drying. I hope this has helped as these things really helped me. Please keep up the great work and the video's, as it helps us all to learn. 😊
Many thanks, Dave, for such an in-depth comment. I’ve already finished next week’s video, which goes out on Friday. I’ll be interested to read your review. Regards, Charlie.
@@ChadwickModelRailway As always Charlie I look forward to seeing it. I hope you saw my comments above as constructive and to help all. Keep up the great work.
As always Charlie , a highly informative video. To be honest I wouldn't trust myself with any airbrush ! My own view is you have to have a certain amount of artistic flair to be able to use any air brush effectively. A lot of people are probably too heavy handed when it comes to airbrushing. Definitely a skill which some can master and others won't. Cheers Euan
Excellent vid as usual/expected - a beginner £85 airbrush is the Harder and Steinbeck Ultra specifically made for the novice with step control of paint.
Apologies Charlie, I watched the part two first. A great introduction into the hardware required including the thoughts of other airbrush users. This complements part two just as well as part to can complement part one.
Well done Charlie. I bought a cheapy although cost me $80 nz, about 35 pounds and it was fine until the trigger fell off, literally after very little use. I now have an iwata revolution. Now to upgrade the compressor. Another day tho. Thanks
Good video. I have too say i started with a compressor and airbrush pack for around 100 pounds, and have had no issues with it. I like many others cant afford too buy 100 pounds plus airbrush and have had too look too the cheaper end. Although its sometimes true you get what you paid for, inst always the case. I've got both the FE-130K and the FE-182K and have never had any issues, and they have served me well for the last 3 too 4 years and has helped me complete many a project. Just think that just because its not a top of the range, all bells and whistles doesn't mean its a pile of rubbish. As the saying goes Horses for Course and if it works then why fix it. Again keep up the Good work Charlie.
nice job. Please continue on! It might be worthwhile to tell people you don't get to be a wizard with it until you put in the time and gain experience. Unless you have fouled things up a few times you will never get it. It takes a bit of persistance to be decent with it. Thanks for the video, much appreciated!
Hi Charlie please keep the series on airbrushing going I’m currently doing my homework before making a purchase so your opinion and experience is much appreciated for a newbie like me.
Thanks Charlie for a timely video. I will wait for further episodes before I take the plunge to purchase an airbrush and compressor. I have a lot of mostly car and some aircraft kits I need to get stuck into. My locos and rolling stock can wait until I have finished with my (life-size) motorcycle collection in the garage and can finally get around to building an OO layout. Too many interests and hobbies, never enough time or space!
Dear Charlie, great vid! Love the comparisons. On airbrushes in general; it’s imperative to keep it simple when beginning. Engaging in this kind of painting activity can be either very challenging and frustrating or very rewarding. The art of airbrush painting requires a lot of patience and practice. Wanna recommend anyone to start with a double action airbrush. Before spraying any paint on models it’s helpful to do some individual research into different airbrush techniques. Especially shading, using overspray, but mainly using the airbrush in such a way that folks build the muscle memory necessary to in fact write a sentence in very thin line. Such aptitude makes all the difference. Further, on the use of paint; I’ve been watching Boomer’s videos on RUclips since his Glever Road layout, he put out a ton of excellent instructional footage on the use of airbrushing for modeling. Since then I’m using Tamiya in my own airbrush. Advantage of Tamiya acrylic paints is that they can easily be diluted with any kind of IPA. Shooting Tamiya is a different ballgame, especially with a normal compressor. This allows for higher and more consistent air pressure. The high air pressure (to me) is what makes the difference, when shooting thin lines. Diluting Tamiya with IPA is instrumental for keeping the cost low. There’s no need for special thinners. Cleaning of the airbrush is an absolute breeze. Also, switching paint colors is much more easy with the IPA as a thinning agent. These are just my experiences with airbrushing. There must be many other schools, views and opinions. Nothing in my humble opinion is set in stone, but the way I learned this technique to me is illustrative of the way such information is now available to anyone. Cheerio
One of the best tips I've heard for airbrushing was to always start on the masking tape or in the air as a good way to prevent accidental starting splodges. An airbrush is basically a more precise and controllable version of spray paint in a can. Gentle side to side movements and carefully building up layers till you have the coverage that you're after. Good video again as always :)
Hi Charlie: It is great to get other options and methods, as airbrushing is a important subject to cover in modeling. Wither in train, car or military modeling. P.S. I always like your style it is very easy to follow!
Charlie, It would be interesting to see you upgrade some railroad mineral wagons. Swap out the couplings say, maybe replace buffers, add metal details and repaint/weather with airbrushing. Finish with transfers. You could have a triplet of them for somewhere on your layout.
Very clear information for the beginner - I use the premier air for painting my kits and find it very consistent in application without applying too much and creating runs in the paint. Possibly need to explain the reason for the moisture trap as some may be wondering why you need on2, keep up the good work 👍
Nice video Charlie, I can not believe those cheap air brushes people spent and wasted their money on, at the end of the day you get what you pay for. If your a bit hard up just save up and get one of the cheaper Iwatta airbrushes like the Neo range. They will not let you down and spares are readily available. The most trouble I have had is spraying acrylics, they dry very quickly which can be a boon but not for the air brush, spraying some cleaner through every now and then helps. If you really get some stubborn paint stuck in there Acetone will shift more or less anything, but make sure the seals on your air brush can tolerate the stuff. Chris
great video! For the last part of my working life I was a Health and safety manager for a major hardware supplier which at times was a chanellge. I admit that is the most least concern for modelers and should not be. We spend our hobby with all sorts chemicals that over the long trem can be harmful
Hi Charlie. As an exfirefighter now retired I would like to point out that you must be relatively clean shaven to get a perfect seal when wearing masks. Even a small amount of facial hair can break a seal. Cheers from Oz and keep up the great videos and advice.
I have worn a ZZ Top style beard for years and sprayed cars & motorcycles in that time as it's my career & I still wear masks that blow air over the face.
Thank you Charlie I enjoyed the airbrush info, I have no plans to buy one, but I enjoy listening to the constructive tips & information. I would like to see trains running around your layout however, kind regards Jon.
Hi Charlie Thanks very much for this video and I look forward to further ones on this topic. I do have one but put off using it because of my perceived difficulty in cleaning it. This video has logically and clearly shown how to do it. So I will get cracking and do some outside when the humidity levels are less than 80%. Thanks Paul from Zillmere
Good vid Charlie. Depends how much airbrushing one's going to do.I airbrushed a 1:72 scale RN Type 42 destroyer with a cheapy Badger airbrush and got good results. I find Valejo airbrush ready thinned paints are very good. Glad to know you know the correct full version about pudding and eating!
My father would alway buy the best quality he could afford. It is a good way to do things when you don't have unlimited resources; & who does? Love your excellent explainations & look forward to your next installment. As it happens, I am in the market for an airbrush but, have no experience with them. In my modelling career I've used mostly brushes & rattle cans.
"ston Martin airbrush". What a loving and generous family you have ! I was one of your subscribers who requested an edition, or two, on air brushing. Thank you, so much for meeting our collective needs. I will watch the remainder later. In the meantime, thank you again.
I've been pondering on whether to get into weathering or not. The added costs of having someone do it commercially are quite steep. Since airbrushing is an element in weathering then I am grateful that your learning curve on getting started has popped up. Thanks Charlie.. (don't ya jus' luv learning curves?)
Very good video as always Charlie, I definitely would recommend Iwata I’ve used them for almost 30 years and never had a problem and the spares and help lines are great - and I love and use Vallejo paints notoriously hard for spraying but if you get the right consistency and have the right pressure you’ll have no problems - can’t wait for your next video , hope you include a bit of weathering of track or rolling stock perhaps - great and thank you 👍
Hi Charlie, another good video, interesting. I have used airbrushes years ago and started with a Badger 200 which I still have. I have never spayed Acrylics and always stayed away from them thinking they dried fast and would clog the airbrush. So I'm quite keen to see you use Acrylics and what you use them on. Cheers, Phil B.
Thanks for the video Charlie. For me, given the infrequency of use, the cost of tools time and materials in brush spraying, I will stick to Tamiya rattle cans. Cleaning is just a matter of inverting the can and a quick squirt to clear the nozzle. Changing colour? Just pick up the next can. I can see the versatility of an airbrush but masking plus changing the cans distance does most of what I need. You can also use cans in the open air (wind and weather allowing) more easily then air brushes - the ultimate in ventilation :-)
Hi Charlie it's been awhile. Wow what a video this is. I have seen so many videos & people that do air brush painting on their models. So many to choose from, quite expensive. The less noise model I liked better. As for the clean up very necessary but wow all those parts in the sprayer mechanisms I was thinking Just remember how you took it apart & to remember how to put it back together again. 😅😅. As for me that's going to be many miles for me cause I don't have the greatest ventilation to do this at this time. But your spray booth looks great Charlie As for your mask I was thinking of the N 50 style masks during our worlds enemy of COVID-19 then I noticed well if it works for you then I'll try it. The respirator mask they're standard & a bit pricey in the U.S. I have to get one eventually for other future projects. I got something out of this waiting to see a part 2. Who knows you may wind up doing something like Athearn trains Prime For Grime on their fleets of trains. As always a great channel I have followed you since 2020 & get so much joy watching. I love your bloopers video a few seasons ago to love your humor to. Thanks a million Charlie. Harold Alexis CN , VIA RAIL, Metro North Railroad etc..
Great stuff as always Charlie - I always look forward to your videos and like the fact that you don't take it all too seriously (except for H&S of course!) 🙂 Airbrushing is a skill I want to develop and this was a brilliant starting point for me - I look forward to more detail about techniques for weathering the wagons and would be interested to see how you do your track too. Thank you for all your efforts.
I must have got very lucky with my budget airbrush. Looks like the Fengda but didn't have any branding. Probably cost about 10 quid. It came with spare needles but haven't had to replace anything in 5 years of use and it seems to work fine. I already had a decent compressor with an air tank. Some good information especially about stopping the paint while keeping the airbrush moving. The first thing I was taught in a car body repair shop. Cheers!
I have had an air brush and compressor for a long time thanks to my father-in-law but have never used it. Now that we have Prof Charlie maybe it is time to see if it works and may I can learn to use it. Some days my hands are not too steady tho. That could add some interesting random variations to my work.
I got it all out today onto my bench. Even found a turn-table in the box! I'm going to convert a small wooden shipping crate l gleaned from work into an extractor cabinet using a shower extractor fan to the outside world through the shed wall. I think l've got this Charlie!
Thank you for this fine introduction. You did it again. Very well done . I've got the Hansa 581 which I bought from a railway club friend. havn't used it yet though. will be following up on the next videos you will be doing on this subject. So yes please do continue the serie.
Hi Charlie, Great video including the H&S. Just one thing you didn’t mention, Gloves. Bit trivial but really saves you from getting messy and covered in paint. Look forward to the next instalment. M
Hi Charlie I've started airbrushing bought a cheap air gun and I think it's great does what I need it todo I've sprayed 8 colas rail coaches 9 intercity coaches And am working on my northern belle coaches one day I'll buy a better one keep these videos coming mate 👌👌👌 cheers Paul
Hi Charlie. I just want to commend you on the best video I have ever seen on air brushing. I have been air brushing for over 40 years using the single stage air brushes to the old Paasche air brushes and nobody has covered the art as well as you.
Many years ago Charlie, I purchased the cheapest air brush, mainly to learn with. A friend suggested to me that better needles (or jets) would be of advantage! Yes it was like taking a scrap yard Porsche (full of holes) into a 1980's Ford Fiesta but still not great! but did teach me the basics of airbrushing, so in one seance cheap is wonderful to learn with, & I didn't wreck a expensive tool! Just wished your friends at the club, had not wasted money on things which we think we might need , but don't use!!
Thank you for that informative video, Charlie. I look forward to your future videos on the same subject. I am always a little reluctant to use my airbrush due to the problems of getting the paint to the right consistency and cleaning the airbrush at the end of the spraying session. It takes me a lot longer to clean the equipment than it does to do the sparying. Your tips will help in both respects.
Novice user here. I’ve not done much airbrushing and am still finding my way. I bought a small Voilamart Airbrush Compressor Spray Gun Dual Action Air Brush from “that” website 😁 It has 3 settings for pressure, but doesn’t tell you what they are! 👀 The brush that came with it is fine for me, but I have bought one that is slightly better. Only used it on larger models that I build. So far so good. I use 99% alcohol solution to clean with as it’s far cheaper than the dedicated cleaners. Another video would be appreciated thanks.
Always enjoy watching your videos Charlie. It’s amazing the skills you learn building a model railway, although this is probably one I will pass on. I will still watch the series though. Thanks for sharing. Roy.
Thanks for all the information and demonstration. I have yet to airbrush myself, still trying to absorb the essentials. I already own a 6 gallon commercial-style compressor but it's too loud to want to work near. I also plan to do whatever painting I can outdoors in nice weather to keep the smell out of the house. Even though the compressor could be charged up in the garage it's a little heavy to lug around on a regular basis. My solution is going to be a 5 gallon portable air tank with a dessicant filter and regulator bolted on and expect to spend about $50 US for the kit which is a lot less than a premium purpose-built airbrush compressor. I suppose the budget strapped hobbyist could charge one of those up like a tire at the local service station too.
Thank you, Charlie…. I’m in the U.S., and have watched ‘Barbados Rex’ on you tube, he recommends the two stage air brushes also, he also recommends the 3 or 5 mm needles for modeling, and 7 mm for less detail work like painting track. I like your approach about the consistency of the paint for air brushing. Thank you, for taking the time to share your experience and knowledge…
Great video Charlie ! Yes I am considering buying an air brush. Obvious I have no idea which one. I hope you will continue the air brush series. I found this one VERY helpful! You made it look easy , I hope it is
Another good video, Charlie. You are not wrong with regards to the cheap airbrushes, I found they had a habit of clogging up very easily, no matter how well they were cleaned. Now have an Iwata Neo,which is great. I made my own cleaning station, using a plastic drinks container with a screw on lid with holes for the airbrush nozzle and for venting. The filter was made from a piece of deep fat fryer filter.
Interesting a great to see a “how to airbrush” vid from the ground up rather than ones that seem to assume some knowledge or experience. Keep them coming!
Hi Charlie, A couple of things as I understand. 1. The 3 in 1 container you were using should have say 30% water in it. A lot of seasoned airbrush users on cleaning take the nozzle assembly of and push the needle forward to save the possibility of pulling paint back (Have to say I always pull the needle backwards as you did in the video. I would suggest in separate videos for Acrylic and enamel, showing respraying say a wagon or a kit, weathering and scenic work such as spraying the track before balesting and weathering after the ballast has been done. Thanks for all you efforts Terry
I bought my airbrush some years ago but before I did I watched videos on right and wrong ways to go about it, luckily I ended up with a good caompressor and 2 Iwata air brushes, However have not used them yet due to lack of confidence and time consuming set up. Interesting to see the way you get the right vescosity, I assumed one would use a 70 / 30 or something like that, mmmm. I thought you may have used an ultrasonic cleaning bath to clean the inner parts of the air brush, obviously not needed. This is an excellent video, thank you
Charlie, very good précis on the basics of purchasing and operating a decent airbrush. Your audience will certainly use the tips and tricks you have shown. The best part is actually breaking the airbrush down and cleaning it. Looking forward to the next installment! Thanks for the lesson!
Great video. I always use IPA with Tamiya acrylic. Their pigments are so good you can thin it over and over because I like to put on my paint in thin layers. With the IPA it’s simple to clean and never clogs. Don’t know about other paints and IPA, some can curdle. I also use the Iwata eclipse dual action. I am very much looking forward to the painting of wagons etc.
Excellent video Charlie, please continue with this series, an airbrush is something I have hankered after for a while, but I have resisted temptation for a change, for all the reasons you mentioned, so I hope this will steer me in the right direction.
Interesting video, good points well made. Harder & Steenbeck (especially their 2024 ranges), closely followed by either Paasche or Sparmax, with a basic Gaahleri as a standby. The Premiair is a great little brush, iirc, Sparmax for Iwata (as are Neo). Iwata's parent company own Harder and Steenbeck too (although they seem to operate independently).
Once again another great video I’ve been watching these for a few years now and I was surprised at the cost . I bought my set up in 2021 I paid £62 for an all metal compressor with gauge and vapour trap 3 air brushes a small cup,a big cup,syphon jar brush, hose and cleaning brushes when I went to see how much it would have cost me today I was gobsmacked to see the same supplier now charging £239 for the same kit I’m glad I got in early. I know they were cheap but I have had no problems although I only use Vallejo paint,thinners and cleaner With some good results Keep it up Looking forward to the open day.
Hi Charlie, I found ya First Airbrush Video Very informative & Clear Advice On Airbrushes,& Yes It Would Great To See Some Crossover Videos About Useing A Airbrush With Enemal Paints & Acrylic Pants & Weathering As Well,👍,I Eagerly Await The Next Installment About Airbrushing..!,(If You Can Do It)& On A Subject From Your Last Video,About Dcc's Track Rubber..! Well I Finally Brought 1,&You Are Right..!,It Is Alot Better Then Peco's Track Rubber..!,It's A Excellent Product..!,I Won't Be Useing Nothing Else Now..!,The Peco Rubber is Back In My Toolkit For Now..! Once Again I'll Be Looking Forward To Your Next Installment On Airbrushing..!,Can't Wait...!👍👍
Hi Charlie….I was a spray painter for over 40 years so I have a little experience….really good advice content. If you,d like to be more exact with paint you could buy a viscosity cup….pour in then time its run out to match the milk. Possibly a bit annul but would help if you weren’t confident. Top marks for health and safety.
Charlie - thanks for a great video. I am due to give the same type of talk to my club on Wednesday and agree with 99% of what you said. The bit I have issue with is please do not use cotton buds anywhere near the inside of the cup. I have learnt the hard way that a small fibre from these thinks can block the inside of the nozzle. I use a well worn brush ie one that is not likely to shed a hair. I then clean the inside of the cup with a small lint free pad - amazon sell them i think. If you want something to clean the airbrush quickly and thoroughly I use Mr Hobby Self levelling thinner - will strip away any traces of old paint. It is a laquer thinner so smells a bit but can be uswd with Tamiya acylics as well.
Very interested Charlie. Bought an airbrush kit through a magazine subscription but never used it yet so still in the box. I then received a parcel with my name on it from Temu but the contents were not what l ordered but... it had an airbrush in a nice wooden case to store it in. Same as the other kit remains unused. Never did receive the mini clamps l ordered. Great presentation by the way as always. Thanks Charlie.
Thanks Charlie as usual a brilliant video it appears so far that the techniques are very much similar to spraying motor vehicles. Time to get and practice I think and make some test cards. Regards Ian
When I was looking for an Airbrush setup I decided to go 'cheep' and bought one for $90 with an airbrush and compressor. They also had another airbrush kit for $10, so I got that too. Much to my dismay (really shouldn't have been) the $10 has a unique connection and I cannot find an adapter (oh well). Then the airbrush that came with the compress does not work, or at least I couldn't get anything but air out of it. That one was a syphon style with the bottle below the airbrush. I did get them with the idea of learning how to use it. Didn't get far. SO, I am glad to hear I am in good company. I have purchased a higher end airbrush, but haven't had a chance to try it yet. You have inspired me to get on with it. I really do enjoy watching your videos and seeing how you create your layout.
Hi Charlie... Thank you. Videos about the tools of the trade are always of interest and, slowly but surely, a modeller could quite easily increase their confidence in their ability to stop putting off until tomorrow what they can do today.... Practice with el cheapo on a large sheet of cardboard before really taking the plunge and paying out hundreds.
Always enjoy your direct and straight forward approach to things Charlie.. Definitely interested in more videos about airbrushing.. After a 30 year hiatus I’m finally building my layout and have learned so much from your channel.. Keep ‘em coming..!
Thanks Charlie. This was a very helpful introduction to spray painting I look forward to seeing how to apply these skills for weathering. I have previously struggled to find this information so am grateful for this guide.
Wow! Thanks Charlie. I have to say that I wondered what entailed with airbrushing……. I don’t think that I would have the skills but I found this absolutely fascinating ! I am definitely looking forward to your next instalment. You never know I might get the courage to have a go myself. 😁😁 Again thanks a lot Charlie.
Great video Charlie. Best advice I would give anyone buying an airbrush is to avoid anything cheap like the plague and buy a decent one that’s easy to strip down. If your budget cannot stretch to a more expensive brush, make some sacrifices or save up. Harder & Steenbeck make some very affordable entry level brushes at around £90-£100 which are not only robust, but spares are easily available. Buying a cheap airbrush is a bit like going to the pub and ordering a pint of slops to see if you like the beer…..
Hi Charlie. I invested in a HARDER & STEENBECK suction airbrush, as part of a kit from Everything Airbrush. I correlated the advice I received from them, with my friend Duncan H - a very experienced painter. The airbrush I purchased can have all parts replaced, and my compressor has the water reservoir on it, rather than the brush itself. I’m still very new to this way of painting, but your advice tallies well with what Duncan explained to me. I find your videos very interesting, and always get something from them. Thanks for taking to]he time to inform and entertain.👍
Very helpful video. I have had a cheapie airbrush for a while now and am getting used to using it. I will probably upgrade when I have outgrown it. So yes please keep doing this sort of thing as it is all part of modelling. I would also like to see how you weather your stock.
Thanks Charlie. A fascinating introduction to airbrushes and I will accept your sage advice about not rushing out and buying. It is an area where I am totally ignorant so I will look forward to future visits to this subject with yourself to become better informed. I feel this is a subject where I would pay money with some company to attend a days teaching at a hands on level as I'm sure that would be a good investment and maybe help avoid wasting funds on avoidable mistakes.
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A really in depth video . Your a born natural at explaining things calmly with a touch of humour . Well done . Always something to learn .Every day is a school day .
Thanks David, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.
Agree! Charlie does such a good job. I had never heard the names of any of those air brush manufacturers.
@ 34:30 is where people who use full sized spray guns get it easy. I keep a cheap grade of gun filled with thinners to spray the paint residue off my #1 gun out in the open air. (A spray painter showed me the trick.) You could do the same using one of the cheaper air brushes if it has a large spray nozzle. A full size gun at 40 psi makes short work of paint you have to scrub off but I don't advise doing it in your man cave or the kitchen. Although 15 minutes breathing acrylic thinners does tend to brighten your day. 🤪
A Fair point Terry, however none of those cheap airbrushes were mine. Regards, Charlie.
Thank you for the demonstration Charlie. This is definitely saved in my airbrush folder.
That’s great news Bob. Do check out the later two videos. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie, Thank you for the airbrush video, I bought my airbrush/compressor kit (£80)from Amazon a month back. Prior to purchase I received some backward advice "Buy a cheap and cheerful one, if you use it enough to discover it's shortcomings, then is the time to do the big money" The logic behind this advice was we all know guys that buy the best tools and never use them. Keep the the airbrush instruction coming, I'm trying to teach myself, it's more helpful to have a 'guru' to show me the path.
I was going to offer the same advice. Bought a starter set, learnt my lessons, then realized it was time to get an iwata. Pricy, but I can see the difference it has made in control. Still use the compressor, and have the other airbrushes for running primer and the like through.
Also when I started airbrushing, I had less disposable income, so the cheaper brush was a good choice for that too.
Thanks guys, I was so pleased that you find my videos interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Thank you Charlie, please do continue the series
Thanks mate, I’m on the case. Regards, Charlie.
I've not long started in this area of modeling. I find, alot of little, is better than little of alot. Such as make your Tamiya paint like water. Start with 1 water, + 1 thinner (or IPA) to 1 paint, or even more thinning. I use mostly 10 psi. Do about 4 passes +. I find its better to build the paint layers up to the desired. Never 1 blast full colour then have to wipe off. Tamiya paint is very forgiving (thinning down). I use 25 psi and move back from the surface for scenic back ground and sky. Buy the best aibrush you can afford, buy it once. Can't wright all the details but hope this helps you. Thanks for an interesting video. Your video's have saved me a lot of workings out on mine.
Thanks Mel, for such an excellent and constructive comment. Regards, Charlie.
I have a dozen or so air brushes everything from cheap Badger knock-offs to expensive Pashea, even some home made ones, they cover the range from ones for fine elicited work such as finger nails or makeup on live models to guns for painting Vans and trucks. They all will apply a medium through them, you just have to learn to work with what you have. But please do continue as nI have found the more you watch others work the more you learn or relearn something you forgot.
Thanks, SBM, we will all learn together. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie! Unusually for me, I've not taken the plunge and purchased any airbrushing equipment yet, so there's been some great practical advice in this video! I'm very much looking forward to watching a complete series on airbrushing as it will hopefully keep me better informed for when the time comes to finally."splash the cash" on a suitable set of tools! Thanks very much for your hard work in bringing these excellent informative videos to us! All the best, Ian.
Thanks Ian, that’s really kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.
Very informative about the dark art of airbrushing .Please keep these coming. Thanks Charlie.
Thanks Richard, that’s most kind.
Regards Charlie
Thank you - I don't do airbrushing (yet) so needed this. lesson.
Stick aroundJohn, there’s another one next week. Regards Charlie.
Hi Charlie, great video, a couple of minor ish points that may help others.
Airbrushes with a 0.5mm needle tend to be less suspectable to clogging or tip drying, but can still achieve a reasonable amount of detailed work. Disappointment soon sets in when the paint is not flowing and makes learning a new skill more arduous and frustrating. It can also turn towards not using them.
Paint mix is a big key and very well highlighted. Tamiya paint has approx. 25% alcohol in it hence the flammable warning symbol on the side. Note should be taken that not all paints can be intermixed with other manufacturers thinners/reducers, the paint can go globby and form a skin. The same applies to cleaning, it is important to use the correct cleaner for the chemical content of the paint, chemical content and type to paint ratio vary greatly between manufacturers. Paint mixing the wrong way can be easily made and the mess and clogging can be such a downer. The skimmed milk demonstration was brilliant.
A compressor with an air tank helps with maintaining a constant air flow and pressure + the moisture trap + gauge are almost a must. Amazon Fengda FD186 at the time of writing was £84.
Air bush with top/side gravity feed cup allows the user to get closer to the subject matter, where as the bottom feed seems to be a little more restrictive especially on scenery.
The bottom feed brushes with the paint containers; are the connections universal between the pot cap and the air brush? I'm thinking pre mixed paints in these jars with reasonable quick interchange could have its advantages.
Last point I promise... I have been following a couple of RUclips airbrush tutors who have helped me with painting results and a lot is to do with technique. Air on 1st then pull back so that the paint is on 2nd. The reverse applies for finishing, paint off with air running then air off. Its a practise thing but the results are much better and reduces tip drying. Helpful tip using the air flow alone can help dry the applied paint, just watch out for tip drying.
I hope this has helped as these things really helped me. Please keep up the great work and the video's, as it helps us all to learn. 😊
Many thanks, Dave, for such an in-depth comment. I’ve already finished next week’s video, which goes out on Friday. I’ll be interested to read your review. Regards, Charlie.
@@ChadwickModelRailway As always Charlie I look forward to seeing it. I hope you saw my comments above as constructive and to help all. Keep up the great work.
Charlie thanks very much it was very informative before I venture down this road.
Thanks David, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
As always Charlie , a highly informative video. To be honest I wouldn't trust myself with any airbrush ! My own view is you have to have a certain amount of artistic flair to be able to use any air brush effectively. A lot of people are probably too heavy handed when it comes to airbrushing. Definitely a skill which some can master and others won't. Cheers Euan
Many thanks for sharing your honesty, Euan. Regards, Charlie.
Excellent vid as usual/expected - a beginner £85 airbrush is the Harder and Steinbeck Ultra specifically made for the novice with step control of paint.
Thanks, Molly, great info. Regards, Charlie.
Some of the finest Chinesium under review. The race to the lowest cost!
The range, and price points are huge. Regards, Charlie.
Apologies Charlie, I watched the part two first. A great introduction into the hardware required including the thoughts of other airbrush users. This complements part two just as well as part to can complement part one.
Thanks Anthony, so pleased that you enjoyed the videos. Regards, Charlie.
Well done Charlie. I bought a cheapy although cost me $80 nz, about 35 pounds and it was fine until the trigger fell off, literally after very little use. I now have an iwata revolution. Now to upgrade the compressor. Another day tho. Thanks
At least you’ve made a good investment in the airbrush mate. Regards, Charlie.
Good video. I have too say i started with a compressor and airbrush pack for around 100 pounds, and have had no issues with it. I like many others cant afford too buy 100 pounds plus airbrush and have had too look too the cheaper end. Although its sometimes true you get what you paid for, inst always the case. I've got both the FE-130K and the FE-182K and have never had any issues, and they have served me well for the last 3 too 4 years and has helped me complete many a project. Just think that just because its not a top of the range, all bells and whistles doesn't mean its a pile of rubbish. As the saying goes Horses for Course and if it works then why fix it. Again keep up the Good work Charlie.
Thanks, HBR, for looking into your world. You’re right, the cost isn’t everything. Regards, Charlie.
Great to see that you meticulously cleaned your equipment afterwards as dried-on paint will make using it again impossible 😇
Thanks David, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie, mines not in the box anymore, I’ve had a go…. Don’t like cleaning but hey! Let’s keep going now and see how far we get with everyone else.
A good move, Steve , make sure it’s clean before you start. Regards, Charlie.
nice job. Please continue on! It might be worthwhile to tell people you don't get to be a wizard with it until you put in the time and gain experience. Unless you have fouled things up a few times you will never get it. It takes a bit of persistance to be decent with it. Thanks for the video, much appreciated!
Thanks John I’m so pleased that you found it interesting.
Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie please keep the series on airbrushing going I’m currently doing my homework before making a purchase so your opinion and experience is much appreciated for a newbie like me.
Thanks Mark, I do hope that you enjoy tomorrow’s edition. Regards Charlie.
Thanks Charlie for a timely video. I will wait for further episodes before I take the plunge to purchase an airbrush and compressor. I have a lot of mostly car and some aircraft kits I need to get stuck into. My locos and rolling stock can wait until I have finished with my (life-size) motorcycle collection in the garage and can finally get around to building an OO layout. Too many interests and hobbies, never enough time or space!
Paul , I know the feeling. Regards, Charlie.
Dear Charlie, great vid! Love the comparisons. On airbrushes in general; it’s imperative to keep it simple when beginning. Engaging in this kind of painting activity can be either very challenging and frustrating or very rewarding. The art of airbrush painting requires a lot of patience and practice. Wanna recommend anyone to start with a double action airbrush. Before spraying any paint on models it’s helpful to do some individual research into different airbrush techniques. Especially shading, using overspray, but mainly using the airbrush in such a way that folks build the muscle memory necessary to in fact write a sentence in very thin line. Such aptitude makes all the difference.
Further, on the use of paint; I’ve been watching Boomer’s videos on RUclips since his Glever Road layout, he put out a ton of excellent instructional footage on the use of airbrushing for modeling. Since then I’m using Tamiya in my own airbrush. Advantage of Tamiya acrylic paints is that they can easily be diluted with any kind of IPA. Shooting Tamiya is a different ballgame, especially with a normal compressor. This allows for higher and more consistent air pressure. The high air pressure (to me) is what makes the difference, when shooting thin lines.
Diluting Tamiya with IPA is instrumental for keeping the cost low. There’s no need for special thinners. Cleaning of the airbrush is an absolute breeze. Also, switching paint colors is much more easy with the IPA as a thinning agent.
These are just my experiences with airbrushing. There must be many other schools, views and opinions. Nothing in my humble opinion is set in stone, but the way I learned this technique to me is illustrative of the way such information is now available to anyone.
Cheerio
Manythanks, Vincent, for such an enlightening comment. Much appreciated, regards Charlie.
One of the best tips I've heard for airbrushing was to always start on the masking tape or in the air as a good way to prevent accidental starting splodges.
An airbrush is basically a more precise and controllable version of spray paint in a can. Gentle side to side movements and carefully building up layers till you have the coverage that you're after.
Good video again as always :)
Yes, an excellent tip Consequator. Regards, Charlie.
I have to agree with you airbrush , I have used a brush for weathering for the past five years also weathering powder
Thanks David, it’s great to have you on board. Regards, Charlie.
I found the Iwata HP-CS to be a great all-rounder. Spare parts if you need it, and will run all day long no problem 😊
Thanks mate, it’s always useful to have recommendations. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie: It is great to get other options and methods, as airbrushing is a important subject to cover in modeling. Wither in train, car or military modeling. P.S. I always like your style it is very easy to follow!
Thanks Fred, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.
Excellent video.. More Airbrushing content would be great !! Eg Weathering a model and spraying scenery
Thanks Charley 😊😊
Thanks, John, I’m on the case. Regards, Charlie.
thanks for doing this , airbrushing always seemed to be a bit of 'dark arts' to me so I appreciate this and hopefully the rest to come
ThanksJohn, I’m so pleased that you find my mini series interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Charlie,
It would be interesting to see you upgrade some railroad mineral wagons. Swap out the couplings say, maybe replace buffers, add metal details and repaint/weather with airbrushing. Finish with transfers.
You could have a triplet of them for somewhere on your layout.
I’m sorry mate, but I actually don’t own any railroad wagons. Regards, Charlie.
@@ChadwickModelRailway I'm sure a visit to eBay or a second hand dealer and a small amount of cash could solve that. 😉
Very clear information for the beginner - I use the premier air for painting my kits and find it very consistent in application without applying too much and creating runs in the paint. Possibly need to explain the reason for the moisture trap as some may be wondering why you need on2, keep up the good work 👍
Thanks, David, the water trap was for use with the small elephant compressor. Regards, Charlie.
Great video not tried airbrushing yet so will continue watching these. Thank you.
Thanks Jonathan , I’m so pleased that you sounded interesting.
Regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie thank you for an interesting video . Yes I would like more video on airbrushing.
Thanks, Steve, we can learn together. Regards, Charlie.
Nice video Charlie, I can not believe those cheap air brushes people spent and wasted their money on, at the end of the day you get what you pay for. If your a bit hard up just save up and get one of the cheaper Iwatta airbrushes like the Neo range. They will not let you down and spares are readily available. The most trouble I have had is spraying acrylics, they dry very quickly which can be a boon but not for the air brush, spraying some cleaner through every now and then helps. If you really get some stubborn paint stuck in there Acetone will shift more or less anything, but make sure the seals on your air brush can tolerate the stuff. Chris
I take your point Chris, and do watch out for tip drying. Regards, Charlie.
great video! For the last part of my working life I was a Health and safety manager for a major hardware supplier which at times was a chanellge. I admit that is the most least concern for modelers and should not be. We spend our hobby with all sorts chemicals that over the long trem can be harmful
Thanks MS, H&S is such a pain but so is “ill health”! Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie. As an exfirefighter now retired I would like to point out that you must be relatively clean shaven to get a perfect seal when wearing masks. Even a small amount of facial hair can break a seal. Cheers from Oz and keep up the great videos and advice.
I have worn a ZZ Top style beard for years and sprayed cars & motorcycles in that time as it's my career & I still wear masks that blow air over the face.
I imagine it’s time to get out the Vaseline. Regards, Charlie.
Thank you Charlie I enjoyed the airbrush info, I have no plans to buy one, but I enjoy listening to the constructive tips & information. I would like to see trains running around your layout however, kind regards Jon.
Thanks Jon, I’m so pleased that you find the channel interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie
Thanks very much for this video and I look forward to further ones on this topic. I do have one but put off using it because of my perceived difficulty in cleaning it. This video has logically and clearly shown how to do it. So I will get cracking and do some outside when the humidity levels are less than 80%.
Thanks
Paul from Zillmere
Thanks Paul, we can learn together. Regards Charlie
Good vid Charlie. Depends how much airbrushing one's going to do.I airbrushed a 1:72 scale RN Type 42 destroyer with a cheapy Badger airbrush and got good results. I find Valejo airbrush ready thinned paints are very good. Glad to know you know the correct full version about pudding and eating!
Thanks, FF, for looking into your world. Regards, Charlie.
My father would alway buy the best quality he could afford. It is a good way to do things when you don't have unlimited resources; & who does? Love your excellent explainations & look forward to your next installment. As it happens, I am in the market for an airbrush but, have no experience with them. In my modelling career I've used mostly brushes & rattle cans.
Thanks Phil, I’m so pleased that you find the channel interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Thanks for the informative video Charlie, I believe that there should be about 1/2 inch of water in the airbrush cleaning pot.
Yes, I think you’re right, J. Clearly, I can’t find the instructions. Regards, Charlie.
"ston Martin airbrush". What a loving and generous family you have ! I was one of your subscribers who requested an edition, or two, on air brushing. Thank you, so much for meeting our collective needs. I will watch the remainder later. In the meantime, thank you again.
Thanks, RT, I’m here to serve. Regards, Charlie.
I've been pondering on whether to get into weathering or not. The added costs of having someone do it commercially are quite steep. Since airbrushing is an element in weathering then I am grateful that your learning curve on getting started has popped up. Thanks Charlie.. (don't ya jus' luv learning curves?)
Thanks MS, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Very good video as always Charlie, I definitely would recommend Iwata I’ve used them for almost 30 years and never had a problem and the spares and help lines are great - and I love and use Vallejo paints notoriously hard for spraying but if you get the right consistency and have the right pressure you’ll have no problems - can’t wait for your next video , hope you include a bit of weathering of track or rolling stock perhaps - great and thank you 👍
Thanks Andries, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie, another good video, interesting.
I have used airbrushes years ago and started with a Badger 200 which I still have.
I have never spayed Acrylics and always stayed away from them thinking they dried fast and would clog the airbrush. So I'm quite keen to see you use Acrylics and what you use them on.
Cheers, Phil B.
Thanks Phil, it’s great to have you onboard. Like you, I do prefer enamels. Regards, Charlie.
Thanks for the video Charlie. For me, given the infrequency of use, the cost of tools time and materials in brush spraying, I will stick to Tamiya rattle cans. Cleaning is just a matter of inverting the can and a quick squirt to clear the nozzle. Changing colour? Just pick up the next can.
I can see the versatility of an airbrush but masking plus changing the cans distance does most of what I need.
You can also use cans in the open air (wind and weather allowing) more easily then air brushes - the ultimate in ventilation :-)
I totally understand your point of view, mate. Regards, Charlie.
Thanks for this comprehensive introduction video…..I’ve been thinking about getting one and it addressed a number of the knowledge gaps I have
Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie it's been awhile. Wow what a video this is. I have seen so many videos & people that do air brush painting on their models. So many to choose from, quite expensive. The less noise model I liked better. As for the clean up very necessary but wow all those parts in the sprayer mechanisms I was thinking Just remember how you took it apart & to remember how to put it back together again. 😅😅. As for me that's going to be many miles for me cause I don't have the greatest ventilation to do this at this time. But your spray booth looks great Charlie As for your mask I was thinking of the N 50 style masks during our worlds enemy of COVID-19 then I noticed well if it works for you then I'll try it. The respirator mask they're standard & a bit pricey in the U.S. I have to get one eventually for other future projects. I got something out of this waiting to see a part 2. Who knows you may wind up doing something like Athearn trains Prime For Grime on their fleets of trains. As always a great channel I have followed you since 2020 & get so much joy watching. I love your bloopers video a few seasons ago to love your humor to. Thanks a million Charlie.
Harold Alexis
CN , VIA RAIL, Metro North Railroad etc..
Thanks Harold, it’s comments such as yours, that make the whole RUclips thing worthwhile.
Regards Charlie
Great stuff as always Charlie - I always look forward to your videos and like the fact that you don't take it all too seriously (except for H&S of course!) 🙂 Airbrushing is a skill I want to develop and this was a brilliant starting point for me - I look forward to more detail about techniques for weathering the wagons and would be interested to see how you do your track too. Thank you for all your efforts.
Thanks, Mike, I’m so pleased you enjoyed the video. Regards, Charlie.
Thank Charlie for another wonderful video. Yes please for another Airbrush video.
Thanks, Dave, I’m on the case. Regards, Charlie.
I must have got very lucky with my budget airbrush. Looks like the Fengda but didn't have any branding. Probably cost about 10 quid.
It came with spare needles but haven't had to replace anything in 5 years of use and it seems to work fine.
I already had a decent compressor with an air tank.
Some good information especially about stopping the paint while keeping the airbrush moving. The first thing I was taught in a car body repair shop. Cheers!
Thanks, AFG, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie.
I have had an air brush and compressor for a long time thanks to my father-in-law but have never used it. Now that we have Prof Charlie maybe it is time to see if it works and may I can learn to use it. Some days my hands are not too steady tho. That could add some interesting random variations to my work.
That’s great news, Paul, we can learn together. Regards, Charlie.
Very good start, looking forward to next in series
Thanks mate. I’m on the case. Regards Charlie
I got it all out today onto my bench. Even found a turn-table in the box! I'm going to convert a small wooden shipping crate l gleaned from work into an extractor cabinet using a shower extractor fan to the outside world through the shed wall. I think l've got this Charlie!
Thanks John, we can learn together.
Regards Charlie
Thank you for this fine introduction. You did it again. Very well done . I've got the Hansa 581 which I bought from a railway club friend. havn't used it yet though. will be following up on the next videos you will be doing on this subject. So yes please do continue the serie.
Thanks F9987, time to dust it off.
Regards Charlie
Thanks Charlie. That’s a great start, and I’m looking forward to what’s coming next.
Thanks James, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie, Great video including the H&S. Just one thing you didn’t mention, Gloves. Bit trivial but really saves you from getting messy and covered in paint. Look forward to the next instalment. M
Thanks, Mark, you raised an interesting point. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie
I've started airbrushing bought a cheap air gun and I think it's great does what I need it todo I've sprayed 8 colas rail coaches
9 intercity coaches
And am working on my northern belle coaches one day I'll buy a better one keep these videos coming mate 👌👌👌 cheers Paul
That’s great news, Paul, I’m so pleased that you’ve had some success.
Hi Charlie. I just want to commend you on the best video I have ever seen on air brushing. I have been air brushing for over 40 years using the single stage air brushes to the old Paasche air brushes and nobody has covered the art as well as you.
Thanks Sierge, thanks most kind.
Regards Charlie
Many years ago Charlie, I purchased the cheapest air brush, mainly to learn with. A friend suggested to me that better needles (or jets) would be of advantage! Yes it was like taking a scrap yard Porsche (full of holes) into a 1980's Ford Fiesta but still not great! but did teach me the basics of airbrushing, so in one seance cheap is wonderful to learn with, & I didn't wreck a expensive tool! Just wished your friends at the club, had not wasted money on things which we think we might need , but don't use!!
Thanks V, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Thank you for that informative video, Charlie. I look forward to your future videos on the same subject. I am always a little reluctant to use my airbrush due to the problems of getting the paint to the right consistency and cleaning the airbrush at the end of the spraying session. It takes me a lot longer to clean the equipment than it does to do the sparying. Your tips will help in both respects.
Thanks, Detic, I’m sure that we shall learn together. Regards, Charlie.
Novice user here. I’ve not done much airbrushing and am still finding my way. I bought a small Voilamart Airbrush Compressor Spray Gun Dual Action Air Brush from “that” website 😁 It has 3 settings for pressure, but doesn’t tell you what they are! 👀 The brush that came with it is fine for me, but I have bought one that is slightly better. Only used it on larger models that I build. So far so good. I use 99% alcohol solution to clean with as it’s far cheaper than the dedicated cleaners. Another video would be appreciated thanks.
Thanks, Redbank, we can learn together. Regards, Charlie.
Charlie great video, looking forward to the next in the airbrush journey
Thanks HP, we can learn together. Regards, Charlie.
Always enjoy watching your videos Charlie. It’s amazing the skills you learn building a model railway, although this is probably one I will pass on. I will still watch the series though. Thanks for sharing. Roy.
Thanks Roy, and I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Thanks Charlie, more airbrush video please.
I’m on the case Chris. Regards Charlie
I've never done airbrushing so am watching and taking notes so hopefully can get into this as to weather my rolling stock at the end.
Acrylic
Thanks Phil, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Thanks for all the information and demonstration. I have yet to airbrush myself, still trying to absorb the essentials. I already own a 6 gallon commercial-style compressor but it's too loud to want to work near. I also plan to do whatever painting I can outdoors in nice weather to keep the smell out of the house. Even though the compressor could be charged up in the garage it's a little heavy to lug around on a regular basis. My solution is going to be a 5 gallon portable air tank with a dessicant filter and regulator bolted on and expect to spend about $50 US for the kit which is a lot less than a premium purpose-built airbrush compressor. I suppose the budget strapped hobbyist could charge one of those up like a tire at the local service station too.
Wow, behind William , you certainly have some resources. Regards Charlie.
Great video. Please continue with the series Charlie.
Thanks, Graham, I’m on the case. Regards, Charlie.
Thank you, Charlie…. I’m in the U.S., and have watched ‘Barbados Rex’ on you tube, he recommends the two stage air brushes also, he also recommends the 3 or 5 mm needles for modeling, and 7 mm for less detail work like painting track. I like your approach about the consistency of the paint for air brushing. Thank you, for taking the time to share your experience and knowledge…
Thanks Rob, that’s most kind. Hopefully you’re fine next week video most useful. Regards, Charlie.
Great video Charlie ! Yes I am considering buying an air brush. Obvious I have no idea which one. I hope you will continue the air brush series. I found this one VERY helpful! You made it look easy , I hope it is
Thanks,Jeff, we shall learn together. Regards, Charlie.
Another good video, Charlie.
You are not wrong with regards to the cheap airbrushes, I found they had a habit of clogging up very easily, no matter how well they were cleaned. Now have an Iwata Neo,which is great.
I made my own cleaning station, using a plastic drinks container with a screw on lid with holes for the airbrush nozzle and for venting. The filter was made from a piece of deep fat fryer filter.
A great piece of improvisation Douglas. Regards, Charlie.
Interesting a great to see a “how to airbrush” vid from the ground up rather than ones that seem to assume some knowledge or experience. Keep them coming!
Thanks, John, actually I’ve just finished next weeks’. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie, A couple of things as I understand. 1. The 3 in 1 container you were using should have say 30% water in it. A lot of seasoned airbrush users on cleaning take the nozzle assembly of and push the needle forward to save the possibility of pulling paint back (Have to say I always pull the needle backwards as you did in the video.
I would suggest in separate videos for Acrylic and enamel, showing respraying say a wagon or a kit, weathering and scenic work such as spraying the track before balesting and weathering after the ballast has been done.
Thanks for all you efforts
Terry
Many thanks, Terry for some sound suggestions. Regards, Charlie.
I bought my airbrush some years ago but before I did I watched videos on right and wrong ways to go about it, luckily I ended up with a good caompressor and 2 Iwata air brushes, However have not used them yet due to lack of confidence and time consuming set up. Interesting to see the way you get the right vescosity, I assumed one would use a 70 / 30 or something like that, mmmm. I thought you may have used an ultrasonic cleaning bath to clean the inner parts of the air brush, obviously not needed. This is an excellent video, thank you
I do have an ultrasonic bath Sam, but it would seem unfair to use it when most people don’t have one. Regards, Charlie.
Charlie, very good précis on the basics of purchasing and operating a decent airbrush. Your audience will certainly use the tips and tricks you have shown. The best part is actually breaking the airbrush down and cleaning it. Looking forward to the next installment! Thanks for the lesson!
Thanks Pat, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Great video. I always use IPA with Tamiya acrylic. Their pigments are so good you can thin it over and over because I like to put on my paint in thin layers. With the IPA it’s simple to clean and never clogs. Don’t know about other paints and IPA, some can curdle. I also use the Iwata eclipse dual action. I am very much looking forward to the painting of wagons etc.
Thanks mate, it seems you already know your craft. Regards, Charlie.
@@ChadwickModelRailway hardly. I am totally inexperienced at weathering.
Thanks Charlie! Your usual outstanding video. Please continue series.
Thanks Michael, that’s most kind. Regards Charlie.
Excellent video Charlie, please continue with this series, an airbrush is something I have hankered after for a while, but I have resisted temptation for a change, for all the reasons you mentioned, so I hope this will steer me in the right direction.
Glad you enjoyed it Ed. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie, it good to know what is out there as to air brushes. I bought one several years ago. Still in its box never used. keep the video's coming.
Thanks, Michael, we shall learn together. Regards, Charlie.
Interesting video, good points well made.
Harder & Steenbeck (especially their 2024 ranges), closely followed by either Paasche or Sparmax, with a basic Gaahleri as a standby.
The Premiair is a great little brush, iirc, Sparmax for Iwata (as are Neo). Iwata's parent company own Harder and Steenbeck too (although they seem to operate independently).
Thanks mate, that’s very interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@@ChadwickModelRailway 👍💜😊
Once again another great video
I’ve been watching these for a few years now and I was surprised at the cost .
I bought my set up in 2021 I paid £62 for an all metal compressor with gauge and vapour trap 3 air brushes a small cup,a big cup,syphon jar brush, hose and cleaning brushes when I went to see how much it would have cost me today I was gobsmacked to see the same supplier now charging £239 for the same kit I’m glad I got in early.
I know they were cheap but I have had no problems although I only use Vallejo paint,thinners and cleaner
With some good results
Keep it up
Looking forward to the open day.
Thanks Chris, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Yes, the price of inflation is a shocker. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie,
I found ya First Airbrush Video Very informative & Clear Advice On Airbrushes,& Yes It Would Great To See Some Crossover Videos About Useing A Airbrush With Enemal Paints & Acrylic Pants & Weathering As Well,👍,I Eagerly Await The Next Installment About Airbrushing..!,(If You Can Do It)& On A Subject From Your Last Video,About Dcc's Track Rubber..!
Well I Finally Brought 1,&You Are Right..!,It Is Alot Better Then Peco's Track Rubber..!,It's A Excellent Product..!,I Won't Be Useing Nothing Else Now..!,The Peco Rubber is Back In My Toolkit For Now..!
Once Again I'll Be Looking Forward To Your Next Installment On Airbrushing..!,Can't Wait...!👍👍
Thanks Steve, it’s comments like yours and make it all worthwhile. Regards, Charlie.
Brilliant, Charlie - always wanted an airbrush and never knew what to get - watching with interest
Thanks, Nick, we shall learn together. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie….I was a spray painter for over 40 years so I have a little experience….really good advice content.
If you,d like to be more exact with paint you could buy a viscosity cup….pour in then time its run out to match the milk.
Possibly a bit annul but would help if you weren’t confident.
Top marks for health and safety.
Thanks, David, coming from you that’s praise indeed. Regards, Charlie.
Very concise, clear presentation, especially useful for beginners like me. And yes we are charlie and boomer fans, for sure. Gary
Thanks Gary, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie.
Charlie - thanks for a great video. I am due to give the same type of talk to my club on Wednesday and agree with 99% of what you said. The bit I have issue with is please do not use cotton buds anywhere near the inside of the cup. I have learnt the hard way that a small fibre from these thinks can block the inside of the nozzle. I use a well worn brush ie one that is not likely to shed a hair. I then clean the inside of the cup with a small lint free pad - amazon sell them i think. If you want something to clean the airbrush quickly and thoroughly I use Mr Hobby Self levelling thinner - will strip away any traces of old paint. It is a laquer thinner so smells a bit but can be uswd with Tamiya acylics as well.
Thanks, Roger, sound advice I’m sure. Regards, Charlie.
Very interested Charlie. Bought an airbrush kit through a magazine subscription but never used it yet so still in the box. I then received a parcel with my name on it from Temu but the contents were not what l ordered but... it had an airbrush in a nice wooden case to store it in. Same as the other kit remains unused. Never did receive the mini clamps l ordered. Great presentation by the way as always. Thanks Charlie.
Looks as though we’re going to learn together, John. Regards, Charlie.
Thanks Charlie as usual a brilliant video it appears so far that the techniques are very much similar to spraying motor vehicles. Time to get and practice I think and make some test cards. Regards Ian
Thanks Ian, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards, Charlie.
When I was looking for an Airbrush setup I decided to go 'cheep' and bought one for $90 with an airbrush and compressor. They also had another airbrush kit for $10, so I got that too. Much to my dismay (really shouldn't have been) the $10 has a unique connection and I cannot find an adapter (oh well). Then the airbrush that came with the compress does not work, or at least I couldn't get anything but air out of it. That one was a syphon style with the bottle below the airbrush. I did get them with the idea of learning how to use it. Didn't get far. SO, I am glad to hear I am in good company. I have purchased a higher end airbrush, but haven't had a chance to try it yet. You have inspired me to get on with it. I really do enjoy watching your videos and seeing how you create your layout.
That’s great news, David, now we can learn together. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie... Thank you.
Videos about the tools of the trade are always of interest and, slowly but surely, a modeller could quite easily increase their confidence in their ability to stop putting off until tomorrow what they can do today.... Practice with el cheapo on a large sheet of cardboard before really taking the plunge and paying out hundreds.
An accent comment Colin, we will learn together. Regards, Charlie.
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Always enjoy your direct and straight forward approach to things Charlie.. Definitely interested in more videos about airbrushing.. After a 30 year hiatus I’m finally building my layout and have learned so much from your channel.. Keep ‘em coming..!
We will learn together Yoda.
Regards Charlie
Thanks Charlie. This was a very helpful introduction to spray painting I look forward to seeing how to apply these skills for weathering. I have previously struggled to find this information so am grateful for this guide.
We shall learn together Peter.
Regards Charlie
Wow! Thanks Charlie. I have to say that I wondered what entailed with airbrushing……. I don’t think that I would have the skills but I found this absolutely fascinating ! I am definitely looking forward to your next instalment. You never know I might get the courage to have a go myself. 😁😁 Again thanks a lot Charlie.
Thanks Jon, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting.
Regards, Charlie
Great video Charlie. Best advice I would give anyone buying an airbrush is to avoid anything cheap like the plague and buy a decent one that’s easy to strip down. If your budget cannot stretch to a more expensive brush, make some sacrifices or save up. Harder & Steenbeck make some very affordable entry level brushes at around £90-£100 which are not only robust, but spares are easily available. Buying a cheap airbrush is a bit like going to the pub and ordering a pint of slops to see if you like the beer…..
Thanks, Mike , but what a dreadful comparison! Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie. I invested in a HARDER & STEENBECK suction airbrush, as part of a kit from Everything Airbrush. I correlated the advice I received from them, with my friend Duncan H - a very experienced painter. The airbrush I purchased can have all parts replaced, and my compressor has the water reservoir on it, rather than the brush itself. I’m still very new to this way of painting, but your advice tallies well with what Duncan explained to me. I find your videos very interesting, and always get something from them. Thanks for taking to]he time to inform and entertain.👍
Thanks Andrew, I’m so pleased that you found the video useful.
Regards, Charlie
Sir Charles, another Masterclass. Thank you so much.
Thanks RT, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
And please continue with this subject your doing a great job
Thanks. I’m so pleased that you found it interesting.
Regards Charlie
Very helpful video. I have had a cheapie airbrush for a while now and am getting used to using it. I will probably upgrade when I have outgrown it. So yes please keep doing this sort of thing as it is all part of modelling. I would also like to see how you weather your stock.
Thanks, Andrew, we can learn together.
Regards, Charlie
Thanks Charlie. A fascinating introduction to airbrushes and I will accept your sage advice about not rushing out and buying. It is an area where I am totally ignorant so I will look forward to future visits to this subject with yourself to become better informed.
I feel this is a subject where I would pay money with some company to attend a days teaching at a hands on level as I'm sure that would be a good investment and maybe help avoid wasting funds on avoidable mistakes.
Thanks mate, it sounds like you have a decent strategy. Regards, Charlie.