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Abusing Airbrushes at EVERY Price Point (to find the BEST)
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- Опубликовано: 15 авг 2024
- On this week’s episode, Brad and Eric talk everything you need to know about owning an Airbrush. What's the pros and cons of the most common brands and models? How to clean it? Which additional tools are great to have and which are of not much use? That and much more brought to you by many Saturdays of filming in the basement and getting angry at cameras.
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MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
Miniac Airbrush Episode:
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Eric’s Compressor (HSENG):
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Brad’s Compressor:
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Eclipse:
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Neo:
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Infinity:
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Airbrush Hood:
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Squirt Bottles:
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Isopropyl Alcohol:
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Cleaning Pot:
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Airbrush Thinner:
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Airbrush Cleaner:
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Rubbly Glubs:
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YouFu:
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:33 - You need to Buy an Airbrush
00:03:08 - Brad used our camera! (at least he tried)
00:04:39 - Airbrush Anatomy - How does it work
00:07:53 - The Airbrushs we tested
00:16:27 - YouFu Review
00:23:03 - Buying a Compressor (for the next airbrush)
00:27:24 - Neo Review
00:32:24 - Eclipse Review
00:35:55 - Harder and Steenbeck Infinity Review
00:42:58 - I took it and threw it on the ground
00:45:42 - Fume Hood
00:53:05 - Extra Tools
01:02:11 - Airbrush Uses
01:06:49 - Answering your Questions
01:13:07 - Making fun of our patrons (while giving some tips)
01:18:23 - Answering more questions (primers, AK paint, etc)
01:31:55 - You remember your RUclips Pleasantries?
01:33:28 - Kayfabe ruined
Licensed Music Used By This Program:
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“Thursday & Snow (Reprise)” by Blank & Kytt, CC BY
“First Class” by Peyruis, CC BY
“Down for Whatever” by Silent Partner, Copyright Free
The brutality from Borellio cutting in a piece of out of focus footage the moment Brad says it's in focus.
Pretty sure the man was just taking the piss and blurred it himself ! Ahahah
Berilio makes this whole show with his sarcastic editing lol
@@Weolyn quick blur filter to flex on Brad lol
I can't afford a compressor, can I just blow through the hose with my mouth?
Ewww, Brad is a dirty lefty?
Thank you guys for recommending my video!! Really appreciate that 😊
It was the video I watched back when I got into airbrushing. Very useful video thank you for making it!
Can we get a link?
Thanks for making it - explained everything beautifully
Thank you for making the video.
Thank you for making that video
People will complain less about how loud a compressor can be when the cicadas use 'Shadow in the Warp', and deliver 90 decibels the moment you are anywhere near a tree.
The growth in your ability to sell out has been enormous, I'm really proud of you all.
A few months back they needed Bricky to do it, and now they are just bullying rich people into buying their merch.
The bit where the guy with the college degree and a high likelihood of having lab time where fume hoods are serious business has to argue with the manager about if a fume hood has to vent to somewhere or not has serious "big company daily conversation" vibes and cracked me up.
Is this the episode where I learn not to paint like a caveman? Possibly.
I am a caveman and I paint like this. I'd say you'll instead learn how nicely a caveman can paint.
Including full blown free-hand of all those horses and bisons?
Cave man learning starts with not smashing the brush against the model too hard after overloading the brush because you dont get tactile feedback from it - caveman painter slowly getting better
"Ung like bristle stick. Ung no like wooshy rod."
Brad: Ew, I’m fat!
Me: Ew, he’s left-handed!
(Thank you for finally putting this episode out!)
As a left handed individual I'm offended by this. Love you.
@@Haste444 Ditto
Brother uughh!
@@Haste444It’s not our fault you’re an affront to God’s plan.
@@jwebcoding7289 true, I am a bearer of plagues, I gave your family ligma
Borellio deserves a medal for the illustration.
I applaud his ristraint for not giving it balls
I am upset that he DIDN’T add balls
@@ianderk6527 of course that's the comment Brad likes
Yes. Thank you Berilio.
Dying to see you guys continue your series on building a better combat patrol box especially after the Sororitas reveal
Or the GSC box that ruins the affordability of the army...
@@stotgunvsface5092 honestly, the new GSC is still above average, considering it has 1 kit more than others, it just cant compare to the goat that came before.
@@sheepys551it’s a terrible representation of the army though. Sure maybe it’s better then the rest but it doesn’t even include any Neophytes, the basis of our army no matter what style you are running
@@C0ldramen honestly, its weird that it doesnt include neophytes but im not going to say its anywhere near that sisters box for not having them.
I've painted almost three armies and my friend has been yelling at me to buy an airbrush finally. He sent me this video within 30 minutes of it being posted and I have never felt more judged. LOL. Anyways...I am now the owner(within 3-5 business days) of an air brush. thanks brad and eric for making me spend money finally.
Which one did you get
Good for you!
@@discopete117 I ended up picking up the Neo :D
Same here. Finally broke down and got an Eclipse.
Thank you for the video, gentlemen.
Honestly I think the airbrush is an essential tool if you live in a humid area. No need to worry about the weather to be perfect (4 days of the year) to prime your models.
Pff. Cowards, unwilling to fill your small bedroom with spray paint fumes and propellant.
Oh, I just spray primer from the can directly into the well of the airbrush whenever I need to prime something
Hol up, so when you use a toilet, do you use the cistern instead of the actual bowl?
we’re poorhammer guys, of course we take upper-deckers
Yup. Rattle can is already the right consistency. Usually.
Using a painting respirator is still recommended, you can develop something called 'painters lung' because the paint particles can adhere to your lungs. If that builds up enough you are in trouble.
This 100%. Breathing in aerosolized particles isn't healthy.
Definitely this. Even solid, non-reactive particles are bad to have in your lungs. You're supposed to wear a mask in a dust/sand storm for a very good reason.
You don't need a full on Darth Vader paint respirator, just an n95 should be fine. And do vent your cardboard box outside, don't be an animal. Put the box itself in the windowsill if you have to.
one question for you
can you find a single cancer case linked to miniature quality acrylic paint?
ill wait
@@tankmlee there are more ways to reduce your quality of life, and even die, than just cancer. Google "painters lung and lung emphysema" to learn more about painters lung and what it can cause. If you want to keep spraying without an painting respirator that's on you, but information should be out there that it's not without risk. Even if you just use acrylic paints. The quality of paints doesn't matter because the airbrush turns the paint into a particle mist that wants to adhere to stuff, that's the whole point. Your lungs are not immune to this.
At the very least use a high quality dust mask. But $$$ wise a good quality 3M painting mask is cheaper than a box of Flayed Ones these days. You would be shocked to see how quickly the filters on a 3M turn dark because all the paint it catches.
@tankmlee are you implying that huffing paint is OK so long as it's water based
They talked about this tangentially but PLEASE don’t use an airbrush outside in 103 degree weather with a humidity of “the air is just hot water”. This is from personal experience.
What happened?
@hpenvy1106 it screws with the paint and you need another water trap (2 at minimum). Also really easy to get a heat injury due to wet bulb temps.
I purchased an airbrush a year or so ago and still haven’t used it out of fear of not cleaning it right but now after watching, Screw it! I’m gonna try it out and try to level up my skills! If Eric can do it so can I!!!
This has to be the most useful hobby video i have ever watched. Thank you so much for this.
Borellio absolutely cooked Brad at 29:16. I love the random editing bits he added to this one like the previously mentioned in focus while showing out of focus footage, but the little things like the sniper when Brad broke the model's leg was funny and creative too. Good work, great episode as always everyone!
Sniper at 28:47 for anybody who missed it
If you have bought a Combat Patrol in the past 2 to 3 years, then you can afford an airbrush. In fact, you could have already bought two Badger airbrushes at that price. (Though ideally you just bought one and then the Air compressor unit to use)
The Iwata Eclipse HP-CS is my daily driver and I have zero complaints. It's an excellent airbrush and I've had no problems using it for going on 5 years now. In fact, I also bought a H&S Infinity a couple of years ago and I prefer the Iwata. It's less fussy than the Infinity, but it isn't as good for detail work. I would heartily recommend the Iwata Eclipse as a starter airbrush to anyone interested in trying it out.
I drive a cab, and I listen to podcasts while doing so because radio stations suck. I was listening to this episode when I picked up a painter - paint smearedwhite clothes, and all - from the casino. He didn't say much on the ride to the office he was remodeling/living in(?), but at the end, when he got out, he slurred, "Airbrushin' ain't nothin'. You're better off just buying the thousand dollar one and getting it over with."
So, there you have it, folks. Advice from a real-life professional painter.
I’ve found it very difficult to find any information about good compressors, they always seem to be an afterthought. Thanks for the recommendation, gonna have to give it a shot
fresh pod while i finish work is a thrill. looking forward to listening as my airbrush attempts have always given me headache, especially after that first use and clean
You absolutely should get a compressor with a tank - I actually use a Kobalt compressor from Lowes. It's a little louder than an airbrush compressor, but really solid for the price (and for the pressure it hits). Built in regulator, and the tank helps deal with water in the line if you happen to be in a humid environment, while also giving you more consistent pressure
To be clear, the tank holds 120 PSI, the regulator drops that from 120 in the tank to 25-35 at the brush while I work. Also highly recommend a particuulate filter for every compressor, most airbrush compressors come with one already attached, shop style ones generally don't, they cost less than $10.
In case it doesn't get covered in the episode. WEAR A FUCKING MASK! . Even with a fume hood. Also surprising easy part to break is the trigger. Hard to hit it, but a bad drop and that snap easy.
If I want primer boogers for 3 days it's my damn choice.
Thanks guys for this video!
Couple things to add from experience.
- I never use an extraction hood personally, so anyone worried about space, you don’t have to worry too much. As every drop of paint is dry within about 18in from the nozzle. Benefits of living somewhere with low humidity, HOWEVER you will need to vacuum the area the day after and you will notice a fine soot in the colours you were using. Use this information as you will.
- Remember, if unsure about what airbrush you want and are considering investing. Buying a pretty nice one will allow you to resell at a decent price to recoup your money if you drop the hobby or really don’t like airbrushing for some reason. I went for the Harder and Steenbeck Ultra 2024, as has all the fancy notches Brad was talking about (and are pretty meh at best) but it will not let you skip the L shape movement they talked about which can cause clogs.
And was $150. Luckily I really liked it so don’t have to sell it.
- Buy a nozzle cleaning kit. They’re dirt cheap and save an insane amount of time, it’s pretty much a nozzle shaped blade that will scoop out any gunk or dried paint from not quite flushing 100% out in your last session within the nozzle, handy for when you’re starting as you will likely block it at some point. Some people just use the needle to try and scrape out or shove the blockage through the tip, but that’s risking damaging something. They cost $6 on Amazon and commonly bundled with the cleaning pot Brad recommends as a nice stand (I have that pot too and also use it as a nice stand)
I just need to learn how to use it for finer details, but it all takes time.
Yes! The nozzle cleaning needle has been invaluable to me. It's also super useful, for this with Iwata airbrushed, to have one with the notch for taking the nozzle on and off to avoid shearing the dummy delicate threads (and proceeding to throw a hissy fit over the thing for three weeks afterwards. Totally not still salty about my own mistakes.)
Boys boys boys. I'm telling you, might not be professional but my pro tip is GET A Bucket!
Fill it with water and a little cleaner maybe.
When youre done with your colour, dunk the hole thing in. Push air though, little bit more water and you're done. New colour in under a minute. I've done this for over a year now and never had an issue at all ever.
This sounds like such an obvious and simple solution... and for whatever reason, the first time I've ever heard it.
Jay from EonsOfBattle cleans his airbrush that way.
@3Xero3 yeah its really effective. Like they say in the video they're not that delicate either. Only time I've had an issue with mine was when I left paint in it over a few days and it needed a proper cleaning but yeah it saves so much time it's crazy
@kevinirick1415 yeah he does as well. I'm fully with him on this. If you have an airbrush it's fully worth a try
Last time i was this early Cadia stood
cadia still STANDS!
As a fellow guardsman, I do not claim this soldier
Too soon…
@@allknighter5791 CADIA STANDS!!!
The sniper rifle coming in when Brad breaks the leg off that model was amazing
I think airbrush is a pretty cool brush. He paints knights and doesn't affraid of ghost ark
Dirty little secret - The Iwata Eclipse isn't actually made by Iwata - its made by a company in Japan called Fuso Seiki. The same company makes Mr Hobby and Tamiya-branded brushes in the same factory and probably on the same assembly lines.
When I was young, I built and painted model airplanes and tanks with my dad, occasionally using his syphon air brush.
Now I use that same compressor with an Iwata Eclipse, its probably a 25+ year old compressor.
I cant quite dial in the PSI appropriately, but I think its shooting my paint at 20+ psi, this being my key issue in my setup.
This wonderful discussion made it clear; yeah, I need a new compressor.
Thanks for a comprehensive guide and discussing differences between the cheap and up airbrushes!
59:00 Eric sounds like he also came from a household where the kids had "play clothes" and "school clothes". Good planning.
Also Dawn Powerwash sprayable dish soap is good for hobbyist hand cleanup. Gets primer and even stuff like engine grease off your hands super effectively
I've got one of those cheap air brushes.
"Kill me" is all I'm gonna hear now when it's on. Fantastic.
I'm currently using some rando $60 Airbrush kit I got off Amazon. It's one of those generic no-brand ones but it seems solid. Found a working $80 aircompressor at a thrift shop for $12. Been rather happy with it.
Regarding fume hood options - I picked up the smallest Wagner spray tent (which is still like 3 feet tall or something), shoved a spare box fan behind it and a cheap HVAC filter in front of that and then set up my station up in front of the same window that is my vent location for my printer (which is fully enclosed and ventilated because apartment). Was maybe $50 factoring in the box fan that I just...had sitting around. Half the price of a dedicated fume hood and still better than a cardboard box.
That said, getting started a cardboard box with an old sheet on the ground is fine, I'd be more worried about having a cheap particle respirator or mask for when you varnish, metallics or do any oil stuff before a fume hood.
"Brad used a tripod!" and all I can hear is Patrick going "We have technology!"
I bought a Chinese 20 dollar brush with its own crap compressor years ago. Still have it, still use it. Was using rattle cans before, and after several nightmare scenarios with varnishing(high humidity where I live), and just doing the math on the cost of Vallejo airbrush primer compared to even cheap hardware primers, was a no brainer.
You can brush on Vallejo primer with no problems. It sounds like a taboo thing but I haven't had any negative effects from doing it.
I don’t have an air conditioner being British, but I do have a dehumidifier. Screw you Brad! 😂
2:19 Northern Exile does that where he virtually shakes his fist at everything that uses an airbrush. It’s like “did somebody violate you with an airbrush wtf man.”
Yeah I noticed that… he is normally like “it’s your hobby” - provided your not using an airbrush.
He's a great channel if you think Black Templars are good workplace role models.
I also started with a Youfu portable to practice airbrushing, that's amazing! I gifted it to my older brother after I upgraded my stuff. I DID do compressor to airbrush just to be sure that it had enough air pressure. Also, it's definitely got an airbrush by definition alone, Master I use now is so much better all around.
My workhorse is still a Master G233 ($40), which is about as budget as you can get with an airbrush that isn't just "an airbrush by definition". I also use a Master Compressor with a 3 Liter tank and dual fans ($140 - $150). Between these two, you have everything you need, a working airbrush with 3 different needle/nozzle sizes, a hose, holsters and a adjustable air pressure that runs pretty quiet. The parts for the airbrush are also easily replaced in case of anything that happens, because for $12 you can get a whole new set of nozzles and needles. I do have the very same Neo, Hobby Lobby carries them and their replacement needles and nozzles.
UPDATE: There's another contender, there's a NEOECO SJ83 Airbrush available on Amazon that's $40 and probably the best bang for your buck I've seen from any budget airbrush I've ever seen. I honestly want to just own one just so I have it as a workhorse that can almost anything with a little care and practice.
I also built a DIY spray booth, I don't use anything that's particularly toxic, but I still encourage using a respirator, paint particles aren't fun in your lungs. I use a thinner and cleaner combo that was shared by Barbatos Rex, I like it a lot more than store bought thinners and store cleaners are TOXIC and hurt my lungs and made me dizzy. My little bro and I made the booth with a cheap, cardboard box, a headlamp, a furnace filter and a box fan. Grand total for most of it is like $25, the headlamp is the most expensive part.
Don't get something like a California air compressor, it's all purpose, WAY more than you ever need for a hobby, has a lot more upkeep and no basic hookups for airbrushes since it'll do everything form airbrushing, to filling your tires to blowing the leaves off your driveway.
I love that I ordered an airbrush and compressor online, waited a couple days and got it all set up yesterday, messed around with it and got a mini done, and I woke up this morning to this video. Oh I love how the universe works
As someone without an indoor space to airbrush at the moment, having one of the battery powered portable compressors that I can just walk outside with has been great. I bought one of the "nicer" Amazon airbrush kits and didn't have the problems of the youfu, but I only use the airbrush for priming and base coating so I'm not really pushing it.
One of my favorite compresses are the larger quiet compressors from Husky etc. Ones that are used more so in garages for tools etc. It’s roughly 65 decibels but once it’s filled you’re going to spend a long time going through the two tanks before it has to fill again. I use the Husky 3320445
Much less humidity in the chamber etc since it’s constantly not running and getting hot etc.
Just got roped into sigmar with the promise of wizard lizards this will hopefully save me so many headaches!
I bought a Chinese airbrush for an equivalent of about $30 six or seven years ago (not in USA), and it did very well for all the years, considering I used it like a neanderthal for most of its life. I primed and base coated many tanks I did before I got into Warhammer and 1.5k of Salamanders SM with it. After all the years, I can't imagine priming and base coating without it. I'm seriously considering upgrading soon.
Airbrushing is the way!
You said not to leave the airbrush soaking in alcohol, but people have been saying the same about my liver for years and I've done just fine.
@40:00 Regarding having something block your hand from going back too far to have too much paint go through, H&S made the ULTRA which as an external collar you can move around with different allowances for the trigger to go back.
So you could buy the newest ULTRA and then use the collar to control your trigger pull for fine detail, priming, etc.
I accidentally bent the tip of the .4 needle on my noname airbrush and very gently bent it back. It still works great. If you're scared of breaking your expensive airbrush, it's a lot harder to break than you think. This was the biggest thing for me to get over when I started - just the fear of USING the thing, haha.
You guys talking about putting the Eclipse back together got me, I do that every time. I'm glad I'm not the only one who's wound up with the button not pushing back up after a while, I'll have to oil it up.
Happy to have the video, by the way, thumbs up.
Started with an infinity.
Never regretted it.
Better to get the rolls as it's easier to clean, easier to operate, easier to maintain.
If this somehow makes people stop posting those annoying immature “unsubscribe because airbrush” comments I think it’ll benefit the hobby almost as much as more people learning how to airbrush lol.
Living in close proximity to others doesn’t mean you are not allowed to make noise. Just be polite and understanding. If they have a problem with you making 60 sec of honestly not that much noise to fill a small tank then I believe that THEY may be the problem, not you and your innocent hobby.
Moral of the story, be nice to others, and if they are still assholes, then fuck em.
@@games-wz7szyou can get compressors that make the same amount of noise as a cat purring
@@games-wz7szI agree with Joel, you sound like a person who enjoys bitching about problems on the internet more than finding solutions to problems. Best of luck friend. You’re capable of more than you know.
Yes pls
My dirty secret, my painting desk is also my computer desk. I airbrush on that with my monitor directly behind. I prop a piece of cardboard behind my hobby mat and just crack on. I have never got any paint on anything other than the mat.
You absolutely do not need an extractor hood.
As a necron player
Thank you from the bottom of my heart
Great video! I used my existing vent for my resin printers and just Y piped it out my window. Love the airbrush, but mainly just use it for priming and base coating.
Eyyyy, me too!
I got the squidmar 2024 Ultra from Harder and Steinbeck and its aaaamaaazing. Amazing tool. I have a NeoEco before that and it was fine too, but you feelt he quality in the H&S and it has a bunch of beginner friendly tools built into it.
I haven't done PAINTING with it yet... but I use it for priming etc and I want actually do airbrush PAINTING soon.
Thisnis my sign to finally setup my airbrush ingot for Christmas
The day has come, the prime deals day is here, and now the airbrush and the gubbins for it have been ordered, thanks so much for making it so easy for me! This is going to change everything about my painting
JUST got a Sotar 20/20 as a early father's day present. This is perfect timing!
12 years ago I bought my first airbrush, it was an Iwata kit with an oil free compressor (no maintenance) and a double action gravity feed .35mm airbrush (Eclipse), plus some books and paints. The whole thing was $400 CAD and there weren't many other options at the time, if I was buying today it could have been a lot cheaper. That said, it's still chugging along like a champ and I'm still using the original airbrush.
I also bought a siphon feed airbrush (Neo) for doing priming, which was probably overkill but very useful when doing speedpaint projects. Water builds up in the line because the compressor gets hot, hot air holds more water. The line is colder than the compressor, so the air cools and water condenses out of the air inside the line. Be sure to blast the empty airbrush before you start using paint to get any condensed water out of it.
What I recommend to people getting an airbrush:
1.) Filter mask > dust mask > no mask. Don't breathe the dust.
2.) Empty 17mm dropper bottles and tiny funnels (off Amazon) for mixing paint outside of the airbrush cup. They are cheap. I get stickers and write the formula on the bottle for future reference.
3.) Liquitex White Ink for zenithal pre-shading works way better than white paint.
4.) Don't forget your compressor needs to cool down occasionally. If it feels hot, stop.
5.) You need to thin paint way more than when using a regular brush. Like some paints I'll thin down 1:1 with water. Most paints it's like 1 part water 2 parts paint. Some brands come pre-thinned, but GW Air paints still need a bit of thinning.
My airbrush absolutely CARRIED my admech army and is currently carrying my Maggotkin of Nurgle, i love it so much even though it's just my same NEO that I've been using for two years and deep clean MAYBE once a month.
The Infinity is just THAT GOOD. This is the one time the German Small/Medium-sized enterprise meme actually holds up. It is just pure quality. It looks beautiful, it feels amazing, its easy to clean, the fit is great, its superb in your hand. You suddenly feel in control, you no longer feel the sort of surprise and randomness you get with worse ones. The Harder and Steenbeck Infinity is worth it and you cant change my mind.
Finally!! It is HERE!!!!
That was a top-tier Patreon ad pivot by Brad. Professional grade.
Glad to hear yall talk about the infinity, it feels like the darling of the mini painting airbrush for good reason I love mine and it feels like the perfect endgame IF you want to start painting beyond simple priming and base coating.
It shocked me how much more ergonomic an airbrush could actually be, that trigger is NICE (agreed that the lock isn't great, has only been useful for me for priming just to brain off very set a very far back lock so I can semi full blast the primer)
Can confirm on not going for an expensive airbrush 1st. I have an ultra airbrush. I got the cult of paint airbrush, compressor, spray booth, etc. It was a gift from my wife as she's very supportive in my hobby & she came into a little inheritance & treated me as she knew I'd been thinking of an airbrush. I keep trying at using it, but I've had issues using it as a total novice. I'll keep at it, but sometimes I find it frustrating to use that it scares me off a little. The very least though so worth it to prime with & I'm sure I'll get my confidence up on it. Would highly recommend mid range 1st, though to learn with.
I use a large 10 gal 120ish psi compressor. It works great. They have regulators that set the output pressure different than the tank pressure. I set the output at 55 psi. I have a 2nd regulator attached to my desk that I use to set the final pressure to 15-40 psi.
Harder and Steenbeck infinity gang.
Picked up my very first airbrush with a proper compressor with tank and a iwata knockoff style airbrush itself. Been to scared to use it yet and THIS is the video I needed to see before I got started.
I just bought one last night so this is perfect timing!
Throwing out a recommendation for a mid-range airbrush, the GSI Creos Mr. Airbrush Procon Boy PS-289. Long name, $75. Has a flow valve which I love using and should buy a $5 tip protector with it so you can backflow. Basically a little cousin to the eclipse. A better buy than a masters or other Amazon special if you don't want to commit >$100
I love the little addition at 20:35 it's so small, but i think it's so fun & adorable 😊
Upgraded from a random cheapy to the H&S Ultra 2024 and that thing is a godsend. The settings dial makes things SO easy, and its just over a c-note, so comparatively "cheap" as far as high quality airbrushes go.
Borellio lining up the phrase "in-focus footage" with the camera going out of focus is peak comedy.
This video gave me the confidence to give it a try! I appreciate the reviews and links to the main components and small things too! Listened to the pod and then watched the video. Seeing it all really helped.
I bought the neo/brad compressor and primed my first minis today. Tomorrow i test paint schemes for my boys (either doing magenta or purple depending on how opaque this magenta is) and I am very excited.
So how did it work out?
I really wish you had looked at the H&S Ultra 2024. It's an absolute dream of a starter brush for $100. It has interchangeable parts with the other HS brushes, German engineering, a collar that is set up to teach a beginner how far to pull back (It has an open setting and you can remove it), is simply made so it's easy to clean, and has just been the best starter brush at the price point.
Thank you for this video, I've had an airbrush for years but have never knew even the basics on how and why. Yes I could have gone out of my way to see other videos but I just really like your channel.
1:13:40 thanks for the heads up. I was about to pass on getting a compressor because I have one in my shop. I will be getting an actual airbrush compressor now.
Thank you for teaching me how to PROPERLY release the trigger on the airbrush especially since I've largely given up on airbrushing due to the frequent clogs! May try purchasing an eclipse now. Thanks!!!
On the enamel topic, if you can find some testors model master metallics they’re some of the best I’ve used, especially the chrome which is gorgeous and highly reflective and works amazing with GW contrasts
In decibels every number is twice the volume of the level before it. So 10 is twice as loud as 9 and 11 is twice as loud as 10. You genuinely do NOT want to hear anything above ~83 or so decibels. That gets LOUD - fast. Most people will complain about anything about that amount(~83) and if your walls are thin then the 80's and above should be avoided at all cost.
For reference;
60 dB is you talking normally
70 is your garbage disposal
90 is a lawn mower
110 is a jackhammer, power saw, or a motorcycle
120 is an ambulance
I love how you guys show how the average caveman and ape can produce a decent model. I started listening/watching you for information, but I'll definitely stay for the banter.
Sorry if this has been said before but H&S has put out a great starter airbrush that falls right between the Neo and the Eclipse. The Ultra 2024 is a brush which acts as sort of a teaching tool - having both a dial mechanism in the center of the brush which acts like a changeable locknut (to limit pullback for paint - the thing Brad didn’t like) that’s set up for “Prime”, “Base”, Highlight layers “I-III” (as well as a full pullback non-lock), as well as a lock in the trigger which prevents pullback for paint if the trigger isn’t pressed down for air. It may not be all necessary once those basics have been assimilated, but it’s a great brush for starting out, and it’s only $110 MSRP.
(Also, saw a couple guys playing Horde Mode the other day down here in SoCal. It was awesome to see, especially with Orks as the Horde. 😁)
For the most part I'd agree that airbrush blending is way easier.
But for certain 'materials' I'd say that blending with a drybrush is just as easy, if not more so than blending with an airbrush. For example, Spen's painting released a video recently on painting up a Maw-Grunta without an airbrush and the way he did the tusks is now my go to method - and that's with me owning an infinity!
I have a "youfu" aquarium airbrush. I upgraded the actual airbrush to a harder/steinbeck pretty quick, but everything works just fine. I leave it permanently plugged in. I paint a TON of minis, and do some small scale commission painting. I do wish I could get the PSI up a bit for white paints, but otherwise it's fine. Everyone should own one (at least)
38:48 I had a similar experience. I used my H&S Ultra, which is an affordable beginner airbrush targeted at beginners, when i touched a buddy's H&S Evolution. I actually had the same "revelation". The Evo is sooo much nicer and can you feel it.
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I started with the cheap YouFU bundle too. I was pleased initially at first with the newfound freedom of priming when the weather was bad outside, but it constantly had clogging issues. It advertised 30psi... but im pretty sure the max is more like 18psi. First tried upgrading my brush to an Iwata Exlipse HP-CS but it was still clogging. Finally bought a $100 compressor/tank off Amazon and havent had a clogging issue since. Got about 4 free cheapo brushes with all my prior purchases im using for metallic paints or stuff I don't want to ruin my Iwata on.
My beginner advice to others would be skip the handheld cheap electric pumps like the YouFU and just buy the $100 Master airbrush/compressor/tank kit right off the bat.
I use a pretty large compressor, you can add a pressure regulator to the outlet that your hose attaches too. Works like a charm.
I use my nail gun air compressor. Yes I am an animal
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Well played
Something I say a lot: badger air brushes are sorta like 1911s where it’s lots of little bits and bobs and shit inside, where the iwata is more like a Glock, comes apart easily.
But does the badger jam when you feed it hollow points? :D
The AK paints leaving a film is very interesting. I use mostly AK (3rd gen) paints through my airbrush and have never experienced this film. I'm interested if you're using the recommended AK thinner with the paints or another brand of thinner entirely. I'm still not convinced brand specific thinners make any difference, but as people seem to suggest it does matter for airbrushing, I've always used the recommended thinner for the paint. Maybe this actually does makes a difference?
I've had films when using acrylic varnishes and then cleaning the airbrush with Isopropyl instead of rinsing with water first. But that was an easy lesson just wash with water first, then use iso, otherwise the iso will react with the varnish and turn to goop immediately.
And a last quick tip, if you use flow improver with an airbrush, make sure it is AIRBRUSH flow improver. Flow improver made for brush work is designed to help paint stick together. This is counter to what an airbrush is trying to do to the paint, which is essentially blow it apart (atomise it.) The names are similar, but they have different chemistry and do not work the same!
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Pro tip if you do want to vent your fume hood but don't have a window near by, just run the hose into a bucket of water.
Although don't do it for the nasty things like enamels. The water might catch the smells, but not necessarily catch the nasty stuff that'll mess you up.
I have an eclipse and an infinity, agree with your reviews! I'd add the GSI Creos airbrushes have insane bang for buck. The PS-289 0.3mm is like $80, trigger is as good as an eclipse, spray pattern for detail work is better than the eclipse and almost as good as the infinity. The nozzle isn't as convenient to clean, but again, $80!
Agree I have all those models and then some
Do a episode like this but about 3d printing
Love my airbrush, I started with a badger patriot 105 and have been beating it to hell for years and it works perfect still. Love that thing.
I'm just here to like the video and comment for the Algy!
I do airbrush without any box into the living room, just don't miss the model and you are golden ;)
I've had an airbrush just sitting in my closet and this video has prompted me to bring it out and actually paint with it.