You are truly one of the best hobby channels on RUclips. Thank you for all you do, truly, truly appreciate you! Wishing you only the best and continued good health to you and your wife!
As I watch your videos I really see a lot of nice an different tools an or hobby tools an one can't say that a lot of the cheaper tools are alright also great video
Glad to hear your airbrush will be hitting the market soon! Really happy for ya😁 Which shop will you be rolling them out with? Hope you have a good day and continued recovery for your wife✌🏽
I have the very same dehydrator 31:45 and I can’t believe how long I went without using one, it is an absolute must have!!! The dehydrator saves so much time, the waiting for the paint to dry and cure was hands down my biggest gripe about this hobby.
I like the stainless steel swizzle sticks instead of the wooden. They come with numerous shaped ends and if you want/need a certain shape you can also file/grind to shape your own. I see only one con with them,you can't leave them in your mixing cup as it'll fall over but I just drop them in a glass of water/cleaner and pull them out and wipe clean. Oh... after a few more min into the vid I see you have something like them at 13:12 and mention how you clean them. I made my own turntable out of 1" thick wood and 3" lazy susan turntable bearing. I got the idea from making one a while back to hold all my fly tying tools like bobbins,bodkin,scissors,couple spools of my most used thread,etc. It has a little weight to it so it doesn't get bumped around or knocked over easily and can drill holes at any position to hold the clips/sticks
What do i like from a hobby, is some micro detail in some thing is become a concern, and how hobbyist explaining something what they love. It's really nice to see your content sir!
I have the same dehydrator you have. I absolutely love it. I use it to dry paint, dry kits after washing them, and I even use it to dry out my 3D Printing filament. The swappable shelves are the best part!
over time watching your videos I have picked up many of these items and they have literally been life savers that I can't imagine being without, especially the pipets and the really long pointed q-tips, and the cups
dou your a commodity when it comes to the modeling community 😁🤩scooter d😎ps just got the air compressor yesterday 70 bucks well spent 57 psi just what the docter ordered🤣🤗thanks for all you do😜
Thanks much for your content! I recently got back into the hobby via an automotive restoration project. Much of the interior is made of plastic, especially the gauge clusters. The old parts can be restored quite well using plastic modeling skills. Great channel! Keep up the good work!
YES! I bought those same terrible mixing cups. Splatters every where. Felt wasteful to throw them out so I relegated them to parts containers. They’re actually pretty handy for that!
Thank you! I am starting to transitioning to more air brush painting. Saw your video on making cleaner. It intrigued me and I am real happy to stumble onto this video!
Another great visit with you and your hobby space. Thank you for sharing. If I where to send a picture of our hobby space you would be able to check off the items that I have purchased, directly from your recommendations. Your experience and recommendations have been a major guide for our first year in the hobby.
I think almost all of us will have the same most used list for me its -3ml Droppers -30ml Glass shot cup, for paint mixing -Airbrush -Toothpicks, for mounting small parts -Earbuds -Nippers, Knife, Tweezers
I always appreciate your content. Recently you had good things to say about your Zeny compressor and that a good deal was available. So, I ordered one and it arrived today. Can't wait to set it up and start painting. Thank You!!!
Since moving to Hawaii I've become a bit more conscious of the waste I make. I recently started using 25ml glass beakers for mixing paint. They have the measurements on the side and a nice pour spout. Wipe them out with a little acetone and you're good to go. They are sturdy too. I can leave the stirrer in the beaker and it doesn't tip over. I think I paid $14 for 12 of them on Amazon.
The dehydrator is probably the greatest modeling investments that I've made outside of an airbrush. My local grocery store usually has 24 count boxes of plastic spoons on sale, ten boxes for ten bucks! (I bought a bunch!)
Your airbrush design and all? Can't wait and it's a trigger style well I was going to get a Grex, now I'm going to wait until I can see you're airbrush
Looking forward to it, I’m starting to collect a few air brushes and it’s interesting how their subtle differences contribute to the performance of the air brush. My fav so far is the Gaahleri GHAD-39. Thank you for the heads up on the 39!
Work for a plastic cup company now and can confirm the ridges on the bottom of the cup are for stacking to prevent suction. I was mixing in one and when my stick got caught on a nub shot paint right into my eye so I agree quite unpleasant! Most 'medical, graduated cups, will not have internal deformations from both injection and the stacking lugs. At least with my company. Polypropylene is also probably the resin you want (the less clear one) as it will be less rigid over all and the irregularity of the material makes stacking lugs less necessary. Both PP and PET, the normal more clear cups, are solvent resistant so no concerns there for switching
😮 The film on the plastic spoons are a silicone mold release. The mold is to separate the plastic spoon from the plastic steel mold. Another use for silicone is to use on plastic model cars, trucks. It is use to release the plastic parts from the steel plastic molds. This is why you wash your plastic model cars, trucks before assemble and paint your model. Use on any plastic model kits.
In South Africa, our McDonald's restaurants use to have these little plastic cups for the tomato sauce (ketchup) and I used those for mixing paint (free cups), mainly for acrylics as some thinners would melt the plastic, otherwise I mix in shot glasses which are reusable
Have you tried takeaway sauce pots? They are flexable and come with lids attached great for storing a paint mix you can use a pipette to get paint out mess free or just pour.
If you need 1oz cups and in the United States go to Gordon foods and get their 1oz cups they are very good for acrylic paints and for other paint Shot glasses the glass only .the typhoon mixer is the best. I have a few Commercial mixers that are. I would imagine as the same ones as the typhoon. At a much lower price, I paid crazy money for them years ago from a lap supply company they have many tools that you might want to look at
I have the same knife and this one is great. I use it for work. and as for the cups, neither ones are good. the second one has rond higher center in it. The one you like, I splash my self a couple of time. I found one that is flat. Can't have flater than that.
I notice on one of your brushes you had a GSI Drain & Dust Catcher (Light?). How does it compare to the typical clear-bottle brush-grip moisture traps (e.g. Iwata)?
Just received my dehydrator and had to file a complaint with the post office, driver just dropped it in my gravel driveway, luckily no damage. I’ve looked through your archives and haven’t seen anything about advice on using the dehydrator and settings. Also wondering about leaving the car body on the Tamiya holder. Will the heat cause the metal to damage the body?
Looking forward to that primer test. I like a nice spray can primer but Mr. Surfacer's cans are just too small, even though I love that stuff. Hope these can compare.
I literally need a powdered drink mixer, the one I use daily died, and the replacement is dying, so if you had yours for ages I’m very interested in hearing what model and where to buy!
@@Syclone0044Norpro Cordless Mini Mixer, 5 Piece Set, One Size, White. Didn’t come with exact same tip as the paint mixer in this video. Several drink mixing tips, one of which is similar to the paint mixer tip.
Great video as always, though i was a little sad that you glossed over the hobby knife entirely as i'm curious as to the handle you use; it looks very comfortable!
So, if your humidity level is unacceptable, what do you do about it? Do you have more of a problem with high humidity over there? Do you run a dehumidifier when that happens?
great review again! i have learned a tomn from you. thank you. how is your wife? i bought several of your paints, cant wait to try them. have a great week!
You’ve probably covered this a dozen times but what’s a great parts separator? There’s a bunch that all look the same except Ansai, Dspiae, Tamiya, and the 9$ wave tool. Can a simple guitar pick work just as good? Sorry.. I get nervous about breaking down a sweet master grade that I’ve already spent a lot of hours on. Thanks!
Great stuff. What are the BB's you add to your paint to rattle mix it? Where can I get some? Thanks Rex. Those Gaahleri 68 Air Brushes are great, I have 2 one for each needle... 😁 I have one of the Harbor Fright brush stand and I just rebent the red holders to fit the 68 brushes. Fits now... Lol LLAP 🖖
@@Syclone0044 I have/do used them. I have noticed in acrylic paint they tend to tarnish the paint and leave a black film on the the bottom of the bottle. Wanted to try something else. Thanks for the the suggestion. LLAP 🖖
Thanks for another useful video. I have a recommendation for you: a "goose neck" squeeze bottle like they use in chemistry labs. They work great for thinners. The control is nearly as good as a pipette, but with way more capacity. They are solvent resistant and have an airtight lid. They come in different sizes and are easily under $10.
I have several goose neck bottles here, I got them at the tattoo supply store near me. I did show them in my make your own acrylic thinner and cleaner video
When im out shopping i look for any thing I can use in the hobby now I got my wife doing the same.the downside is I had to buy the house next store for my hobby well its really a Business out of control 🙃..
Do you know where you got the funnel/strainer? Maybe I'm not using the correct search criteria, but I'm not seeing anything like yours on Amazon or Spraygunner?
Very cool be proud of your self man you have dropped your own paint line and now a airbrush very cool. Please do a video on it when you release it or do it a day before and do pre sales will it come with different needles sizes like the badger 105 has? Who will be selling it? I am very excited to see the airbrush will most definitely pick one up.
It will come with 3 needle and nozzle sizes plus we're working on a fan cap for it right now. I will have a special launch video when it arrives in a couple weeks
Hey Rex, I was wondering if you ever tried "Colorshot" acrylic paint ? I "was" getting it from Home Depot until they discontinued it. Michaels still carries it. It comes in spray paint and 2 oz. Squeeze bottles. If you are familiar with it, have you featured it in any of your videos ? I have thee entire line up in both spray and bottle. I have yet to try it in my airbrush. I don't have much success with acrylics in airbrushes. I would like to start using it in my airbrush but waiting until I see someone else having great results. I'm pretty sure you featured it already, I haven't seen it yet . Thanks, Howard
Could you make a playlist of all your tutorial content? Such as how to airbrush different paints or building basics?
That is a solid idea. Playlists for tutorials, reviews, etc. Would make it a bit easier to sort through the huge catalog of content!
Strongly agree, this would be great.
Agreed
Would be nice if he has the time
sorting all those videos will take a long time tho
Back to da benchhhhh! See it, see it?
I really enjoy all of the tips and demonstrations.
I am a beginner and can use all the help I can get.
Thanks for being an inspiration.
You are truly one of the best hobby channels on RUclips. Thank you for all you do, truly, truly appreciate you! Wishing you only the best and continued good health to you and your wife!
Wonderful video, so detailed and interesting.
What a spray booth !!!!!!! Beats my box fan sitting in the floor
Another great video, thanks for sharing
Thank you for the show an tell I appreciate the time an info you put into are videos
As I watch your videos I really see a lot of nice an different tools an or hobby tools an one can't say that a lot of the cheaper tools are alright also great video
Great information, thanks for all your work in putting these videos out.
I use a glass shot glass for mixing paint. I have a few.
No plastic waste and easy to clean.
Great video as always, really looking forward to the airbrush stands.
thank you for this awesome video.
Great video and super helpful! Thanks!
Glad to hear your airbrush will be hitting the market soon! Really happy for ya😁
Which shop will you be rolling them out with?
Hope you have a good day and continued recovery for your wife✌🏽
I have the very same dehydrator 31:45 and I can’t believe how long I went without using one, it is an absolute must have!!! The dehydrator saves so much time, the waiting for the paint to dry and cure was hands down my biggest gripe about this hobby.
It's an absolute must own piece of equipment for sure. I use it every day
Thanks for the great tips!
Another great video from barbatosrex. Thank you for all your wisdom & knowledge. Great teacher to any hobby.
I like the stainless steel swizzle sticks instead of the wooden. They come with numerous shaped ends and if you want/need a certain shape you can also file/grind to shape your own.
I see only one con with them,you can't leave them in your mixing cup as it'll fall over but I just drop them in a glass of water/cleaner and pull them out and wipe clean. Oh... after a few more min into the vid I see you have something like them at 13:12 and mention how you clean them.
I made my own turntable out of 1" thick wood and 3" lazy susan turntable bearing. I got the idea from making one a while back to hold all my fly tying tools like bobbins,bodkin,scissors,couple spools of my most used thread,etc. It has a little weight to it so it doesn't get bumped around or knocked over easily and can drill holes at any position to hold the clips/sticks
Excellent!
What do i like from a hobby, is some micro detail in some thing is become a concern, and how hobbyist explaining something what they love. It's really nice to see your content sir!
I'm uprading to that paint shaker or the Typhoon next year :-) That and finally buying a dehydrator when my budget allows.😁
I have the same dehydrator you have. I absolutely love it. I use it to dry paint, dry kits after washing them, and I even use it to dry out my 3D Printing filament. The swappable shelves are the best part!
over time watching your videos I have picked up many of these items and they have literally been life savers that I can't imagine being without, especially the pipets and the really long pointed q-tips, and the cups
Those are most owns for sure.. Thanks for watching
@@barbatosrex9473 thanks for all you do for the community
Your simply the best! Thanks
dou your a commodity when it comes to the modeling community 😁🤩scooter d😎ps just got the air compressor yesterday 70 bucks well spent 57 psi just what the docter ordered🤣🤗thanks for all you do😜
Very interested in hearing more about your own airbrush, and if you're able to make those cool stands that would be very impressive!
Thanks much for your content! I recently got back into the hobby via an automotive restoration project. Much of the interior is made of plastic, especially the gauge clusters. The old parts can be restored quite well using plastic modeling skills.
Great channel! Keep up the good work!
Thanks Bill
Awesome video and great job watching out to help fellow hobbyists save a bit.
YES! I bought those same terrible mixing cups. Splatters every where. Felt wasteful to throw them out so I relegated them to parts containers. They’re actually pretty handy for that!
Thank you! I am starting to transitioning to more air brush painting. Saw your video on making cleaner. It intrigued me and I am real happy to stumble onto this video!
Thanks Mike, welcome aboard
Another great visit with you and your hobby space. Thank you for sharing. If I where to send a picture of our hobby space you would be able to check off the items that I have purchased, directly from your recommendations. Your experience and recommendations have been a major guide for our first year in the hobby.
I think almost all of us will have the same most used list for me its
-3ml Droppers
-30ml Glass shot cup, for paint mixing
-Airbrush
-Toothpicks, for mounting small parts
-Earbuds
-Nippers, Knife, Tweezers
Thanks for sharing
I always appreciate your content. Recently you had good things to say about your Zeny compressor and that a good deal was available. So, I ordered one and it arrived today. Can't wait to set it up and start painting. Thank You!!!
You're welcome buddy
Since moving to Hawaii I've become a bit more conscious of the waste I make. I recently started using 25ml glass beakers for mixing paint. They have the measurements on the side and a nice pour spout. Wipe them out with a little acetone and you're good to go. They are sturdy too. I can leave the stirrer in the beaker and it doesn't tip over. I think I paid $14 for 12 of them on Amazon.
The dehydrator is probably the greatest modeling investments that I've made outside of an airbrush. My local grocery store usually has 24 count boxes of plastic spoons on sale, ten boxes for ten bucks! (I bought a bunch!)
Your airbrush design and all? Can't wait and it's a trigger style well I was going to get a Grex, now I'm going to wait until I can see you're airbrush
It'll be out in November and it's a beauty.
Looking forward to it, I’m starting to collect a few air brushes and it’s interesting how their subtle differences contribute to the performance of the air brush. My fav so far is the Gaahleri GHAD-39. Thank you for the heads up on the 39!
@@barbatosrex9473 who will be selling it?
Work for a plastic cup company now and can confirm the ridges on the bottom of the cup are for stacking to prevent suction. I was mixing in one and when my stick got caught on a nub shot paint right into my eye so I agree quite unpleasant! Most 'medical, graduated cups, will not have internal deformations from both injection and the stacking lugs. At least with my company. Polypropylene is also probably the resin you want (the less clear one) as it will be less rigid over all and the irregularity of the material makes stacking lugs less necessary. Both PP and PET, the normal more clear cups, are solvent resistant so no concerns there for switching
😮 The film on the plastic spoons are a silicone mold release. The mold is to separate the plastic spoon from the plastic steel mold. Another use for silicone is to use on plastic model cars, trucks. It is use to release the plastic parts from the steel plastic molds. This is why you wash your plastic model cars, trucks before assemble and paint your model. Use on any plastic model kits.
just what i wanted in a video, im slow building stuff that i see cheap to start airbrushing.
In South Africa, our McDonald's restaurants use to have these little plastic cups for the tomato sauce (ketchup) and I used those for mixing paint (free cups), mainly for acrylics as some thinners would melt the plastic, otherwise I mix in shot glasses which are reusable
Have you tried takeaway sauce pots? They are flexable and come with lids attached great for storing a paint mix you can use a pipette to get paint out mess free or just pour.
Dude you gotta try the Dawn Power Wash spray it cleans airbrushes very fast and effectively!
I spray with acrylic mostly.
Thanks for the tips. Do you have a video about making a spray booth tank to trap the fumes? I don't have windows in my basement. Thanks
Great content as always! Could you please share the box knife at the beginning 😊
Absolutely fantastic video!!! Cant wait to see your airbrushes!!! ( like I need another airbrush 😂)
Good video, great ideas for stuff I should get.
Thanks for making it, but I did notice you left out what you use to sand down nubs with.
Ho guys. Here's hoping all of you are having a good day.
If you need 1oz cups and in the United States go to Gordon foods and get their 1oz cups they are very good for acrylic paints and for other paint Shot glasses the glass only .the typhoon mixer is the best. I have a few Commercial mixers that are. I would imagine as the same ones as the typhoon. At a much lower price, I paid crazy money for them years ago from a lap supply company they have many tools that you might want to look at
Would love to see you airbrushing with some acrylic ink.
I have the same knife and this one is great. I use it for work. and as for the cups, neither ones are good. the second one has rond higher center in it. The one you like, I splash my self a couple of time. I found one that is flat. Can't have flater than that.
I notice on one of your brushes you had a GSI Drain & Dust Catcher (Light?). How does it compare to the typical clear-bottle brush-grip moisture traps (e.g. Iwata)?
It's way better. It has a replaceable filter pad inside too. It went on sale recently too, here's the link
amzn.to/3Qs3mMQ
Just received my dehydrator and had to file a complaint with the post office, driver just dropped it in my gravel driveway, luckily no damage. I’ve looked through your archives and haven’t seen anything about advice on using the dehydrator and settings. Also wondering about leaving the car body on the Tamiya holder. Will the heat cause the metal to damage the body?
Yes I had those and I ruined a shirt,, those cup with the little stir catchers.
Robot kai has in stock now
Looking forward to that primer test. I like a nice spray can primer but Mr. Surfacer's cans are just too small, even though I love that stuff. Hope these can compare.
That Micro Mark mixer is sold under various names and configurations. I’ve had a “powdered drink mixer” version for ages.
I literally need a powdered drink mixer, the one I use daily died, and the replacement is dying, so if you had yours for ages I’m very interested in hearing what model and where to buy!
@@Syclone0044Norpro Cordless Mini Mixer, 5 Piece Set, One Size, White. Didn’t come with exact same tip as the paint mixer in this video. Several drink mixing tips, one of which is similar to the paint mixer tip.
I seen all videos about chrome, what is the best?
Rex, can you send me a link for those containers that you have your glasses in. I can not find them at Dollar Store. Thanks Robert
Great video as always, though i was a little sad that you glossed over the hobby knife entirely as i'm curious as to the handle you use; it looks very comfortable!
Sorry bout that, I did do an entire video just on knifes. But here it is
amzn.to/3tJEFmb
And it is comfortable
Quick question is the neoco sj83 solvent resistant, love you're content keep it up.
So, if your humidity level is unacceptable, what do you do about it? Do you have more of a problem with high humidity over there? Do you run a dehumidifier when that happens?
My central air conditioner also has a built in dehumidifier. Run it about and hour and I'm good to go if I need it
@@barbatosrex9473 Here, we are lucky if we can get our humidity UP to 40% from September to May!
great review again! i have learned a tomn from you. thank you. how is your wife? i bought several of your paints, cant wait to try them. have a great week!
You’ve probably covered this a dozen times but what’s a great parts separator? There’s a bunch that all look the same except Ansai, Dspiae, Tamiya, and the 9$ wave tool. Can a simple guitar pick work just as good? Sorry.. I get nervous about breaking down a sweet master grade that I’ve already spent a lot of hours on. Thanks!
Great stuff. What are the BB's you add to your paint to rattle mix it? Where can I get some? Thanks Rex.
Those Gaahleri 68 Air Brushes are great, I have 2 one for each needle... 😁 I have one of the Harbor Fright brush stand and I just rebent the red holders to fit the 68 brushes. Fits now... Lol
LLAP 🖖
I have also used actual copper BB’s for a BB gun in my little Testors bottles
@aWOLtrooper Ok, cool. I will try to find some somewhere.
LLAP 🖖
@@Syclone0044 I have/do used them. I have noticed in acrylic paint they tend to tarnish the paint and leave a black film on the the bottom of the bottle. Wanted to try something else. Thanks for the the suggestion.
LLAP 🖖
Thanks for another useful video. I have a recommendation for you: a "goose neck" squeeze bottle like they use in chemistry labs. They work great for thinners. The control is nearly as good as a pipette, but with way more capacity. They are solvent resistant and have an airtight lid. They come in different sizes and are easily under $10.
I have several goose neck bottles here, I got them at the tattoo supply store near me. I did show them in my make your own acrylic thinner and cleaner video
I am surprised that you don’t use sanding tools. I pla gunpla, planes, and cars and I have to sand all the time, despite that I use Godhand nippers.
When im out shopping i look for any thing I can use in the hobby now I got my wife doing the same.the downside is I had to buy the house next store for my hobby well its really a Business out of control 🙃..
Honestly haven’t we all had to buy the house next door for our hobbies... lol
Please sir, tell me you’ve played Armored Core 6? You would love it, if you have not already played it
Awesome game. I've been in the game business for years, I've even been to E3 so I've followed Armored Core since the beginning.
@@barbatosrex9473 I bet you're excited for those new AC kit reveals!
@@MrBoBoBooh yes
Do you know where you got the funnel/strainer? Maybe I'm not using the correct search criteria, but I'm not seeing anything like yours on Amazon or Spraygunner?
Unfortunately the filter is no longer available but I recommend this one amzn.to/46EdR54
Awesome. I'll give them a try.
What are “steering sticks”? That part had me confused
How much will your brand airbrush going to cost? I would be very interested in it I am looking for a trigger airbrush.
$119.00 and there will be a 20% discount when released and free shipping. November 20th is when we plan on releasing it
Very cool be proud of your self man you have dropped your own paint line and now a airbrush very cool. Please do a video on it when you release it or do it a day before and do pre sales will it come with different needles sizes like the badger 105 has? Who will be selling it? I am very excited to see the airbrush will most definitely pick one up.
It will come with 3 needle and nozzle sizes plus we're working on a fan cap for it right now. I will have a special launch video when it arrives in a couple weeks
@@barbatosrex9473 very cool congratulations man big accomplishment
Need the link for the black spoons
And the paint strainer
Unfortunately the filter is no longer available but I recommend this one amzn.to/3tCgYMh
and here's the link to the spoons amzn.to/3Q77iRv
Thank you !
Can not get links to open. Can you repost the hand mixer and strainer links.
Haha, those nubs do indeed suck!!!! Paint splashes everywhere 😡
Love it! How to pronounce Vallejo? Va-e-eh-ho :)
Shame, those reading glass holders are the one I really want some of. Sadly dollar stores are hit-mis.
hi where did you get the funnel with filter?
Amazon but after the video I realized it is currently unavailable
Had the EXACT same issue with the mixing cups. Those little tabs in the bottom are AWFUL!
How do you record your videos?!
With a Galaxy S22 Ultra
@@barbatosrex9473 make a video about you you record yourself painting. I’m so curious how you zoom in and stuff.
Its impossible to get plastic spoons in Iceland...sigh.
If I could add anything I'd say , limit yourself to one cup of coffee
😂😂😂😂😂 bro, I always thought the same thing. Sometimes I watch his videos on 1.25x just to get a good laugh
I try to watch your videos but mate,keep your hands still for a second,when you show things you keep messing the focus up because you keep fidgeting.
Hey Rex, I was wondering if you ever tried
"Colorshot" acrylic paint ? I "was" getting it from Home Depot until they discontinued it. Michaels still carries it. It comes in spray paint and 2 oz. Squeeze bottles.
If you are familiar with it, have you featured it in any of your videos ? I have thee entire line up in both spray and bottle. I have yet to try it in my airbrush.
I don't have much success with acrylics in airbrushes. I would like to start using it in my airbrush but waiting until I see someone else having great results.
I'm pretty sure you featured it already, I haven't seen it yet . Thanks, Howard
I did a video here on them. Pretty good, I just got their chrome which is actually decent. I've never seen their bottled paints