![]() ![]() ![]() An unclean airbrush will clog the needle which creates spatter and other assaults on your good character which will make you choose rather unsavory language faster than you can say 101Ībove All Else, The Number One Mantra In Realistic Weathering Is "Less Is More!" There's a lot of tiny little parts that together create good and proper airflow for your artistry. Any airbrush whether it's an economy one or a fancy-pancy model is a precision instrument. Whatever type of paint you end up choosing, you must make it a habit to clean your airbrush completely and thoroughly after each use (and between different paint colors). By adding approximately 20 percent of thinner with the paint this will keep your needle from clogging and will make the cleaning process much easier for you. The reason for this is because your airbrush could become easily clogged if you run just the paint itself through the spray needle. When using standard non-water-based paints, be sure you use an approximate "80/20" ratio meaning 80 percent of paint and 20 percent of the appropriate thinner. For the most part, weathering our models can be done using any kind of paint we feel comfortable with. Just make sure you research the differences with the paints depending on what you are wanting to do. There's no right or wrong, it's whatever you choose that works for you. Heck, you can even use food coloring to practice. The obvious advantage of using water-based acrylics as example is that it is much easier to clean where lacquers and enamels require proper associative solvents to clean the airbrush thoroughly. ![]() From water-based to enamel and beyond, there's plenty of options. One of the nice things about airbrushing is that you can use a wide variety of paints. These adapters are pretty inexpensive so it won't break the bank if or when the time comes that you would like a higher-end airbrush that requires an adapter. Hose sizes are pretty universal but in some cases there are airbrushes that may require an adapter to fit your compressor properly. ![]() The compressor is decent enough that I can upgrade to a better airbrush once I feel ready to do so. While the airbrush itself is what advanced airbrushers would call low end, it still is more than enough to do the job. With my particular kit, that is indeed the case. A decent compressor is something that will work effectively for you whether it's pushing air through a low end or top quality airbrush. You can always move on to a more professional airbrush once you get familiar with airbrushing. What you want is a decent air compressor. One thing I've learned is when you first get an airbrush system, don't worry so much about a top of the line airbrush. Your Airbrush System Doesn't Have To Be Top Of The Line To See Quality Results What this article is for is to offer basic Tips and Tricks I have learned thus far when it comes to airbrushing, weathering and adding detail to your precious warbird.Īs I learn more, I will be adding to this article for the benefit of others seeking this kind of help and information. There are countless video tutorials on YouTube that are immensely helpful in teaching you the basics of airbrush operation and technique. If you are looking for detailed instructions on airbrush techniques, maintenance and general how-to's I would recommend starting on YouTube. As you can probably tell by now I am in no way an expert in airbrushing. I found an inexpensive system on that was recommended by someone I respect who has a lot of experience with airbrushing. So here we are.Several years into the hobby and I have finally pulled the trigger on an airbrush setup. Well, it's better to be late to the party then miss it altogether, right? Yet, for some inexplicable reason, I kept putting off investing in an airbrush system to really get into the limitless world of weathering and fine blending/gradient detail that only an airbrush can provide. The end result has always been rewarding for me. For instance, I've painted several Freewing 90mm F/A-18's the Blue Angels livery from its original stock grey livery. For me that can include a complete radical departure from the stock livery at times. I have no real excuse especially since I love to paint nearly all of my models. When it comes to weathering my warbirds I am admittedly and pathetically late to the party. ![]()
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