A good airbrush. - 40K Terra

Night Shadow · 03-09-2008

Can someone recommend me a good brand for an airbrush? Once I get a little more cash I am going to by some more tanks etc...., just wondering which would be the best brand for these type of paints etc...

liveevil2000 · 03-09-2008

I'm not an expert when it comes to airbrushes, so take this for what its worth.

First off, I never use the standard paints I use for painting with my standard brushes. A few people suggested watering the paints down and adding dish detergent. I have tried and it never worked for me.

I have 2 air brushes (and they are old) I have a Badger single action, which is good for big jobs. Such as base coating mainly. I used this one on a Tau job I once did for somebody.

Did all of those with an airbrush. It beats buying cans of paint or spending hours brushing the base coat on.
Final Product -->

Then I have a Double Action airbrush (Paacshe) which gives better control when it comes to flow of paint and laydown. You can do anything from pencil thin to thick broadlines a bit easier than with a single action airbrush. I use this for camo work or anything which requires a soft blending of color.
Here are a couple of examples:

All the pics above were done using GW and Vallejo paints (thinned down of course). My problem is they always seem to clog the nossle. Which then requires cleaning (I hate cleaning!!)

There are other brands of airbrush out there (Aztek), and pretty cheap. There are some which do not have a needle and clean really easy. They are also inexpensive.

Here is a link which you may find helpful
The airbrush - which one to get and how to use it

Hope I was of some help.

Brother Warchild · 03-09-2008

Nice stuff Evil,Was wondering the same myself Thanks for the Info

TerminatorinHell · 03-09-2008

wow i should invest in one of those aztek ones

Night Shadow · 03-09-2008

That outstanding work. THank you very much for the info and the internet link. I was wondering did you ever airbrush a soldier model before?

Night Shadow · 03-09-2008

I was looking at some airbrush pics, and for some reason this just clicked right at this moment. A while back I bought a used air compressor, it is a Cambell Hausfeld. With it came some toys, tire pressure gage etc... and this what I thought was just a simple air house, but now I think it might be an airbrush. I am not to familiar with air brushes, so if this is an airbrush how do I use it for GW paints?

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...7/HPIM2743.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...7/HPIM2744.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...7/HPIM2745.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...7/HPIM2746.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...7/HPIM2747.jpg

liveevil2000 · 03-10-2008

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Originally Posted by Night Shadow

That outstanding work. THank you very much for the info and the internet link. I was wondering did you ever airbrush a soldier model before?

Only to do base colors. Nothing detailed. I'm too chicken to try

Quote:

Originally Posted by Night Shadow

I was looking at some airbrush pics, and for some reason this just clicked right at this moment. A while back I bought a used air compressor, it is a Cambell Hausfeld. With it came some toys, tire pressure gage etc... and this what I thought was just a simple air house, but now I think it might be an airbrush. I am not to familiar with air brushes, so if this is an airbrush how do I use it for GW paints?

I have done work as an auto mechanic and that looks like something I would carry in my too chest. The fitting on it looks like a high pressure fitting. I really dont know what it is, but I can tell you with 100% certanty it is not an airbrush.

Night Shadow · 03-10-2008

Ok, I saw a filter on it so I was kind of figure it might, thanks for the info.

Brother Warchild · 03-10-2008

It almost looks like a sprayer head for chemicles and such or a old paint sprayer head.Thats the only things ican think you would need a airhose hookup for.

Sir_Servo · 03-10-2008

My guess is that it is for pressure washing I used a much larger version when I worked Maitence for a company in La Crosse WI. The larger wand that I used could take gum off a side walk or paint off a car. SO MUCH POWER!!!! (insert evil laugh here)

(caugh) sorry bout that, I had lots of fun with that presure washer. Any way...

Those are some really nice Airbrushed models Live. Keep up the good work,
Servo

themandalorian · 03-10-2008

Those look awesome. Awww now i want an airbrush

DonKarst0n · 04-02-2008

Thanks liveevil2000 for the airbrush link. Just the thing I need as a beginner when it comes to 'airbrush'.

Question: I imagine airbrushing your tanks to be very effective. You need less time and with some training achieve acceptable results. Can someone who uses airbrush already confirm this?

liveevil2000 · 04-02-2008

you are right on target.

I have used air brushes on larger models with great results. With a little practice you can get some great effects. I have seen some outstanding designs (which I dont have the skill to do myself). I have found an airbrush to give enough control to give you anything from a pencil thin line to a full blown area covering coat. All the while it lays down ultra smooth and thin coats to boot.

In my opinion, airbrushing vehicles is the easiest way to get the job done.

03-09-2008	#1 (permalink)
Night Shadow ex Chaplain Shadow Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 267 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 82 Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts	A good airbrush. Can someone recommend me a good brand for an airbrush? Once I get a little more cash I am going to by some more tanks etc...., just wondering which would be the best brand for these type of paints etc...

03-09-2008	#2 (permalink)
liveevil2000 Master of Evil Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 182 Rep Power: 1 Thanks: 9 Thanked 25 Times in 17 Posts	Re: A good airbrush. I'm not an expert when it comes to airbrushes, so take this for what its worth. First off, I never use the standard paints I use for painting with my standard brushes. A few people suggested watering the paints down and adding dish detergent. I have tried and it never worked for me. I have 2 air brushes (and they are old) I have a Badger single action, which is good for big jobs. Such as base coating mainly. I used this one on a Tau job I once did for somebody. Did all of those with an airbrush. It beats buying cans of paint or spending hours brushing the base coat on. Final Product --> Then I have a Double Action airbrush (Paacshe) which gives better control when it comes to flow of paint and laydown. You can do anything from pencil thin to thick broadlines a bit easier than with a single action airbrush. I use this for camo work or anything which requires a soft blending of color. Here are a couple of examples: All the pics above were done using GW and Vallejo paints (thinned down of course). My problem is they always seem to clog the nossle. Which then requires cleaning (I hate cleaning!!) There are other brands of airbrush out there (Aztek), and pretty cheap. There are some which do not have a needle and clean really easy. They are also inexpensive. Here is a link which you may find helpful The airbrush - which one to get and how to use it Hope I was of some help.

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Night Shadow ex Chaplain Shadow Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 267 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 82 Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Re: A good airbrush. That outstanding work. THank you very much for the info and the internet link. I was wondering did you ever airbrush a soldier model before?

03-09-2008	#6 (permalink)
Night Shadow ex Chaplain Shadow Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 267 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 82 Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Re: A good airbrush. I was looking at some airbrush pics, and for some reason this just clicked right at this moment. A while back I bought a used air compressor, it is a Cambell Hausfeld. With it came some toys, tire pressure gage etc... and this what I thought was just a simple air house, but now I think it might be an airbrush. I am not to familiar with air brushes, so if this is an airbrush how do I use it for GW paints? http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...7/HPIM2743.jpg http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...7/HPIM2744.jpg http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...7/HPIM2745.jpg http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...7/HPIM2746.jpg http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...7/HPIM2747.jpg

03-10-2008	#8 (permalink)
Night Shadow ex Chaplain Shadow Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 267 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 82 Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Re: A good airbrush. Ok, I saw a filter on it so I was kind of figure it might, thanks for the info.

03-10-2008	#9 (permalink)
Brother Warchild Grandpa Nurgle Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fenris-AKA-Olympia Washington Posts: 1,594 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 357 Thanked 125 Times in 106 Posts	Re: A good airbrush. It almost looks like a sprayer head for chemicles and such or a old paint sprayer head.Thats the only things ican think you would need a airhose hookup for. __________________ Support your fellow Terrans VOTE ON To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Games ( LINK ) My Stuff ( links ) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. MY Trade Stuff @ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Sir_Servo LODGE MEMBER Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winona, MN USA Posts: 395 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 7 Thanked 49 Times in 41 Posts	Re: A good airbrush. My guess is that it is for pressure washing I used a much larger version when I worked Maitence for a company in La Crosse WI. The larger wand that I used could take gum off a side walk or paint off a car. SO MUCH POWER!!!! (insert evil laugh here) (caugh) sorry bout that, I had lots of fun with that presure washer. Any way... Those are some really nice Airbrushed models Live. Keep up the good work, Servo

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themandalorian Corporal Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 385 Rep Power: 1 Thanks: 4 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts	Re: A good airbrush. Those look awesome. Awww now i want an airbrush

04-02-2008	#12 (permalink)
DonKarst0n Conscript Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: A good airbrush. Thanks liveevil2000 for the airbrush link. Just the thing I need as a beginner when it comes to 'airbrush'. Question: I imagine airbrushing your tanks to be very effective. You need less time and with some training achieve acceptable results. Can someone who uses airbrush already confirm this?

04-02-2008	#13 (permalink)
liveevil2000 Master of Evil Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 182 Rep Power: 1 Thanks: 9 Thanked 25 Times in 17 Posts	Re: A good airbrush. you are right on target. I have used air brushes on larger models with great results. With a little practice you can get some great effects. I have seen some outstanding designs (which I dont have the skill to do myself). I have found an airbrush to give enough control to give you anything from a pencil thin line to a full blown area covering coat. All the while it lays down ultra smooth and thin coats to boot. In my opinion, airbrushing vehicles is the easiest way to get the job done. __________________ Evil~ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Evil is as Evil does

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