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[psyberwolfe1]

Well been awhile and I thought I would share some of what I was doing.





So I started with a base coat of Liquitex Payne's Gray and I Airbrushed that on over a gray primer coat. Once I had that color nice and solid I then airbrushed on GW Dark Angels Green from the Zenithal highlight position. I sprayed this color on in a few coats and then using the airbrush hit some areas that would be that color because the model sometimes unintentionally acts like a mask in certain spots. I then sprayed as a highlight GW Snot Green.

So far I've only used an airbrush on this model, and because this is a single model experiment I've learned on single models with an Airbrush is highly inefficient. However the effect is pretty stunning. Drying paint and cleaning the brush was the lion's share of the the hour and a half thus spent on this experiment.

Feel free to ask questions, and C&C is welcome.

[MonkeySloth]

Well now I know if I ever get an airbrush I know who to ask questions to.

[chaosscorpion]

What airbrush are you using?

[psyberwolfe1]

What airbrush are you using?

Paasche Millenium. It is a double action, siphon feed brush.

[buglips*the*goblin]

Because you don't need no stinkin Badgers?

[Lastman]

Because you don't need no stinkin Badgers?

I wonder how many people are old / cool enough to get that reference. For those who didn't get it, watch Treasure of the Sierra Madre.

[Lastman]

Which compressor are you using?

Does it make noise?

I recall reading about an Iwata "studio" model that is super quiet.

I've been curious about the compressors they use in nail salons, but i don't see myself ever going into one to ask because I am so manly.

[psyberwolfe1]

Which compressor are you using?

Paasche D500

Does it make noise?

Yup. Anyone or advertisement that tells you differently is lying. They're louder than a dishwasher but quieter than a clothes washer. My Vacuum is louder. Mine is tankless so I have it connected to a spike bar and I turn it on and off with my foot. I close the door to my work area and it bothers no one really.

I've been curious about the compressors they use in nail salons, but i don't see myself ever going into one to ask because I am so manly.

They are compressors attached to tanks in the back room so all you hear in the salon is the hiss of the air brush. You can do the same by running a brass pipe line to the area you want to work and put your compressor in the garage.

[Lastman]

Good info, thanks!

[Jeff LaMarche]

Does it make noise?

I recall reading about an Iwata "studio" model that is super quiet.

I have the Iwata-Media Studio, and it is considerably quieter than any other airbrush compressor that I've used. But psyberwolfe1 is right - all compressors make noise. When the compressor is running, you can definitely hear it if you're in the room with it. You can't, however, hear it in the next room, unlike most compressors I've used. It also has a large reservoir tank, so the compressor isn't running constantly while you're spraying. That's hardly a unique feature, though. Most brands of compressors have models with a reservoir tank.

I love it, but the Studio is a heck of a lot more expensive than other compressors with comparable features. For most people, it probably makes more sense to get a less expensive compressor and pocket the extra money or put it toward a nicer brush or multiple brushes (or more minis )

Honestly, I probably wouldn't have splurged for this unit myself; it was my Christmas present from my wife several years back and she chose the model. But I definitely like it now that I have it, and my wife (who's usually the one in the next room when I'm spraying) definitely likes it. :)

[psyberwolfe1]

For those interested this is a great website with good discounts on a whole range of airbrushes, compressors, and airbrush accessories.

Airbrush Depot

[The Inner Geek]

I've been using this compressor bought from the same place that psyberwolfe1 linked above. It's not too loud and reasonably priced. That website also offers bundle deals where you save a buck or two if you buy an airbrush and compressor at the same time. They screwed up my order and only send the AB, but they fixed it quickly and shipped out the compressor with upgraded shipping to get it to me faster.

[Heisler]

I prefer Chicago Air to TCP http://www.chicagoairbrushsupply.com/\

I have an Iwata Eclipse HP-CS and Harder & Steenbeck Infinity and I use an Iwata Smart Jet compressor. The Smart Jet is super quiet but you can definitely hear it, but it fades into the background pretty quick if you are working for any length of time.

The Infinity is roughly equivalent to the Iwata High Performance airbrush. The Eclipse is my workhorse and the Infinity I use when I'm working on something really small as I can get a finer line with it.

Both are dual action, internal mix, gravity feed airbrushes. I prefer the gravity feed over the siphon feed as I think they are much easier to clean and unclog than the siphon feeds. The siphon versions hold a lot more paint though, although I have never really had an issue with that.

I like the look of the Space Marine, although I usually go in three steps:
1) Prime with black (rare for me except when airbrushing)
2) From nearly completely underneath the model I go in with my darkest color
3) From slightly higher angle above the mid-line, I go around the model with my midtone.
4) Highlights coming in from the zenithal position.

That pretty much finishes off most models.