Airbrushing for the Beginner #2: Workspace and Paints

Second video in a series about starting out with using an airbrush. This Video on some tips on setting up a work area for airbrushing and going over some paints used in the hobby for airbrushing.

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[TheScifimodeler]

You mentioned that you buy most of you stuff online. Unfortunately we here in NY State have no place that carries anything good in the modeling field accept those little Testers bottles which are usually the crappiest colors you can imagine. I found one place online that shows individual Vallejo paints but do not sell them anymore. Can you please recommend a website where I might be able to purchase supplies? I would like someplace to but paints (Vallejo and Tamiya), pigments, washes, etc.

[SMConsortium]

@TheScifimodeler there's a couple of places. I'll review some in a round robin but check out:

spruebrothersDOTcom

miniautremarketDOTcom

elmcityhobbiesDOTcom

Our upcoming store for awesomepaintjob will carry vallejo paints. I'm not sure if our supplier carries Tamiya's but I'll check later on that.

[granander]

The windex you are using is just regular windowcleaner? I would be intrested in what it contains to see if what you can buy around here is good enough. (yes, I could try, but I'm lazy :) )

[SMConsortium]

@granander Someone posted a home made recipe on one of my comments:

Dude you can make your own windex: 4oz of .5% ammonia, 16oz rubbing alcohol, 1tsp dishwashing liquid (for perfume). Water that down to a gallon and you should be set. Windex is basically ammonia mixed with alcohol and water solvents.

[dougeagle]

One thing about Vallejo Model Colors...they are more for military modeling such building a German WW2 Tiger tank or a military soldier. I currently use these with my airbrush and I get it to the the consistency of milk and then there is no problem. One thing you can add to any Vallejo paint is their Satin Varnish, which seals the surface while you airbrush.

BTW, awesome stuff so far. Very informative for those beginners. :)

[SMConsortium]

@dougeagle Very good tips. I'm save these discussions on mixing and stuff when I get to that video :)

[WGConsortium]

@consolier You should but at least spray in a very well ventilated area and at least use a mask. You can get them cheap at any home improvement store. There's still solvents in the things you spray that can mess up your chest.

[consolier]

Do i really need a fan or spraybox?

In the vids from Awesomepaintjobs i didn't see him using one.

[SaintFamily219]

question now if u have done either automotive or t-shirt airbrushing what would u say about the createx paints?

[Hummingbirds2009]

Thanks for sharing!!!!

[XB429]

@TheScifimodeler

Yeah NYC laws are pretty irritating. Stuff like insulation foam isn't legal building material (It's flammable) so getting it is incredibly hard

[mozzmann]

I doubt you would have too many issues with Low Voltage PC fans in a home brew spray booth, with arcing causing a fire especially with water based paints, solvent based I would excercise caution.

The volume of air moved by PC fans would be low in comparison to a regular house fan or bathroom exhaust fan.

[mozzmann]

@TheScifimodeler Google is your friend SciFi there are MANY places that will sell domestically in the US and export to other countries, I use to buy from the US until I found a supplier here in Australia.

[dmayne123]

have u ever used createx or wat do u think for a beginner

[crazyglocknyc]

@TheScifimodeler hey how can i contact you?

[Hawkertempest1]

Hi,

What is the correct thinning ratio for spraying Tamiya acrylic paints?

Cheers

John