Reply To: Looking for some help with my Airbrush.

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Cheers for all the replies guys. I’ve invested a lot in the airbrush paraphernalia so I really want to make proper use of it.

@lawnor

I’ve used this paint on two Imperial Knights before and it went on fine. I wash my models on the sprue and give them a scrub with an electric toothbrush. I use warm water and washing up liquid.

 

@frankle

I generally dismantle the brush and clean it before each session. I use Acetone and a kit I got for cleaning them.

 

@mbdeyes

I’ve had that problem with whites and light greys before with brush painting but this is an issue I ran into with a brown last time I used the airbrush too. And again, it was a brown that I’d previously done an entire building and squad with. How does the lubricant work? I actually have a small tube of it but I assumed it was for the inner workings of the airbrush.

I actually have both of AG’s books, I really should dig deeper into them.

I use GW Chaos Black, it’s what I use for about 95% of the stuff I paint.

 

@horati0nosebl0wer

The compressor has a dial so I can drop the PSI down a bit easily. I’m based in Ireland so humidity isn’t too much of an issue

 

@killcrazy

I use Acetone as a cleaner. I had airbrush cleaner from Iwata but Acetone was recommended on a video I watched. I run water through afterwards to clean away any residue. When I clean the brush I take apart the nozzle completely and remove the needle. I have spare paint pots that I mix my paint in so it’s always given a good shake before I pour it into the reservoir. I’ve always used GW as I find it really handy to have an exact match for regular painting. I have the Forge World range too. I’ve had good results previously with basecoats and simple shading.

 

Thanks again for all the advice guys, I’ll try out the various suggestions and let you know how I get on.