Advice on Choosing an Airbrush

[@WigWagWorkshop]

Great info, I do love using the “H” for painting car bodies, I also use a dual action for my HO Scale stuff. Thank You for the inspiration and knowledge you share, love your style and attitude.

[@JOE_GOMEZ777]

HEY DON I LOVE YOUR DVD'S THAT I PURCHASED A WHILE BACK. THEY TEACHED ME A WHOLE BUNCH OF THINGS BROTHA AND I JUST WANTED TO THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR KNOWLEDGE.

[@ronstewart9792]

Great info Don, Thank you. Ron

[@soonerlegendspodcast]

Hey Donn ordered me a paasche h model off of Amazon for 65 bucks I’m super stoked about getting back to building. Thanks for being my inspiration in this hobby. God bless my friend

[@animalyze7120]

The Paasche H is the epitomy of dollar to performance, you just can't beat it and while designed for heavier work the needle adjustments can actually produce a thin enough line to do most any job. I bought a badger 105 patriot for my dual action needs and my Iwata now sits in a drawer about ready for Ebay.

[@DRWFJ40]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you... I've been using a cheap double action airbrush for 8 years... wondering if my mistakes were me or the air brush. your comment about sticking with it for the duration hit home... I'm a firm believer that there is no "right way" you choose your path and perfect your method... that said... the foundation has to be solid... mine was not.... I bought a Paasche H airbrush and instantly felt at home... thank you. This works so well for me & makes all the difference.

[@johnjones9396]

I used to watch Big John run at Lions Drag Strip all the time! I currently own the Polar Lights 68 Cuda Funny Car, that I haven't started. I started with the Iwata HP Eclipse and am very satisfied.

[@SmalsGee]

Hello I’m a fan. You look like a decent man to get some info on sanding, grits, (prep for painting). My trouble is painting and having scratch marks on my model. A video would be great ! Thanks man.

[@ScaleModelTechniques]

Luis , we have a DVD on just the subject . A to Z , exactly how I do it on the airbrush DVD . Available at oldmansmodels.com

[@markforster6457]

Thanks for the videos! Have you ever flat-coated the non-chrome parts of an engine after painting it? I think it looks more realistic.

[@CycolacFan]

I'd add to that you need a decent compressor. I started out with a pretty decent airbrush but most of the time I just couldn't get good results. I can paint fine with spray cans but every time I picked up a brush there was a different issue. I bought two more, one cheap and got along okay with it. Then someone suggested I buy another compressor, that solved all my problems. The Revell starter compressor I was using just didn't have the power to push enough paint through it. Having the proper consistency of paint and enough air behind it means you can do a good job with virtually any airbrush.

[@warc8us]

If you really want a double action airbrush the Badger 105 is also a good choice. The Iwata HP-CS is also pretty highly recommended, but I find it isn't so hot with cars - there's just a lot of coverage involved with painting a mint body and the needle width in the HP-CS isn't big enough. Need to have a .4mm or larger needle IMO. All three heads on the Paasche H are larger than .4mm. Badger 105 comes in at .5mm, Iwata comes in at .35mm...I've been using a Harder & Steenbeck Evo with the .4mm needle, but you don't need to spend that kind of money on an airbrush.

[@rickmoreno6858]

I got 4 airbrushes, a cheap harbor freight deluxe ab, that is strictly my primer it works great at just that priming. My neo is my clear coat ab, strictly just that My eclipse is my workhorse And my detail ab is my GSI 771, with its .18 custom needle, I get amazing results when she's called upon, I can do Amazing freehand camo work with her. I mainly build 1/35 armor, but I'm thinking these car kits are pretty sweet!

[@dennisneal4046]

I agree about the cheap airbrush being a bad idea. I did that myself and found you can't get parts. They don't disassemble as easily and therefore can be hard to clean. I got the H and have been very happy with it.

[@jameskirkham1399]

Can you help with wiring for engines?

[@rayruggiero5986]

thank you

[@moparnut6286]

All in all I've had my passche H for over 25 yrs and it still works like the first day I have others but it's still my go to all the time.

[@paulhillclassix7676]

Hey Don I agree with you 100% cheap airbrush for a beginner will create problems and cause you to give up with frustration don't let that happen people a good middle-of-the-road airbrush like Don has mentioned is perfect don't start out too big learn as you go peace my friends good luck and have a great day take care Don Sam Hill signing off

[@GregC1953]

Have been using the H for over 40 years great brush

[@milevwood]

Hello! What compressor do you use?

[@waynewootton5385]

i would love to see you build a model car from start to finish thats my wish maybe some day that wish will come thur for me one day

[@CedSeguin]

Whats the best for 1/64?

[@waynewootton5385]

do you ever come to orlando fl.

[@waynewootton5385]

i have to work on a dryer any how

[@brk8841]

Hello, i will buy a paasche h set, but which compressor do you recommend? And how do you use it when you are painting the car bodies. I mean pressure bar etc.? Thanks in advance.

[@ScaleModelTechniques]

A nailer or larger compressor with a tank . I paint at a set 32 psi .....

[@waynewootton5385]

how do i talk to you one on one thank you

[@waynewootton5385]

see you around mr. yost i have to work on a dryer any how i know you don't have time for me its ok Mr. yost

[@brianspeer4764]

Which tip do you use?

[@ScaleModelTechniques]

#5 needle and head assembly

[@bubbag9429]

How do you fix a slightly twisted body?

[@ScaleModelTechniques]

Soak in hot water , twist body towards original shape . Hold in that position and run under cold water . Repeat steps until body is straight .

[@bubbag9429]

Will it matter if its already been painted?

[@ScaleModelTechniques]

If it was properly prepped , it shouldn't . Enamel and lacquer paint should hold up to the process ....

[@bubbag9429]

Ok, I'll see what i can do. Thanks..

[@billyg871]

Don have you tried a Grex?

[@ScaleModelTechniques]

I test drove one at Hobby Expo a few years ago and I really liked it ....

[@chriscraft2]

i like you but i am wondering why you dont have videos on Tamiya 1/10 bodies??? i am a real car guy that discovered Tamiya in 2021..... why not a blitzer beetle... a lunchbox van? why no 1/10???? i just got into these and on my channel you an see what i am doing...

[@waynewootton5385]

i mess up camaro i want a met sliver i have a mess maybe i should have you do it i know i can't a pay the price you get i thank you for all the video you done maybe it's time to get out of the hobby keep making video mr. yost i love them i love watching them i know i'm just a nobody it'e kick my a** twice thank mr. yost

[@ScaleModelTechniques]

Uh uh ! Never quit .... Try again , strip it and start over !

[@waynewootton5385]

how do you strip model cars and what do use i'm door hanger by trade maybe i should stick with it need a door hung i just need a step by step guildi'm trying god knows i make prettygood enginges thats $60.00 gone thank you for your help mr. yost

[@waynewootton5385]

thank you for time @@ScaleModelTechniques