Airbrushing for beginners the best airbrush paint and thinning combination

[@louisliguore7199]

Great information, since I lowered my air pressure to 10 psi, and thined my Createx Illustration Paint to 50%, as you have suggested it has transformed my airbrushing. It has made my Iwata Eclipse with a 0.35mm setup preform like a dream. It is unbelievable how much better I can paint with that combination. Thanks!

[@jc2200]

Great info! Agree💯 Rob! would highly suggest go with inks at the beginning to practice and move on to acrylics but get a good acrylic airbrush paint! I almost tried golden till you told me they were not as good as they used to! Thanks for sharing !!👊🏽✌🏽👍🏽🙌🏽

[@gazgazist]

I use crafters coz that's all I can afford but I make it work as I'm not a experienced artist but love it.

[@squidskunk]

isopropyl lowers the surface tension of the paint as well as thins...love it.

[@dredfxcustompaint]

👌me two love it

[@kevinchwin1181]

What is the reason to add water to fw inks instead of just alcohol. Your right about golden thanks for your videos so informative 👍

[@lovetolay]

Wow ! Thank you, .. I’m just getting back in to diorama and have the mindset if a building takes 6 hours + to build, the paint job should be perfect, your lessons are priceless, kindest regards mate, John, you promised a paint video and delivered…

[@dredfxcustompaint]

Your welcome glad you liked it 👍

[@creativeleapart]

Absolutely fantastic content! I learned so much. Top grade painting skills as well.

[@dredfxcustompaint]

@@creativeleapart thank you glad you enjoyed it and really appreciate your support with the channel

[@JoaoAlves-b7y]

Dulux for walls and ceilings...no more tip dry! Thnks 4 the tip!

[@kandyman5315]

👊👊

[@nflpicks4920]

I primarily paint plastic models (1/24&1/32) scale slot cars! Will try the air pressure this evening and let you know how that works! Thanks Sir

[@nflpicks4920]

I have tried Vallejo it is not as durable, purchased ProAcryl will try that and see, but you are correct Createx is a good paint

[@Canigetanawwwwyyyyeeeah]

thanks for the detail. wondering? could you do a short or small video of the differences between say a premium airbrush like H&S and a crappy one say...from amazon or such. to show people the difference between the products. and problems you would run into buying the cheaper option...

[@deanbrown7643]

Great vid mukka thanks for your knowledge , being in the paint trade I know all about chemical reactions which can turn paint into jelly so aware of that one but your ratios are spot on cheers mukka

[@garyanderson6192]

Thanks for the info. I just recently bought airbrush specific paints after struggling with Hobbycraft acrylics, i went with Vallejo new formula, whats your thoughts on those?

[@deanbrown7643]

Totally agree solvents all day long but wear a respirator folks it's not good for your respiratory system

[@peterhughes201]

Very informative indeed 👍🏼. Just a quick question though, what ratio would you mix the wicked and iso at for automotive applications? I’m looking to just get some really thin nicely atomised lines down?

[@seanrushing7438]

Hi, i paint R/C car bodies that are a lexan plastic. When shading we really have to lay it down thin to create a layer for the next layer to attach to. If we try to lay it down it will blow out due to the 20psi we are set at. Paint just cant stick to that smooth lexan. Would you still recommend thining wicked down with ISO and running the 10 psi. Like you i like the thinner flowing paint but with our bodies it doesn't really allow it Thanks for videos

[@yvanvanstraeten6249]

Good morning hef he nice day big😊 frame Belgium

[@Mel-127]

I had a problem with so called airbrush paints (to cut it short). You recommend FW inks. I tried them and not looked back. Thanks for that one. I have got a pack of Createx Illustration, very nice paint but use FW because it's cheaper and easier to get. My old car needed a shine, couldn't get one. So I hand painted it with Dulux Undercoat and Gloss. Shiny as can be. The new owner says it's a good job. Dulux auto, great. 😂🤣. Your video i think is useful to most of us beginners. Thanks.

[@dredfxcustompaint]

My first car I hand painted in red gloss 😁💪👍

[@bartekkucharski3880]

Hi. Ever tried Tamiya paints? Designed for scale models and because of that those are highly pigmented. I usually thin with their alcohol thinner quite a lot and still getting solid coverage and smooth blends. Sadly most of their colours are army based so usually muted browns, greens and greys. Gloss range has more saturated colours I think.

[@Cyril-eu4gf]

Great bit of info Rob. It’s a pity that a lot of people out there can’t be so honest with reviews especially for those who are on a limited budget or are just starting out. I also like Holbein inks and Schmincke inks.

[@unhappyface-e8m]

Considering its price, is the Custom Micron Takumi really worth getting when I already have the Custom Micron CM-SB? That goes for the Eclipse as well.

[@stuart9306]

Many thanks

[@aaronmatthews6509]

Hey thanks for the info as always. I have watched your videos ever since I began using an airbrush about 18 months ago. I am located in the U.S. and have also noticed as of late that if I don't add some distilled water to my brand new golden high flow paints then I have the same issues that you did. I've had good results with Liquitex acrylic inks which are the same if not cheaper in some cases as golden. At least in the states. Thanks ! Cheers!

[@dredfxcustompaint]

Nice one thank you for supporting the channel all this time really appreciate that 👍 I am thinking of getting a set of liquitex inks

[@stuart9306]

Good afternoon I am new to airbrushing and want to paint mini military models and figures. My paint of choice is Vallejo paint which is quite thick in the bottle. Could you advise on the thinning ratio for this paint, for both highlights and full model sprays. Many thanks

[@dredfxcustompaint]

@@stuart9306 hi I don't use that paint brand but if it's water based try one drop of paint to two drops water and see how you get on

[@MarkfromMaine6263]

What do I use if I wish to paint on the side of a van? or truck?

[@JohnWD40TC02]

Awesome video Rob with lots of good info on mixing and using the best paints for airbrushing👌when I first started painting I was really confused on which paint I should use and what the mixing ratios were supposed to be but I'm using automotive paint so it's not quite the same. If you need a better gun for your thicker paints mate I can lend you my ANI gun that I use for polyester spray filler I think it has a 2.5mm nozzle so that should work a treat for you👌🤠😂

[@hjvhjfv6320]

Great video, super helpful. Which brand of white car paint do you use?

[@raymondcarson9084]

Thanks Rob , this was very informative for a noob like me. I do have a question about what clear you use for waterbased paint. I have kids so I try to use waterbased so that they can also play around and learn. Please advise and thank you so much. love your work and education . you make it very easy to understand.

[@dredfxcustompaint]

If you using water based paint I would stick with water to flush it through when your kids are around best to be safe 👍

[@mikeszczutkowski3066]

What do you think about using solvent paint for illustration art

[@dredfxcustompaint]

I think whatever you can use to get the job done do it 👍

[@gonzalvezalvez6572]

Thank you for the info. Cheers

[@dredfxcustompaint]

Your welcome 🙏

[@DeSchutterB]

Just starting to watch the video and can already say you're spot on about the new golden paints. They definately clog up a lot, which is a shame because their paints used to be very good. I swore by golden paints but as of now, i'm looking for another brand...

[@dredfxcustompaint]

Yes definitely agree with you on that the new stuff is terrible that's why I have moved over to inks ,wicked and illustration

[@johl5137]

Another very helpful vid thanks for making them, can I ask were you get your transfer tape from please.

[@dredfxcustompaint]

I get mine from where I use to work which is a sign shop the best bet is ebay or amazon type in paper transfer tape low tack 👍

[@jamiedriscoll5411]

Hilarious!!! Thanks man!

[@falcon3ye2111]

thank you for your help and i've got wicked color and i never tried to spray with iso what is you're recommand mix ratio with an iwata eclipse for spray the canvas

[@dredfxcustompaint]

Mix the wicked 2 drops of paint and 20 drops isopropyl alcohol give it a go at low pressure around 10 spi see what you think

[@falcon3ye2111]

Thanks you very much i will try that and your illustration are Awesome!!!!

[@youtoucan2312]

The problems with the flow of white inks/acrylics, along with the need to thoroughly clean the airbrush, explains the use of a white paint pen on the portraits.

[@jonathanlevine4661]

this is super helpful. Shame about the golden, maybe order again and see if was indeed a bad batch. I have not bought an air brush yet, but you have pretty much sold me on the H&S ultra 2024. I do have a Question about the tips and needles what is the compatibility with the other H&S stuff can I use any needle as long as I swap the front end as well, or are they not compatible ? I do intend to go smaller with my art after I learn how to use the tool. my other question is can you do links for America as well. thank you for sharing your years of knowledge with the rest of us

[@dredfxcustompaint]

Hi your welcome 🙏 the ultra is a solid brush for a beginner and yes you can Change up the needles on all the h&s brushes not a problem 👌

[@jonathanlevine4661]

​@@dredfxcustompaint thank you for your assistance

[@bobbond8232]

I'm a new Subscriber. Great information and very much appreciated. What would your suggestion be for paint to use on windows? Something that can resist the weather but can be cleaned off as well. And what product can be used to clean it off when you want to paint something new on a window.

[@dredfxcustompaint]

Hi would this be the glass on the window or the frames 🤔

[@paulmuromachi4005]

A true newbie trying out the cheap route of paint experimenting. Tried a craft paint (Delta brand) with a flow improver and it wouldn't spray until I strained it.

[@dredfxcustompaint]

You will find that with the cheaper paints but you are doing the right thing trying it and getting the mix right making it work for you 👍thanks for watching and the feedback on the video

[@kennethmikkelsen9572]

Nice vid... thought i was the only one to use ISO, tried it out one day the reducer was low :) And the word you was searching for, could it be "Viscosity"

[@imrozgill9711]

we got trident paints from dna custom paints in australia .. i have createx illustrations for transparent and tridents for opaque . they both perform very well . And Rob you are right on with the point that, the cheap ready to go paints for ab from ebay are garbage. i tried them as well garbage 😂. I tried cheap acrylic ink but it was not good it was fast drying so was having alot of tip dry. I have not tried fw or liquitex and i have heard nothing but good about them.

[@dredfxcustompaint]

Hi not tryed the trident paints yet would like to give them a go at some point 👍definitely fw inks for me at the moment love them Liquitex is definitely on the list aswell 👍thanks for watching and the feedback is much appreciated

[@imrozgill9711]

@@dredfxcustompaint thanks for replying .. whould really love your opinion on them .. 🙂

[@dredfxcustompaint]

@@imrozgill9711 definitely will when I get some 👍

[@x13roger80]

Flash times 😂

[@dredfxcustompaint]

The one in the thumbnail one day 🤣

[@JasonBrown-es5yw]

Well, hopefully this doesn't go like the airbrush videos. Next week the com art will be the good one. 🤣 Just teasing rob.

[@spyuggy]

Plenty info on this video, I am sure I can take it all in after a few more views. Thank You.

[@mwebb-01]

LOL crack me up... I wonder how many get fooled

[@dredfxcustompaint]

Someone is going to try it you know it 😜

[@kristinhammer7213]

Are you interested in collaborating? I’m in America and have an idea for “the kids” let’s start a movement Branding/ festivals/ Art Let me know.. I am an artist also

[@waynereeves6023]

You sucked me in lol

[@gazgazist]

Hi ya what is your main job to pay the bills. Coz I'm sure u-tube doesn't pay your mortgage, do you rely on do graphics on like motor bikes etc? Sorry if it seems I'm being nosy coz i don't mean it like that these portraits you've been doing must be taking a lot of hours each 1 for sure. Stay safe bud.

[@dredfxcustompaint]

I do a bit of everything from sign work to spraying in a bodyshop aswell as youtube and custom work

[@gazgazist]

@@dredfxcustompaint awesome definitely breaks the week up I was working in a body shop just b4 I left school was going to go there when left school but ended up becoming heating engineer many years ago.

[@dredfxcustompaint]

@@gazgazist nice one it's funny how the paths of life take you down different roads I use to be a landscape gardener had my own business Then went into the sign industry

[@gazgazist]

@@dredfxcustompaint defiantly I have an incurable illness now so that stopped me installing for British Gas and yup everything happens for a reason whether good or bad, hence why I've started airbrushing definitely gives me an interest and enjoying every painting I do. 😁

[@louisliguore7199]

Great information, since I lowered my air pressure to 10 psi, and thined my Createx Illustration Paint to 50%, as you have suggested it has transformed my airbrushing. It has made my Iwata Eclipse with a 0.35mm setup preform like a dream. It is unbelievable how much better I can paint with that combination. Thanks!

[@Wayneawebb]

Watched the first few seconds.... PS270 on its way to you for cleaning!!! Funny B****r.