Airbrushing for beginners the ultimate guide

hi all you beginners welcome to the ultimate guide to get you started on your journey into
airbrushing today's video we cover the following topics
1 . airbrush strip down and maintenance
2 . airlines and contractors
3 . compressor setup and pressure settings
4 . paint mixing getting the right consistency for your Airbrush
5 . airbrushing exercises you can do at home
thanks for watching guys and remember drop your comments if you ever need any help along the way
enjoy your airbrushing journey Dred fx Custom Paint
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[@bluetsunami4005]

Very good video without over explaining and plenty of illustrations

[@Mel-127]

Hi Rob. Great video for the newbie. Any chance you could do a video on Thinners. Because many video's out there saying "use thinners" but not saying they mean solvents (acetone, benzene, toluene xylenes etc. Nor do they say it's 'alcohol' like anhydrous ethanol or IPA. I think this subject is where people get gunged up airbrushed or destroyed paints. I know it could be a big area to cover. Just a thought. 😮 Hope you keep up the good work.

[@dredfxcustompaint]

Thanks for the feedback I will drop the question in my video tomorrow thanks for the feedback much appreciated

[@Mel-127]

Thanks.

[@Owl-Darling]

Best video I've watched so far. I'm a complete noob. New to air brushing because I just bought a 3d printer & hoping to sell the odd hand painted model to recuperate the cash I spent after selling a kidney to pay for the set up. Can u plz show how to vent the compressor plz? That would be amazing.

[@andysweeny63]

Yet another excellent tutorial rob for us beginners, your talents are keeping me fixated & wanting me to learn 👍

[@dredfxcustompaint]

@@andysweeny63 your welcome thanks for the feedback and support with the channel

[@omidesmaeili]

one of the best tutorials for this section ❤

[@dredfxcustompaint]

@omidesmaeili thank you glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@scottnj2503]

New to airbrush, watching tons of videos. IMHO this is in top 5 of quality instructional videos.

[@dredfxcustompaint]

@@scottnj2503 thank you really appreciate that 👍

[@louisliguore7199]

Great airbrushing instructional video, it is an "All you wanted to know about airbrushing, but were afraid to ask" video.

[@dosdont]

"Beginners" and what they/we need/want is what you should focus on. Personally, I'd like to see from start to finish process. I mean right from the beginning of picking the subject of a portrait, to putting it on the grid, picking your specific colours and so on and giving an opportunity to follow. Oh, and leaving links to products used is good form. Thanks for this one.

[@bobzddc]

Thanks this video has given me a good starting point for learning to use an airbrush

[@dredfxcustompaint]

@bobzddc your welcome glad you enjoyed it 👍 there is plenty on the for the airbrush beginner

[@edclevel402]

Another great video - your channel has been incredibly helpful for me - you're creating better airbrush painters every day!

[@dredfxcustompaint]

Thank you 👍

[@nsewerin]

Good beginner video on airbrushing, Useful tips and information, thanks for that. My journey into the world with airbrush is just starting with ultra 2024, so there is information in the video that I can really use for something. 🙂👍

[@dredfxcustompaint]

Your welcome glad you liked the video and remember if you need any help along the way just drop me a message On a video or drop me an email [e-mail]

[@deanbrown7643]

Thanks again mukka priceless info on the 2024 ultra I needed that finger control is the key 👍

[@romulopinto3644]

cool tips. very explanatory. thanks. Rômulo here from Brazil. 🎨👍

[@JohnWD40TC02]

Interesting video Rob, this type of content is very useful for the beginner to know what's needed to get started in airbrushing👌👍

[@dredfxcustompaint]

Thanks John quick question have you heard anything from Tony's refinishing ?

[@JohnWD40TC02]

I haven't spoke to him for a couple of weeks mate, I can't say a lot on here but he's been having massive personal problems which is why he's been quiet and not posting videos👍

[@dredfxcustompaint]

@@JohnWD40TC02 thanks John do miss his channel hope he gets back on track soon 🙏

[@JohnWD40TC02]

Yeah me to Rob, I used to help him out by posting his videos in the fb groups, lets hope he soon get sorted🤞👍

[@lisamunro9758]

Wow, brilliant video Rob, this really is an ultimate guide for beginners! 👍

[@dredfxcustompaint]

Glad you liked it Lisa 👍 hope the links do well

[@deanbrown7643]

Mukka them pads are good for lactating mothers 😊😊😊

[@simaddiction]

Great video. Thanks much for all of your teaching. It is a great help.

[@dredfxcustompaint]

Thank you really appreciate the feedback on the video 📹

[@Dave_D]

Cheers for this. I just got my first airbrush yesterday and although I’d done a shed load of research, it’s good to have all this here in the one video to remind me. One thing I did do different, after setting everything, was to spray some water through to check it was all working okay. My thinking was, if there was a defect straight from the factory and I stripped it down, I would be thinking it was because of something I had done wrong whilst putting it back together and not that there was already something wrong with the airbrush (like a missing o ring or something) Was glad I did as, although it was fine with just air, soon as I put the water in, it bubbled in the cup (which would have been right messy if I’d used paint straight off!) I automatically checked the front cap and it was a little bit loose. Tightened it up, and it stopped bubbling but was pulsing slowly with the spray so I tightened it up a bit more (still with my fingers) and that seemed to sort that as well thankfully as the pulsing was more of a concern than the bubbling for some reason 🤷🏻‍♂️(prob because I was worried that opened up a whole new possibility, with the compressor maybe being the cause lol) So I’m now up n running and already done me first portrait! Well, I say portrait, it was really just a smiley face but it’s a start 😆 Just got to avoid the temptation of diving in and spraying my models before I get fully used to using the brush with some of those exercises! Tbh, not sure if it is just me or the Ultra, but that trigger sequence does just feel natural. Again, thanks for all the vids and tips. Has been really helpful. And sorry for gibbering on (if any of it is gibberish, it’s 1:30am and I’m knackered so sorry for that as well lol)

[@dredfxcustompaint]

😄 glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful in some way enjoy your airbrushing journey all the best rob

[@MrHrannsi]

Since this is your first airbrush, I have a tip for you. Go to your local grocery store, and buy a bottle of food coloring. It is a great substitude for paint while getting used to the airbrush, and way cheaper.

[@360.Outdoors.Videos]

Hello I bought 2 infinitys in the past .I am eager to discover the new version 2024 . Have a nice day .

[@TD-ni9vk]

Thanks for the tips!

[@deanbrown7643]

Thanks for showing how to mix up that cheap artists acrylic got lots of that when I started must use it up before it dries out 😊😊😊😊😊

[@dredfxcustompaint]

Your welcome mate 👍

[@imrozgill9711]

very usefull tips ..

[@goingoutotheparty1]

Great info video buddy 💯

[@Owl-Darling]

So I think I've made every single airbrushing mistake & I've only used my ultra twice. I've had to deep clean it half a dozen times to undo my stupid mistakes. 1st I didn't thin the airbrush primer enough. Strip cleaned a few times. 2nd I used an ink that I now know, should never be used in an airbrush lol. Strip cleaned twice. My nerves are shot.

[@dougwegner8676]

Hi Dred. Do you ever spray enamels like 1-Shot, HOK, or testors? Can you spray acrylics on cars, motorcycles, like Createx?

[@robotboy3525]

Thank you very much for this video! you broke down everything i wanted to know to get started. Now i'm all set! When you say "You alway thin your golden" do you mean mixing it up with water ? or mixing it with thinner ?? I'm confused .. isn't thinner meant for cleaning the airbrush ?? 🤔

[@dredfxcustompaint]

Mix your golden with water 👍

[@romulopinto3644]

Hi, can you ask me a question? Tattoo ink is used for artistic work, on shirts and other surfaces... and acrylic inks adhere well to fabric. example on shirts. thanks.

[@rak_na_gore_svisnul]

Iwata is 975 + Olympos😊🎉😊

[@mikeszczutkowski3066]

Hello Rob, when I set my compressor to 20 psi or less and press the trigger the needle drops to zero if you know why can you please explain.

[@darrenbaines3964]

Hi Rob some fantastic info there thank you I have 1 problem though that you did not mention I am struggling with correct air pressure especially when I’m on settings 1,2&3 trying to do closer finer work can you help oh I’ve been running my ultra at 25 psi

[@dredfxcustompaint]

You will find its your paint try a really thin mix with the ultra on low pressure it works better and the 0.28mm sits nice in that brush as well

[@dredfxcustompaint]

What paint are you using with the ultra

[@dredfxcustompaint]

Will do some tests today with paint mixing and pressures and drop you a message 👍

[@darrenbaines3964]

Hi rob, I’m a miniatures painter I use Vallejo model colour, citadel and scale 75 paints as for thinners I’m mixing water on the citadel and scale 75 and Vallejo thinners with the Vallejo, and thank you for getting back to me

[@dredfxcustompaint]

@@darrenbaines3964 OK 👍 not used that paint before

[@vpmmotors.7568]

What alcohol percentage do you recommend for the createx?

[@dredfxcustompaint]

Hi I am using 99.9 its off amazon type in Isopropyl alcohol and it should be the first one that pops up chem I think it's called

[@Rab_1967]

Rob, are you using lacquer thinner for cleaning?

[@dredfxcustompaint]

Yes works really well and I have loads of it so it's my go to

[@Rab_1967]

@@dredfxcustompaint Can you recommend a brand of thinner?

[@dredfxcustompaint]

@@Rab_1967 here you go www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175854918931?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338268676&toolid=10044&customid=Cj0KCQjwzZmwBhD8ARIsAH4v1gX0vrnWsdWWY7Vf6HAlQ43gKailDvlF3yr0jQlun7W8Hl0uKs6O54kaAnXXEALw_wcB

[@Rab_1967]

@@dredfxcustompaint Thanks Rob, appreciate it!

[@dredfxcustompaint]

@@Rab_1967 your welcome mulit mix is a good brand I would recommend there clear coat aswell 👌

[@dwaynegeorge2124]

Can you use createx paints for miniature figures

[@dredfxcustompaint]

Yes definitely can use them

[@dwaynegeorge2124]

@@dredfxcustompaint I’m not good at % but would the ratio be? I’m really new at airbrushing off any kind. I have an iwata eclipse and H&S evolution 2024

[@dredfxcustompaint]

@@dwaynegeorge2124 if you get there reducer go one drop of paint to one drop of reducer try that if it's to thick add more reducer .and remember to jot your mix down on a piece of paper for future reference

[@imrozgill9711]

just a quick advice , dont buy the cheap plastic inter dental brushes , the thinner melts them and worst happens when the brush part breaks off in the hole in the paint well😂😂😂😂😅