AIRBRUSHING MINIATURES is NOW much Less Frustrating!

[@dalefoster4561]

Best airbrush tuition ever ! Struggled from Day 1 and just gave up after numerous attempts. 1 hour to strip every session

[@thestateofplay2023]

But have you picked it up again? Hopefully yes?

[@nathanbarnhart2250]

Found my way here from your video on priming in colors instead of black. Your videos are great and easily explain everything in a way that makes sense to me. Helps balance the fun and time. After all it is a hobby, and it’s meant to enjoy. Thanks a lot!

[@thestateofplay2023]

Exactly!!! It’s a hobby. Not a job. It’s meant to be the break from work so shouldn’t require a PHD to have fun!! 😜👍🏼

[@RobespierreHadItComing]

This is the video I needed 4-5 years ago. Absolute perfection.

[@thestateofplay2023]

My next video is a time machine build and paint! 🤣🤣🤣

[@briansaben5697]

I don’t have an airbrush, paint or miniatures or models to even paint, yet I enjoyed the video. If I ever do get the airbrush bug I’m ready!

[@thestateofplay2023]

@@briansaben5697 oh man, sorry if I bored you too much. But hey, I often watch carpentry videos and I don’t own any power tools!

[@virgillinkewich1845]

Somehow I never came across someone explaining the difference between thinner and flow improver until now. I'm definitely going to have to experiment a bit with both now. Thank you so much

[@thestateofplay2023]

Same problem I always had. Until one day I thought, “do I ACTUALLY want my paint thinner…(pigment all diluted and transparent)”. 😀

[@Titus_Vespasianus]

Same here, though, I just bought a huge bottle of Golden airbrush medium thanks to Marco NJM...but I never knew the difference until this video either...

[@mantis84]

@@Titus_Vespasianus Same, clogged my airbrush more than I painted models with all the time thinking how the hell this happens since my paint was soooo thin.

[@Woodard126]

I feel like I've watched every airbrushing video on KZbin, but this is THE one. Top stuff explained properly. Cheers! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@thestateofplay2023]

I think I HAVE watched every airbrush video on KZbin. I still made a mess though. 🤣🤣

[@MrScovanx]

Your videos are some of the most consistently excellent I've seen in the hobby space.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Thank you. Born from years of talking to people about the same frustrations! 🤣👍🏼

[@wadebuff4465]

Best intro to airbrushing! Outstanding Video! I've been 45 years in the airbrush game.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Thank you! High praise indeed from a veteran like yourself!!

[@ragozzinehq]

I don't have an airbrush (yet) but am always drooling over them. I can say unequivocally that this is the BEST airbrushing overview and guide I have yet to see. Thank you!

[@thestateofplay2023]

Well, I’m utterly humbled by that comment. Thank you!!!

[@wollswayne]

Get one it'll open up your hobbying mind.

[@thestateofplay2023]

@@wollswayne well, I can’t disagree with this at all. Glaze 30 layers with a brush for blends OR airbrush in seconds. 🤔🤔

[@laurencepenfold]

Go cheap to see if you like it - one of those with a rechargeable compressor attached is a fine starting point. More expensive kit is better but the benefits will only show as your skill improves. You don't want to go dropping 3 figures on a H&S / Badger / Iwata setup until you know you're going to get some good use out of it, and how to take care of it.

[@thestateofplay2023]

@@laurencepenfold ah, now this is the one thing I disagree with. Go cheap, get problems. Those cheap compressors don’t create enough pressure and break super quick. Cheap airbrushes are the same. And you then assume they’re all like that and end up spending more just to fix the issues. If you want to drive like an F1 driver, you don’t start in a second hand Golf cart. Wanna learn to swim? You don’t jump in a dirty puddle. Weirdly with airbrushing the advice is always to buy cheap. Cheap airbrushes and compressors CAN work. But man, it’s a totally random encounter finding one that doesn’t doesn’t break, spray wrong, shut off, clog endlessly, bent needle, faulty cheap seals, cheap parts. And it’ll kill any excitement you had for spraying. Buy cheap. Give up easily. Because hey, it was cheap! Spend more, learn well. Because you WILL NOT let your money be wasted! 🤣🤣

[@jdtx63]

I learnt so much more from this video than all the 50+ ones I watched since buying my airbrush last week. !!

[@thestateofplay2023]

I bet you watched the same 50+ I watched. And like you I was still going, “what??!”. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@northofself]

The Delegation of the Space-Deprived appreciate your input and will motion to further explore your wet-sock-based solution at the next Grand Meeting of the Hobby-Salty 🙏

[@thestateofplay2023]

🤣🤣 Yes, turns out there’s more than one use for an old wet sock!

[@harderairbrush]

Love the wet sock idea. So effective!

[@thestateofplay2023]

Well, I love your products and company ethos so makes for a great pair (of socks)! 👍🏼

[@nunyabidniss2617]

Great psychological approach to this. Love the last idea of a whole model with an airbrush.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Next video. Hypnosis!

[@KianaMassey-p8k]

This is the video I needed 4-5 years ago. Absolute perfection.. Awesome instructional video, saved to my miniature painting playlist!.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Sorry it took so long! 🤣🤣👍🏼

[@dustinfoster8489]

This video was excellent! It's honestly the first time when things clicked with me on how to use the airbrush. You explained it in a way that was easy to understand, but not so vague that I'm left with more questions than answers. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@thestateofplay2023]

You’re very welcome. I like to explain how I wish someone had done to me when I started out. 👍🏼

[@Grimm.Wraven]

I have to say, your delivery and dry humor are awesome. I really like your format for your info. Please keep it up!

[@thestateofplay2023]

Yeah, smiling hurts my old wrinkled face. 🤣 Seriously though, thanks for watching! Appreciate it!

[@joesturn7740]

Hands down best video on airbrushing and I've watched far too many. Thanks for making this.

[@thestateofplay2023]

You’re very welcome!!

[@RottenJeeves]

Excellent video. You gave me hope that one day I will enjoy airbrushing again.

[@thestateofplay2023]

I used to hate it. Until I had a meltdown and “fixed the variables”.

[@scoobydruid]

I’ve had an airbrush in a drawer for 20 mos . Now you’ve spurred me to unleash it! Thanks!

[@thestateofplay2023]

Brilliant!!

[@astralsolari]

This was such a well put together beginners airbrush intro. I've been an amateur fantasy airbrush artist for years, so I'm not a modeller, but I think you have nailed all the important aspects. Great video.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Thank you. Means a lot coming from the none modelling side!!

[@bitzbox]

Really good video. I am certainly one of those people that doesn't use their airbrush much at all but probably should

[@thestateofplay2023]

Thanks man! I’ve followed your channel for a long time!

[@slow_runner]

I have no intention of getting an airbrush, but found this thoroughly enjoyable to watch. Well done!

[@thestateofplay2023]

I totally love your refreshing honesty. Yeah, I don’t recommend one way or another because it really is a tool you can do without. But the amount of people I know who bought one, and then shoved it in a box due to frustration, is insane.

[@jc7997aj]

Even if you do nothing but base coat minis. It's an amazing tool and time saver. It also doesn't have to be a 400$ one. Save that for when you really do use it and need that extra ypu get from a quality air brush. Get a cheap one and play with it might just change your life.

[@jeremyhaugen273]

I put your tips into play today. For the first time since I've owned an airbrush (5+ years!) I've enjoyed the session. The biggest difference was the inline regulator. I had a quick-attach for my airbrush but didn't realize that the regulator was a part of it. I'm using mostly washes right now, and I'm so pleased with the result. Thank you, thank you, thank you! My daughter's cosplay horns are saved!

[@thestateofplay2023]

Great news! I’m so glad it worked out for you. And especially for your daughter, I bet she’ll look great!!

[@VMinoda]

an absolutely legendary video. lots of good info.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Thank you mate!

[@gavherron3714]

Brilliant, it's like you made the video just for me! Particularly the no ventilation, so thanks!

[@thestateofplay2023]

Wow! Thanks! I did make the video just for you. 🤣🤣 Another tip as you were so kind. If you can find a pair of womens stockings they work better than a sock as they let more air through but catch particles. I didn’t say it in my video as I didn’t want all the men people stealing stockings from the women in their family! If you have thicker socks, just cut a few small holes in them for airflow! Remember: don’t wear that sock again!! 🤣🤣

[@warrencowan5785]

What a breath of fresh air. No pun intended. Just what I needed to motivate me to try harder with my airbrushing. Great vid.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Glad it helped! Now go spray!! 🤣👍🏼

[@hamishmeads645]

Absolutely brilliant thanks mate... I will pickup that brush again

[@thestateofplay2023]

You’re very welcome!

[@Lego_Spartan99]

This is by far the most educational and helpful video I've seen out of the 12+ I have seen. Thank you for the great video. Please keep up the great work.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Thank you very much! 😀

[@tribuneofmercy6184]

I love using an airbrush, best thing you can do is to learn how to take it apart, and to use it all the time. It makes cleaning it easy and effortless, and I can't imagine going back to life without one. Never used a pressure control valve though, so thanks for the tip.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Yeah I do know exactly what you mean. The idea of going back and brushing things I now do with an airbrush seems weird, and time consuming! And the FPC valve or Mac valve is such an amazing tiny thing that stops you needing to keeping adjusting your compressor!

[@miguel5427]

Great tips for airbrush use. Most of my frustration comes from using inks which gives me a dry tip; messing with the air pressure and consistency is key. Now I’ll try your recommendations to see if I can reduce the problems. Thanks!

[@thestateofplay2023]

Thin paints like inks will also require you to “pump” the trigger. Like little squirts and spritzing. 👍🏼works wonders. Trying to be trigger precise with inks is a nightmare. Grab an Xbox or PS Controller and practice pulling the thumbstick backward quickly with your airbrush finger, letting it go, and repeating. Great exercise for airbrush

[@christopherhood2250]

Thank you, sir, for this video. Finally, somebody has finally put out a video that is keep it simple stupid and understandable! I have watched a lot of videos on airbrushing but this one makes a hell of a lot more sense to me thanks for the advice.

[@thestateofplay2023]

You’re very welcome!

[@carlread428]

Honestly, I'm glad I watched this, I won't be getting an air brush even if it does speed things up. Its just not right for my current situation. This video has saved me a massive potential headache and also perhaps my wallet. Thank you.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Glad it helped! It is after all, a tool you 100% don’t need, as I said. I got away without one for 20 odd years. But in the U.K. our weather sucks so eventually I wanted to spray indoors. 😜👍🏼

[@RobRomanovikingur]

Great tutorial. Thank you for putting this together!!

[@thestateofplay2023]

It’s my pleasure

[@shaunsmith6787]

I rarely comment, but I have to say - phenomenal video. The everyman's guide outlining and dealing with the niggles and concerns many of us have with this tool. Great work!

[@thestateofplay2023]

Thank you very much! Probably because I am just an “Everyman”. 🤣

[@kenlad75]

Great tip with acrylics, for easy cleaning between colors, keep a thermal mug with hot tap water in it and use a pipette to flush the bowl and shoot through the airbrush, it is so fast and easy. Got that one from barbatos Rex!

[@thestateofplay2023]

Hey, yeah it doesn’t work round my way due to the amount of limescale in my water. Airbrushes can be annoying little things that don’t work the same way around the world depending on climate, humidity, water softness and altitude. It sucks. Well, I should say - it blows. 🤣🤣😜

[@kenlad75]

Yeh that is a fair point. I'm from Scotland but in the US now and am lucky to not have to deal with hard water. Love your videos, keep up the good work lad

[@b100draven]

Finally someone that tells me what flow improver and thinner is actually used for lets see how it goes on my next session

[@thestateofplay2023]

Yeah, I found that one weird. All these videos and no one just said what they’re for. 🤔

[@MrThreeWorlds]

Hello friend, recently found your channel and im currently in the progress of binging all your videos. I love your charisma and your unique, more "down to earth" approach to the hobby. Looking forward to many more videos from you in the future. Thanks for making great content.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Thank you for the great compliment!!

[@Tinblitz]

I just got a cheapo airbrush and compressor unit to get into airbrushing my tanks. Luckily the KZbin recommendations came in clutch and had this appear on my feed.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Glad my timing was right! Happy spraying!

[@StubbornSpirit]

The suggestion with only using your airbrush for one modell and laugh about yourself while doing this is the best tip I´ve ever heard in airbrush topics. Have my sub.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Cool. But you have to show me it when you’re done. We should laugh at each other more too! 🤣

[@RoryHunter-p6k]

This is a FANTASTIC video, and the best explanation of thinner vs flow improver I've read (though I think I'll get some Golden and remove a variable!). Thank you!

[@thestateofplay2023]

My pleasure mate!

[@stefanblackadder5236]

Simple, concise, effective advice and understanding.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Well thank you!!

[@sstankfish]

Absolutely fantastic.

[@thestateofplay2023]

And so are you!! 🤪

[@housecaldwell]

Ok - I will give mine one more try. I have managed to get some use of it by priming, but actually painting -- that's eluded me so far. I really like how you presented this.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Great! Give it a go. It’s a great tool! Pretend it’s a pet. 🤣

[@Centurion_of_Terra]

Not sure how I haven't heard of you until now, great presenter, great advice, great video! Thank you!

[@thestateofplay2023]

Ah that’ll be because KZbin does KZbin…🤣

[@fhbooker]

Brilliant, informative and hilarious too. Nice one 👍

[@thestateofplay2023]

Thank you kind sir!

[@StabbingContest]

That last bit about painting with nothing but the airbrush really made me chuckle. It's good practice Also, practice and/or experimental minis are a lot of fun. Lately I've been practicing my airbrush skills by coloring, literally printing out a coloring book page and painting it with my airbrush. It teaches control for sure.

[@thestateofplay2023]

I was going to do that as I have a house full of colouring books. But try to touch them and my kids turn into goblins!

[@samcole6466]

This is by far the best advice for airbrushing video i've come across, thank you! You've given me the motivation and confidence to dig out my airbrush and give it a go.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Brilliant! That was my goal!

[@Lesardah]

Wow, you're great at explaining the dynamics of an airbrush. Never had it all explained in one lesson with such great presentation! Easy sub! Cheers from Florida!

[@thestateofplay2023]

Hello to Florida! It’s been a few years since I was over there. Yeah I try to explain the way I wish it was explained to me. 👍🏼

[@Lesardah]

@@thestateofplay2023 I think it's always been easier for me to learn from people who teach as if they're learning along with you. You do this, as does Tabletop Ready. Truly excellent.

[@Warbaman]

Amazing video. I know these are all old but ive just got an airbrush after taking a 15 year break from warhammer (due to injuries i cant hold my hand steady) and these are helping me greatly!

[@thestateofplay2023]

I’m glad it’s helping. Take it slowly with your hand and ease into it. Shorter sessions at a time.

[@mooregaminglounge5170]

Simply excellent. Even though I've finally be me comfortable with my airbrush, I remember the struggle. Your tips are solid!

[@thestateofplay2023]

Oh yes, I think we all remember THAT struggle. Airbrush PTSD. I think many KZbin videos forget people went through or are going through it. 👍🏼

[@TyTy7R88]

I loved the joke at the start haha. "Golden Demon!"

[@thestateofplay2023]

🤣😜

[@ramonosuke]

Absolutely fantastic advice. Didn't even know, they sold a quick disconnect air valve limiter. A+

[@thestateofplay2023]

Oh yeah, those things make life so much easier. No more fiddling with the compressor!

[@PNW-rah0329]

Super helpful. My airbrush has been sitting in the box untouched for fear of messing up. I’ll do your “paint a model only using your airbrush” method a go. I have a few old models that i can screw around with. Cheers!

[@thestateofplay2023]

Awesome Ruben. Let me know how it goes. Don’t expect it to a Golden Demon spray job. 🤣🤣

[@PNW-rah0329]

@@thestateofplay2023 I’m honestly hoping it just teaching me trigger control haha

[@hmsking]

Nice! Another tip. Unscrew and take out the needle from the front of the air brush to avoid dragging old paint into the body.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Exactly. I should have mentioned that but there was no paint inside when I did it (wrongly) in the video!! 👍🏼

[@MrHrannsi]

@@thestateofplay2023And that is the key, if the cup of the airbrush is clean, it does not matter if you pull the needle out from the front or back. My source for this info: Harder & Steenbeck KZbin channel, a video titled 'Airbrush cleaning for lazy and easily bored artists!'

[@thestateofplay2023]

🤣🤣 oh I HAVE to watch that video! Sounds amazing.

[@martinthompson2584]

I do this with my Iwata (smooth needle), but I do worry about the indented sections at the back of my H&S needle (the markings showing the needle size) damaging the seals if you pull it out the front.

[@Mark-sz5rh]

Damn. This came at just the right time for me. Got some airbrushes some time ago.Worked with one, it was ok. But never went back. Now getting back into painting and this vid shows up on my feed and now I want to get home and try it all over again. Thanks mate.

[@thestateofplay2023]

You’re welcome Mark. Go for it!

[@psychogerbil64]

I was never as grateful for the algorithm as I am now

[@thestateofplay2023]

Oh I still detest the algorithm but I’m glad today it’s got something to the right place!

[@oliveralbon3990]

Brilliant work, just bought a second air brush, and although still pick it up regularly looking forward to using all these tips to make the process more painless. Really impressed with the video quality, your channel absolutely deserves to grow.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Thanks Oliver!

[@rockin3404]

Great to hear about the unholy quad and how to manage them to get the best results.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Oh that’s a great reference. “The unholy Quad”, I’m stealing that!

[@Korvorkian1]

Annnnd adding this to my " I have an airbrush, WHAT DO?" playlist

[@thestateofplay2023]

And now you get added to my Christmas card list! 🤣👍🏼

[@brzeczyszczykiewicz4476]

Good video. I'm building model tanks but always appreciate tips from wargaming painters :-)

[@thestateofplay2023]

The feeling is mutual. I love tips from you guys!

[@abcdodd]

Nailed it again! Thanks for that.

[@thestateofplay2023]

I’d love to say I’ve an endless supply of nails. 🤣 But I do have a multitude of fixable things in this hobby on my video todo list!

[@wpeaston]

It’s like you were sitting behind me last time I was trying to use the airbrush! 😂 thanks for the great video

[@thestateofplay2023]

We all have a little person sitting behind us, shaking their heads and holding their brow every time we do anything. I just let the little guy speak for me sometimes! 😜👍🏼

[@richardflyger1110]

Informative and inspiring video - feel like getting the old airbrush out.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Do it. Spray something. Anything! Just have a laugh!

[@LarrysModelShop]

When you break it down like that, it makes more sense. I do keep a model car body for doing what you suggested and I use that as my test dummy. I also have plain white plastic spoons that I've primed and will practice on those. Great, helpful video.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Thanks man. Yeah I just had spare models. But you can use anything.

[@jamesgillam6478]

The girl stuck in the box at around 4 minutes was gold 😂

[@thestateofplay2023]

I once had a hobby space like that….

[@jamesgillam6478]

@@thestateofplay2023 I've never been so confined, but I have had a hobby space with no chair, and just sat on the floor at a little coffee table 😂

[@thestateofplay2023]

@@jamesgillam6478 mines bigger now than it’s ever been but…what you see on camera is tidied up. And by that I mean everything moved out of shot so the rest looks like a trash dump!

[@B3RG3RS0N]

Nice Easy Practical And funny Thank you

[@thestateofplay2023]

Oh shucks! You’re making me blush. Stop it! Only kidding. Please continue….😜👍🏼

[@1776huckleberry]

I don't use it for any precision work yet but last year I painted 50 or so models. Now with an air brush to prime and base coat I did 45 simple models over a weekend. You can prime 500 models with an airbrush faster than you can paint it on 20. Vince Venturella has a good intro to airbrushing. My advice is use the "chemicals" they sell for painting, they sell because they work. I always use flow aid while brush painting I always use airbrush thinner while airbrushing i always use glaze medium when glazing

[@thestateofplay2023]

👍🏼

[@sittingduck6049]

I mostly use mine for priming and base coating. Whenever I try to do highlights I basically just end up painting it that colour. I am going to try your paint everything on a mini idea, it will probably end up whatever the last colour I use ;)

[@thestateofplay2023]

🤣🤣 yeah highlights require you to be much closer. And to be closer you need less pressure/fine finger control which also needs much thinner paint. Annoying, irritating variables. 😜👍🏼

[@TrepidDestiny]

I have multiple airbrushes. The crown jewel (by price) is the Iwata Revolution. I hate that freaking airbrush. It only works about 50% of the time, and the rest is spent with bad seals, dry tip, etc. Then I have a Master Airbrush G444. That thing just stopped working period. No idea why, despite hours and hours of troubleshooting and using spare parts. At this point, I'm beginning to think it's just me not knowing how to use airbrushes. Then I have 2 airbrushes I got from Harbor Freight for $20 each. They don't quit. They keep on chugging, and making beautiful models without fail. I NEVER HAVE ISSUES WITH THEM.

[@thestateofplay2023]

It’s strange how weird airbrushes can be. I’m convinced there’s some pressure setting or something that each airbrush really needs to work perfectly but the manufacturers don’t tell you hoping you’ll buy spare parts!

[@Rytxyd]

Fantastic video. These are very good tips. Thank you for your work

[@thestateofplay2023]

Thank you!!

[@johnricc5868]

Great vid although the milk thing is useful IMO. Best way I’ve heard it explained is: When you pull milk up the side of your mixing tin you’ll see it flow back into the dish but leave an even film along the side, this is approximately how you want the paint to behave from that point you can thicken it or let is down.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Oh I know the milk theory. It’s a great starting point but you have to admit it’s still completely guess work with any colour other than white. 🤣🤣 And if you’re a full fat milk drinker it skews all your hard work. 😜👍🏼

[@3DSte1985]

Great advice, my is the 50/50 I don't know if I have put too much or not enough, and I normally end up with too much paint and have loads of waste. And cleaning the barrel/colour change are a pain.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Get some little bottles or droppers to pour the extra paint into. Nothing is ever wasted!!

[@alancook1053]

Awesome Video for beginners and intermediate hobby painters. The only thing you didn’t mention that is resolved is your example is you are spraying in the same environment!!! Humidity and Temperature changes everything. So if you are having problems using the same solutions as discussed in this video then it(H or T) is most likely what the problem is. And don’t for get to have a minimum of one in line water separator. Compressed air creates heat. Water will develops in time! Once again a great video and a perfect place to start. FYI I can do fine detail work with .04 needle all day long!! Cheers!!

[@thestateofplay2023]

Thanks Alan. Yeah I sometimes forget that my compressor has all the bells and whistles for moisture. And I always forget that in England our climate is generally quite stable(ish). 🤣🤣

[@DumahAtreides]

Awesome. My path with airbrushing leads me to dissuade anyone new to the hobby. It absolutely isn't necessary until you are well into more involved handbrushing techniques because the learning curve and costs are so much higher - making it a ton more effort until you get it down. This video does cover a ton of the hassles I learned over time trying and trying again. I didn't know about the on brush pressure device. I've always just adjusted my consistency because I didn't like adjusting pressure temporary.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Yeah that’s how I started. Thinner paint, then thinner, then thinner. And it took too many coats. So I changed pressure, then again, and again. And well, I’d had enough changing everything all the time. The valve solves so many problems as you can spray thick with high pressure then turn the valve on the airbrush for thinner paint. So effectively you can slap one colour after another at different consistencies and tweak the valve.

[@JMACCSArmiesOfMiddleEarth]

Incredible video man. Defos given me the confidence to give the AB a bash. Cheers.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Excellent! That was the goal!!

[@itz_vortex7341]

Amazing put together video. Stayed fixated all the way

[@thestateofplay2023]

Thank you ☺️

[@dennis.the.menace79]

Ok I have been struggling with airbrushing. Sometimes it works sometimes it’s terrible. Not only have you articulated exactly my experience your charismatic, professional and point on explanations are also super clear exactly for people like me who are frustrated. This is super amazing. You come across as a bigger, benevolent brother giving me good advice. Where were you all my life? 😂

[@thestateofplay2023]

🤣🤣 Thanks for that! Only just recently started KZbin so I was watching rather than creating. But after screaming, “just explain it to me!!!!” On too many videos myself - I thought I’d make the videos I wanted to see!

[@dennis.the.menace79]

@@thestateofplay2023 I believe that was a good decision and I wish you the best of luck and hope the channel grows!

[@G_Threepwood]

Timely video! I got a battery-powered one before taking the full plunge and it's been... an experience. I'll be implementing many of these tips

[@thestateofplay2023]

Ah! The battery powered pressure problem. 🫣

[@G_Threepwood]

@@thestateofplay2023 Yeah, makes me wonder if I should have just bought a 'proper' one

[@thestateofplay2023]

Buy cheap, buy twice. Something I learned as a student buying my first VCR player!

[@G_Threepwood]

@@thestateofplay2023 and something I tell my kids - should listen to my own advice!

[@thestateofplay2023]

We all tend to know our minds straight away. But that little part of us pushes us the wrong way!

[@peterrowland2818]

Brilliant video as always! Spot on with the fact, lots of us have an airbrush, but it’s more fun putting it away than getting it out… :-)

[@thestateofplay2023]

Mine grew arms just so it could hug me when I pick it up. 🤣

[@peterrowland2818]

lol - btw- where are you from? I live in Canada now, but originally from Durham… Nice to have a KZbin channel with a proper accent in it.!

[@thestateofplay2023]

@@peterrowland2818 bang on! I’m from Country Durham, but have lived in London since 95.

[@hvbarata]

This is just great content about airbrushing. I've tried so many times and watched so many videos on youtube. Even though I already picked up on some of these tips, the "engineering" or "economist" way you frame it is very helpful. I will definitely take mine out of the box again and try it.

[@thestateofplay2023]

👍🏼😜 I’m a qualified engineer so I like things broken down into parts that I can make work! Glad it helped!

[@hvbarata]

@@thestateofplay2023 I'm not an engineer, but in college, I got bombarded by Economics Classes and it's always ended with the "Ceteris Paribus" rule (the effect of change 1 economic variable assuming everything else stays the same) which for me was bollocks in an economic context. But I guess it stuck to me. Lol

[@thestateofplay2023]

@@hvbarata you’re right. The ceteris paribus is very relevant with airbrushing. One variable has direct effect over another provided we make most of the other variables remain the same. I guess the difference being, all variables in airbrushing directly affect all the others.

[@McCorduRoy1972]

Very recognizable, sometimes spraying you're on fire when airbrushing your models and the other you're fighting to get some decent paint on your aircraft or other project. Things goes mostly south when the air humidity comes in play 60% and higher. Mostly I use an plastic spoon to look what the thinned paint does works for me. 👍 But great video

[@thestateofplay2023]

Oh I’d love to have humidity problems. In England it’s more likely the paint freezes mid air on the way out. 🤣🤣

[@carlstanford7607]

Great topic very well explained and beautiful video editing and presentation

[@thestateofplay2023]

Thank you Carl!! Appreciated!

[@solicitouscomics9478]

As someone who likes to use an airbrush here's a trick you may want to try, put a round piece of dense foam on the trigger, tyr different lengths. This will change the ratio of the pull and you may find it more comfortable on the finger. Grate video.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Good tip!! Harder &Steenbeck do a better trigger on the Cult of Paint infinity airbrush BUT they won’t sell it as a separate part. I tried contacting everyone about it. There was no way I was buying a whole new airbrush just for a triigger that could absolutely be sold on its own. But hey, sponge it is!!

[@chaseherrington]

I love the quick color change section. That’s where I struggled the most! I would dedicate an evening to painting a single color. And maybe a mix that involves that first one. Then I’d spend the rest of my hobby time cleaning… became a chore

[@thestateofplay2023]

Yes! I used to do that too. I’d prime one day. Clean it all. Then zenithal the next day. Just to avoid colour changes!

[@WolfTau]

Very unique presentation of airbrush technique 😀

[@thestateofplay2023]

Thanks! I think…🤣

[@WolfTau]

@@thestateofplay2023 The use of charts will be very helpful to a new airbrush user. 😀

[@andybillco2424]

@@WolfTau 🤣 yeah, I’m one of those people that likes a good clear chart.

[@skip-bw7wb]

Great information, I am new to the hobby and have been struggling with my airbrush. I had a pressure valve near my airbrush but had no idea what it was used for. Will also be buying some golden airbrush medium. Thank you!

[@thestateofplay2023]

You’re welcome!

[@death2all79zx]

Thank you for making this, I just had one of the most frustrating and wasteful airbrushing sessions ever last night. Trying to paint up my dark elf army.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Sorry to hear that man. I hope this helps!

[@death2all79zx]

@@thestateofplay2023Will the airbrush golden medium that you recommend work for primers?

[@thestateofplay2023]

@@death2all79zx to be honest, I haven’t tried. With the higher pressure on my compressor the primers have sprayed fine. However I don’t see why it wouldn’t work, it’s a better medium than thinner because it’s a binder and not alcohol.

[@AsheCraftingCorner]

I've found distilled water and IPA as a thinner works great

[@thestateofplay2023]

I guess it depends on your climate. Water and IPA would dry instantly in my house and I’d get tip dry every few seconds

[@KmcK]

Great collection of airbrush advice presented well. This is going to be my new go-to recommendation for an intro "how to airbrush" video!

[@thestateofplay2023]

Thank you! 👍🏼

[@Deimos0]

I have just ordered the quick release with a valve - going to test out your suggestions soon as I was usually struggling with AB a bit

[@thestateofplay2023]

Great! Let me know how it goes. That valve saved my airbrushing! Just test spray on paper or card til you get the hang of it. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed when that “eureka” moment hits!

[@jrahll]

This is a really useful video. I have a habit of pulling out and setting my airbrush every 6 months or so, getting frustrated because I'm not sure how to balance everything, packing it all way, and then buying more rattle cans.

[@thestateofplay2023]

I know that feeling soooooo well. Just adding up the price of my endless rattle cans forced me to “fix all the variables” for airbrushing.

[@HouseOfChaosUK]

Once again a great stripped down and clear video you legend

[@thestateofplay2023]

Born from reading social media about airbrushing. Where a very simple question always ends up with 47 completely different answers…🫣 and you’d have been better informed by not asking in the first place. 🤣

[@HouseOfChaosUK]

@thestateofplay2023 actually.... plus I'm simple and like simple answers

[@MentoliptusBanko]

Great video! Especially the last tip :) When I got my first airbrush I was crazy and I thought that I was using more paint and more time than without it...but I kept trying and practicing. Until (without even realizing it) I found myself painting much more with an airbrush and having much better looking minis with less time spent. Another thing that sped my up and made it more enjoyable: Airbrush paints! Not having to thin paints, but just using them from the bottles was a game changer! And now I use airbrush paints for my brush painting also.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Agreed! On every point you said here. Once I switched to Molotow for priming so many issues went away!

[@JayAdan]

This was a very good video. The only thing I would add is that water is fine but if the variability of water quality is an issue for you then use distilled water.

[@thestateofplay2023]

I really wanted that to work when I tried but some con artist on Amazon was selling water as distilled water. And in the end, thinners and flow aids were cheaper and easier to store (smaller bottles).

[@JayAdan]

@@thestateofplay2023 Yeah, I get that. It's not even my thinner of choice but a lot of people use it and like it so I thought I'd point it out. Personally, I'm a fan of Createx 4011 Reducer as it seems to do a good job of improving the performance of most of the acrylics I've used it with.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Cool! I’ll check that out! Thanks!

[@justarandompenguin]

I don't even have a box-spray-booth (after this video i'm definetely going to build one lol), I use a trash bag to protect my paint rack, since I only have a desk as a hobbie space, where I have to do basically everything... However, I do have a big door next to a balcony near the desk, which I open for proper ventilation, and I've been using a 3m mask with the proper filters for organic stuff. So far so good.

[@thestateofplay2023]

You’re doing well! I just cut up an Amazon box. You know those massive boxes they send with a teeny tiny product inside and tons of paper padding!! 🤣

[@kitoushi66]

Excellent video. im trying to ramp my airbrush usage and there are great tips for me to use.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Go for it!

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

You’re spot on about airbrushes sitting gathering dust. Not used mine since April 2022! Main thing that puts me off is cleaning. I’m paranoid about ruining the delicate components with the wrong solvents, and losing/damaging bits during cleaning. Paint brushes are a lot less stressful.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Unless your cleaning it with an angle grinder and running xenomorph blood through it - it’ll be fine! Seriously, dust it off. It has feelings too! 🤣

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

@@thestateofplay2023 - Managed to lose a tiny o-ring from it last year; and that was after nearly ruining all the other o-rings with airbrush cleaner. Upgraded to a Proc Boy which, I believe, has tougher ceramic o-rings but not mustered up the courage to use it yet.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Do it. Right now. After reading this. Go. You’ll not get a better push than me telling you to do it right now!!

[@slaaneshgod]

great video and I know I personally have already started some of this. I need to get a squeezy bottle and an airbrush valve.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Any old squeezy bottle will work. An old kitchen cleaning spray, cleaned out will work. A plastic coke bottle with a straw glued in a hole in the lid.

[@Himle_]

Nice and informative as always! And yeah, the cleaning aspect is why I usually don't pull out the airbrush for 1-2 minis. Also, those darn spray booths are quite loud. (-. Flow improver is just Paint thinner & paint retarder mixed into one. (-: So getting a bottle of each gives you lots more bang for the buck and more control over how the paint behaves. And gives you the option of creating pre'mixed bottles. The pressure stated on the meter, when the compressor isn't in use is actually higher then the working pressure. If you spray air out of the airbrush while checking the meter, that's the actual working pressure. Not that it matters much as long as you got a setting that you're happy with. Cleaning with a tattoo bottle is awesome! If you use hot water instead of cold, you get even better/quicker results. Think it was Vince that tipped me to this in one of his Hobby Cheating videos. (:

[@thestateofplay2023]

I think over the years I’ve bought almost every bottle of everything for thinning paints. I felt like Goldilocks and the 3 bears. Too thin, too dry, too wet, too thick, too annoying! Yeah, agreed on the pressure aspects. I may do a follow up video on the actual spraying aspect. Especially after watching a friend spray like he was air freshening his kitchen . Press, pull back, hold forever. Then complain of all manner of issues. And Vince V is who we all worship. 👍🏼

[@Himle_]

@@thestateofplay2023Yeah, know what you mean! Been using a bunch of different brands myself, but the last years i'm happily using UMP thinner with AK retarder. Will certainly pick up a bottle of Golden to try out the next time I visit the art supply store. Their paints are great so have doubt this will be of high quality too!

[@BigGrim78]

Video favourited for future reference and channel subscribed to! Excellent, excellent video! Cheers!

[@thestateofplay2023]

Thanks mate! Much appreciated. You hope it helps you out.

[@shadowuser00]

fantastic video. i’ve recently purchased an airbrush and watched countless videos about them but this one was very direct and just clicked. definitely gonna try out the Golden airbrush medium trick.

[@thestateofplay2023]

Many of my videos come from the same thing. Watching hundreds of videos and still having so many questions. I love watching the HOW. But personally I really need the WHY, WHEN and WTF!