FSM opens kits from HobbyBoss and Azur FrRom, learns how to clean an airbrush, and an update

[@richarddumont5389]

I like very much the program and the « how to » section which I find concise and useful is a great addition. Thanks

[@krzysztofmathews738]

Always glad for some airbrush maintenance tips. Thanks!

[@mikesackmary]

Airbrush info is always welcome. I enjoy cleaning with plain old filtered water. I also use an ultrasonic cleaner occasionally

[@gordon8753]

TWO WEEKS!!! 😢 I'm gonna get some kinda separation anxiety!😂 congratulations on the move. And I love a good gin and tonic! Up the Irons! 🤘

[@Bob-b7x6v]

Aaron, you and Tim are living my pipedreams.

[@colonelklink53]

Thanks for the great work!

[@diyfireking]

Nice video for today ☺☺

[@davidgray9816]

Thanks Tim. I have discovered that LA’s Totally Awesome spray, available at Home depot, really really works great. I one sprayed a whole car body in tamiya and it remove the paint with ease. Works awesome in the airbrush too. One gallon $10. Dgr

[@FineScaleModelermagazine]

Interesting! We'll give it a try.

[@ChadTruss]

I also use those little tooth flossing brush thingies. They work well for cleaning out the needle seat.

[@sunguar]

I have all these tools for airbrush cleaning and reccomend them all. The only thing missing is a small pan for cleaning and holding airbrush parts.

[@eclipsehorse8693]

mine go in little disposable plastic condiments cups I found at the supermarket- they normally come with lids :)

[@FineScaleModelermagazine]

Good suggestion!

[@eclipsehorse8693]

@@FineScaleModelermagazine thx! I got a pack of like 12 or so at the grocery store, great for soaking small parts like AB tips and caps-

[@williamfotiou7577]

MASA! Make airbrushes shiny again! 😮

[@richarddumont5389]

😂

[@richardjordan5036]

Since I use enamels in my air brush. Once cleaned I will lightly coat my o rings with a little bit of Vaseline to keep them from drying out from the thinners that are use to clean with. Also use the brush as Tim mention along with dental brush that come in different sizes and are stiff but flexible.

[@robertchaney8684]

Have you ever tried regular “409” for acrylic paints? I have used it to remove an entire paint scheme on a kit. The stuff will remove the fur off a bunny at 40 yards!

[@discordian23]

I don’t use enamels or lacquers so don’t have lacquer thinner. So I use windex and water. But I have shot Plastruct in the white bottle to get stubborn stuff out.

[@m3131m]

Wishing the Potez was in 1/48.

[@arclementsjr]

Hey Tim & Aaron, I do remember when Monica Freitag reluctantly built a model but don't remember the subject, aircraft perhaps? So, is Kendra a reluctant model builder too? 😊

[@robertnorth7609]

What fun

[@laurenciozabala4296]

Love the Demon Slayer shirt. I have the same one.

[@Bob-b7x6v]

I have a pipedream about a hobby store that's also a wargaming venue and a kit show place for local modelers short on display space.. I call it the Model Bar: Liquor up front, hobby heroin in the rear...

[@marcoscaba3846]

What is the make and scale of the Destroid Tomahawk on the shelf behind you?

[@ashhillmodels3801]

Does anyone know, what the equal of Windex is in the EU? I don't think any of our windowcleaner habe ammonia in it.

[@mikesackmary]

Where can we get the reamer with the brass handle?

[@FineScaleModelermagazine]

Hi Mike! You can find them from a variety of spaces online. Here's one from GSW: www.greenstuffworld.com/en/airbrushing/1499-airbrush-nozzle-cleaner.html

[@mikesackmary]

@@FineScaleModelermagazine Thanks!

[@lesthiele7645]

Are you two actually twins?🤣, as you have the same, hair colour, beards, glasses, it's just that one of you is shorter? Great update guys and gal, best regards from Australia, Les

[@mrstacyj9496]

stay safe

[@cameronmorris1979]

Hay, good luck with the move, one thing that I have found good for cleaning My airbrush is putting in an ultrasonic cleaner and Windex. does anyone else use this method?

[@rszanger]

So you don't need to buy an airbrush cleaner? Just clean with windex?

[@jdsull]

Right. If you have Tamiya Airbrush Cleaner you can repurpose it as Extra Thin Cement. It's a widely known secret that Extra Thin and AB Cleaner are 99% the same chemicals in the same ratios

[@m3131m]

@@jdsullWhat’s the other 1%?

[@jdsull]

@@m3131m They are both mixtures of acetone and n-butyl acetate. One is 49/51 and the other is 50/50. Mind the recipe for the Quick Setting version is very different.

[@bennettrogers7921]

I’ve used acetone to clean acrylic paints out of the airbrush’s. It quickly dissolves the paint, even if dried. Haven’t seen any issues with seals. Any idea if it harms anything?

[@mode1charlie170]

I like to crank up the pressure on my compressor when Im cleaning my airbrush as well.

[@Bob-b7x6v]

Pointed swabs are clutch. I just don't like paying Tamiya or Mr. Hobby prices for them.

[@willthorson4543]

Honestly you can soak it in Windex. The % of ammonia in Windex isn't high enough to damage the brush. I've had Tamiya and a grex for well over a decade with the Tamiya ones going back to 1998 and Windex has done nothing to the airbrushes

[@FineScaleModelermagazine]

Never, ever soak your airbrush in anything. It's the worst thing for it. And while the chances of something going wrong if you leave the Windex in the brush are low, it's best practices to flush it with water and eliminate the risk. That being said, your system works for you, so don't change a thing. My system works for me. -TK

[@CFster]

Those reamers for the airbrush are bad news. Both the reamers and the pipe cleaners. They can wipe out packing seals and nozzles. Too harsh. Best to use interdental brushes inside your airbrush. And if you want dental paper points for the inside of the nozzle. And rely more on flushing with solvents like lacquer thinner and acetone in order to solubilize that dried paint instead of trying to scrape it off. Disassembly for cleaning is when ALL the wear and tear happens, and often damage.

[@kudukilla]

I’ll second the dental paper points.

[@FineScaleModelermagazine]

I've actually gone off of interdental tools. I've had them dissolve and leave gunky bits in the airbrush. Any tool can be bad news for your airbrush if used incorrectly or incautiously. -TK

[@CFster]

@@FineScaleModelermagazine I use mine with acetone and lacquer thinner. They don’t dissolve.

[@FineScaleModelermagazine]

In your experience haven't dissolved; in mine, they have. We can go back and forth like this to the benefit of no one. I was asked what I use by our viewers and I supplied my answers. We try not to speak in absolutes around here. What works for one modeler may not work quite the same way for another. Regardless, continue to do what works best for you! -TK

[@CFster]

@@FineScaleModelermagazine expect pushback. This is social media. If you post incorrect information you’re going to get called out on it, because unknowing novices take these suggestions then several months later wind up on the airbrush forums wondering why they’ve got air and fluid leaks. It’s irresponsible.

[@robertjensen1438]

Just a comment for the algorithm