How To Get Started Airbrush Painting Your Model Kits!

We head to Burbank's House of Hobbies to meet up with Mission Models founder Jon Tamkin and learn about his line of acrylic hobby paints. Jon walks us through how to approach choosing colors to get started painting your model kits and 3D prints, and the benefits of using a polyurethane intermix with your paints. We get a demonstration of how to quickly apply primer and base coats to your models, and the steps to clean out your airbrush between colors.
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Burbank's House of Hobbies: houseofhobbies.com/
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[@mynineridesshotgun]

I’m glad Jeff Goldblum has found a hobby. Interesting video.

[@JamiePryke]

Literally just about to post this XD

[@MichaelAW17]

Dude he looks like him soo much it is uncanny.

[@GeomancerHT]

Was going to say exactly the same XD cheers

[@GeomancerHT]

@@MichaelAW17 he talks like Goldblum.

[@ethobbyshow]

Well ya know la- well life find a way

[@Ryotsu2112]

Pro tip on extending the life of your acrylics or enamel paints. When you are done with them, wipe any excess paint off the rim of the jar/container. If you have any paint on the edge or rim, it will come between the lid and the container, eventually dry up, and let air in. If you make sure that area is cleaned off, no air will get in and you will maintain a nice seal.

[@wisdomSP]

Sometimes the simplest things make all the difference.

[@triplehappynesssauce]

Good tip for latex as well, even house paint.

[@lpgibbo7463]

3:32 he's spot on, believe it or not I'm an ex Royal Air Force Painter & Finisher (yes an actual trade til a few years ago) & have used these colours & many more on everything from mobile air traffic towers & Land Rovers to Typhoons & WW2 spitfires! I have sprayed hundreds of thousands of gallons of paint & I'M STILL learning my airbrush techniques & I just turned 50! Like the larger versions I still use technology & processes are forever changing so any newbies out there my advice would be just dive in, if you're not making mistakes you're not learning, plus I never had KZbin vids like this when I started you lucky so & so's! 🇺🇸🤝🇬🇧

[@Captain_MonsterFart]

That sounds like the coolest job ever!

[@Adrokk3]

I love that Jon starts with the truth in answer to the first question. Trial and error. The worst thing you can do when starting scale modelling or figure painting is setting the expectation that everything you do has to be perfect the first time. It won’t be, it takes time to work the craft and get consistent results.

[@gir5o1]

I just wish these tutorial videos would spend some more time on how to fix those errors. lol

[@JohnVanderbeck]

I set the expectation that I will do a very bad job and someday advance to a not so bad job

[@FrankBoston]

Thanks a bunch. I'm going to try and not be too hard on myself, now.

[@angrydragonslayer]

Yeah, getting an industrial airbrush to spray loctite really humbled me We ended up just galvanising the whole thing and that worked but i still feel defeated by it.

[@Urban_Spaceman]

Worth watching just for the tip about judging distance by listening for the back pressure note change. 🎵

[@TStark-vj2wo]

For mixing I've been using shot glasses and bar tending measuring 'cups' as an alternative to the disposable 1oz cups. Similar size, durable and easy to clean.

[@Logaan777]

Also less waste. Not having to throw out a plastic cup each time you mix some paint.

[@stevehays2074]

Yep, me too.

[@gregmccormack5709]

Same i fill a pail with water and once the color is mixed and in the cup the shot glass goes in.... easier to clean.

[@TediI47]

Great tip, also nice to have a little pick me up when i'm waiting for paint to dry.

[@LayneBenofsky]

@@TediI47and if you get them mixed up --- whoops! no problem! A special surprise!

[@nealleffler4267]

This is my hometown hobby shop. I love Burbank House of Hobbies!

[@billb.2673]

"Ultimately colors are colors"...........Thanks. Thats very helpful.

[@maxiepads]

Yeah and the answers he gave to some questions weren't full answers, it is haha lol and is also not

[@d9_1056]

To anyone new, keep in mind, these are acrylic-water based paints. If you're painting with enamels, or lacquers you're going to want to mask up. Always do a little research on paints you use. Mission models=safe.

[@comingupooo]

You still want to mask up with acrylics. They're not toxic, but they do throw a lot of particulate into the air and that can damage your lungs over time.

[@Elfhelm]

@@comingupooo Though if you are spraying that much, you are probably doing it wrong

[@kyriaandnigelsmith6292]

I was wondering about that. Especially when cleaning with the thinner, seems like you wouldn't want to breath in that mist all the time. Would a spray booth with extractor sort that? See quite a few makers using them. Or is it still recommended to use a mask even with a booth?

[@d9_1056]

@@Elfhelm hence why beginners should use masks

[@AuntJemimaGames]

@@Elfhelm Dunno about that... if you can smell it, you're inhaling it.

[@TStark-vj2wo]

Jeff G has far more experience than I do with Airbrushing, but still a bit surprised that he's not using any (that I can see) venation/air filtering system when spraying - I guess as Jeff is using water based paints. Still a spray area is good way to contain overspray. My 1st model spray area was in a corner of my kitchen, where I used a modified lg cardboard box with a sm soldering fan (as they come with replaceable filters) at the back. After month of spraying the filter was 'painted' with... well.. paint. I also had a sm reversible, inexpensive, window fan to exhaust air outside. Worked great, though still had a 1/2 face respirator if I was painting a lot. At my new apt., I 'replaced' the cardboard box with a larger plastic storage container (from Home Depot, or Target, or....), on its side, that I mounter/attached a soldering fan mounted at the back. I'll still install a window fan as my build space is in the guest bedroom/office space, but the workspace is still in progress.

[@nixquev]

This video is exactly what I needed, thanks! Picked a brand new airbrush kit from my dad's garage a couple weeks ago (he passed away a few years ago) and I've been playing Gloomhaven for about a year and absolutely love it but I suck at painting and airbrush seemed like the easiest way to get into painting figurines with my handicapped artistic side and you just got me ready to try. Thanks so much ! ❤️❤️❤️

[@gir5o1]

Awesome find. My own Dad actually just hooked me up with a bunch of airbrush stuff that he scooped up when they were closing the old school he worked at. Here's to Dads and their help with our hobbies!

[@andrewengstrom1516]

Thanks for the story. I hope you feel close to your dad as you endeavor on.

[@timothydaniels504]

I started using MM’s paint when they first came out and have always been very happy with the results. Little touches like putting a ball bearing in each bottle to help mix any settled pigment are important for getting consistent results. The polyurethane additive really gives you a tougher finish and a nice eggshell look. This is a really excellent product.

[@gamerkingdom1442]

Well darn! I just bought my first AIRBRUSH KIT yesterday! I really appreciate this!

[@Th3FuNkMan]

Video starts at 9:05

[@P5ychoMantis94]

Thought that was Jeff Goldblum for a sec

[@RichyJFilms]

CALLED IT

[@iamrgf1]

Love MMP. I have been using them since they first came out. Good to see that the line is increasing. Some great paint.

[@neboskii8756]

Actually, when I started, I only bought the obligatory primary colors and metalics like gun metal, aluminum, and chrome silver, and black and white. For diffetent colors, I mixed them myself. As a starter, color accuracy was the least of my concerns.

[@anthonyhouben9378]

I'm just started using an airbrush to paint 3D printed PLA models and this has given me a good insight on what to do and what not to do. Thank you.

[@AngryGiantRobot]

Burbank HoH is my go to hobby shop! Great to see it on Tested!

[@marcfishwick8224]

Man I love this guys passion, wish Mission models were easier to get in the UK

[@robofatcat]

I've hear good things about Green Stuff paints.

[@TheJankmaster]

Amazon has them.

[@marcfishwick8224]

@@TheJankmaster thank you for pointing that out, I didn't realise. Insane its £15 a pot though, not sure it's worth it at that price

[@marcfishwick8224]

@@robofatcat just took a look for that stuff, need to watch a review but it looks great

[@ac44000cw]

Burbank House of Hobbies Very nice store been there million times!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@joeschmoe76]

Excellent guest! More of this please.

[@kurogiza]

Yay, my friendly local hobby shop! I love this place.

[@nj2033]

That's a great video! Gives me the confidence to go out and get an airbrush setup and try it!

[@dkimcg]

Holy crap! That's my favorite local hobby shop! Highly recommended with a great diverse selection of model kits!

[@sarmak87]

This video is great timing. I told my wife I want a airbrush system for Christmas this year and nothing else (well besides a couple gunpla and paints) And out of all the videos I've watched in the past year or so on how to airbrush. I really enjoyed how straight forward this one was and just kind of leaping into it. Going to for sure order Mission Model Paint when I get my airbrush. I think a follow up video on what airbrush systems to buy on your budget would be great! Thank you for shooting and uploading this!

[@CarboniteDreamer]

im building and painting a Shelby GT model at the moment and i just bought my first air brush so this came at a great time

[@megatryn]

Perfect! I've just ordered my first airbrush a few days ago!! :D

[@LucienDeVivo]

This guy must be related to Jeff Goldblum

[@tested]

Mission Models: www.missionmodelsus.com/ Mission Models' KZbin tutorials: kzbin.info/door/HQmO0dLKXFHPe7xTxbPpiwvideos Burbank's House of Hobbies: houseofhobbies.com/

[@Darth-JJ]

As a newbie to airbrushing, I really appreciated this video.

[@AnthonyFrancisJones]

Absolutely brilliant! What outstanding instruction!

[@WorksOnMyComputer]

The polyurethane additive he uses is prone to going off. To increase its shelf life, store it out of direct sunlight and in a cool place. Even your refrigerator will work fine for storage.

[@teddyjones8027]

1 of the best videos yet, Thank you for sharing

[@bkartonline]

yeah! shout out to burbank house of hobbies! best hobby store around! great video

[@pawpawstew]

I bought in to the Mission Models Paint line right off the bat and followed the direction to the letter. My results, as well as those of my best modeling buddy were less than ideal. I'm not a newbie. I've been modeming for 50 years and have tested many brands. I shelved the Mission Models Paints among with the thinner and the poly additive (that turned to a thick goo rendering it unusable. Fast forward three years and I found myself in need of red and paint for the Mobius Spider Man kit. I shook my head when all I had for the right colors was MMP. Throwing caution to the wind, I tried a trick I had tested with Hobby Lobby craft paints. The secret? The Mojo juice? FUTURE floor finish. Plain old Future. I mixed with as an additive/thinner with the MMP, dropped it into my Iwata HP-CS and it sprayed beautifully at about 15psi, dried hard, and held up to masking without peeling off. Future is gone now, but I've found a substitute in Holloway House Floor Finish. The MSDS says it is very similar to Future.

[@Brent-Nelson68]

MMP blows in my opinion. Dry tip like a mofo.

[@TheTrueMac]

this helps a lot, fantastic job Jon

[@adib396]

"I'm simply saying that airbrushing , uh... finds a way," - Jeff/John Goldblum

[@jasonstimson6617]

Jeff is just an Alias

[@Snowymae]

So happy I saw this since I’m just starting out

[@nathkrupa3463]

Great video I love painting thanks for sharing norm sir.

[@jojoflyfffan]

I just bought one a few days ago. Norm you are a mindreader!

[@zipperking007]

How is it possible to be an even cooler version of Goldblum?

[@emmanuelwolfmusic410]

My gosh it's Jeff, that's amazing.

[@skyrider4789]

Nice! Thanks Norm. I live in Culver City (just moved), but need to visit this place!

[@jeffcopus]

Nice. Thank you sirs.

[@voidwalker5784]

Just started a warhammer 40k astra militarum army. I haven't messed with airbrushing yet but this is a good introduction.

[@ComfortsSpecter]

Immaculate Set Great Work

[@zackmarkham4240]

Clearest and best filmed tutorial I've ever seen! Trademark of Tested. Still don't want an airbrush. Painting minis and figures is meditative to me and I feel an airbrush would ruin that.

[@JonathanFaber]

Nice! My local hobby store. Love House of Hobbies.

[@PilotOlms]

That was a super great video even for an experienced painter

[@VINTAGE1959]

Love his so-cal rockabilly look

[@badasscop4459]

Love this hobby of models

[@b3jojo]

What an awesome dude and an awesome explanation!

[@kodansha0]

This store is awesome, I go here all the time.

[@DavidMiller-tl5gn]

I love that store. I drive from Whittier to go there. NICE

[@d9_1056]

His hair is blowing me away. The man knows how to present himself.

[@leemarsh3569]

Great video 👍🏻

[@parrot0051]

Will this polyurethane mix additive and primer work with any acrylic paint or does it have to be these MMP Mission pants ?

[@HoveyFarms]

Very good information

[@felixbelanger2659]

No ventilation or PPE necessary for acrylics?? I understand they're water based, I just assumed that ventilation was still necessary

[@linusno]

Depends on brands and specific colors. Some can contain heavy metal or other stuff you don't want to breathe. But I asume because this guy make this paint he knows it safe

[@felixbelanger2659]

@@linusno good point

[@felixbelanger2659]

@@stevexracer4309 let's your creativity shine!

[@WHJeffB]

You should still use a paint booth or respirator. When I say "paint booth" I don't mean some big industrial rig, I mean something as simple as one of those collapsible plastic units sold on Amazon for about $120 or so. If not that, one of those 3M respirators that has the replaceable filters.

[@TheP3NGU1N]

i would assume he has a spray booth and just did this for the video BUT should have mentioned it at least.

[@amyhogarten5038]

For a airbrushing beginner, Mission Models paints is a dream. It’s great quality, goes on great, and tip drying is reduced greatly

[@LastBastian]

Tip drying?

[@amyhogarten5038]

@@LastBastian clogged tip, or whatever people use as the “technical term”. I’m still learning…🙃

[@LastBastian]

@@amyhogarten5038 ah.. gotcha!

[@amyhogarten5038]

@@LastBastian You did lad, you sure did. But that’s ok, we all start somewhere. But I do know that Mission Models paints is a pleasure to work with for me at my skill level. I’m not knocking other paints, I’m just saying for me, it’s great‼️

[@thedoobiewizard]

Best hobby store on Earth.

[@maul_3608]

Dude love this.

[@jocelyndeguise]

Great infomercial !

[@craig83cg]

I could spend all day in that shop!

[@kiethpederson7558]

The problem with the polyurethane additive is, if you don’t use it right away or in a timely manner and may dry up or harden on you happen to me with a hole for Ron’s bottle

[@reconmodelsvaughn469]

If you really want a tip, if you are using Mission Models paint, please use Createx 4011 REDUCER. Don't use the Mission Models thinner; you will have better results if you use the Createx reducer 4011. I thought John was going to add it to the line. CREATEX MAKES THE Mission Models Paint; Mission Models don't make their paint. Wow, at least he mentioned letting it sit for 10 to 15 minutes; that is, in my book, the number one important success to painting this paint. That gives the reducer time to break down the paint. Sometimes I let it sit in an airtight sealed bottle overnight, but you can premix bottles of paint. I keep my favorite colors in 2 oz bottles.

[@jerryvolpini7987]

I hope your 'book' has better punctuation than your comments! 🤦‍♂️

[@Brent-Nelson68]

If Createx make MMPs whole line, why would using Createx thinner be better?

[@reconmodelsvaughn469]

@@Brent-Nelson68 ask the owner of createx. But createxs make many different paints. The 4011 came out after the mission model paint was finished . now they recommend using the 4011 and the old as a cleaner . The mission model paint is an awesome product. Some of the best on the market

[@TastyBusiness]

Makes me want to dig out my airbrush again

[@realitycheck908]

Great tutorial 👌

[@sattm8230]

I jumped ahead and thought it was Jeff Goldblum teaching us how to airbrush.

[@blanck0037]

What size nozzle do you use for painting model parts?

[@memphisusmvmc6620]

i have been using MM paints since i saw this video and I love them...they cover perfectly. But I have a question...what grit sanding sponge are you using on that first part when you're talking about sanding out imperfections?

[@alt7488]

buy a ultra sonic cleaner and the air brush with the jar feeders underneath, it makes cleaning and changing colors easier than the top loading style shown here

[@whittaker007]

Thanks Jeff Goldblum!

[@petermotta1623]

Good video Norm, we need more…

[@Warshipmodelsunderway]

Great video Norm! I've been using MMP for a while now and I'm very happy with them. I wonder if a series of tours of some of the great hobby shops would be popular? Burbank HoH is a wonderful shop, one of my favorites due to the unusually comprehensive stock of tools, paints and weathering supplies. Another favorite in the greater LA area is Brookhurst Hobbies, and if you come down for Comicon, Discount Hobby Warehouse in San Diego is well worth a visit. In Sacramento, R/C Country Hobbies, despite the name, is a very large store that has a extensive selection of scale model kits, particularly a lot of Gundam.

[@craigchatterton4164]

If you're planning on multiple coats, should you wait to add the poly additive until the last coat? Or add poly to each coat? I'm worried the poly would make subsequent coats not stick. I'm painting resin 3d prints, printed in resin grey. Should I primer them first? Or can I add color immediately?

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

John is a treasure. 😝👍

[@aerynmusick4548]

OMG THAT PAINT AISLE ❤❤❤❤

[@wytfish4855]

are those thinners used to clean the tool safe to be dumped into the kitchen sink or whatever domestic drain we have?

[@harbl99]

Thinners can be left to settle out for re-use. Most sources I've read recommend putting your used up chems into a glass jar, packing them up securely, and taking to the local dump/recycling place for disposal as hazardous waste. IANACE (I am not a chemical engineer)

[@TheP3NGU1N]

they are mostly alcohol based

[@reconmodelsvaughn469]

It's amazing paint

[@craiganater3]

this guy is like the jess Goldblum of model paints, I love him.

[@psychopenguin3821]

Holy crap I thought it was Jeff goldbum even sounds like him DAMN 😮

[@robertmontgomery6572]

Im just curious , but can you use enamel paints & acrylic paints in a air brush . I'm into military aircraft & I use a lot of flat paints & I was taught how to brush paint by my grandpa & my mom years ago & that's how I paint all of my models by hand . I do use a spray primer out of a spray can , lightly sand then paint .

[@LemurKrazy]

You can run almost any paint through an airbrush if thinned correctly. Nozzle size would be an issue depending on pigment being sprayed - anywhere from 0.18mm to 1mm. Switching between acylics and enamels would need good cleaning to not contaminate - acrylics won't like enamel thinner.

[@patrickbrun5830]

Sehr sympathisch. Ich werde MM Farben ausprobieren.

[@robofatcat]

I'm a lacquer person myself but I've been thinking of switching to water based paints.

[@LemurKrazy]

The smellier and more toxic paints usually give better results and durability. Search for video by the spoon guy on airbrushing acrylics. Most need light passes.

[@zimmy1958]

Thanks.

[@stevea2132]

Newbies watching this: Please use ventilation when you go to airbrush. Have a spray booth moving the paint particles away from your irreplaceable lungs.

[@williammilligan1700]

It's so nice to see Hollywood A-listers branching out into new businesses and picking up hobbies 😜 I'll bet my wallet, this guy does a killer Goldblum impression!

[@isitoppositeday6944]

Wish my city had a local paint maker, the paint shelves here are always missing the best paints. To see a fully complete display is just movie magic or something.

[@ryurc3033]

Juat curious, This appears to be similar to the createx paint line. Especially the poly The createx 4050 uvls even comes in the same size bottle, with the same cap, and has the same qualities, all the same options.

[@tbsomerville5798]

? Would the poly additive be a great addition to fishing lures ?

[@Lordingish]

Like another channel I watch, Mark Novak, says all the time. "Just pick up a tool and start making mistakes to learn."

[@d9_1056]

Crud! I had no idea we had a us based paint supplier. I just bought a bunch of odenkan. Does mission models have lacquer paints?

[@SuperMastaflex]

the only thing i learned from this is that jeff goldbloom sure love paint thinner. it all makes so much sense now.

[@maliciousduck]

What is the matt/book of paper that he his using (what he test sprays on)? Where can I get one?

[@Deckardrick007]

Does anyone know if this paint will work on Smooth-On products? Specifically their semi-rigid line.

[@D1-Games]

It's like in chess: First, you strategically position your pieces and when the timing is right you paint. They're using this signal to syncronize their efforts and in 5 hours the countdown will be over...

[@kniffin719]

0:15 I have that batwing model!

[@jamesblance6815]

Do you use an exhaust fan when air brushing?