Our *NEW* ULTRA! Watch our Gamechanging new Painting Process for Starting Out in Airbrush!

Join us with our Gamechanging new ULTRA 2024 airbrush - we believe that we have solved the three main problems every beginner faces when they start using a double action airbrush.
Using our Start Control, Colour Control and Clog Control system, you'll be able to follow along with our Painting Process and have a beautifully primed, based and highlighted model completed within the first hour of ever picking up an airbrush!
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[@harderairbrush]

INFINITY 2024 LAUNCHES Sept 25th - sign up to be notified of our pre-sale so that you can be the first to get yours. We're really excited to share it with you all! W bit.ly/3AJETgs

[@soviet9366]

Really glad H&S has started doing videos aimed towards miniature painters. Hopefully some geared toward scale modelling will follow in time!

[@harderairbrush]

Hey there - already working on them. SO much nostalgia there for me! I think I still have an winter scheme FW190 in me that's itching to get out.

[@scottyboy6269]

Their ABs are great for anything that doesn't require absolute trigger precision, solid miniatures choice especially with the 0.4mm setup, built like tanks, with easy to change nozzles etc. I wouldn't dare do fine art or anything requiring accuracy though, just a heads up if you want to do that, you will rip your hair out :D (I'm talking fine art here, consistent dagger strokes, dots etc on something like a cellphone case not minis unless you're doing a pupil)

[@harderairbrush]

have you watched Angel Giraldez painting with our 0.2mm? just saying ;-) but don't worry, the new set-ups will blow you away, and you're right - we build them to last too!@@scottyboy6269

[@michaelpiper6601]

@@harderairbrush the new Ultra is really cool I bought one for myself. However, I mainly have the Vallejo Model and Game Color from the non-air series paints. Could you maybe make a video on how to properly dilute these colors for the airbrush?

[@LloydCole-fi9nk]

How much is it??????

[@MrHrannsi]

Before I watched this video, I think I knew about 30% of the tips and tricks presented here, a real eye-opener. So, Harder & Steenbeck, listen carefully, I will only say this once. More videos like this one, where paint is flowing through your fine airbrushes, followed by the explanation of the how's and why's. Please.

[@harderairbrush]

Thanks very much for your encouraging words! We are certainly planning on it.

[@PanzerChicken69]

@@MrHrannsi If you have trouble understanding airbrushes, why the hell would they take notice of anything you say? They just sell you a new Ultra and treat you like the untalented, uninformed pleb that you are..

[@theartworkshop]

I don't think I've ever bought an airbrush so quickly- Just placed my order! This one looks incredible and I'm super excited to check it out. 😁

[@harderairbrush]

Thanks so much for joining us!

[@thejdi]

Same, looking forward to having my first quality one!

[@emanuelbalzan4494]

​@@harderairbrushDo you have updates on shipping? Thanks! Looking forward to start airbrushing.

[@PanzerChicken69]

Lol, the whole purpose of this brush is for if you NEVER used an airbrush before....

[@youtoucan2312]

@@PanzerChicken69jealous of the airbrush? What is your “purpose” here ?

[@Ceetvair]

I really appreciate that these videos are unedited. You can really see how it's going. Well done

[@harderairbrush]

Thanks buddy - yes - it's not useful if you can't see all the steps, especially those ones in between the "good looking" parts. W

[@areynolds35]

I updated my original comment, but for those that missed, I had an initial, not great experience, using this airbrush. After rewatching and following Warrick’s instructions, this worked flawlessly! I now love this airbrush! Things I changed - I switched from Stynylrez primer to Vallejo and followed Warrick’s 1:1 thinning ratio. Everything ran smoothly! Thanks, Warrick and H&S!!

[@harderairbrush]

Hey buddy - much respect for you for taking the time to come back and update your comment - really appreciate it - thank you. Really glad that you found success! Paint is the one variable that we don't have control over yet! But we do design around products which we know are really high quality and that's why we make videos like this - to make sure that people can see an unedited process of how easy airbrushing can be with the right components. Really happy that you've experienced it! W

[@sparrowhawker5251]

Thank you for this video, I’ve just bought this airbrush on recommendation as I’m a complete newbie and so I had so many questions like changing colours during painting, cleaning during then importantly when finished and thanks to this one video it’s answered all my questions. The only thing I would have liked to have seen is maybe a larger item be painted maybe a vehicle just so we could see how to cover larger areas. This would have really helped me as I’m going to be using it to cover my carving 1st one being a fish. But like I said a brilliant beginner video. All the best from Scotland

[@harderairbrush]

Hey buddy - thanks so much! To answer your question, for a larger item, just a little more trigger pull along with a little more distance off the part. W

[@IceI3erg-Jeremy]

This bloke is the Bob Ross of airbrushing. 10/10

[@Gloomshimmer]

"some lovely little clouds here,some precious trees there, and some nice highlights on this rocket shooting artillery gun worn by superhumans"- Bob Ross, 1970

[@j3tehuk]

Major props to the CEO. Saw his interview in the Squidmar vid and you can really tell he is passionate about his products

[@harderairbrush]

Thanks very much! We understand what our role in the world is - to try to create beautiful tools which enable creatives to realise their visions to the highest resolution possible, and therefore create more beautiful things that give more joy to many people. We like coming into work to do this every day. Warrick.

[@mikesam732]

Since you asked … I would like to see a video on the new Ultra that was just on the various setting and the distances to use them at . This video reference “one hand” for Primer setting and “two fingers” for setting 1. But I would like to review the others as well. Also seeing the spray pattern on a white “canvas” to understand how fine the spray pattern is would be of help. All the best Mike

[@acidfist4572]

I'm new to the airbrush and, I was having a lot of trouble with clogs. Yesterday I did a batch of 10 with a base coat and zenithal. For the first time I had no clogs. I can't thank you enough.

[@danielenon2012]

As an absolute beginner to the painting side of things I managed to pick this guy up as well as a nice little compressor for right around 150 I watched a few videos initially but didn’t think to look up the actual company ! I have been sitting on my Adepta Sororitas units now for a few months bc I keep stripping them I’m kinda struggling at this point but this video was excellent real time painting I may reach out to you guys via social media at some point though bc it’s a lot in the beginning I’ve got all these ideas and can seem to really nail them just yet Anyways Just wanted to say thank you !

[@MarquisDeSang]

Just bought this. This will be my first airbrush. I will finally be able to prime during the winter and probably explore more artistic endavours. Thanks for the tips with adding silver or bronze to the mix.

[@harderairbrush]

Thank you for joining us! Keep in touch!

[@briancasady6182]

welcome!

[@theVariedLife]

I purchased the Ultra 2024 and I'm happy. Combined with this video, even more. Thanks for the how to videos that give beginners the knowledge and confidence to start airbrushing.

[@harderairbrush]

Ah that's awesome to hear - thanks very much for writing to us! W

[@zornmedia9513]

love these videos, bought an Ultra today because of it. After playing with it, I know I've not used an airbrush before. This is a whole other level compared to my entry level china toy.

[@MickBeard]

Great video Thank you for making it. I was a painter for 'Eavy Metal back in the late 80s/early 90's but had to give up when I broke my neck. I have recently found myself watching more and more KZbin videos about miniature painting and have decided to start up again. So much has changed and it's totally different from back then. All we had was a limited range of Citadel Paints, Windsor and Newton inks and really crappy brushes. Looks like this Airbrush is going to be ideal.

[@harderairbrush]

Thanks Mick. Great to have you back in the hobby! W

[@omelaurus]

Good to see some long overdue innovation! Well done H&S!

[@harderairbrush]

Yes! Thank you!

[@madbain79]

Anyone on the fence, thinking about getting a Harder & Steenbeck, i would like to say buy, they are fantastic airbrushes, German engineering at its finest, i have two and they are my pride and joy

[@ICHItheKILLER1981]

Can’t go wrong with the Harder & Steenbeck. I just bought the Giraldez 👍🏼👍🏼 I would like this airbrush also

[@harderairbrush]

Thanks so much for joining us!

[@davidfahl9106]

I can’t wait to receive my ultra 😊2024 and would like to commend you on replying to so many comments. Not many you tubers do. Much respect sir

[@harderairbrush]

Thanks David. If you have the time to write to us, we'll do our very best to make the time to write back :-)

[@camrox156]

Incredibly informative video, great demonstration of the capabilities of the new brush and plenty of information for those both new and old to airbrushing. You've sold me and getting one!

[@harderairbrush]

That's great - thank you! Please let us know how you get on!

[@saltedllama2759]

I have been a painter for 20+ years, always by hand, at the display and competition level. I finally took the dive and got an H&S airbrush at Adepticon and am excited to utilize it. This channel is great as it's like I'm learning to paint all over again.

[@harderairbrush]

Thanks for the comment buddy! Enjoy and keep us informed 😊 W

[@nomassgoer8350]

You sold me! But, now can you please make a video telling my wife why I need one haha

[@bjf10]

I recently picked up an Ultra as my very first airbrush and primed my first half dozen models with it last night. I really appreciate videos like this, especially ones which illustrate how to use the different settings for common mini painting tasks.

[@minibang2543]

I am a big fan of this airbrush I think the way it’s engineered is absolutely brilliant!

[@harderairbrush]

Thank you very much!

[@MentoliptusBanko]

This video is great! Finally a video that shows the whole process on camera, no magic editing or doing stuff behind the camera. We can see all the steps and the result is amazing. I wish I saw a video like this when I was staring airbrushing. I bought an Evolution and I almost gave up in the first week...but I am glad I persevered because now I paint almost every model with an airbrush.

[@harderairbrush]

Thanks for noticing that! We like to keep the videos as edit-free as possible, because the message from H&S is fundamentally this: if we can do it, then so can you. So we want to make sure that we show it in a way that takes any and all mystery out of it, and above all makes sure that you all find it credible! If not, then it's just discouraging I think! It will mean in the future as we start to paint in a little more detail that the topics of the videos will become a little more specialised, as otherwise the videos will get far too long! So we'll just split the processes up :-) If it works for you, it works for us.

[@MentoliptusBanko]

Super message! And the tip of putting a drop of metallic paint in regular paint is a nice bonus...I think I'll try it on some Khorne demon armor.

[@harderairbrush]

Yes! Join the Rebellion!

[@SeppukoGaming]

Congratulations on your new product. I wish this was a thing over 10 years ago when I got my first airbrush. I started with the evolution silverline , which to this day works like a charm. Last year, I got myself the Giraldez Infinity, such an amazing piece of technology. I hope you guys keep up your successful journey. Greetings to Hamburg from NRW!!! You guys are awesome

[@harderairbrush]

Man thanks so much for being with us for 10 years! Glad you're enjoying your Giraldez. It was really fun to work with Angel on that.

[@dwightatnorthernstar1820]

Okay, bought one. Gave it a real tough test. White Craft Gloss Acrylic paint, thinned down and thinner and with slo dri retarder and flow improver added. Sprayed fine, but tip dry feature on nozzle cap paint really hard to clean. Didn't push hard enough on cup, and it fell out with paint in it. Hope pressing harder will not damage a secure fit....LOVE the beautiful case as Badger used to have one also.

[@harderairbrush]

Hey Dwight... Firstly, with the cup, press and rotate a touch and it will lock extremely well. Same for removal - rotate a touch. The nozzle cap is made to be cleaned by using a stiff bristle synthetic brush in a large size - more than a #8 for example. Then you'll find it super easy. W

[@stephank7899]

Nice.. really like the idea of these beginner features that were implemented here. I already got a vast H&S airbrush collection, but I might get one of the new Ultras, so I can blog about it :-)

[@harderairbrush]

Well the good thing about a vast collection is that adding another really doesn't seem like much of an increase, relatively speaking. But seriously, glad that you like the ideas!

[@cakku02]

Great video! And The collar with preset stopper levels is great and encourages new users to learn handy feature of the tool. I always wondered why airbrush community has been discouraging people from using such feature, when it can prevent so many mistakes.

[@harderairbrush]

Thanks so much!

[@super9mega]

I believe this is the only brush that does it this way, others have a stopper on the back, but they aren't consistent enough to actually be useful (they don't stop the needle at the same spot Everytime (on mine at least) and even if it did. The nozzle and needle aren't precise enough to actually spray paint at the same rate with the needle being in the exact same spot). I got tired of this so I actually bought the ultra 2024 and I hope it solves everything

[@4Xscalper]

Being new to the airbrush hobby I'm sold on H&S. The painter/spokesperson and videos are straight to the point and top notch in quality also pointing out tips, product and background info, etc. Thank you and please continue the video series with methods and degrees of difficulty.

[@harderairbrush]

Thanks so much! We will keep on it for you. Which part of the hobby are you into? W

[@SeaOfGrey]

I bought an Iwata Airbrush a while back and had nothing but problems (skill issue). So I put it aside but after finding you through Squidmar and seeing you break it down in this video I picked up your beginner brush straight away. Also seeing the love your team has in the industry and for the community I'm going to stick with you guys far into the future!

[@harderairbrush]

Thanks so much! Let us know if you need any more support when getting started.

[@huseyindilek4115]

Sir, I bought 5 iwata eclipse, all of them had manufacturing defects. Harder Steenbeck is better

[@mikemodels928]

I have Ultra airbrush, bought it 2 years ago. I never used better equipment. Superb design and easy clean up (which i find it to be the biggest advantage).

[@harderairbrush]

Ah that's great to hear Mike - thank you!

[@NyteStalker89]

I bought the Ultra 2024 for specifically airbrushing scale models.. I haven't touched an airbrush in near 20 years and this is the best newbie AB that I have ever seen or used. Was able to confidently put down primer the first time with no issues!! Thank you for this great tool!

[@harderairbrush]

That's wonderful to hear - exactly the profile of person we are trying to help! Now don't stop there! Base that model up, and get to the pre-shading, almost certainly with setting II on most sizes... Thanks so much for the comment!

[@p4n95]

Great video, thanks! Sadly I missed the Squidmar Ultra. How about a video on safety considerations? No mask or other PPE in this video, is that wise? Don’t the thinner etc. have VOCs? Aren’t the paint particles bad to inhale even if nontoxic?

[@harderairbrush]

I'm using waterbased paints throughout, so there's no risk of VOC with this particular paint. Our studio is well ventilated, and you'll notice that we ALWAYS sprout excess colour and cleaner into a filtered spray out pot.

[@skynetpuma]

Love this video, he explained all step by step, easily and mentioning all the new improvements in the airbrush. Really enjoyed , as i paint miniatures mostly this seems a good product.

[@harderairbrush]

Whoa... it better be good. I don't want to disappoint someone called SkynetPuma!

[@skynetpuma]

@@harderairbrush 😂😂

[@deputy3690]

Brilliant idea of you can't pull back without pushing down! H&S should win award just for that!

[@harderairbrush]

We're hoping to win Trigger of the Year at the Airbrush Oscars. Then we'll use the platform to spread our ideology of Never Leave Your Airbrush Alone without Cleaner in it.

[@richardharmon1874]

Thanks for your informative airbrush videos. Could you do series on airbrush needles. The sizes available, when to use each type, and the end result would be with each. Thanks Richard

[@harderairbrush]

Hey Richard - as per my other reply - looking forward to your elaboration in the other comment.

[@musoseven8218]

Another great set of inclusive innovations from H&S, great video too, so much easier than when I started in the 1970s✌️👍💜😲😳😉✌️👍😀 I love it when people take up any form of model making, H&S make painting easier✌️👍

[@harderairbrush]

OH man... I hear you... the paint back then - it really was a labour of love wasn't it?!

[@col72]

This airbrush looks awesome ,carnt wait to get one and get back into my hobby of making tamiya cars.

[@harderairbrush]

Ah thanks very much for considering joining us! W

[@itwassean]

This is an amazing overview of the painting process with an airbrush! I just ordered the Squidmar edition of this model, and I am SUPER excited. I wish I had seen this a year ago when I started painting.

[@harderairbrush]

Ah that's great to hear! Thanks so much for joining us!

[@thefinoll1535]

My wife bought me a cheap airbrush kit off Amazon and I love it so far, but I definitely want to upgrade. As a newbie, I think my first option for upgrade will be the H&S Ultra. I tend to over think the small things and this kit looks like it will help a lot with that!

[@animousworks]

Shoutout from the U.S. I featured this airbrush for review and I believe it’s the ultimate beginner airbrush. I am kind of upset that its so easy to use were I had to practice control lol when I started out. I love H&S Airbrushes and I am super hyped to have this one in my collection.

[@harderairbrush]

Ah thanks so much for joining us, and reaching our with this comment! W

[@animousworks]

@@harderairbrush love your airbrushes!!! H&S is what i started with in the hobby and never regretted it.

[@naamachternaam1079]

I bought the Ultra based on this video, and it works very well. I had never used an airbrush before and have been using the Ultra for the past few weeks. The settings wheel is very useful. Just today I primed my first miniature without using the prime setting (by accident). So teaching trigger control works perfectly as well. 10/10 👍 On the off chance you're ever making an Ultra 2025, my only suggestion would be a new way to insert the paint cup (using a "screw"?). If the cup is not fully inserted (by pressing it down), paint will leak out when using the airbrush and create a mess. This is a very minor point though 🙂

[@Dioraymond]

ive use a few "budget" newbe friendly" air brushes and ive gotten fairly confident in using them...this air brushes still is amazing even though i have just passed the beginner stages into intermediate stages, the thought, engineering behind it, the passion from the company that makes them shows, this air brush is not cheap but is affordable to anyone serious about this hobby, this is THE air brush to use until you master it and even then...they have another one for you. thank you, im extremally happy to have an affordable beginner - intermediate air brush and your love for the hobby shows in the design

[@harderairbrush]

Ah thanks so much for this comment! Really appreciate it, and I will share this with our team.

[@BenSilber]

Grabbed a Kyiv Infinity and have a few other brushes, but I grabbed one of the Squidmar ultras anyway because I love the ring for each setting. Very cool idea. Really excited

[@harderairbrush]

Awesome thanks Ben - please let a friend who has never airbrushed before have a go on it!

[@ole5539]

I have owned the same airbrush for years and this is impressive enough to become my second. Excellent engineering, and a very complimentary presentation. Thanks.

[@harderairbrush]

Hey buddy - that's a great testimony! Thanks so much! W

[@Maximussb]

Buying this based on this video. Total beginner and this is exactly what I’ve been searching for.

[@harderairbrush]

Awesome - thanks so much! Welcome to H&S :-)

[@stuyrides5144]

I've just bought your evolution two in one airbrush and it is fantastic. Whilst I can't really afford the more expensive ones. This is perfection at a really good price.

[@harderairbrush]

Awesome buddy - thanks for joining us!

[@drsh0ckalu]

I've been using cheap airbrushes for years, due to a heavy budget, but this airbrush and how beginner-friendly it is, really makes me eager to get one.

[@harderairbrush]

Thanks for considering us!

[@richardflyger1110]

I purchased the infinity brush a couple of years ago. The paint dried so quickly on my maiden-paint, there was panic to clear it out before it dried. Spent a little time painting compared to the cleaning phase. Got it out this week and was surprised that paint had dried inside the brush - got some isopropyl and acetone to help remove the dried paint. Probably should have bought a mid-range brush to learn on, but the art shop had the Infinity on special and it was so beautiful and shiny. This tutorial is what I needed. I will get some airbrush cleaner before I have another go. Can you advise what paint volume setting (and distance ) on the Infinity I should use when zenithol painting? I have subscribed as this information is gold.

[@harderairbrush]

Hey Richard! generally, a good distance for Zenithals is one hand's width away... setting on the Infinity does depend on which nozzle you have in there.. but if you're on the 0.4mm, then start out with 3/4 turns out from fully in on the QuickFix. If you're on the 0.2mm, then try 1 turn there...

[@bowinpotato5720]

Just bought one. Can't wait to uses it :)

[@johnmulligan9299]

I am new to airbrushing. I currently use a "Master" brand airbrush I purchased on Amazon. I WILL be saving for the HS Ultra!

[@harderairbrush]

Thank you John! We're confident you'll enjoy it a lot!

[@gregsdronefootage3298]

Finally got my hands on this airbrush, and from personal experience, i feel it's a huge game changer. I've been using cheap airbrushes for years with a very spongy trigger action; over the past 24 hours, i've had to relearn how to use an airbrush; the trigger feels so much better. I've also compared airflow coming out of my chinese no-name airbruhes and, this one by far releases significantly more air at 25psi than my other 3. Great airbrush for beginners and Miniature owners and super happy with it! Was hoping the Giraldez sketching tips would work with it, but too bad they dont.

[@harderairbrush]

Awesome buddy thanks for joining us! The Giraldez sketching caps WILL work with it, but you'll need to invest in one of the EVO 2024 headsets when they are out. (Soon!)

[@gregsdronefootage3298]

@@harderairbrush so I just need to replace the end cap with the evo 2024 when it's out, and then I can order the Giraldez Caps? 🤔

[@harderairbrush]

You got it! W

[@TheFatcat502]

I have one of these and it's great. Question -- I use a lot of lacquer paint -- I assume that it's fine to use the lacquer thinner as a cleaning medium -- grateful for thoughts

[@Raskel8274]

Getting back into warhammer 40k and was on the fence about ordering an airbrush. Its been about 10 years so I forgot about this highlighting method and video sold me immediately! Just ordered an evo 2024 =)

[@harderairbrush]

Awesome - thanks so much for joining us!

[@leewilde8947]

tempting as a secondary brush for throwing varnishes and primers through, the large nozzle is perfect for that

[@harderairbrush]

You'll be surprised at how fine that set-up will go buddy. We've engineered it to be large, but fairly slow in delivery. In other words, hassle free but very controllable.

[@ironlion5836]

this was a spectacular video. im very new to air brushing and dont want to invest loads of money into something i may not use, but after seeing this video about the ultra i think im willing to invest in one. not to expensive but looks like a quality very beginner friendly airbrush, and this video for new users is just fantastic, cant praise it enough.

[@harderairbrush]

Hey buddy - thanks very much. We are really happy with how this airbrush turned out. It's been a lot of work, and quite a lot of risk in terms of development avenues which have never been taken before, but we're super happy with the results. The outcome we're hoping for is that everyone who picks one up has their first hour of airbrushing as a positive experience with a completed piece to be happy with at the end of it. And our beta testing has borne this out.

[@christiangruening352]

Using a damaged needle as a stirer is such a great tip. I damaged my 0.2 needle in my Giraldez two days ago. Bend the needle as needed…best stirer ever.

[@harderairbrush]

hehe yes, we like that one... made us think, how much fun it would be if we made a fully machined paint stirrer... because we can :-)

[@christiangruening352]

@@harderairbrush that would be cool. Or make them from used needles? Sustainability, reuse and stuff? :D

[@harderairbrush]

We recycle everything here Christian. Every last piece of metal from all our processes/ quality failures goes back to be remade into fresh bar. Generally we don't have a lot of used needles, as our needle making process is pretty reliable!

[@christiangruening352]

@@harderairbrush Moin, thank you for the reply. Of course you will recycle everything as best as you can from and within your own production chain. Sorry I was Not Clear in my wording. I meant recycling/using used/damaged needles by users. Probably there are heavy users who could have quite a Pille of used/damaged needles by the end of a year? Instead of throwing that away maybe they could send them in and you recycle? Then again those costs for this cornercase will be way higher then the benefit…

[@harderairbrush]

I think the footprint is better when they put it in their recycling at home :-)

[@maxxon99]

Thanks, I’ll try that method.

[@harderairbrush]

Great - let us know how you get on! W

[@luizimposimato3758]

I'd love to see a video of detailing painting with ultra! Great videos btw! Thanks

[@billyclement5141]

😀 Looks like you really had some fun with this one! Like a lot of comments below, I could have really done with one of these when I started out! Still, my old Infinity helped me figure it out eventually... still going strong, too, eleven years in. Aa an aside, anyone having any doubts about H&S quality, don't, I think the brush will outlast me! A few nozzles wore out after years of use, easily replaced. I was able to add a whole bunch of different needles to the brush, a few minor adjustments are all it takes to transform it from a detail demon to a tool for covering even the largest models. It really is a beautiful bit of kit, I can't recommend it enough.

[@harderairbrush]

Ah Billy thanks a lot buddy. Really happy that your Infinity is still delivering paint to exactly where you need it! Some very cool things coming soon which you'll also be able to fit to that beautiful old Infinity of yours and give her some slick new moves. Thanks for painting with us buddy.

[@border304]

Once the Ultra is back in stock, I'm ready to buy my first airbrush. Could you pinch the nozzle with your fingers and blowback the air into the cup to mix in the paint and thinner?

[@harderairbrush]

You can't do it with the ULTRA aircap by pinching. We have made this aircap more protective, because of its beginner role.You can do it by blocking it with a cloth, though. Or if you wish, you can also retrofit the Evolution FineLine head system, which enables the pinch method. Thanks for joining us!

[@peterlageri4177]

Now that's product development.

[@harderairbrush]

Thank you Peter!

[@Gawl88]

Looking forward to trying one of your airbrushes! Currently using an Iwata Eclipse with .35 and .5 needles. Was going to check out the Ultra but think I am going to wait and see what is coming next month as I need something more for detail.

[@harderairbrush]

I'll be back :-)

[@Gawl88]

@@harderairbrush Looking forward to it!!

[@dan_zehner]

Just picked up a Squidmar airbrush to use to test out my line of miniature paints I'm developing! I was really drawn to the consistent trigger pull for different applications, which will help me be more consistent in testing out paints.

[@harderairbrush]

Awesome - glad that you're finding our precision useful!

[@dannytaylor1385]

This looks amazing! I am really looking forward to getting one of these. With depression, there can sometimes be large gaps between times where I do have the motivation to paint. This means I struggle to retain any muscle memory for controlling my airbrush, so my painting can be patchy at best. Also with my 13 year old son getting into model building and painting, it will be a great start point for him too, so hopefully we can learn (or in my case re-learn) and paint together. Really well done :)

[@harderairbrush]

Awesome thanks Danny! We hope that it works really well for people just like you. Not everyone gets the chance to pick up the airbrush super regularly, and we would like to make it easy for everyone, even when you don't have as much time for it as you might like. Let us know how you get on!

[@dannytaylor1385]

​ @harderairbrush I definitely will. Is there anywhere that we can post images to? I have ordered mine and hope it arrives soon, so I can crack on with painting and helping my son on starting out painting. A big shout out to henry @cultofpaint & Rob Dickons of @dredfxcustompaint as it was their reviews which made me aware of the new Ultra2024 and what it could do. This brought me to you guys which really helped make my mind up to buy the Ultra 2024 and subscribe to your channel.@@harderairbrush

[@TableTopMagpie-Lee]

What a brilliant bit of kit. I'm running out of excuses to not pick up an airbrush now.

[@harderairbrush]

Still running out? You mean you still have some?! OK, let's do it - let's hear them all and get them dealt with 😅

[@TableTopMagpie-Lee]

@@harderairbrush 😂 mainly just a lack space now, but even so, verrrrry tempted! Can you wall mount a compressor?!

[@harderairbrush]

The fact that you even ask that question tells me that you know how to find a way ;-) seriously though, I wouldn't recommend it, as you'd then transfer vibration direct from the compressor to the wall. Only you know whether your partner loves you enough...

[@davelogeman]

This is perfect. Does the Ultra have the new design elements of the 2024 Evolution that is supposed to provide greater detail?

[@harderairbrush]

Hi Dave... mostly, yes... but the EVOLUTION is a progression on from the ULTRA... there the trigger cam control profile on the Excenter of the Evolution is more biased towards providing the instant feel that you need for more detailed applications, where the ULTRA is more aimed at an easy opening which is simple to learn for a beginner. Also, the front end of the Evolution offers more needle tip visibility, which is more optimal for detail.

[@davelogeman]

​@@harderairbrushare there plans to offer smaller needle sizes for the ULTRA?

[@charliefoster5133]

I've been thinking of getting an airbrush kit I've definitely made my mind up now thanks dude

[@harderairbrush]

Awesome Charlie - thank you for joining us!

[@charliefoster5133]

@harderairbrush I'm gonna subscribe to you I've watched a few videos I'm very impressed by your content

[@harderairbrush]

Thank you Charlie!@@charliefoster5133

[@charliefoster5133]

@@harderairbrush your welcome brother

[@lorddante9048]

Amazing tutorial, this is better than most teaching videos and you are perfectly showing off the airbrush. This is great teaching for people of all levels. 👏

[@harderairbrush]

Thanks so much for that. Could you tell us why you think it's better? We'd like to focus on making them better again! Any negatives that you think we could improve on?

[@RBadel1]

I am using the old ultra for years now and I am really happy to see the new version 🥳👍

[@harderairbrush]

Thanks very much!

[@dr.christopherjvloughlin3313]

Excellent video. Very well thought out, good explanation, and good demonstration. A really, really good idea to explain for the beginner how to use the airbrush, but also to design the airbrush deliberately to help beginners like me! Seriously appreciate that, superb work imho. However, one thing that I really struggled with as a beginner was the paint continually clogging. After much frustration, cleaning, taking apart and beginning again did I finally understand what was going wrong. The air inlet where the air source comes into the airbrush and begins to mix with the paint was continually clogging (causing bubbles and then the airbrush to fail to work each time). The position is at the top of the body of the airbrush, once you have removed the airhead, nozzle, and needle cap. In my first five or six uses of the airbrush - an H&S Evolution - it was that air inlet that would continually see the paint dry and then clog. It was only once I had a real understanding of the engineering of the airbrush that I began to realise my mistake and I wasn't keeping the air inlet totally free of dried paint that I finally was able to use the airbrush, definitively, well. A beginners mistake which made me feel very frustrated, and just in case that will help anyone else and/or something you could cover in future videos. Seriously impressive work by H&S and a really worthwhile video. Thank you and sorry for typing out such a long comment!!!!

[@harderairbrush]

Hey Dr Christopher! Thanks very much for taking the time to write that. It does sound very much to me like your head was loose - if you're taking about the air inlet to the base of the removable aircap, then this should absolutely never see any paint at all. The only way that happens is with a very loose head (good finger tight is all that is necessary) and once that is tightened up, then it will also ensure that you will get zero bubbles in the cup! The first point that the air should see the paint is where you can actually see the fluid nozzle emerging from the front of the airbrush, and the needle emerging from the fluid nozzle. Before that, they are totally separated. Hope that helps!

[@dr.christopherjvloughlin3313]

@@harderairbrush thank you for explaining that, that sounds like exactly what the problem was. You live - fail repeatedly - and learn!!!! (However, airbrushing is so freaking cool. Absolutely, 100% worth it. The effects you can begin trying are brilliant.)

[@harderairbrush]

Glad that helps!

[@dr.christopherjvloughlin3313]

It really did, thank you! I've been checking and making sure the nozzle is firmly (but not so tight it cannot be undone) in the thread and I haven't had that same issue at all.@@harderairbrush

[@Chillinchillin8]

I am very interesting in this airbrush. Every SINGLE airbrush I have owned, even when I clean them. Clogs. Every. Single. Time. I don't know if its a tip dry thing, I dont know what it is. I just know I would love a brush that will be easier to clean with hopefully less issues.

[@harderairbrush]

Every airbrush WILL clog if you don't pay attention to the paint prep, and to the needle tip. The problem is that as far as we're aware, nobody really took the time to offer a simple solution for the needle tip dry thing. This is what the game changer is. If anyone ever tells you that their airbrush doesn't clog, you already know that they are not to be trusted :-)) - to that note, you'll see that we can our head system the Clog Control System - in other words, it gives you control over this aspect, but it still relies upon your action. However, do that, and airbrushing nirvana awaits you buddy!

[@vozh-kc]

i love how captions insist on spelling "zenithal" as "xenophil", particularly in regards to painting a space marine

[@HalidesAndHollowness]

Just grabbed mine with a stand. I bought a cheap Chinese battery operated brush a few months back for testing to see if Airbrushing was for me, For basing/priming it works great, But I wanted something I could grow into rather than fight with to get the results I was looking for. So once my Ultra comes in the battery operated one will be getting donated to my friend so he can ditch the spray cans.

[@harderairbrush]

Thanks for joining us!

[@mikeszczutkowski3066]

Great airbrush and great painting Warrick I'm wondering if Harder & Steenbeck would do illustration artwork videos

[@harderairbrush]

We have some really COOL projects in the works with our WONDERFUL friend Giorgio Uccellini!

[@andre-dx4yw]

Fantastic Airbrush, especially for beginners like me, thankyou for the tutorials.

[@hayatoken2192]

This looks wonderful! One question about cleaning: What do you think of the cleaning method where you first empty out the color the way it came in, then submerge the airbrush in a cup of water with cleaner until the color cup is fully inside and blow it through a few times just like you do?

[@harderairbrush]

This is what Angel Giraldez likes to do - with the amount of miniatures he has painted, over so many years, his cleaning method is 100% legit! Go for it - it works really well.

[@HQBunker]

I did try that on my old airbrush but got worried it can rust or something... but if you say it is legit I may go back, as it was an very easy way of doing it and feeling it is clean @@harderairbrush

[@danielsw.9409]

Awesome video, it tought me a lot! I was a little bit struggling with the Ultra 2024 during my first 2 sessions, but I now know why :D Nevertheless, there are a few follow-up questions, which came up while watching, because I am not fully understanding the physics behind color flow: 1) In one of the FAQ videos about clogging you said that you regularly "clean" the needle tip by going full flow rate so that the needle will be cleaned by the moisture and pressure. When using the presets, there is no option to do so. What is -in your opinion easier? Cleaning the tip with a brush using the hat-recesses as shown in this video or to unlock the presets and go full air? 2) You said that you like to keep the air flowing in between the paint application. Will this avoid clogging or accelerate it (because I thought air is drying paint)? :D 3) I was told that it is not that necessary to always use cleaner when changing colors, water would be enough. In the video you only used cleaner. Will this maintain the pistol better and avoid clogging? 4) I didn't saw you cleaning the tip from the bottom recess of the hat. Will this be a problem in longer sessions? Thanks in advance!

[@electricsheep1963]

Really like these videos. I have a question for your Q&A series - Are there any tips about using contrast paints through an airbrush ?

[@harderairbrush]

Yes! Use them! They work really really well. But yes, it's worth considering that video - thank you!

[@InfernoSK]

Mine just arrived today and I cant wait to try it out tomorrow! It is my first airbrush ever but it seems a great bang for the buck option and I bet i will be glad that I spent a bit more even as a noob. First model will have to be an Ultramarine! :D Also thanks for a great video, now I feel like I know what to do.

[@RaymundoGo-fr1vj]

what is the recommended airbrush cleaner that will not destroy the o-rings in the Ultra 2024? I use Tamiya Acrylic paints and Mr Hobby. I thin my paints using Mr Color thinner.

[@bobbymccourt6794]

Just grabbed an Ultra to compliment my 10yr old Eclipse. Can’t wait for it to show up. Now…..WHERE DO I GET THAT AB HOLDER?!! It’s amazing!

[@maguth2685]

got a infinity since 2019, but this new Ultra seems a good way to kill some really bad habits i took.

[@harderairbrush]

Yes we really like that the airbrush is engineered to teach you great habits on the trigger.

[@michaelkneringer3194]

Appreciate the mention of compressors, there are many 'good' ones, I'm surprised SparMax hasn't worked on a new design or upgrade to their past work. I might be mistaken, they helped innovate the oilless compressor. I think their TC620X is the last, years old design. Not "silent' but tolerable, could have used a larger air tank. Good compressor. It's refreshing H&S is offering it's own marketing videos, good on H&S, should have been done sooner. So far the presentations have been well done. Yes, I'm a fanboi,, Thanks H&S, keep up the good work.

[@harderairbrush]

Sparmax were the innovators in oilless compressor design, yes, and you can still see this in terms of their reliability. Very good units, indeed. They have made several refinements to their range since the TC620X. Most interestingly is the double speed motor which allows similar output to the 620X but with a single piston. It's smaller, less expensive, and almost as powerful - that the TC610HPlus (we call it the PRO compressor on our site). That's a very nice innovation from them. And thank you for the encouragement!

[@kevinvandijk86]

I just ordered the Squidmar special edition ❤

[@harderairbrush]

Ah that's awesome - thanks so much!

[@johnricc5868]

How to sell and airbrush? Paint a space marine with it. Looks great wish It was around when I was looking for a beginner brush. 😂

[@harderairbrush]

Yes, we're hoping that it's really helpful to people starting out - please pass on to friends :-)

[@BenDeDecker]

This looks awesome to use! Not painting for a long time and haven't used an airbrush before so I'm holding back a bit. It's scary :) In time I'll use an airbrush. In time.

[@harderairbrush]

Not as scary as how long an army takes to paint without an airbrush :-)

[@gordon8753]

Just ordered it from Spraygunner and can't wait to use it on my military models. Should be good for the camouflage patterns.

[@harderairbrush]

Thanks for joining us!

[@Ryuondo]

I got a few friends that are interested in getting their start to air brushing. I know at least I'll be picking one up, I think they might be too. These are a lot of really exciting features that I wish I had when I got my start.

[@harderairbrush]

We're about to announce a really cool initiative for those who want to help their friends get started - love people like you! Thank you for helping others!

[@Ryuondo]

@@harderairbrush No problem, the new user friendly features are so good I cant pass it up myself. It'll definitely help me better learn technique for my other three air brushes.

[@Eliniel12]

I may have to pick this up to teach my girlfriend how to use an airbrush! She's been pretty apprehensive about using one up until now so this should help greatly!

[@harderairbrush]

Totally awesome. Also, I'm completely comfortable with you taking all the credit for her finding it mega easy, because you're an awesome teacher.

[@only1symo]

Can you explain: why my Ultra 2024 paint cup leaks no matter how light or hard I push in? Why I get an air leak at the screw fit for needle guard? How to back pressure to mix/clean? Sorry not getting answer from support and not had these issues on my Infinity CR.

[@andrewsymington5116]

Me too same issues

[@thevuntzer]

This is such an awesome video. Thank you for illustrating how to use the Ultra!

[@harderairbrush]

Thank you! Our pleasure.

[@SnakeWorksStudio]

Damn I need to get me one of these to try!

[@harderairbrush]

We agree wholeheartedly!

[@RetroCCTech]

My son is looking forward to receiving the limited edition of the Squidmar Evolution Black 2024. (2000 manufactured). He will keep it for ever. Like my 1980's Badger 100LG USA! I had that for Decades and loved it!😢

[@harderairbrush]

Thanks for joining H&S!

[@richardharmon1874]

Thanks for the reply, My question is: What size needles are available? what does each size provide relative to coverage? When is appropriate to use each size? Is there a way to determine what size needle is in an airbrush? I have several airbrushes and several do not spell out what needle is contained in the airbrush. Some are very cheap which I have had for a long time. Thanks for your reply. I hope this clarifies my questions.

[@tattered08]

I ordered the squidmar edition as soon as it was available. Can’t wait to get it in and start airbrushing! Thank you

[@harderairbrush]

Awesome thanks for joining us!

[@ippaku]

Hello, can I get a link so I can buy one I live in California. I run a small 3-D prancing business and just got into model painting as a side business for it so this would be very helpful for me when things I’ve learned is people don’t wanna do the 3-D printing but they want to do the painting so I 3-D print and prime and then send you a 3-D printed model with all the magnets and primer ready to go for you assemble and paint, and this airbrush showing really could help me get better actually painting on my own

[@harderairbrush]

Here you go! Thanks so much for getting in touch! harder-airbrush.com/products/ultra-2024

[@imperialinquisitormordecai9688]

Immediatly went on my christmas list

[@harderairbrush]

Thank you!