Improving a cheap airbrush

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Scale-a-ton

Scale-a-ton

Күн бұрын

Hello! As promised, here is the "improving a cheap airbrush" video
I should first state this: This is definitely NOT a "you don't need an expensive airbrush" type of video.
On the contrary, when you develop your airbrushing skills and can afford it, you will be wanting to buy an expensive, high quality airbrush :)
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@robinrides2384
@robinrides2384 4 жыл бұрын
for polishing the needle of cheap airbrushes I use a polishing wheel on a dremel tool on the low speed setting. Just attacht the dremel to the table and gently rub (no pressure) the needle against the polishing wheel. Works super fast and improves the spray a lot.
@GarrisonFall
@GarrisonFall 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video - very helpful. I could have been airbrushing for the rest of my life and never thought of using beeswax for the seal.
@plymouth5714
@plymouth5714 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! And thanks for using that particular airbrush - its the exact same one as I use, even down to the case and blue flocked cut outs! For the price its a really good tool.
@SeithonJetter
@SeithonJetter 4 жыл бұрын
Oh shit, thats the crappy airbrush i have! I got it for free with the compressor lol.
@SeithonJetter
@SeithonJetter 4 жыл бұрын
The crappy airbrush exploded 3 days ago lol. Sad day. Now using an iwata :)
@michaelspitz9151
@michaelspitz9151 4 жыл бұрын
Whats the name of the airbrush and the compressor?
@SeithonJetter
@SeithonJetter 4 жыл бұрын
@@michaelspitz9151 Heya, They're just a generic Chinese make that gets rebadged. Here's an example from Amazon. www.amazon.co.uk/Timbertech-Airbrush-Compressor-Accessories-Nozzles/dp/B00LO4PKY2/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=airbrush&qid=1601407438&sr=8-6
@michaelspitz9151
@michaelspitz9151 4 жыл бұрын
@@SeithonJetter Yeah, I was look at master so I guess Ill just get that.
@unknowngameplayer1019
@unknowngameplayer1019 3 жыл бұрын
@@SeithonJetter is it a kit with 3 airbrushes and a compressor? (because I recently got one)
@MAN394631
@MAN394631 6 жыл бұрын
A really helpful video and confirmed my opinion that you dont need a expensive airbrush, i have a H&S Evolution for little precise work, but all my other work i do it with this cheap ones what i get for just 17,00€, i think thats the same brand of airbrush you introduce here
@Hendarion
@Hendarion 5 жыл бұрын
I barely use any other than $16-20 ones. But I guess I've chosen the rather good ones. I'm happy with my results at least.
@davidwyatt8352
@davidwyatt8352 5 жыл бұрын
Just a little addition, if your short beeswax than chapstick will usually do the job. A dollar tube of the cheaper chapstick will usually last me 2 to 3 months, you can also more than $2 and get Burts beeswax lip balm. I've been using the stuff for over 20 years and have had no problems.
@Gakusangi
@Gakusangi 10 ай бұрын
What about Carmex? XD
@marsgaming7914
@marsgaming7914 6 жыл бұрын
Honestly in you’re 8mins video helps me a lot! Thank you sir.
@oatis053
@oatis053 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome man. I ordered a new compressor and it comes with a cheap airbrush, I will do the needle polishing on it for sure. Probably polish the needles on my other airbrushes too. Thanks.
@brettsilva7317
@brettsilva7317 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Thank you! I’ve got a tip for everybody as an addition to this video. Put the needle in your cordless drill chuck i(f you have one) and then put the polish on a rag or something. Then spin the needle with the drill while using the rag and compound to polish. With the right compounds you could get an awesome shiny finish in less than a half an hour.
@tpobrienjr
@tpobrienjr 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I have never used an airbrush, and this encourages me to get a cheapo and get a little practice.
@bingobrigade
@bingobrigade 7 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most helpful airbrush videos I've seen. Thanks.
@Scaleaton
@Scaleaton 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@Lordvoivod
@Lordvoivod 5 жыл бұрын
Agreed, not just to show a beginner how to improve a beginners tool,, but for helping me understand how the bloody thing works. Thank you.
@NINETEEN8T0YS
@NINETEEN8T0YS 4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. Wax and polish ordered!! Thanks :-)
@lv2xlr8NOW
@lv2xlr8NOW 4 жыл бұрын
Right? Exactly
@andrewgrant2910
@andrewgrant2910 4 жыл бұрын
Hi I've just got my first cheap compressor and airgun and found this really helpful for a total novice. However I'm having problems even making the bad lines on your demonstration. Any tips ? In using Mr Color and I've tried mixing it 50/50 with their leveling thinner. However it seems to be producing better results neat ? What sort of psi are you using ? Thanks in anticipation
@Junior-wg6mb
@Junior-wg6mb 4 жыл бұрын
Just bought a cheaper Airbrush from Princess Auto, and after the second time i used it, it was bubbling and then sputtering, so I tried this and it's working Perfect! Thank You! Now I can Practice Yaaas B! Thank You!
@xKAIOWAx
@xKAIOWAx 5 жыл бұрын
"Gambiarra" master piece! Amazing !Ty ... gambiarra s a brazilian term for improvisation and creative solutions ^^
@Harinair72
@Harinair72 6 жыл бұрын
Nice video!Thanks a lot.. Just some tips from a weekend warrior... 1. use thread sealant-easier than wax and won't alter tip height, 2. Use a drill at low speed to hold the needle, apply polish over cloth and wrap over the needle tip-faster and more even polishing of a cylindrical surface.
@skateboardingjesus4006
@skateboardingjesus4006 2 жыл бұрын
Thread sealer (plumber's tape) and beeswax together. The tape will reduce any air pressure that might get to the beeswax, giving a better seal.
@captainzappa8561
@captainzappa8561 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video - I was cleaning my Iwata Neo and broke the seal on the nozzle and remember watching this video with the beeswax trick. Being a wooden model ship builder I have plenty of beeswax on hand and it works like a charm. Thank you, now I don’t have to spend $20 on a new nozzle for a O ring for a $60 airbrush - RIGHT ARM -
@Scaleaton
@Scaleaton 7 жыл бұрын
Wow! I am glad to hear that it works on Iwata tips! Cheers!
@dalekelso7329
@dalekelso7329 5 жыл бұрын
I use beeswax also, seems old school way is still better n much cheaper. Really great tips on airbrushes
@ericpecana5529
@ericpecana5529 4 жыл бұрын
Just wondering what's the best option if no beeswax. Thanks in advance 🍻
@illfather7066
@illfather7066 4 жыл бұрын
@@ericpecana5529 chapstick or vaseline
@josealejandroalvaradobotei8584
@josealejandroalvaradobotei8584 2 жыл бұрын
@@Scaleaton gracias por enseñarme 💪🇨🇱
@Absaalookemensch
@Absaalookemensch 6 жыл бұрын
To polish the tip of the needle, chuck the back end of the removed needle in a rotary tool, use polishing compound, even toothpaste, turn on and apply pressure with a rag, paper towel or a hard surface (glass works great) for a smoother finish. Wipe between 1-2 minute sessions and you should see a darkish tint to the wiping indicating microscopic meta bits removed. You'll get a mirror finish in 5 or 10 minutes work.
@tallewinger
@tallewinger 5 жыл бұрын
Absaalookemensch good tips. I would recommend using very low speeds and little bit of pressure in order to avoid bending the tip. Commonly available polishing pasted will be helpful like ones that you can buy to polish chrome On cars or silver candlesticks. Also gel type whitening toothpaste has silica as an abrasive and should work quite well to smooth down the machined surface of the needle.
@dokterzorro
@dokterzorro 4 жыл бұрын
A most helpful tip. Just finished polishing two needles that came with my cheapo Fengda 180 model airbrush. They were rough as rocks, grinded ok but not polished and figured doing it with cottontips would take way too long. I put them in my dremeltool, low revs and used some car polish, Commandant no4 in this case on a cotton rag. A few minutes later there were some serious black lines in the cloth and the needle was buttersmooth. I did the entire lenght of it, makes for a much improved smooth action of the gun and feels better when re-assembling after a cleaning. Whole thing took 10 mins for one needle, made the Fengda feel like 10x the price, nicer and more consistent shades and better controllable fine spray.
@livingonadollar2882
@livingonadollar2882 4 жыл бұрын
@@dokterzorro I been polishing things from high end cars To guns and other items Try a 5,000 Grit piece of sandpaper up and downwards on the front of the needle Then side to side Then a toothpaste like compund Then polish ... They results are one of the best to get where you want your aged needle At a very cheap price
@d-rockpain4250
@d-rockpain4250 4 жыл бұрын
Shoot! I just typed that method. I used a drill and jewelry buffing cloth. I use the original o-ring and thinner for 3yrs......so far so good. I use this exact airbrush..., and it does all I need. I use a $30-40 ebay compressor and no complaints. If you hand paint, then this setup is still 1000% better.
@MsChannigan
@MsChannigan 4 жыл бұрын
Can you use car polishing compound> what type do you reccommend??
@stephanc2005
@stephanc2005 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. At first I said "Oh nooo, cheap junk airbrushes!" But you made your point why you use them. And your technique to improve them is very creative.
@hulkgqnissanpatrol6121
@hulkgqnissanpatrol6121 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I want to get into it but I read so many people saying negative things about cheap. But I know there are people like yourself out there that use them even when they have top branded ones. Ive sprayed with gravity fed automotive guns both expensive and cheap ones and I dis the same thing. But when I had enough experience I could get the same finish with the cheap as I did the expensive, the only thing was maybe a little more sanding....
@chrisgriffith1573
@chrisgriffith1573 5 жыл бұрын
Plumber's wax ring (made for sealing the flange of a toilet bowl where it sits on the floor above the pipe in the floor) can be used too, Its really tough wax, really cheap, and one ring can last a lifetime!
@chemicalist
@chemicalist 6 жыл бұрын
I'd like to hand out a warning about removing the o-ring from the nozzle; some cheap airbrushes need the o-ring so the tip of the nozzle will jut out ever so slightly from the nozzle cover. If it doesn't, a vacuum will be formed at the nozzle's tip and no spraying will commence! So I suggest not to immediately snip the o-ring in two and see first if it will jut out without the o-ring. If it doesn't, then unfortunately you can't remove it lest it make your airbrush unusable. All the same, apply beeswax around the rim to improve the seal. Hope this helps.
@Nomadcreations
@Nomadcreations 6 жыл бұрын
Thank You Chemicalist
@Nomadcreations
@Nomadcreations 5 жыл бұрын
Rast, Generally Means Your Air cap Is plugged Up sending compressed Air Back to the cup Area.
@rast125
@rast125 5 жыл бұрын
@@Nomadcreations its ok now.. just put teflon tape..
@TheAechBomb
@TheAechBomb 4 жыл бұрын
@Reborn In Rationality the further it screws in, the further back it goea
@TheAechBomb
@TheAechBomb 4 жыл бұрын
@Reborn In Rationality yes, but the nozzle is also what the needle pushes up against as a seal, so if the nozzle is further back so is the needle
@yahuhananbenyamineliyahu7706
@yahuhananbenyamineliyahu7706 4 жыл бұрын
Lol.. you made my day! All my problems in 8min solved! Thank you, cheers!!
@Gastello100
@Gastello100 7 жыл бұрын
Although if you think logically, the inside of the nozzle flowing paint! And the air outside. I also seal this connection, but with the help of PTFE tape, 1-2 revolutions of the tape and everything is tight. Importantly, the nozzle is twisted to the stop and there was not even a small gap. I all the connections on your airbrush condensed PTFE tape . This allows you to disassemble it for cleaning and the tape stays in place.
@johnholmes4960
@johnholmes4960 Жыл бұрын
First, go to the hardware store and buy some crocus cloth sand paper. It’s very very fine. Remove the needle, and place it in a drill. Then pinch it on the needle and spin the drill. Then, put some polishing rouge on the cloth and polish it until it is shiny to a mirror finish. Remember.....cleanliness is godliness with an airbrush. Enjoy
@Loop-chanO
@Loop-chanO 3 жыл бұрын
Wow man, that beeswax trick is next level and, of course, echo friendly. I've got some at home, I'll try. Thank you!
@RcNerd
@RcNerd 5 жыл бұрын
Never had any trouble with my dual action China brush. Tell the truth it's better the my badger 200 in some ways. Love the bees wax idea. Love the video.
@KK-mr4fn
@KK-mr4fn 3 жыл бұрын
I'm using the same one and cost about US$24.00, the tiny nozzle is broken today while I cleaning the dirty paints inside, it is too fragile, I put a drop of AA glue to fix it and keep using.
@brianreddeman951
@brianreddeman951 3 жыл бұрын
None of this advice can be applied to a Testors airbrush. I bought my first inexpensive airbrush a month ago. This little video is really neat. I have polishing compounds sitting around for gemstones and metal. One mirror perfect polish coming up soon. 😊
@meteozkar5042
@meteozkar5042 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips that are very helpful. A simple question if I may ask: How long the bee wax stands, how often must it be changed? Thanks...
@TowMan127
@TowMan127 6 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. Thanks brother. Great tips.
@GabrielChua75
@GabrielChua75 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome tip! Will this mean we've to replace the beeswax every time we clean the airbrush?
@ixamraxi
@ixamraxi 5 жыл бұрын
typically people over-clean their airbrush anyways, constantly disassembling the brush and reassembling can have a negative impact on the brushes longevity, if you're running water/cleaner through the brush until it sprays clear, you've generally cleaned the brush sufficiently anyways. Even then, you shouldn't need to remove the nozzle tip anyways, you should be able to remove the entire nozzle assembly and clean it without removing the nozzle tip from the nozzle assembly.
@byronbuchanan3066
@byronbuchanan3066 Жыл бұрын
Step 1. Get a job. Step 2. Save money. Step 3. Throw away cheap airbrush. Step 4. Buy a better airbrush.
@tomatoes3
@tomatoes3 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks great video, most impressed with the result that you achieved . Makes me think !
@GoFlyYourselves
@GoFlyYourselves 6 жыл бұрын
Oh wow.. I had an airbrush just like this one, I bought it at a flea market. It worked great. I might still have it actually.. I must of gotten lucky, mine worked great out of the plastic box.
@ld1636
@ld1636 4 жыл бұрын
You're very good with an airbrush.
@jessejamesramirez3165
@jessejamesramirez3165 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Scale-a-ton where did you get your beeswax because I lost my O-Ring and I wanted to try out this trick.
@spalkin
@spalkin 7 жыл бұрын
I have a Veda WD-180. Without the o-ring the nozzle seats squarely and the extra threads help with holding (they're horrible). There was so much leakage that it practically sprayed no paint. I performed the Beeswax Trick and it flows perfectly! The only thing to remember is to remove the excess or it will inhibit airflow. I don't have to buy another air brush...for now.
@Scaleaton
@Scaleaton 7 жыл бұрын
I am glad to hear that. Thanks for feedback!
@Tryin2FlyII
@Tryin2FlyII 6 жыл бұрын
You get bee's wax from Bee's!!!! lol - just joking with ya- Sometimes you can find it at candle making supply stores
@TowMan127
@TowMan127 6 жыл бұрын
Rosario W 😂 or buy some bees 🐝
@juandulanto9650
@juandulanto9650 4 жыл бұрын
Perfect tutorial to make motted camuflage Germans or Japanese thanks for sharing
@IndigoInka
@IndigoInka 4 жыл бұрын
I bought some beeswax but it's not sealing the nozzle at all. Any tips?
@Ultimaniacx4
@Ultimaniacx4 2 жыл бұрын
I tried the beeswax thing on my cheap airbrush. I had exactly the same amount but when I tried to put the front cap on, it crushed the wax and clogged the whole front.
@MeltheKiwi
@MeltheKiwi 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, first time I have heard of polishing the needle. Most excellent
@patrickstack5185
@patrickstack5185 4 жыл бұрын
Hello - All of your videos have helped me a great deal, modeling is much more enjoyable for me now, I'm producing results that please me. Question, what is the brand and name/number of the AB in this video, also where to order would be appreciated. Thank you very much.
@rq_itami9945
@rq_itami9945 6 жыл бұрын
I also have a really cheap airbrush since I'm still a student and I don't have the money to afford a much more expensive one. The idea with the bee wax is pretty good. I was just wondering, are you changing the wax every time you take the nozzle off, since I'm usually doing this for cleaning after every session ? :o But thanks for the great video anyways :D
@nikolajc7617
@nikolajc7617 9 ай бұрын
Im really amazed how many who never heard about teflon tape insted of fiddeling with bees wax.
@BennyCFD
@BennyCFD 7 жыл бұрын
Once again great video. At the end of the video that cheap airbrush was working very well. Your expensive airbrush couldn't be that much better. I'll do a little work on my cheap airbrush. I like that bees wax idea. Thanks.
@Scaleaton
@Scaleaton 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@ixamraxi
@ixamraxi 5 жыл бұрын
Could have just put the tiniest amount of beeswax on the threads instead of encapsulating the entire nozzle tip, or just encapsulated the nozzle tip with the oring still in place. Polishing the needle is a good tip for sure, but it's not really something that's going to dramatically improve the performance of the airbrush, most people (as far as I am aware) polish the needle because it reduces the amount of tip dry, which means less picking the tip and less chance of ruining an art piece. Some other improvements: Change the spring for the air valve, change the spring for the trigger action, replace the seals with teflon where possible, raise the trigger (depending on skill, beginners do better with a tall trigger, a lot of pro's like the shorter trigger), modify the brush as necessary to ensure the needle retracts in the exact middle of the nozzle (sometimes this can be just rotating the needle to a certain spot, other times it requires more delicate modifications. Cutting the cap such that you have a crown cap (or buy a crown cap that fits your brush), cut access holes in the rear handle to allow manually pulling back on the needle chuck to free clogs. I've even seen a few people shorten or entirely remove the bowl on top of the brush to improve weight and allow better viewing of the artwork. There are others, but they typically require specialized tools, have limited return on effort, and you get diminishing returns the further you go. Widening, or porting and polishing the air channel is a good example there.
@vernebeck8108
@vernebeck8108 4 жыл бұрын
What's the name of that stuff you used to polish the needle? You moved to fast couldn't catch it.
@noqualitydioramas
@noqualitydioramas 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Nomadcreations
@Nomadcreations 6 жыл бұрын
Great Info Vid!!! My Wren Lost parts so I Got a Cheapey Harbor Freight One That a Friend That Does High End Brushing recomended it & It Spray hafast for approx. 12 inches Then Not Worth a Damn Worse. But had warranty 4 Replacement, Now I Know More Inside troubleshooting Helps. Now To Try It Again... Thanx
@PennysPitstop
@PennysPitstop 6 жыл бұрын
Great video. I "destroyed" a cheap airbrush a few years ago and the experience put me off buying a more expensive one. I finally got an Iwata CR Rev and its improved my skills a lot but Im now looking to get another cheap one for priming and base painting. Ive now learnt that its wasnt the brush that broke rather my ability to look after it and now Ive learnt that rather basic skill Im now more confident to get a cheap one for heavy work and use my more expensive one for finer work. Thanks for this video its a real help. Not only do I know how to improve a cheap airbrush but you may also have taught me how to improve an already great brush.
@danealley9779
@danealley9779 4 жыл бұрын
I have an old Sanborn airbrush. Yours looks almost identical.
@2666loco
@2666loco 5 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
@aldochetcuti1566
@aldochetcuti1566 5 жыл бұрын
Great Video! I have been doing this same thing to all my airbrushes especially the needle polish although I prefer Brasso. The airbrush is just a tool - it is the ability of the user which determines the result rather than the price. Of course it helps if you are not using total junk...and using a good paint above all.
@vbaltrunaite
@vbaltrunaite 3 жыл бұрын
what paints would you recommend for the textile?
@aldochetcuti1566
@aldochetcuti1566 3 жыл бұрын
@@vbaltrunaite Sorry, I have never sprayed textiles although I would presume acrylics would be suitable. I would check with a specialised crafts shop about this.
@tmd63
@tmd63 3 жыл бұрын
This is the most informative video I have found about the breakdown of cheap airbrushes. I have a similar one to this without the adjuster on the back end. If you have any information on how to thin the paint, the viscosity that is best, how to get the best out of a cheap airbrush, etc. This would be very helpful.
@Nomadcreations
@Nomadcreations 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You! I Just Used 3 New Brushes & Clogged Them ALL Up On Walmart Apple barrel White & To Realize I Don't Have any tip Cleaning Brushes = Aggravating bcz Ready To FINISH a paint waiting for a couple months to B Able 2 have Time 2 get At!!! Harbor Freight Had a A-Brush for approx 20 Bucks 4 Those 2 try Their Luck I Mean success at Brushing............. & get a Cleaning Kit 2 Start With = Guud Suggestion!!!
@edwinragland5848
@edwinragland5848 7 жыл бұрын
Just got a cheep Master system off Amazon comes with 3 airbrushes ,I do a lot of Leather-craft wet forming, molding etc so i wanted to expand my craft by fading dyes and painted art on projects ,watched a lot of videos here on KZbin and yours was the most informative one yet on improving the performance of the cheep airbrushes ,Being a Leather worker i use Beeswax to burnish edges and for needles,stitching thread and tools so have a lot of that on hand also keep many bars of polishing compound on hand for tool stropping....thanks again for the tutorial. l
@philsullivan3679
@philsullivan3679 8 ай бұрын
Sounds like you and I are doing the same thing! Hope you enjoy it. I love it after doing my dye and paint work by hand for a long time. It opened up a new door to improve the work and cut down on the costs of dye and paint.
@es7081
@es7081 6 жыл бұрын
Great video. I learned some new tricks, thanks!
@baialikanapia2856
@baialikanapia2856 3 жыл бұрын
Hi I'm watching 👀your video nice but can I use the normal polish
@oldguystabletoptactics3424
@oldguystabletoptactics3424 5 жыл бұрын
Great video but I would have preferred commentary, made it a little hard to read and then watch
@KaitoKaze
@KaitoKaze 3 жыл бұрын
I changed my airbrush to cheap one, because the one I included with compressor is getting old, I just got back in, why it not even, is it the pressure is it the thinner to much etc, I clean it and incidentally break the nozzle because over tighten, and the trigger is sticky, even after I clean, I use my old pen brush again, and everything is super smooth, the paint flow flawlessly, so summary, cheap airbrush I bought is suck...
@TheBod76
@TheBod76 7 жыл бұрын
Very usefull Video! I actually deactivated adblock and rewatched it!
@GaryArmstrongmacgh
@GaryArmstrongmacgh 7 жыл бұрын
Scale-a-ton...don't know where you're based out of. Like your work on the Snipe very much. For most planes I like 1/48th. But WW 1 planes were so small, 1/32nd is definitely the way to go to see the detail. As for your airbrush method, this video validates something I did long ago. Namely, sharpening and maintaining my needles. And that's in my good a/bs. As well, you can go to your hobby store and by Iwata needles and put them in the knockoff airbrushes. Something for you to consider if you haven't already. They cost like $10.00. Cheap!
@Scaleaton
@Scaleaton 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Gary! I will try it with my retired Badger needles.
@GaryArmstrongmacgh
@GaryArmstrongmacgh 7 жыл бұрын
Not sure about the Badger ones. If it works, get back to me and let me know know. Seems Hobby Lobby, in the USA, carries mainly spare parts for Iwata. Although, I sent a Badger that was a HobbyTown for servicing to Chicago...they were good to their word to fix it for the lifetime warranty. Kudos to that company!
@KitKabinet
@KitKabinet 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these tips! I'm an absolute beginner on airbrush, and I bought a starter set with a spraygun very similar to the one in the video. It's nice to know that a cheap airbrush can 'level up' a bit after investing so much just to get started with airbrushing! Cheers
@gpjohn57
@gpjohn57 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Never knew that you could polish the tip of the needle. I’m going to try removing the O ring. Thanks.
@TheAzulette
@TheAzulette 4 жыл бұрын
Can we replace the beeswax? If so with what?
@Lee.gRC27
@Lee.gRC27 2 жыл бұрын
So glad I found this , took my new airbrush apart 0.3 needle was all bent at the tip and the nozzle had no thread to stay in place , Great info , new needle and nozzle are on route with beeswax and polishing paste , thank you for sharing your knowledge
@stevenmabonga8355
@stevenmabonga8355 4 жыл бұрын
Thanx
@darronhedges5873
@darronhedges5873 6 жыл бұрын
you have to be careful with 'airbrush cleaning videos' ive seen some bizzarre and frightening Tips',from smothering the inside with vaseline to WD40,not sure if thats for paint flow or to make it impossible to hold? Great vid.Ive got an iwata clone i got for 15 pounds,before the neo.Might as well give it a chance.
@paredding
@paredding 2 жыл бұрын
I have this same airbrush with 0.3mm needle. I need to upgrade to 0.5mm needle to work with Vallejo paints so if I order the needle, does it come with nozzle and just fits in? ie it works with the core mechanism. Thanks for any info
@xXturbo86Xx
@xXturbo86Xx 5 жыл бұрын
No matter what you do, always start as cheap as possible,especially when it's a hobby. It's just a stupid waste of money buying expensive stuff only to get bored a month later.
@BigRalphSmith
@BigRalphSmith 2 жыл бұрын
I polish the needle with .000 steel wool by wrapping the needle in the sw and pulling the needle out while lightly squeezing the sw between my fingers. Use the pulling motion ONLY to avoid damage to the needle. After that, I LAP THE NEEDLE IN TO THE NOZZLE. THIS IS THE SECRET to a perfectly even seal between the nozzle and needle and is the key to the very best spray performance you can achieve in ANY dual action airbrush. Using the finest grit polish and a toothpick, dab a little polish in to the nozzle and then insert the needle in to the nozzle and gently spin the needle back and forth with your fingers while gently pushing the needle in to the nozzle. DO NOT use a rotary tool of any kind for this operation. Your finger spinning and pressure is more than sufficient for this and you should get the job done in 20 - 30 seconds. Be careful not to squeeze all the polish out of the interface between needle and nozzle while lapping. Remove as much polish from the nozzle as you can with a pointed swab dipped in cleaner and put the nozzle back on the brush without the needle and blow cleaner through the needle-less nozzle for a good minute at 40psi to flush out any remaining polish. Reinstall the needle and clean again. If you want to get freaky, repeat the lapping and cleaning process with baby powder! I can make a $25 Master G22 spray like a $300 Iwata using this method.
@colpo1000
@colpo1000 4 жыл бұрын
Hello, I need help I tried to clean mi airbrush like this but I didnt had beeswax so It doesnt work anymore, the tip pops out when I try to use it so the ink comes out there. Sorry I dont speak a lot english so I hope you understand what im saying
@nzgunnie
@nzgunnie 5 жыл бұрын
It is worth polishing the nozzle as well, use the needle with some polish on the tip and very carefully rotate it and run it in and out of the nozzle, being careful no to force it into the nozzle as these cheap brushes have softer nozzles than expensive brushes.
@ahh59823
@ahh59823 5 жыл бұрын
acetone is good to clean Airbrush ??????????????????????????????????????
@goofyartist
@goofyartist 4 жыл бұрын
I like your tip, thanks
@esbenrasmussen4289
@esbenrasmussen4289 4 жыл бұрын
So excuse me... Maybe I am missing something. The little needle nozzle that you first apply wax to, as I understand it only transports paint, not air?!?! The air is mixed in around that needle nozzle, then is trapped by the air nozzle, have I misunderstood?
@andrewhartley7325
@andrewhartley7325 3 жыл бұрын
Hi just want to say thank you for the video I have got myself a cheap airbrush I payed £30 witch is $41.43 as I'm for England the compound you use to clean the needle and polish does it need to be compound or can it be and polish to clean it many thanks Andy
@vincentia1
@vincentia1 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a helpful video 👍
@randalallen5792
@randalallen5792 4 жыл бұрын
this is great for poor kids ,airbrushes of high grade matierals cost ,but its best to save your nickels,and get the workhourse at first ,for me it was cresendo 175 , #3 badger..Now iwata revolutions good enough, unless ur illistrateing.u kno cat wiskers .butt hair..lol .... lessen its a hand me down..and u gotta put some love to it..
@TheWoodWerker
@TheWoodWerker 6 жыл бұрын
Thumbs Up! Great Video! I learned quite a few things! Thanks for Sharing! Have A Super Week!.....Gus
@micheldoucette7566
@micheldoucette7566 6 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me what product you used to polish the needle? Thank-you! I really loved the video it is very good info!
@shimonbenloulou1778
@shimonbenloulou1778 7 жыл бұрын
great video!
@grahamjappe5601
@grahamjappe5601 6 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, I use cheap air rushes for general work, like primer, varnish, hairspray and base coats. Because they’re cheap. I can have one for each mentioned. This also makes sure I have interchangeable parts and replacements. Great video
@avia.modelling7775
@avia.modelling7775 4 жыл бұрын
I used a very cheap airbrush pistol for 7 months and now it just stopped working. It was very bad but its ok for beginners
@rodbeasley7573
@rodbeasley7573 4 жыл бұрын
Totally new to airbrushing and this was a very, very useful tips video. One question, could plumbers tape be used in place of the bee'z wax?
@splod44
@splod44 7 жыл бұрын
I have just bought an Iwata eclipse and do not want to use it for spraying future etc I want to just save it for detail work. This sounds like the solution to my problem have you used the cheap airbrush with acrylics? if so what size needle 0.3 or 0.2 do you recommend Thanks once again for this excellent video .
@Scaleaton
@Scaleaton 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I used acyrlic paint for this video also i prefer acyrilics always. 0.2mm would be better for fine details or painting small areas. 0.3mm is realy great for primers, varnishes and all rough paint jobs.
@egamorganstanza
@egamorganstanza 5 жыл бұрын
Hai brother! Thanks for the tips, but I want to know how can I get the beeswax? What the place I should go the get the beeswax? Thx u.
@JASHVEER22
@JASHVEER22 3 жыл бұрын
What can I use in replacement of tamiya polishing compound?
@chuchuchip
@chuchuchip 3 жыл бұрын
I don't watch movies with subtitles, what makes you think I will stick around for an infomercial?
@اعلاناتللدعايةوالاعلانالضوئي
@اعلاناتللدعايةوالاعلانالضوئي 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, I have an airbrush Iwata and the problem is when I want to make a fine line I cannot get the color out and when I press the trigger more the color comes out a lot of color, I use oil colors mixed with gasoline please help me, thanks
@theGermanPrintingNerd
@theGermanPrintingNerd 5 жыл бұрын
Cool this is one of the most helpful airbrush videos I've seen. Thanks.
@victora.olorunleke9941
@victora.olorunleke9941 4 жыл бұрын
wow! that is great, where can i get one please
@MrAllancord
@MrAllancord 4 жыл бұрын
Can I use ordinary lacquer thinners on cleaning paints? The one that is available on hardware stores.
@voodoonights1671
@voodoonights1671 7 жыл бұрын
Well - You learn something every day. Very nice tips.
@Scaleaton
@Scaleaton 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@VirgoVirgo-eh5gf
@VirgoVirgo-eh5gf 7 жыл бұрын
i have a cheap airbrush and really it works not too bad but i think you're right! you don't have to spend a lot of money to make good models!!!!!!thank you!👌
@edizkuru5123
@edizkuru5123 3 жыл бұрын
Does cheap o rings stand alchool? Thank you
@Makegendary
@Makegendary 6 жыл бұрын
Only 32k sub you need more like 1m for this video
@goviktor
@goviktor 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your video. I'm trying to do that !!! Very useful vide
@Emtbtoday
@Emtbtoday 4 жыл бұрын
Deffo away to try this rite now plus the trigger is sticking on my cheap brush u think the beeswax will work on the triggers o ring as its swollen due to thinning
6 жыл бұрын
That airbrush, where did you buy it from? Paperboard of package got a similiar mark of a Turkish drug (medical) company.
@garylaing5193
@garylaing5193 7 жыл бұрын
Polishing the needle is a great tip, I will give it a go tomorrow. Thanks again for your time and expertise.
@Scaleaton
@Scaleaton 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I polish only cheap airbrushe needles. I never do that on my crom plated H&S needles.
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