Mike’s airbrushing tutorial, part-1.

[@thundercracker2004]

If only the Model Master paint line still existed. They always went on smoothly.

[@scalemodeling]

The Testors enamel 1/4 oz bottles are almost as good.

[@nismojukerich2994]

I'm glad I bought up a large stash of them. Especially the metalizers. Try MCW paints though, they're pretty comparable.

[@USALibertarian]

Great tips. Unfortunately a lot of stoves these days don't vent outside but right back in your face.

[@theintake8961]

Very thorough Mike, thank you so much! 😎👍

[@scalemodeling]

@@theintake8961 Hope the two part series helps modelers with airbrushing!

[@scalemodeling]

Part 2 will be posted soon.

[@richardjordan5036]

Mike like you I have always used enamel paints. To me they are superior to the acrylics in most every way. Found out the hard way on these new formulated humbrol paints about the thinner on mixing. They don't like thinner and will separate in a few days causing a blob of paint on the bottom of the jar that will not mix. There old formula is not that way and still have some from back in the 80's that are still good. The revell paints do mix well with regular thinner which is my go to for now until testor gets it head out of you know what and starts to make paint again that we had before. A lot of these other enamel paints require there own thinner making it expensive to keep doing this hobby....

[@CharlieHague-m8u]

Never heard of using CO2 for air brushing. Where do you get your tank & refills? I also use copper plated BB's for mixing👍

[@scalemodeling]

Any place that sells co2 which is what soda dispensers use. I purchased both my tanks and regulator from "Airgas". Mike

[@CharlieHague-m8u]

@@scalemodeling Thank you🙋‍♂️

[@spookybaba]

I'm a woman, and I don't have a wife that may get mad if I burn any cardboard paint booth on the kitchen stove. I have a husband. Do you think he'll get as mad as a wife? :D

[@scalemodeling]

@@spookybaba Maybe!!

[@scalemodeling]

Did you find part-1 helpful?

[@SEMJW]

This series will be helpful for many that use or are interested in airbrushing, Mike. I have over forty years experience working with airbrushes and paint guns. From the inexpensive to high end models. The dual action design is more than 130 years old. The expensive brands were developed mostly for professional graphic artists until computer graphics took over. I worked for an art supply store in the mid 80s selling them to pro artists that could justify the price. For hobbyists an inexpensive dual action airbrush will perform as desired. This is what I use now. As you point out, without proper maintenance/discipline, all airbrushes will have problems spraying. I have an industrial compressor and large tank in a shed next to the garage with an airline system with three water traps for dry air. Was always a fan of Model Master enamels but when returning to the hobby in 2018 reluctantly switched to acrylics. I now find them to be superior and the range of quality brands and colours is incredible. To prevent tape pull up I will put a coat of Pledge over the acrylic paint. Varnish works as well.

[@scalemodeling]

Agreed. Unfortunately Pledge is no longer available.

[@flyboy2610]

@@scalemodeling But Quick Shine Multi-Surface Floor Finish is, and works just as well.