The Best Beginner Airbrush For Warhammer Miniatures

[@thepaintingphase]

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[@brainfog.3504]

Now peachy has left i think taking the direction of you (pat) going on your hobby journey is rather refreshing. Most of all its 100% genuine with each little mistake coming up with ways to do it better picking up new skills etc. i think it will be great to see how your painting evolves in the months to come!

[@SamuelKotler]

Totally agree with this comment!

[@Inxx89]

Peachy has left? What? When? Why?

[@StrangelyBrownNo1]

Peachy left!?

[@TarantulaRookie]

This is my thought also.

[@andywardle2988]

Thanks for the shout out and it’s so great to see you following the videos! Great to see your airbrushing improving fast, the end result was awesome.

[@thepaintingphase]

Thanks Andy! Love what you guys are doing

[@mikestone6993]

Loving the new “LEARNING WITH PATRICK” format. Super relatable! More please.

[@minimaher82]

From a lapsed video making nerd, I love how you shoot your videos Patrick. It's nice to see someone who genuinely knows how to point a camera! Very tempted by the airbrush too, not used one before, but this looks like it could be just what I need!

[@erikbraun473]

I've started looking forward to these videos more and more. This is one of the channels that truly just feels like hanging out with your mates and painting and learning together.

[@anthonycriordan]

Please keep making this kind of content. Bought the ultra at Christmas and been slow to test it out because it can be daunting watching expert tutorials but seeing your last airbrushing video and this one has confirmed I made the right purchase, has made me more confident in giving it a go and I watched the whole video until the end unlike the Warhammer content that chases the algorithms and I tune out before finishing. You failing and succeeding at Warhammer is more entertaining and engaging than experts making everything perfect so please keep this format. Would love to see you airbrush a whole squad showing the cleaning and changing of paints along the way, maybe some OSL airbrushing as well!

[@thepaintingphase]

It's in the works, going to try and paint up the deathwing box that came out recently

[@TarantulaRookie]

loving this direction of Patricks hobby progression. Very similar to how my hobby videos progress over time - i relate to this, and Im enjoying these videos.

[@DamianHibbard]

I'm really impressed with this video. It's the first video about airbrushing that's made me think it's worth trying. I've always avoided getting an airbrush because of the maintenance and cleaning. It's seemed like a lot of work, but your explanation is really good. It looks like the barrier of entry skill wise isn't as bad as I had thought.

[@DotJus]

I bought airbrush + compressor and didn’t use it for 10 years for the reasons you mentioned. Once I sat down for a full day to base coat minis and terrain it was fine. Tutorials exist but if you have some one who can just show you in person you will realise it’s not that much of hurdle.

[@aidanmckeown4791]

Great video Pat, keep up the good work. Will continue to look forward to see you you and Jeff each week!

[@kanecarreras-gough5401]

"Hey guys, Patrick here" got a chuckle out of me. Delivery was spot on. Love your stuff and CoP.

[@thepaintingphase]

Haha! Glad you picked up on it. CoP are awesome!

[@philgee486]

Really great vid that comes across as intelligent whilst out of your depth, done with such natural honesty that I identified 100% The story is finding your feet and finding the start of the path using the brush and very good people, very generous with their first class advice. The vid then allows us to share in that and get a bit of it ourselves. I'm looking at upgrading to this brush, not an airbrush beginner but not really progressing lately and this system might allow me to backtrack a bit and push through. It's this or a kickstarter laden with beautiful minis, got a huge grey pile, but well, FOMO, and the brush won't sell out lol. Just a great vid

[@thepaintingphase]

That’s extremely kind of you, thanks Phil.

[@richardsaunders4307]

Great video. I’ve had my Ultra for a month and it’s been the best hobby purchase I’ve ever made. I previously destroyed 3x airbrushes (2x premium & 1x budget) in 2yrs because I just couldn’t grasp the skills/knowledge required. I lost all confidence as a result and just stopped trying. I’m now using the new Ultra all the time, with real confidence. The odd issue I’ve had I’ve managed to work out and fix the problem pretty easily. Can’t recommend it highly enough.

[@nojoho]

I'm here all day for Patricky Tips, keep it up!

[@scoobydruid]

Great fun! I’m going to look into getting this airbrush since I’m a newbie who needs some training wheels.

[@chriskey4040]

Great review, I have been on the fence/scared of airbrushing for ages, due to cost and learning curve etc and to be honest I can only see myself priming and base coating power armour and tanks, so this looks ideal 🤞🏻

[@BrettParsons66]

As an amateur airbrush ruiner, I sincerely appreciate the redux here, Pat. So many of us make the investment and find the learning curve just steep enough to put it down for months at a time. These are great tips!

[@jmc7034]

Great vid. Handy to watch the ups and downs of starting out with an airbrush

[@nasigoring1525]

Great video. I just bought one of these but have been a bit too intimidated to get it out and start painting - and I have been in the hobby for over 25 years plus I'm a qualified spray painter! Thanks again and keep up the great work.

[@scroggie_mini_painting3983]

Cracking job Pat! H&S airbrushes are fantastic

[@Nick-the-Squig]

Literally bought this airbrush yesterday, due to my old (inherited) one giving up the ghost. It was a cheap cheap one, but it was free and worked 40% of the time. Thank you so much Pat for reassuring my decision on getting it. As I am a utter utter novice and, like your previous video, scared as hell using one.... and I have a need to paint some Mangler Squigs in my future. big areas to paint! Eek! Keep up the great content both of you.

[@RoderickPommier]

Excellent! I purchased this as my "professional" airbrush. I'm not a very good painter, but I like to have painted models for my games. This airbrush is a night & day improvement from my Badger Patriot 105. I'm more confident and find myself using it more, which improves my comfort level. It's a good price and solid quality.

[@RichardJRussell]

The best part is that it's not just a beginner airbrush. You can use it all through your painting 'career', especially for minis.

[@jod3000]

I've used the basic GSW brush for the last 2 years or so and recently picked up this brush. It's a fantastic bit of kit. The cleaning system is so much more user friendly and I appreciate the collar system immensely

[@thepaintingphase]

So easy to clean, no faff!

[@faf_nir]

As someone who's looking into airbrushing that was very interestng !

[@Termipaintor]

I’m new to airbrushing and this is a great video! I’m enjoying seeing you guys on the painting journey as well, quite refreshing to see other people learning as they go too! Keep it up!

[@RobbithThePengin]

Great video Pat! I love your editing and shot compositions

[@thepaintingphase]

Thanks!

[@dogokra9557]

I got one of these tonight from element. Looking forward to trying it tomorrow.

[@almost_zab]

H&S making it accessible for beginners is the best thing in airbrushing. Like yes, de-mystify it! Happy to see you building confidence and you can take the training wheels off with that brush when you are ready for full control, which is cool.

[@amagrude]

I’m new to airbrushing, and use that exact airbrush. It’s fantastic. You can mix paints in airbrush cup. Vastly faster. Trick is thinner first! Then paints. You can use a makeup sponge to block end to bubble paint for mixing. Fast & uses less paint.

[@AceEebie]

Fantastic video Pat - one of my favourites so far!

[@SPARTANTROOPER]

I just bought a generic brand £60 airbrush/ compressor set on amazing about 18 months ago and it's always ran fine. But the most I ever need to use an airbrush for is priming and base coating, with maybe some highlights.

[@Pork-Pie-Pete81]

This is inspiring. That's a lovely paint job. I've been faffing about with airbrushes for the last couple years. Everything from fiddling with psi to needle sise and thinning. That airbrush would have saved some expensive learning curves. I mainly use my airbrush for priming now. This maybe what I need to give layering a go, thanks Pat.

[@brendenconolly7161]

Really nice work Pat! Loved this, makes airbrushing look approachable!

[@TheSaraGames]

By the looks of things on the airbrush, restricting options could potentially open up airbrushing for those of us who are disabled. Kind of exciting at the possibilities there if it does open doors.

[@thepaintingphase]

That's a very good point!

[@Quen10k]

Picked one of these up at launch as my first airbrush, and absolutely love it. Have done quite a bit of priming and base coating, since I'm new to the hobby and want to build up my brush skills for the rest of my painting but man, this airbrush is rad. Super easy to use, super easy to clean. Just works.

[@thepaintingphase]

I think those last two words sum it all up!

[@christopherharrington1031]

I really love your hobby journey videos. I got this same airbrush for Xmas last year for my first ever airbrush. I stuck to the same steps they recommended and was happy with results also. It’s such a good airbrush.

[@tremolo_painter]

I watched this directly after your previous video, and the difference feels like night and day. This is (again) such a terrific learning guide, thank you

[@thepaintingphase]

More in the way soon, having a go at an army. Thanks for watching!

[@hiitsme9042]

Well done sir we can hear in your voice much more confidence

[@Bunyip_Studios]

The new Ultra is a great development for new starters, Warrik and H&S have done a great job with it.

[@oricalco555co9]

Good job - the finished looks very smooth. You’ve convinced me - need to get an airbrush👍

[@burfscape1]

When i first returned to the hobby (less than a year ago), I found an airbrush super cheap and brand new at a yard sale. I did not have anything resembling luck with it, and have just moved on. That said - this airbrush, and like you said the "training wheels", makes me really consider giving it a shot. There are some thing you just cannot do with a brush - at least I can't - that an airbrush can. Excellent info, thanks!

[@thepaintingphase]

Happy to help!

[@SamuelKotler]

I think I literally had the same airbrushing experience as you, Pat. I hit my head against a wall until I got the Ultra. Crazy how much the tool mattered in this case!

[@kariko07]

Good review.. I am new to modelling.. got myself a 3d printer and a load of paints and brushes.. now I have just bought one of these so am glad you think it’s good.. mine arrived Sunday :) whoop!

[@Fox01313]

Looks good! Been thinking about this & glad to see that it's easy to use. Thanks!

[@haskear2]

Just managed to get hold of one of these, looking forward to getting it into action

[@pipfpv7489]

10:04 now that's clever, stuffing a piece of sponge into one of those brush protectors. i've never seen that before.

[@ippaku]

I purchased this brush recently. I got the Squidward version of the ultra and what the brush is done for me is it allows me to realize my mistakes as being a new airbrushing. So like I was painting primer on minis after Minnie and I wasn’t checking the needle and I was getting no paint and I would change the pressure and then I would get paint and then it would stop and I had to stop the process and figure out where, I went wrong. Because if you follow the process, it should be easy to figure out so I mix my pants. I spray I spray I spray I wash the tip with a brush push the mirror out then spray and spray and spray spray and spray check the model, clean tip with that brush then do it again

[@farpointgamingdirect]

I just bought this airbrush, and it's amazing

[@amilanning2134]

Just put this airbrush on my official wishlist! Thanks for the great video.

[@Rastlin-jk7rx]

Great video, i now want to unpack my airbrush now 👍😂

[@Jamgeoso]

Do it! It's all about getting in those reps!

[@fischziege]

Saw my comment scroll by in the beginning and did the Leonardo DiCaprio pointing at the screen meme.

[@thepaintingphase]

Hehe! You've made it!

[@briannourse133]

I think your video is amazing. Thank you for doing this. I’m a airbrush newbie. I can paint but never tried this. Keep up your journey and good work.

[@tempusavatar]

Thanks for the video. I own the previous iteration of the Ultra and I love it. [I haven't seen anything about this new model yet so this might be outdated] H&S has a complete exploded-view schematic with parts list on their website, very helpful when you need to buy replacement parts. ALSO, please compare different models for compatibility, but lots of the machining is similar between products and I've actually upgraded my Ultra with nozzles and needles for their Infinity/Evolution model.

[@thepaintingphase]

All nozzles and needles are interchangeable aren't they, cool feature.

[@tempusavatar]

@@thepaintingphase big takeaway: someone can start with the 'budget' model but you're not stuck, you don't need to shell out for a whole new unit to experience 'premium' features.

[@antoniocastillo2397]

I recently have one of those, but I havent time to test it. I´m new at airbrush and hope this can introduce me to this tool

[@CosmicRhythms101]

Just bought one after watching this video and the H&S demonstration video. 😁

[@philipstroud6327]

I've been contemplating getting one of these, this has tipped me to the "f**k it" stage

[@hiraeth5880]

How was it have you tried it?

[@myrar8708]

Still no replacement needles available?

[@thepaintingphase]

We haven’t got to this position as of yet, we hope you get it sorted.

[@johnbruce4004]

Brilliant video. Have ordered one on basis of this. Looking forward to practicing

[@thepaintingphase]

Hope you like it.

[@johnbruce4004]

@@thepaintingphase I'll let you know.

[@kohldooley8621]

been looking into airbrushes for awhile. this might be what gets me to take the plunge!

[@TheLunchBreakPainter]

Great stuff! Also, the 80’s esque action film background music is awesome! 👌

[@Jasha127]

Bought a cheap airbrush kit on amazon for the compressor basically, and the airbrush gave me fits and clogged more often than I expected. Picked up an Ultra 2024 and am having a much better experience overall, although I still am not great at it.

[@ComfyFable]

A great tip for cleaning the airbrush that made my life easy is just getting a water dropper and filling the pot with water then pouring it out into a container, really fast and works good to switch colours.

[@joshiechoi]

Love the video! Patrick, can you explain why you are putting the sponge in that straw(?) as opposed to just using the sponge by itself?

[@thepaintingphase]

Saves me fumbling the holding the sponge in my fingers, keeps hands clean too. Works ok for me.

[@IncredibleManx]

Song choices slap. Great music. Mini is pretty good too!

[@hyosworld109]

I totally agree with your assessment, and i come from the same boat of bad experiences with airbrushes. It's amazing for noobs and seems like it will still be amazing once I've got some skill with it

[@thepaintingphase]

Absolutely this! I love it, actively seeking reasons to use it which is great.

[@stevenmcgrath5114]

Glad it worked out for you. 😀 As for me, I still recommend the Badger 200 and 150, bomb proof airbrushed that have served me well for over 40 years. Great for beginners.

[@sanke00001]

Looking great, I’m really enjoying this series of learning along with you! Although I don’t know if anyone has pointed this out or asked, did you have a respirator while working with the Tamiya paints? If I’m not mistaken they’re solvent based, and you really don’t want to be breathing that in any more than you have to!

[@cerberusbrig]

Great video! Dunno if you've mentioned elsewhere but what compressor are you using?

[@jc7997aj]

I want to say as many vids on or around the subject of minis and air brushing, i dont recall distance from the model being discussed. Maybe they expect you to pick it up visually but it a missed section for most. Distance and pressure are very important.

[@thepaintingphase]

Great reply, cheers

[@MalfunctioningAndroid]

That's some awesome grimdarky grimdark terminator right there.

[@erikbrandsnes9569]

Love the content😁👍

[@end179]

Hi, great video so...how loud are the compressors?

[@thepaintingphase]

You can definitely hear it but it’s not power drill loud.

[@Crabbers_paints]

Great video, I've been toying with airbrushing for soooo long can I ask what compressor you use? Also are the 'peripheral' bits additional necessary purchases? Cheers 💚

[@thepaintingphase]

A cleaning pot definitely comes in handy. Can shoot any excess paint and cleaner into that which is ideal. Stands and stuff aren't necessary. I'll check the compressor and get back to you, can't remember which one it is.

[@kazzIsTheName]

I got my Ultra on release. At the time where I had tried 2 cheepo airbrushes. I had absolutly no idea where I went wrong with them. Bought this and found up that a. You get what you pay for. And b. Yes I did a few things incorrectly. And now I am exploring my airbrush a lot more than just a priming tool when it rains.

[@cavemanben]

Picked up a gaahleri off Amazon for $26 and pretty sure it’s the best for a beginner. Without a sale it’s $45 and still much cheaper for what you get.

[@forrestegan]

Maybe I missed it, what compressor are you using? I’ve been considering an airbrush for the past few months now but keep holding off until I figure out a good beginner compressor that I won’t outgrow immediately and also won’t break the bank. Thanks!!

[@thepaintingphase]

Here you go: Sparmax TC-610H Plus Airbrush Compressor # TC-610HP

[@Weekend_warrior_307]

Getting into airbrushing and what air system do you use ?

[@thepaintingphase]

A sparmax something or other, I can't quite remember. No complaints.

[@boove]

Great video. I’ve got the same brush and enjoyed it but had some problems with the 1,2, and 3 options of the brush. Probably my inability to thin things properly. What PSI were you using for the video?

[@thepaintingphase]

25 psi the whole time. I definitely flooded a bit of detail holding the trigger down a bit too long on some close up details. I've found feathering the trigger helped a bunch

[@AtomicDudMan]

Someone who is brand new to the 40k universe (me), the model you’re beating yourself up on looks fucking awesome! Rn I am creating the room for this hobby seeing I used to paint on canvas.

[@nathanlovin]

I really love that airbrush. My biggest gripe with it is the inability to backflow with it when cleaning. But seeing your method, I may just need to switch up my cleaning process when using it bc it’s a dream to use otherwise.

[@rankcolour8780]

Nothing stopping you from backflowing it, it's not difficult to block the nozzle with your fingers or if you are less-able or suffer some disability some wadded paper or a nozzle cap.

[@thepaintingphase]

This was my initial gripe with it too but I've gotten used to mixing paint with the handle of a paint brush. Blocking the nozzle is a pain with all the holes so I don't bother. A trick I was shown, however, if you unscrew the cap by a tiny amount and pull the trigger, that starts a backflow.

[@mortpunch]

Gave me courage enough to try my two year old airbrush finally

[@thepaintingphase]

Good news, we hope it goes well for you.

[@mortpunch]

@@thepaintingphase went swell. My space marine is now appropriately yellow, and the thing did not clog

[@christianwhite8411]

Does it recommend a specific PSI setting as a onesie size fits all? In respect to this airbrush?

[@thepaintingphase]

20-25 psi seems to be the adopted standard for this.

[@tompriestley8221]

As Somone who just bought this and haven’t used it yet, you better say this is good lol

[@rankcolour8780]

It's H&S. They are always good. Even better now they fixed trigger response with the 2024 models. If you are new to H&S you may not know that all their nozzle and needles are interchangeable so when you want to upgrade you don't need a new brush just get the needle and nozzle and aircap from say an Infinity or Evolution and stick it in.

[@thepaintingphase]

It's awesome 😎

[@hyosworld109]

It's good! I've only used it a handful of times, but it did exactly what it was supposed to with no issues

[@dwightatnorthernstar1820]

After a few years I now put my paint through a strainer before airbrushing, there are always some chunks or dirt that can clog your needle.....:)

[@thepaintingphase]

Great tip!

[@dosdont]

I think it's so good I bought two.

[@TheBrules2]

If I have a bunch of citadel paints - non airbrush paints ones, can I use them in an airbrush? Will the 50/50 or 1/1 with thinner work still?

[@thepaintingphase]

Yes you can still use non air paints, just practice your ratios.

[@miniaturestash]

Great video thanks

[@chriskey4040]

Great video, am just about set up with mine ready to try it out this weekend 👍🏻 random Q, do you not use a booth or wear a mask or are those dated videos am watching?

[@adrianshark4847]

How is it going mate? Would you recommend?

[@dociletoad]

audio quality when you are up and about leaves a bit to be desired - also any chance of a video explaining why peachy left, like most others I only use youtube to keep up with hobbying and feel a bit clueless!

[@thepaintingphase]

Sorry we won’t be explaining it, as it will only detract from trying to get on with the doing the best for our channel. Peachy’s starting his own channel and we wish him the best of luck with it.

[@alternate3787]

My Ultra gets scratched by that ring while being perfectly clean. Been a bit bummed about that

[@StickPrintPaint]

It takes people who know the product, to develop the product. Harder & Steenbeck are lucky in having people at the top who know how to use an Airbrush and know how to make one. The Ultra is the only airbrush ever made that from it's inception has had the beginner at the core of it's design. II am contracted to the factory and have taught, demonstrated and used for several brands over the last 30 years, I have not seen development of an airbrush by any other brand that even gets close to these H&S airbrushes.

[@KurtMifsudBonnici]

What PSI did you keep the compressor at? 20-25?

[@thepaintingphase]

This was 25 the entire time

[@alexthomas1631]

I have found pro acryl paints are amazing through an airbrush

[@thepaintingphase]

I've never tried them, that's great to know though!

[@OmegaLittleBob]

Beginner Airbrushing 2: BEGIN HARDER!!!

[@thepaintingphase]

But what will part 3 be called?

[@kueppe]

Instead of shooting the paint through the needle when cleaning, use a squeeze bottle and some backflow first. Vince venturella has a great video of this 30 secs in between colour cleaning.

[@thepaintingphase]

You can't backflow this brush quite the same because of all of the holes in the cap. Bubble back has been designed out of the brush to avoid any negative experiences with it, i.e. shooting paint all over the place.

[@kueppe]

@@thepaintingphase I printed a little cap on my 3d printer ;)

[@amagrude]

Get a makeup sponge, jam it into it and squeeze a bit. Works great. The Ultra is my first airbrush too!

[@And-c7n]

Well done! Better late than never.

[@thepaintingphase]

Cheers!

[@BarokaiRein]

Okay, the model looks great..however the reflections on the lenses make him look like he's got googly eyes and that cracked me up.

[@thepaintingphase]

Fair 😂

[@subodai85]

Ah yes. Tamiya paint, glad people are being exposed to something we’ve had for like 20 years >.

[@thepaintingphase]

GW certainly have a strong brand/eco system when it comes to getting into the hobby. Excited to be trying new paints!

[@goforitpainting]

Cool 👍