Airbrush basics - Airbrushing for Miniature Painters

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@Thornspyre81 4 ай бұрын

I couldn't stop looking at the Pusgoyle Blight Lord on the shelf lol😂

@nebleyak9592 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marco

@yosoyashep 4 жыл бұрын

Everything you say in this introduction NEEDED TO BE SAID. I can't wait to see the next chapter.

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!!!

@neilthomas5755 4 жыл бұрын

After countless amounts of Airbrush tutorials that left me frustrated and still confused followed by nearly 2-years of fails , wasted paint , mixing fluids , and alot of scratching my head literally watching money atomise and evaporate in front of me - i pretty much gave up?... Fast forward to a few days of watching your straightforward videos on Airbrushing etc with no complicated bollox anywhere in sight and eureka! ..Today was spent digging out my Vallejo air paints , stripping down airbrushes for maintenance , and building a spray-booth for my studio!!! Thanks fella, You've been a huge help! Neilus.

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! Really really awesome 😍!!! I can't tell you I am reading this 😁😊😊😁😊

@neilthomas5755 4 жыл бұрын

@@MarcoFrisoniNJMThanks again man! ..Booths been fabricated / Airbrushes are cleaned and maintained / Just waiting on an order of inks and oil paints to try out some weathering for the first time, then i won't be heard from for a few weeks!!! Hahaha! =)

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

@@neilthomas5755 😂😂😂

@Thornspyre81 4 ай бұрын

Oh my GOD THANK YOU for easing my mind about the consistency. I literally just started with a pretty good set up and my biggest fear is clogging it even though I am very confident with diluting acrylics during my normal painting. My first few times spraying it seemed too thin but hey, it "looked like skim milk!" lol. Anyway this made me feel much better about experimenting, can't wait to watch the other videos! Thanks!

@mhumienny Жыл бұрын

I just purchased Infinity… I hope I won’t get disappointed;) I’m jumping from ultra so I think the difference will be huge anyway. Maybe in the future I will think about Iwata. I love your channel, you produce soooo goood content! Big thanks for that!

@TheMiniJunkie 4 жыл бұрын

I loved and agreed with every word you said (I even have a video pointing out the problem with “milk” as a thinning goal, lol!). I’m an Iwata man myself...Harder and Steenbeck aren’t easy to get where I live, and I haven’t had good experience with Badger. Iwata is brilliant!

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! Nice, I need to check it! When I started airbrushing the "milk consistency" was my nightmare XD. Yep in reality the perfect airbrush doesn't exist but it's a mix of what you can find and what suits your way of painting. I was talking few minutes ago with a Badger fan and now you tell me that you had issues with a Badger (and I never used one!): this is the perfect example!

@naphaneal 4 жыл бұрын

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM there's a whole range of milk. What milk would apply? Cow's milk? Goat? Sheep? Horse? Skimmed? Low fat? Lactose free?...they vary in consistency I really hate this "advise" as well as "thin your paints, but it depends on the paint, how you thin it" and no instruction on how to achieve a good ratio

@Sinofdamnation40k 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! You saved my hobby life! Been frustrated w airbrush clogs and cleaning. Just had a rattle can of primer explode on black gloss primer everywhere but I wasnt giving up. Airbrush cleaner is WORTH the money! So simple. Had airbrush out, primed and clean in 30 minutes! Many blessings to you and your young family!

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 3 жыл бұрын

😁😍😁

@victoryspath4116 11 ай бұрын

Videos like this are why I hold you in such high regard. Super informative and I have a lot of trust in you delivering an honest review of what to worry about, what not to, and what things out there are claims that get repeated, but without good reasoning. Thanks for this! Just like I previous experienced with Oil paints and Spray Cans, I now have my new airbrush, and have a great source of info to get it started working for me. You're the man Marco!

@basderue512 4 жыл бұрын

Best miniature channel, ever!!

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

😁😁😁😁😁😘

@briarstingwrf7284 4 жыл бұрын

"that's stupid". Love it! You're amazing, love your work and videos. Thanks for the amazing work!

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

😍😁😍😁 thanks a million to you!!! 😘

@josemariacampos2572 3 жыл бұрын

You seem to be very very honest. And I really apreciate it. Thank you. I encourage to buy my first airbrush, thank you.

@djason_music 4 жыл бұрын

I think your advice here is 100% right on. I think I wasted a lot of time when I was just beginning painting a few years ago because everyone told me to learn to airbrush and I never learned regular painting with a brush first. It was an intimidating tool to learn all at once without foundations and discouraged me from painting more. I’ve had to go back and am trying to learn those skills better. One thing that is really helpful though even for me as a novice is doing zenithal highlighting to understand lighting.

@boreos3499 2 жыл бұрын

This is really good! I'm glad I found this channel! My dad got me a bottom feed Pasche because that's what he always has had but I am trying to learn to use it for minis. It's a wonderful tool and I am hoping to use it to it's full potential.

@Stompgutz 4 жыл бұрын

Marco, thankyou for consistently putting out great videos with a modern and art-focused viewpoint into mini painting. Bravo!

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks a million!!! This is incredibly rewarding 😁😊😁

@od1452 4 жыл бұрын

I have collected and painted miniatures for decades..that doesn't make me good but I have tried many paint types and styles. You are absolutely right. The biggest trick is to find what you like and practice. Thanks for you no BS insight.

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

😍😁😍

@apostleofdementia 3 жыл бұрын

Omg thanks so much, for all the info, I paint for quite long time , and was worried A LOT, about airbrushing, everything Maker more sense now 👍❤️

@13Robzilla 4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see what you do with this series. Thank you!

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

I know only that it will be a loooong journey! I have almost a book only with notes and ideas 😅😅😅

@DanielFerreira-ub2hl 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant intro to airbrushing. Thamk you Marco!

@porterhouse7648 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome! Your videos are relevant and informative! Your passion for the hobby and learning technique is contagious.

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

😍😍😍 Awesome!!! This is soooo satisfying, thanks a million 😍😍😍

@Kourosmenis 4 жыл бұрын

You are a fabulous presenter!! You and your videos are a pleasure to watch!!

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

😍😍😍😘

@Caminmotion 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This video helped me a lot to choose an airbrush

@Bassmunchkin1 4 жыл бұрын

Loved listening to your positive way of thinking and helping the less like minded people think that "YOU CAN DO THIS"

@Jiancy1 4 жыл бұрын

You and Squidmar are trying really hard to get me to convert! I've been thinking about it for a while and I think I'm ready to dive in. Thank you for the great video, yet again!

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

😁😁😁Thanks a million! I'm sure you'll not regret this choice! It's a great weapon to have in your arsenal and can be easily adapted to every painting style and workflow

@alcouture 4 жыл бұрын

I've become a big fan of your channel and your content is pushing me to get out of my comfort zone. Have you considered changing the nozzle and needle from your evolution to your infinity? Harder and Steenbeck parts are interchangeable which is a big plus in my opinion. Keep up the great content!

@erieschl 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marco, you should never pass guilt to anyone, I think you nailed it on the head though about our compunities perceptions about air brushing

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

😊😊😊 luckily thanks to the work of other awesome painters we left those days behind! Now the hot topic is contrast paints 😂😅

@andresisthename 3 жыл бұрын

A great video as usual Marco!

@scottlambert6305 4 жыл бұрын

Always look forward to your videos bro! Keep it up!

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

😍😁😍

@lordshadowbolt 4 жыл бұрын

Love the videos mate, please keep them coming! Good advice, all of it. Two points I would like to add: One: learn the techniques of airbrushing without thinking about miniatures. Learn the basic movements. Practice dots, lines, arcs & daggers - super thinned ink and a couple sheets of cheap artists paper is all you need. You won't typically use some of that on a miniature, however it teaches you control and builds muscle memory with your airbrush. Two: Anyone who tells you that "you have to have xxxxx airbrush/feature for miniatures" is flat out wrong. You can do it successfully with any brand and needle/nozzle size just fine. Use what you have and practice practice practice! The only bad airbrush is the one you have and don't use. The fine gentleman in the video alluded to both of these points - please listen to him!

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Completely, totally agree!!! Thanks a million man 😍

@jelly8594 Жыл бұрын

Do you mean ink (India Ink?), to practice?

@dylpurcell1 3 жыл бұрын

Another helpful video!

@arcane3877 3 жыл бұрын

Marco is the man

@kurogiza 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks! I'm looking forward to the next video, specifically I would like to know how to shoot ink, since I get lots of splattering and spiderwebbing. I've also read about the milk consistency thing, so good to know that it isn't a ground rule. Keep up the good work Marco!

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy!!! You'll see next video will answer to a ton of questions with a lot of practice and examples 😉

@studiofoureightnine 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro.

@sascha3607 3 жыл бұрын

I Love your content! And this is the first video i've seen without this "make it like milk" thing for paints Thank you

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 3 жыл бұрын

😁😁😁

@ninjanicke 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! I use a 0,3mm nozzle for EVERYTHING!!! No need for bigger or smaller ones.. but maybe I´ll get a 0,2mm out of pure vanity. Keep up your awsome work, you´re my favourite painter by far.

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million buddy!!! You'll see there's a huge jump in precision and control between 0.3 and 0.2; let me know your thoughts if/when you give it a try ;)

@rcorrea1567 4 жыл бұрын

Where do I begin? Let's see. Marco, Marco, Marco, hermano del pincel, fantastic video again! I do agree that the H&S Infinity CR Plus 2 in 1 is great, but, very fidgety to work with. I hate the drytip that is constantly happening, even at lower psi. I Iwatas are nice but way to pricey, especially for the micron. Of all the airbrushes I have and had I have to say that my absolute favorite airbrush is, my Badger Krome with my Xtreme Patriot as a second and backup. There absolutely nothing these two airbrushes can't do! Plus the parts are always easily available even online. Their needle/nozzle combos are interchangeable and come in even superfine needle and nozzle for detail work! So you can do work like the 20/20 Soltar on them as well I can't wait to see your video next week hermano del pincel! Ciao!

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

😁😁😁 I love to be an "hermano de pincel"! Thanks man 😉 Yeah my point is: there isn't a perfect tool for everybody and obviously I can review only the models I own or I tried that are only a drop in the sea of the possible choices (Badger and Patriots for example were very difficult to find in Italy when I started while H&S was largely available). But with some guidelines everybody can find the right tool for the right job!

@rcorrea1567 4 жыл бұрын

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM are you on Facebook airbrush brother?

@docremington1589 4 жыл бұрын

Finally a guide for whenever I find space to put an airbrush in! :D

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

😂😁😂 I'm here to tempt you 😉

@od1452 3 жыл бұрын

I've watched 4 or 5 times. Good info.

@Lumpsack 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing, email arrived as I sat down to lunch at work :) As always great info in there and I'm looking forward to future myth busting, I'm hoping you'll exand later on why it doesn't have to be the consistancy of milk and more specifically how you overcome that (I'm not at all good with an airbrush (or hairy brush for that matter!) but I'm suspecting increased pressure and a bigger needle)

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome timing!!! Oh yeah we'll see the empirical and practical side next week with the second part of the video ;)

@jakessofa8187 3 жыл бұрын

A good video to go back to when looking to upgrade the airbrush. Me thinks the Iwata HP-BH is probably well above what I need, but the Iwata HP-B Plus looks the same without the smaller adjuster at the front. Cheers Marco!

@y-adouradou446 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marco! Single mind people! Cant wait for episode 2! Have a good week

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy 😊!!! You too 😘!

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million man!!! 😍

@jorey4565 4 жыл бұрын

Airbrush give paint on miniatures and especially flat surfaces( cars,airplanes,nude body parts..) a smooth and clean painting,tiny layer for glazing very hard to have or impossible with brushes,and perfect for soft color transition..i can not work now without it ..

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

And can do much more than that 😉😉😉

@ichi210 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you, man.

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million man!!!

@kerel995 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought nice airbrush. Price on linked site was better than amazon or ebay i think

@jedrzejwilinski8148 4 жыл бұрын

Your nemesis giant squigs are still waiting in the background :D Great video as always maestro!

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million man!!! 😂😂😂 They are a bit more advanced now but still hunting me 😅

@stormsorrow4142 3 жыл бұрын

Due to this video and your inspiring airbrush work across your other videos (I'm a recent sub and am working backwards) I bought the Iwata Hi-Line HP-BH from Element Games just now :) All I've used so far for years is the Iwata Neo (0.35mm) so it'll be a huge step up in capability. I'm really looking forward to it! Thanks for all you do!

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 3 жыл бұрын

😍😁😍 Awesome! Yeah the jump it's huge and the HP-BH needs to be tamed a bit but you'll have a lot of fun 😊

@hl1796 4 жыл бұрын

sage word, i'm glad that YT recommend me your channel, i use AB to blend quite often , but, i really hate to do masking, the shape of miniture sometime make it hard to mask, thus paint got to where you not want to get it go , is what happen quite often to me. I think i will buy myself a hobby chinesse 0.2mm Airbrush for precise work ,it was market for hobbylist so i hope it will a bit better than typical generic cheap airbrush

@svenmeissner3890 4 жыл бұрын

You brought it right to the point. I'm still trying go put the Airbrush to more use other than priming and zenithal priming. I've had some problems with diluting Inks at first... but now I dilute paints and even Inks to various degrees. Can't wait to improve more with the airbrush as a tool to save me more time to put more effort into the detailwork. So keep up the good Work. 👍👍👍

@naphaneal 4 жыл бұрын

Build and paint a large vehicle model. You'll use the airbrush for more than priming and highlighting. You'll start creating transitions, blends, camo patterns, OSL effects, etc.

@svenmeissner3890 4 жыл бұрын

@@naphaneal I did use the airbrush on all my tanks and vehicles for Bolt Action that way, except for OSL. Looking far better than the ones i did with the brush and needed only 30% of the time. actually I`m doing horses for a medieval norman army... not as professional as Marco or other painters, but everyday a little bit improving :)

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

@@svenmeissner3890 Thanks 😍!!! You are already seeing it; It's just a matter of practice and some tricks 😉 When you start understanding how it works you can predict the various effects and use them in your work. Than you need only to train the hand exactly like with the brush!

@MagatsuNimura 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Marco! I've been pushing the purchase of an airbrush for the last 9 months. I felt like I needed more experience with the brush, better understanding of basic techniques, and you just confirmed that I was doing the right thing. I've set a goal for myself, and I'll get one when I finish with the 4 warbands I have ready to paint. Once I'm done, I will definitely come back to this series and rewatch all the videos you're making on the topic. Thanks a lot!!

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

😊😊😊 really really happy to be useful!!! I've seen too many painters buy an airbrush on the wave of the enthusiasm waisting a lot of money and time trying to compensate the lack of experience. It can be a messy and frustrating process! But I can assure you that with just a bit more time and practice with a brush your experience with the first airbrush will be a piece of cake 😉

@KnightOfCydonia1019 4 жыл бұрын

Informative and engaging to any level of experience , not to diss on GW but their videos are lacklustre and almost embarrassing compared to the content you've shared with us so far . Also keep those grimdark tutorials coming , some weathering/texture advice would 10/10

@naphaneal 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, and also not realistic. My minis don't look like theirs after "two coats of paint"

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Thank a million!!! I don't blame them (maybe just a little... Ok maybe a little more) they need to sell paints and a simple idea of painting for pure gaming; we are here to do art!!! I'm working on a vehicle on there you'll see a lot of weathering and textures 😉😉😉

@emdee0014 4 жыл бұрын

Good job again Marco. Points well taken. When I started commission painting I was doing everything by had and it took FOREVER. Learning the airbrush was a Godsend for me. Any painter that wants to up his game should look into learning how to use one. Its for much more than just base coating or priming models. Great Vid!

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million!!! 😊 Yep my point is that it's always better to have an extra tool on the table (that can be the airbrush, contrast paints, inks...). The painting table is like any other artisan workshop and there aren't workshops with only one tool inside 😅

@slimjim7411 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Sotar 20/20 and love it. Been using it for nearly a decade now.

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

I have almost always great reviews about Badger airbrushes!

@slimjim7411 4 жыл бұрын

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM My only con would be the tip of the needle is not well protected, and I have bent it once.

@charlie9ine 3 жыл бұрын

I had to laughter at the end of this video. I was first introduced to the airbrush when I studied in art college. As it turned out my temperament was more attuned to a more aggressive form of realism so a brush for me is like part of my hand. In fact I make a point f always using a brush much bigger than I think is appropriate. I can do with a #12 hogs hair what most need a 00 sable to achieve. It is all possible with practice. But I digress... how in heaven’s name does one get Dr. Martens inks to, “milk” consistency? ))))

@naphaneal 4 жыл бұрын

if you're using the Infinity with the 0.15mm needle/nozzle, then you need to make sure, the pigmentsize in the paint you use is

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Yep that's a big part of my problem with it. You can work around this issue with other products and mixes but it's definitely not for everyone

@naphaneal 4 жыл бұрын

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM my goto brand, when I use the 0.15mm needle in my Infinity: Schmincke Aero Color. they are a dream in the airbrush. the only exception are their metallics. they can't go through anything below 0.3mm.

@naphaneal Жыл бұрын

@@actualwafflesenjoyer if they stay seperated, yes. but that's rarely the case...

@p_serdiuk Жыл бұрын

Re-watching in 2022, I ended up with Iwata HP-BH, H&S Evolution Squidmar, and H&S Kyiv Infinity, so the same set, just slightly more collectible and visually appealing. I really like the Infinity because of its aluminium body, not sure if yours has it. It feels almost twice as light as the Iwata. Also nice to know that I dodged some problems because Kyiv Infinity comes with a 0.2 mm nozzle instead of 0.15 mm nozzle by default. Afaik all three models can be easily converted between nozzle sizes, my H&S both have 0.2 mm and 0.4 mm needle, nozzle, and endcap sets in their boxes, and the HP-BH should be able to accept HP-CH parts, which are sized 0.3 mm.

@sergei5879 4 жыл бұрын

Oh man, waiting on your new videos nearly more than the next batch of kemera kolors... xD Such a pleasure to watch videos from someone experienced yet not tring to sell b*llsh*t. More videos with pigments and oils hugely appreciated.

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sooo much man!!! 😍😍😍 I'm preparing a video about vehicles and there you'll see a ton of oils and pigments 😉😉😉

@jenniferwhitewolf3784 4 жыл бұрын

If you can buy Iwata in your area, do not hesitate. I have owned and used all the brands, including some from pre-WWII era. You will never regret buying Iwata. I use an HP-BPS siphon feed that draws paint from a bottle. I have added a tail piece from the Super Micron series that allows setting an adjustment for max paint flow drawing back the button.

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

😍Awesome!!! 😍

@jenniferwhitewolf3784 4 жыл бұрын

I just discovered your video, and have subscribed. Looking forward to seeing more. I have been airbrushing miniatures, mostly model trains, for about 50 years. My father did photo retouching with Thayer and Chandler AA of the late 1930s and introduced me to air painting models in the 1960s.

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

@@jenniferwhitewolf3784 😍😍😍 amazing! I learned so much from other modelling styles and I can only imagine how much experience and knowledge you built up thanks to your father and the years of modelling! Now I'm super curious to see your works and to ask you a ton of questions 😊😁😊

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

@@jenniferwhitewolf3784 and thanks a million for the support!!!

@vizerandevir6422 4 жыл бұрын

I would add that a moisture trap/filter is absolutely necessary before you begin painting with an airbrush, particularly if you live in a humid part of the world. I messed around with pressure and dilution but was unable to get rid of spattering until I discovered the problem was that humidity is often over 70% here.

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Agree! That's all in my previous video about the compressor 😉😉😉

@vizerandevir6422 4 жыл бұрын

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM Gotcha! I just discovered your channel with this video so I'll have go back and watch.

@luca040379 4 жыл бұрын

Ciao, sono un tuo fan. Il tuo metodo di colorare le miniature è tra i più completi ed esaurienti che io abbia mai visto sul tubo. Forse sarà anche merito del tuo inglese perfettamente scandito e quindi di più facile comprensione ai non madrelingua. Quindi COMPLIMENTI!!!! Domanda: potresti inserire nel prossimo video sugli airbrush o in uno apposito, se lo ritieni più appropriato, il metodo che usi per pulire l'aeropenna tra un colore a l'altro, una sorta di "quick clean" ??? Grazie mille, e spero non sia un problema se ho scritto in italiano...^_^

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Grazie grazie grazie mille!!! Mi hai svoltato la giornata con questo commento

@NEOCustomMiniaturesVlogTV 3 жыл бұрын

Great great job Marco!!! I want you on my Studio for an interview in Venice!!! We have start the first italian TV and We have a real Studio for this!!!

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 3 жыл бұрын

Hi man! I just wrote you from the FB page 😁😉!

@davidmacdonald1129 4 жыл бұрын

Well I had an order ready compressor and airbrush picked out but just noticed that it only comes with a 0.5 needle

@TheRavenum 3 жыл бұрын

How is the iwata as a starting point for a beginner in airbrushing? In terms of maintenance and use? I notice its currently only 50$ difference from the evolution. and would stand to be used for priming models ?

@p_serdiuk 3 жыл бұрын

A small question, it's commonly mentioned that double action airbrushes allow to control the amount of both air and paint, but isn't air regulated using micro air control and the compressor rather than using the trigger? I've heard some other painters saying that the trigger acts as an on/off switch only for air, and its primary function is to regulate paint.

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 3 жыл бұрын

You have full control over the air flow from the trigger!!! You just set the main pressure on the compressor, that's all you can do from there but all the fine work is totally made from the trigger. Those painters have cheap airbrushes or a poor control of the trigger 😉

@steveisaak4320 2 жыл бұрын

I have been thinking about this…..

@Scelestiis 3 жыл бұрын

You mentioned side-fed airbrushes, what are the advantages there? I saw a video of HR Giger using a side-fed airbrush and I was wondering why. Love your videos, number one fan etc. etc.

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 3 жыл бұрын

They are very popular in illustration because they have the same efficient gravity feeding but usually they have larger cups or cups that you can quickly remove, switching instantly the colour; often the artist has multiple cups ready with all the tones he needs or there's an assistant preparing the new batch. Plus the lateral cup doesn't create visual blind spots on the vector of the spray!

@joshuahorchler644 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I appreciate your honesty haha. Quick question, and maybe you'll cover this in a later video, what tools do you use to clean your airbrush? I bought some online and the airbrush tools i use to clean the chamber are pointy at the end and scratched the inside of my reservoir when I first was learning to clean it. Any suggestions for a better tool for cleaning out the chamber?

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! I'll cover this in next part 😉. Yeah cleaning tools have to be tough to clean even the hardest residue of paint and they can damage the superficial coating; it's not really a big deal and this will happen a bit anyway cleaning after cleaning. Some scratches on the body or the loss of the superficial layer in some spots doesn't affect its work. The real trick is to lightly clean the airbrush every time you use a colour taking away the need of that kind of heavy cleaning (and I'll show you some tricks 😉 for this)

@joshuahorchler644 4 жыл бұрын

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM Thanks for easing my mind a little. I've been worried about those little scratches. Luckily I'm a catious person and I probably over clean between colors and during use, but your 100% right, quick little cleans during use saves your bacon.

@zondrakj 3 жыл бұрын

What is your opinion of the infinity with a 0.4mm nozzle ?

@MentoliptusBanko 4 жыл бұрын

I just ordered an airbrush last week and can't wait to try it. Now I try to fins as much information on airbrushing as I can before it arrives. Your channel has been extremely useful so far. Grazie mille Marco! And now just a stupid question: what is the difference between Airbrush Thinner and Airbrush Flow Improver? Something about surface tension reduction or something else? And which is better for thinning paints for airbrush?

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome timing!!! It's a pleasure ;) It's not a stupid question and It's something I'll talk also in the next video! The thinner increases the watery part of the paint changing it's consistency but not its properties, drying time and transparency in particular because it's designed to evaporate quickly. Flow improver extend the drying time of paint and add a bit of body to the mix useful also for a good flow with the brush. They are used together to adjust the paint to your need of the moment

@MentoliptusBanko 4 жыл бұрын

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM Thanks again for the advice. Looking forward for the next video :)

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

@@MentoliptusBanko it's a pleasure 😉😉😉

@ogrokun 4 жыл бұрын

I have an Iwata single action 0,4mm I to see if I would adapt to airbrushing, mainly for priming inside my apartment, applying the first coat, and zenithal highlighting. Now I have ordered a HP-CS 0,3mm for practicing higher level techniques. Does nozzle size influences on diluting?

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! And the HP-CS is a very good machine! Yeah you'll probably have to adjust your dilutions but just a bit in the jump between 0.4 and 0.3

@naphaneal 4 жыл бұрын

You'll also notice a change in control as well. A double action reacts almost instantly to you finger.

@rustedbeetle 4 жыл бұрын

Something that wasn't mentioned is another type of airbrush, external mix. Some people may pick up an external mix brush cheaply thinking that they got a good deal, not knowing that there are large differences in how well an internal and external mix airbrush can atomize paint.

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Good point! I cut them out because it's rare to see in the miniature world external mix airbrushes but they can be "a trap" when looking for a cheap solution

@naphaneal 4 жыл бұрын

There's also the point of floating and fixed nozzle. IMHO, there's so much information about a specific topic, but you can only provide a boiled down summary to new beginners, without overwhelming them.

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

@@naphaneal we have all the time to scare them for real 😁😂😁

@kerel995 2 жыл бұрын

Marco, you know of any mid range compressor that would be relatively quiet (45 db or less ideally), i want to spend £140-170-ish.

@ImmuneToDefeat 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Marco, you've become my favourite youtube channel by a long shot! So I'm about to pull the trigger on the Iwata HP-BH, but as my first foray into airbrushing I would love some quick advice: 1) As my 1st airbrush, would this still be great at priming/base-coating, or would it be hard work due to the 0.2 nozzle. Would a HP-CH 0.3 be a better overall pick for versatility or would the precision of the 0.2 outweigh this. 2) airbrush compressor: Any benefit to buying a twin piston instead of a single piston? Or would the lower PSI we generally work with mean a single piston is more than enough. Many Thanks!

@ImmuneToDefeat 4 жыл бұрын

Also, I'm going to buy several items from elementgames.co.uk in the next 2 weeks, if you have an affiliate link please let me know so I can help you out.

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you soooo much!!! Usually I don't suggest the HP-BH to beginner airbrushers because it's like learn how to drive using a Ferrari, but after the first experiments you'll have in your hands one of the best tools on the market and you'll have a ton of fun! An 0.2 can do everything you need. 0.15 like H&S Infinity is good for small details but really frustrating for everything else and 0.3 can't do much for small precise blendings; 0.2 is the way! A single piston is more than enough for our small pressures and if you have to invest money is best to have a larger air tank that's a more interesting optional. Thanks a million for the kind thought 😊 but at the moment I don't have an affiliate account with Element Games

@PaulEmical 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Marco, FINALLY someone who has the guts to cut the cr@p on this "consistency of milk" blabbering. IMO, a good number of people is just reselling info they heards somewhere else, without really knowing what that means.

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

😁Thanks!!! Yeah this is probably the main problem of our community (luckily the situation is much better than few years ago): our knowledge was based on bits of information that became rules (not to mention in this the role of big companies and their need to sell you stuff with misleading tutorials). Now that we start perceiving our works as form of art we have finally access to the good stuff 😉

@alhazlist7935 4 жыл бұрын

Grazie del video, come sempre! Con gli ultimi set di scenici per Warcry, sto facendo fuori un sacco di bombolette di primer e facendo due conti, anche in previsione dei futuri acquisti, mi sto rendendo conto che l'acquisto di un aerografo di buona qualità potrebbe ammortizzare il costo di eventuali bombolette future. Senza contare il fatto che la stesura del primer è solo una delle tantissime funzioni di un aerografo. Quindi, come sempre, i tuoi video cadono a fagiolo! P.S. Sbaglio o vedo dei dolcissimi Mangler Squigs su quella mensola?

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Grazie mille!!! 😉😊😉 Confermo alla grande, se consideri il costo di bombolette come GW o Army Painter un sistemino aerografo e compressore si ripaga in pochissimo e dà molte molte più soddisfazioni!!! Sí sono loro 😉 mangler puro e Loonboss!

@danielnuevo5162 4 жыл бұрын

i love your videos marco , greetings from spain. and one question , what do you use to dilute the paints?, vallejo thinner (or any other brand) is nice and very good , but can be very expensive in the long term.

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

😍Thanks a million buddy!!! 😍

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't see the second part of the comment 😅. I'll show you everything in details next week, but in general I have on the table Distilled water, Vallejo thinner and Vallejo flow improver. I mix this three components in different ratio for different jobs and effects! But my base and most used it's simple distilled water 😉

@parnashwind 4 жыл бұрын

I am quite puzzled with many "double-action" airbrushes. Most of the so called "double action" airbrushes have a trigger that basically behaves like an on/off switch - Air On, Air Off. Then you pull the trigger back to control paint flow and you can control only paint flow. So, to me they are basically "single action" or at best "1 + somewhat meaningless action" airbrushes. Does the Does the Iwata (I assume it is a Hi-Line version) allows for air flow control using the trigger alone, without using the MAC? Or is it another so called "double action"?

@VaSoapman 4 жыл бұрын

where should i mix paints for use in the airbrush? I've just been dropping stuff in and giving it a bit of backblow till i think it'll work.

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

I mix my paints outside the airbrush in little metal trays, you can see them in action in most of my painting videos (before them I used little IKEA glass candle holders 😅) and then I put the mix inside the airbrush. I prefer to see clearly what I'm doing and have a clear perception of consistency and dilution

@Ogre6972 4 жыл бұрын

"Probably too professional to be used on miniatures"?!?! HERESY!!!

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

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@Krizalio 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks. Marco, I would like to ask you a question about zenithal and Liquitex inks, because I decided to try something like that after your videos. How long should the ink dry? I paint my warhammer nighthaunts with citadel hexwraith flame (by brush) over ink and ink is squandered. Usually acrylic dries quickly, but then I tried it after 20 minutes and after 40 minutes and still the ink dissolves when painted. What am I doing wrong?

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million 😍! Here the problem is the wash of hexwraith flame. Inks take for sure a bit longer to be dry in the microscopic level but this not the case. The layer on ink is super thin and the wash is full of medium and other components that with the brush can move the pigments already on the surface; You need only to add to the process a quick coat of varnish on top of the zenithal black and white and you are good to go 😉

@Krizalio 4 жыл бұрын

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM, Thanks for the tip, although varnishing slows down the painting process a bit. Tested several interactions with other shades from the citadel. Nuln oil and agrax are practically not erased if you do not drive with a brush for a long time. For myself, I discovered the use white spirit based washes from scalemodeling, they do not interact with ink in any way. Are there any other nuances of ink interaction with other paints with which you know? And in conclusion, since you advised using varnish, I used semi-gloss Tamiya varnish. Are there any varnishes that you can advise? Thank you very much for your attention.

@ikkiiiieee 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Marco, I was wondering whether you can unscrew the air regulating screw under the iwata hp-bh. I've had cheap quick disconnects with an air regulator and when I unscrew it too far it jumps out! I was wondering if this airbrush would have the same issue? Haven't found anything online about it, nor have I seen you unscrew it in the cleaning video... Kind regards, M

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Sure, if you have dirt and paint trapped you can unscrew the valve; I do it rarely because usually I don't have a lot to clean in that lower part (and because I don't want to lose time finding again the setting I like 😅)

@0oris 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video Marco. Which one you think will be the best between an Iwata HP CS(0.3) and an H&S Evolution(0,2) since the price range is nearly the same? Thanks!

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁😁😁! It depends on how you plan to use it and what I'm considering the most here is the size of the nozzle; 0.3 can be tricky if you plan to do fine works on 35mm models but perfect for priming and terrains

@nornicle2 4 жыл бұрын

hi Marco you are so right i bought the cr plus thinking i can have just one airbrush.. instead it is full time 0.4mm! the 0.15 is just too small for miniature paint pigments i dries constantly and splatters. Do you suggest the iwata if i use the cr plus on permanent 0.4 and iwata for 0.2mm work? is it easily to clean? did you use the iwata for the gortrek video? thanks.

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Yep I used the Iwata in every video! It's not easy to clean like an H&S but I disassemble it for cleaning probably only 4-5 times in a year working with it every single day 😁

@nornicle2 4 жыл бұрын

MarcoFrisoniNJM wow are you serious? Only four or five times a year?? I’m so paranoid I do a full clean every time. What cleaning do you conduct after each session?

@nornicle2 4 жыл бұрын

MarcoFrisoniNJM also while I’ve got you - as someone already sold on contrast and p3 paints, I notice you use liquitex are there any initial colours you would recommend someone to get (eg burnt umber, primary colours, white and black?), they seem like an excellent way to glaze/ filter over a zenithal highlight.

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

@@nornicle2 😂 yeah it's rare for me to disassemble the airbrush; I usually work with very diluted paints mixed outside the airbrush so I don't have a lot to clean or residues. I run some airbrush cleaner or methylated spirit at the end and I'm good to go! A good starting kit of inks to cover almost every need should have Black and White, primary and secondary colors and a couple of browns (Burnt Umber and Raw Sienna are my favourite). With these you can cover any situation!

@Wa11breaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a LOT, gave up the idea of importing some tools and just looking for what I can find around here for now! Any advice of needle and pressure for mainly primer applications to begin with? Guess those mini compressors aren't strong enough for applying primer, are they?

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite needle size is 0.2! 0.15 gives more problems than advantages (especially for priming) and 0.3 doesn't work well on details. The main issue of cheap compressors is the unstable air flow but it's not a big deal for priming. In modelling we work between 2 and 3 bar so anything able to generate this little pressure is ok 😊

@Wa11breaker 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM Won't be able to work during nigh (not after empty the reservoir!) but no unstable air flow, ended up getting a 24L hobby compressor xD, unfortunately the airbrush specific ones are too expensive at moment :(! The 0.2mm one works fine for primer? Only ones I can find with easy here are 0.2 and 0.3 mm. Again, thanks² for the video!

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 3 жыл бұрын

You can work for a long time with 24liters 😁! I have 5 airbrushes and they are all 0.2 😉 it's the most versatile size

@Wa11breaker 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM 0.2 it is xD! 👍

@Petrosthewalrus 3 жыл бұрын

I am in the process of looking for an airbrush. I have come down to 2 options: the Infinity CR plus and Airviper (AMMO Mig). The latter is much cheaper and therefore I am leaning towards it. However if the difference in quality is big I’d rather pay the extra money and go for the Infinity. I know this is a year old video but any advise would help...

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 3 жыл бұрын

The airbrush market didn't change much in the past year; I don't like too much the H&S Infinity CR plus because the 0.15 nozzle creates more trouble than benefits, but in general it's an excellent airbrush. For miniatures I prefer an 0.2 like the Evolution, much cheaper and user friendly but with the same great output. I wouldn't go with the Air Viper... I didn't check the reviews but those kind of airbrushes are usually a repackaging/rebranding of some cheap unknown brand. Harder and Steenbeck is a solid name with an history of great quality tools (used not only in modelling!) and great customer support; you can easily find accessories, and spare parts even on Amazon and this is something important to consider

@Petrosthewalrus 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM I was told the Airviper are made by Badger (and sold by AMMO). The store (it's a physical store not far from where I live) carries Badger and Creos/Mr Hobby too, so they have accessories and parts. Also, I see that Infinity is also available in 0.2 but the only thing that would make me think twice is the price which is almost 100 euros higher... hmm.. this becomes a riddle...

@archfrank 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Marco, I am not sure if you mentioned this anywhere in your airbrush series but I cannot find a lot of info on how much dust an airbrush can produce and how much ventilation you need to make the room safe from huge messes? I have a small space in a shed that could fit the bill but it is pretty packed with stuff so if it just paints the walls 3 meters around you without a filter booth I will have to hold off on buying an airbrush XD

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I didn't mention this issue because it's very situational and mostly dependant on your experience. I work with a 0.2 nozzle, obviously on small targets and surfaces and with a good control over the trigger and I don't produce any dust or visible overspray even on the table! But beginners have an heavy finger on the trigger and in the first experiments dust and fumes can be a real issue. It's a steep learning curve and you can solve the problem with a good respirator, but be prepared to dust off a lot of pigments during the first weeks

@archfrank 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM Looks like I might have to wait - as I definitely suffer from a heavy finger (a few brushes died to confirm this haha)

@credoimperialis 4 жыл бұрын

nice video, paint a Robooooots mecha or alike!! por favor!

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

😁😁😁 It's on the list!!! I have the poor Scopedog half built that is taking dust on the shelf

@SoonersSox 4 жыл бұрын

Just curious on your review of the Infinity; was the poor review solely because it has a .15 needle?

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

No, It's also because it's a delicate tool that in general needs a lot of care and extra maintenance. If you add this to its high price and its situational utility there are better options

@Steve-ps6qw 2 жыл бұрын

I have three but use only two....one for priming and then a Badger Sotor 2020 for the real work....do you have any opinions on that air brush? I would warn ppl that each company has a different hose connector...I ended up buying several hoses as they all have their proprietary connections...what a pain in the @ss!

@alecstirner2412 4 жыл бұрын

noob question: isn't a 0,2mm too small to prime and to use it to paint gunpla, vehicles and other larger models?

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

No no it's the perfect size, I use it to prime monsters and entire armies! You need only to pull the trigger a bit more 😉

@naphaneal 4 жыл бұрын

In my experience a 0.3 or 0.4mm is best for priming, basecoating, varnishing, the smaller needles best for details and freehands. But you can use a 0.2 as well. You might need a bit longer and more coats, but result is indistinguishable

@innsmouthharbour 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you for the section on dillution to skimmed milk.....as someone who has never airbrushed, this has always put me off trying. Also, thanks for the multi-country affiliate links (amazon), but.....any chance you could post an affiliate link for China's version of Amazon? Once I buy one I may as well do it through you :) Cheers Marco for taking the voodoo black magic rubbish out of airbrushing

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million buddy 😊!!! And in this week video I'll go deeper with a lot more practice 😉 Sadly those are the only countries that support the program; I'm waiting the confirmation for the Japan version but that's the last one on the list ☹️

@innsmouthharbour 4 жыл бұрын

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM Well that sucks (Amazon stuff)....

@vonundzulaxi9195 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Marco, your videos are awesome and i improved already. But i have a problem and maybe you could help me. When i use the airbrush and dry the model with an hairdryer and i use for example washes the paint comes off? Even after days of drying the paint comes a little bit off. (Seems like its still wet) I primed the model and i played already with the paint-water-Vallejoflowimprover mix but nothing works. I mix 50% paint 25% water and 25% flowimprover. Also tried 50% paint 50% flowimprover. (I know you cant say mix x% with x%, youd made this clear but maybe you see a problem with that) What am i doing wrong, can you help me? Keep the good work up!

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks a million 😊. Your problem comes from the heavy use of flow improver fo dilution. Flow improver it's not a thinner; it's part medium and part retarder (more useful for brush application) and you should use just a drop or two if you are spraying for long periods. Try using simple airbrush thinner (with or without water). Check my video about thinners for more details 😉

@vonundzulaxi9195 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM Hi Marco. Thanks for your answer. The internet is a big place for information and most say you should use flowimprover over thinner. I will do some tests with the thinner. Thank you for your time :)

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 3 жыл бұрын

@@vonundzulaxi9195 There's a ton of misleading information about airbrushing out there!

@vonundzulaxi9195 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM Thats true and nobody says anything to the water/thinner ratio. Like you said in a video, you cant say the exact mixture but just to ne sure, i still use water + thinner Not only thinner right? I will double check your video so sorry if you answer this already in there.

@simonrobins6569 4 жыл бұрын

Great video again! I currently have a Pasche VL .4mm side feed but it gives a pretty brutal blast of paint and isn't good for details. I would love to invest in the Iwata but just can't afford it at this stage. I'm looking at a unit from a cheaper brand, the Sparmax 0.2mm/1.5cc Airbrush and I've seen a couple of reviews on the site selling it that pretty much swear by it, but I always take online store reviews with a grain of salt. Was wondering if you, or any of your viewers, have had experience with this brand. Thinking it could be a good introductory investment, if those reviews are on the money, which I can learn on and will keep me going until I can afford/justify investing in the Iwata. I know it'll be a case of get what you pay for, but at this stage my budget is dictating the decision :(

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! Never tried a Sparmax, I hope someone else in the comments can give you a review on it. I can only assure you that you'll see a huge, satisfactory difference with an 0.2 😉

@simonrobins6569 4 жыл бұрын

@@MarcoFrisoniNJM Cheers man, I reckon I'll give it a go and see how it works out. Then I can save my pennies and upgrade later if needed. Are there any methods you can recommend for recognising the quality of the actual spray an airbrush produces? Like a control test that might help identify the quality, or lack of quality, of an airbrush's performance, flow issues etc.

@GalaxyStranger01 4 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual, but I disagree that you have to know about blending, glazing and all kinds of color theory and techniques before buying an airbrush. Using an airbrush is THE most efficient way of applying paint to a surface - you're literally using less paint to cover the same surface area. As a result, you avoid losing detail by not gooping on paint with a brush. At the least, you can Prime and set up your Zenithal paint job with the airbrush when first learning to airbrush. It also makes it faster to set up an entire army. An airbrush is also a better way of painting larger plastic models such as Warhammer40K vehicles and architecture. Also, having an airbrush affords you more possibilities. You're not restricted to what a spray can gives you - you can mix your own colors and an airbrush isn't nearly as messy; plus, the atomization is superior to a spray can...in most cases.

@MarcoFrisoniNJM 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah if you are an army painter and you want to use the airbrush for the very basic stuff this it's probably true, but if your main goal is good painting I really think you have to save money and stress until you are able to use it's full potential