How To Airbrush | Complete Beginners Guide

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2 жыл бұрын

If you want to learn how to paint miniatures with an airbrush, this is the video for you! Fletcher takes you through the basics of setting up your compressor, airbrush and maintenance of this essential tool for miniature painting.
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@foxtayle683 2 жыл бұрын

Pro tip: Move the trigger all the way forward to stop the paint flow before you release the trigger completely. If you don't you might get a little surprise when you start the airflow again.

@williamfawkes8379 Жыл бұрын

I was very surprised that this wasn't a big point. Not a splatter surprise, more like a sad clown surprise.

@Tarzan2319 Жыл бұрын

I found this out the hard way haha just broke into my airbrush today and tested it out realized real quick why I got splatter my second time around 😅😂

@patchtechuk 8 ай бұрын

You say that but ive watched guys from slideshow collectables and they just push down and release everytime without going forward at all?

@Thornspyre81 5 ай бұрын

This was INSANELY helpful. I do second the sentiments about seeing pro painters not letting the trigger go back forward before letting off. It seems impossible to do for me, especially the quick bursts I see people do. I'm super new to it and found actually watching someone do the different techniques without jump cuts and quieting the sound is just invaluable. Thank you so much!

@VanOutloud 3 ай бұрын

TY Tabletop Tactics. You'd be amazed how many beginners videos skip over cleaning practices. Sometimes the experts forget the simple things that us beginners don't know. Fletcher is in tune with his viewer.

@lewiscalder5073 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy your diving into the painting tutorials, in the last few months now the the lodge is confirmed your becoming a allround Hobby company rather than just a Battlerep channel/company. Keep up the great work 👍

@ChopsTV 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate this walk through. So many tutorials seem to assume a level of knowledge and familiarity that I just didnt have when I was starting and I love that your approach here was to assume that your viewer (which much kindness) was an absolute beginner. You're a natural teacher, I look forward to seeing more tutorials!

@lanastehle9274 4 ай бұрын

I agree. Ive needed help in other topics and left to feel I was experienced. 😅

@krelekari Жыл бұрын

now THIS is a beginner guide TY so much for making this, i cant tell you how many "beginner" videos dont even mention basics like using the air to dry the paint or anything so handy like what you've shown here

@foxtayle683 2 жыл бұрын

If your airbrush allows it, you should always push the needle out through the front of the airbrush when you're about to clean it. You don't really want to pull back any paint and debris through all the parts of the airbrush if you don't have to.

@iplaygamesnude-5683 2 жыл бұрын

This needs to be higher. This pretty much eliminates needing to clean inside the body. I've only ever needed to take the body apart to re oil, or if I accidentally get a little aggressive back blowing and paint gets down in the trigger.

@fletcherspainting 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip.

@danf9721 Жыл бұрын

Yes this is so important. When he was pulling the needle back to unclog it I was think yes that solves the clogging issue, but then leaves you with a new problem of having paint in the body. My needle only travels in one direction through my brush which is only ever forwards and in nearly a year of owning a H&S I've never needed to clean inside the body.

@bearpockitz 24 күн бұрын

I bought my first airbrush this week and this is really helpful. Cheers chap.

@TheGreatArtichoke Жыл бұрын

Fletcher is such an amazing addition to the team, his painting is amazing his videos are so helpful and watching him play in the league game was hilarious. They really struck gold when they added him to the crew

@01001Wintermute 2 жыл бұрын

I've been looking for something like this for months. Thank you guys, very very useful!

@MysterySemicolon 2 жыл бұрын

Great starter guide for airbrushes, especially the cleaning and care for them. I had to learn this all myself by trial and error. Even wound up ordering the wrong parts for it at one point. I'm glad people have things like this nowadays. Cheers, Fletcher and TT crew.

@krauthorntv1841 Жыл бұрын

Thank you guys. Once again I can't tell you how awesome you are. I just got an airbrush for Christmas and it is the same set up you use. Your video helped me a lot to get over the fear of ruining stuff using the airbrush! Thank you.

@3Y3ECE Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thanks very much! Just got an airbrush recently, and tested it, but finding a nice, concise, straight-forward video like this with all stages included is rare, and appreciated.

@danielwallis9000 2 жыл бұрын

Love these videos, fletcher is smashing it and has a great way of explaining things

@tokenbastard4586 2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh, good old Hoppe's No. 9. A man of good taste you are, Fletcher.

@dallasdandigitalproduction393 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant Fletcher! valuable instructions. Im beginning airbrush. Im working in a shop with multiple ab kits, and NO teachers. This truly helps me figure it out. Cheers

@jameskeatley1834 2 жыл бұрын

Very happy to see a video on airbrushing, as i took the plunge and purchased one after seeing the chaos knight painting video. Still learning but like to think i got a good looking model thanks to these guides

@ShahbazBokhari 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes this is highly relevant to my interests. Edit; Fletcher, you’re a wonderful teacher and it’s so concise!

@s.h-d6074 2 жыл бұрын

Good one! Liked "roadmap" from adjusting the compressor ubtil cleanibg the airbrush with some interesting highlights detailing the various components of the machine. Liked the short toturial how to handle the sirbrush for basecoating and for detailwork too. Looking forward to other such toturials 👍🏻

@lboroslider1 Жыл бұрын

Great walk through, I found it especially useful as someone who has just picked up an airbrush for the first time.

@jamesgalbreath343 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the detailed description of how to thoroughly CLEAN the airbrush!

@XPS3451 2 жыл бұрын

I gotta watch this as soon as i get home ... Started with airbrushing this week. Only primed stuff until now and i never want to go back to rattlecans! Really looking forward to your guide.

@derklemmbausteinbahner 2 жыл бұрын

That's what is was waiting for. Thank you for this explaination.

@wlovett4 Жыл бұрын

Being a complete newbie, I have saved this very well constructed video instruction for future reference. The video is very logically organized, produced very well, extremely informative and enjoyable to watch. Thanks and kudos.

@stevendouglas335 2 жыл бұрын

Been scared of getting one but a tutorial like this helps a lot.

@tjd502 2 жыл бұрын

Literally bought an airbrush the day this came out, pefect timing! Thanks Fletcher.

@electruong 2 жыл бұрын

Great! I just got my airbrush and compressor installed. This vid helps a ton!

@davehall6053 Жыл бұрын

I'm just about to get started with airbrushing so that was a very useful tutorial, thanks Fletcher

@boblemand 2 жыл бұрын

What about safety precautions for beginners? I've seen multiple people wearing respirators and setting up spraybooths. What are your reccommendations? Its one of those things that has kept me from investing in an airbrush.

@Mark.Matthews 9 ай бұрын

I'd love to see a reply for this as it's what's holding me back also. Just a review of space being used, fans etc

@ww3soulja 4 ай бұрын

it is acrylic paint. it is water based. there are no toxic fumes. if you paint with enamel paint that is oil based. thats when you see people using respirators, goggles, and having spray booths with fans.

@sproutmonkey92 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing been waiting for a complete beginners guide thanks 😂

@w4shep Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your expertise. It's a very thorough and very helpful for us in noobs

@gmpenatti 7 ай бұрын

Excelente video. I have that same airbrush and this will help me a lot with the cleaning process. Thanks. Great job.

@MrSlartybartfast42 Жыл бұрын

thanks for this video. I've just bought a Spraycraft (Sparmax DH5 & AC66) kit and did a first tryout earlier on. I used ordinary acrylic paint let down with loads of water (from an electric dehumidifier). It was way too thin but it was still a useful thing to do as it was all about practicing with pressure and paint control. It did teach me a few things 1. don't overfill the paint reservoir and leave the top off 2. the speed at which a couple drops of paint will be used up (which was longer than I expected!!).

@blackknight3830 2 жыл бұрын

An essential component hasn't been mentioned. A quick release coupling for the airbrush! It costs about 5$ and it will change your life! Plus I highly recommend getting an ultrasound cleaner. Doesn't have to be big or expensive, around the 40$ mark should do, but it makes the airbrush deep cleaning a quick task rahter than a tedious chore.

@tehbrendan 2 жыл бұрын

this will help, getting an airbrush soon..ish. love the new guides

@Gobboleone 2 жыл бұрын

This is a very nice tutorial, thank you very much!

@siris187a Жыл бұрын

thank you for this ive been having some bubbling problems and you helped fix it thank you thank you

@TheSuaveLion_ 2 жыл бұрын

My airbrush literally just arrived in the post and this pops up. What timing! 🥳 Cheers fletcher and crew

@fletcherspainting 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! :)

@jumptotheright2859 2 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for exactly this! Fab

@campbellfamily1928 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely excellent. Many thanks.

@Rolfus 2 жыл бұрын

Fletcher giving the airbrush and chill look in the thumbnail

@alexm5044 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Fletcher you absolute boss.

@fletcherspainting 2 жыл бұрын

🤟🏻❤️

@SandmanofTerra 2 жыл бұрын

I had no idea 30 psi was optimal, just checked mine and it was set to way above 😂 No wonder I was always spidering! Great video

@fletcherspainting 2 жыл бұрын

Above 30 is absolutely fine as well! I You would need to add more paint so the mix is thicker. It’s all about trial and error to find that sweet spot. I use 30 PSI most of the time but sometimes go up or down depending on the task :)

@SandmanofTerra 2 жыл бұрын

@@fletcherspainting Good point, I will give that go!

@georgecartledge5948 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. Airbrushing seemed like a far off, daunting prospect for me until this!

@danbrooke6396 2 жыл бұрын

Very very insightful.. thank you!!

@jonathanyendell8335 2 жыл бұрын

Great video really helpful i think i may now just give this a go

@daleblazer Жыл бұрын

Thank you, a ton of good information here!

@bringbattlewargaming8720 2 жыл бұрын

Bought an airbrush but keep putting off using it due to nerves. This is perfect. Will watch tonight

@nielsfoster437 Жыл бұрын

Very descriptive explanation, thank you. I am am a total newb

@KuPaoChicken 20 күн бұрын

Thanks for your instruction!

@jamest2787 Жыл бұрын

Great vid Fletcher. I’m going to take the plunge and invest in an airbrush … you’ve convinced me 👍 Can you let me know how often you deep clean the airbrush?

@lucadose4526 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid Fletcher💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

@Lord_Nielsen Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial thank you!

@dave_floorhammer 2 жыл бұрын

Ah that's interesting, I set my PSI based on when air is coming out as it tends to drop 5-10 PSI or so, I press the airbrush in and twist the regulator whilst it's on. Perhaps I've always sprayed at a higher PSI than I thought 😀

@_onion-on.pawzzz 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! I bought a Squidmar special airbrush and have been very scared to just jump into airbrushing. Thanks for this tutorial.

@matthewrimington6335 Жыл бұрын

I dunno about anyone else. But when you said you had prepared the crisis suit earlier it reminded me of a show as a kid called I think "art attack" haha. Made me giggle. Great vid mate very informative!

@jonsmith1405 2 жыл бұрын

So I had a airbrush that I set aside because I couldn’t figure out why it wasn’t working. I watched this video and did what you showed and it started working like a dream. Thank you for making this video for newbies like me.

@otisred7848 Жыл бұрын

Lol I seen the Hoppes gun oil and I thought I was watching a video for my other hobby. Gunsmith

@CamaroWarrior 10 ай бұрын

Nice compressor... I use a harbor freight Fortress compressor (2 gallon/ 135psi/ 2.1 scfm @90psi/ 1.5HP)

@Fabulousbill 2 жыл бұрын

Best tip I was ever given regarding airbrushing was give it little kisses, not the heavy flamer 😂

@djmartin6365 7 ай бұрын

What do you use for ventilation while using your airbrush inside? Do you use any sort of airbrush booth or box and do you wear a mask?

@ShorrockPaul 8 ай бұрын

How come you use the Eclipse without the back / needle cover ? Thanks fir the video helped me a lot to get started

@huwtindall7096 2 жыл бұрын

30 PSI seems quite high for me. I'm usually around 20 PSI and I mostly use the airbrush for painting scale model plans and AFVs. As you say though you can adjust the PSI to match the paint consistency.

@tomhall3666 Жыл бұрын

Great video fletcher, how often do u need to full strip down clean? Is this post every use?

@anderslundtoft2315 2 жыл бұрын

Haha amazone literally just send me an email with my new, and first, airbrush in it.. can pick it up tomorrow! I look forward to spending the upcoming evening with you and all your tricks ;D

@joemiller1650 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get the air brush from and what's a good needle to use for lighting affects

@noclass69 Жыл бұрын

Hello great video, I’m a total novice at airbrush something I’m curious about, if I try and paint something I can’t get the paint to come out the gun unless I back the needle up a bit is this a common thing to do ?

@SiouxsieCat 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video! As an airbrush novice, I have a question: If I will only be using a specific paint for the airbrush, and not brushing with it, do I need to mix thinner and paint in the airbrush cup, or can I premix the whole lot with thinner (and store it already thinned and ready to use)?

@vitaliyred622 Жыл бұрын

For cleaning I advise to get an ultrasonic cleaner and use the airbrush cleaner for it. Works marvels in 3 min.

@theswedishcommentor 10 ай бұрын

Great video mate, just wondering, what mask do you use? (if anyone knows any good ones please inform me)

@Isgoroth Жыл бұрын

How often do you deep clean the airbrush ? after every session or once in a while ?

@joncroweucl Жыл бұрын

Anyone else getting RATM Sleep Now in the Fire vibes from the intro track?

@darkmagician3720 6 ай бұрын

Did anyone hear about the guy who lost an eye when using an airbrush? Like this guy he didn’t cover the back of the needle with the back stem cover that you get with an airbrush (this is the reason they provide that cover ) he lent into the piece he was airbrushing and the back part of the needle went in his eye ouch ! Yes it’s true always cover that needle. I’m a tattoo artist and airbrush artist I know a fair bit on needle safety.

@MusicMinisterJP7 Жыл бұрын

I wish, in these " For beginners" videos, people would explain the difference in needle sizes, for spray patterns. I have a Master G233 with 3 needles, and I want to spray model cars and planes with a wide spray pattern

@MrDjpaulh1982 2 жыл бұрын

Hey. Does anyone know why when I use my airbrush I get no paint coming out but when I let go of the trigger I get a little spit of paint come out but when I pull the trigger right back I get nothing. I’ve cleaned it several times and still getting the same issue. The needle moves when I pull the trigger but feel like I must be missing something. I’ve not adjusted the pressure and it was working fine about two days ago.

@BigVillyStyle 2 жыл бұрын

Please have the timestamps in the video at the bottom. Helps to rewatch sections and just all round good to have.

@pinetree7296 Жыл бұрын

If it clogs / dry tip use a Q-tip and some airbrush cleaner to gently remove the dry paint on the tip of the needle sometimes that is enough.

@ShorrockPaul 5 ай бұрын

when you re doing the base coat and toggling the trigger quite far back, are you stoppng the paint flow before you stop the air, is diificult to see but it looks like you are shutting the air off whle the paint is still flowing, doesnt this cause tip dry and paint to flow out the next time you depress the air, or this doesnt matter as is base coat.. am a bit confused on that trigger action...thanks

@daanvanderrol5627 2 жыл бұрын

Good tutorial. Can you do one a bit more in depth in the actual airbrushing too? I'm thinking about detail work, masking and for example how to decide what to airbrush and when to use regular brushes instead.

@fletcherspainting 2 жыл бұрын

Yes we have plans for a tutorial to cover this in the future!

@forgottentitan4885 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video but could you show how to switch between paint colors?

@biffa2987 2 жыл бұрын

Im new to airbrushing and its the PSI that really throws me and no one ever mentions in videos. Maybe in a later video you can cover more of what pressure to use when. ill start at 30 now and see how i go

@tastefulavenger Жыл бұрын

Did you prime with the airbrush? If so did you thin the primer???

@IndyMotoRider Жыл бұрын

If the primer is not designed for airbrush use, then yes, thin it to the milky consistency he mentioned when thinning the red paint in the video. Multiple coats may be necessary for full coverage.

@simoncross40K Жыл бұрын

i have a titanium white thats spitting. this ruins my surface layer. any ideas? airbrush is clear it s liquitex air paint.

@jimparise4963 5 ай бұрын

can you use an air brush with no paint and just air to do blow outs in acrylic pours?

@jamesmowatt6736 2 жыл бұрын

Really been wanting to build up the confidence to use an airbrush for my Craftworld Saim-Hann. This actually really helps, definitely an idiot-proof step by step.

@macoosh2 2 жыл бұрын

the best tool to clean up the nozzle is a wooden toothpick/cocktail stick dipped in airbrush cleaner, when it absorbs some of it , it widens and ideally cleans the nozzle - best tool evah, (you can slightly bite the end before diping in the cleaner :) )

@fletcherspainting 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea, will give that a try! 👊🏻

@elojodelterror 5 ай бұрын

What happens if my air compressor is brand new, like all the other stuff like hose and airbrush, but never stops filling the tank? Just keeps doing the filling noise and the vibrations.

@cobusprinsloo 7 ай бұрын

My 0.2 mm airbrush spits out water infrequently, even though my compressor has a built-in water trap, and there is an additional one attached to the airbrush. What could be causing this?

@drlangattx3dotnet 25 күн бұрын

CAn I use my shop compressor? It is a 4 hp Craftsman. Big tank.

@ShorrockPaul 8 ай бұрын

I was told using pipe cleaners with a metal core is not a good idea as it is easy to scratch the surfaces if one is not very careful

@richardchapman842 Жыл бұрын

brilliant

@gemmell761 2 жыл бұрын

Spending 80% of the time cleaning the thing out is as accurate as it gets 😀

@HammeredHero Жыл бұрын

I’m assuming the compressor runs out of air eventually, when that happens, how do ypu refill it. Do you buy a whole new rig? Is there a refill can of air? Or is my question pointless and it just sucks in air from outside and doesnt run out of compressed air? Lol

@klausmarduke9711 Жыл бұрын

The compressor sucks in air and pressurize it. If your compressor runs out of air you will too

@Askus98 9 күн бұрын

Skimmed, semi skimmed or whole milk?

@mikefrey9489 Жыл бұрын

Shouldn't thin acrylics with thinner, that's for primer, varnish(contain Polyurethane)and cleaning. I also use hoppes #9, but the gun bore cleaner. Hoppes gun lube is too sticky.

@danf9721 Жыл бұрын

Vallejo Airbrush thinner says on the bottle it's for diluting "color".

@IndyMotoRider Жыл бұрын

So what do you use? Water?

@alvendetti4600 Жыл бұрын

gun oil? wont that make fisheyes...

@alterdron 2 жыл бұрын

To much struggle for a hobby. Obviously it's ok is painting is your job. But if you just want to spend some time with fun? No way! Thank you very much for showing all this unnatural fuzz. Now I know it's not for me. I've never seen so much cleaning in my life...

@IndyMotoRider Жыл бұрын

lmao, as a long time firearms owner, this made me laugh.

@andrewdelisle240 Жыл бұрын

Dude this is hopefully constructive criticism. Your mic is too close to your mouth we can hear all the spit every time you swallow.

@paulburns2400 Жыл бұрын

Make no sense to me... The paint is either water based or oil based, it can't be both.... If it's water based then you wouldn't use thinners to clear it the gun out with, and if it's oil based you wouldn't use water to clean with.. but this guy is using both water and thinners ... ???

@First-me8nx Жыл бұрын

He is also dumping a liter/month into the water system.