Airbrush experiments
At the beginning of the year, I bought an airbrush. I’d wanted one for a while, so I decided to spend my Christmas bonus on a compressor, airbrush, and all the accessories needed for cleaning and painting.
The plan was to set this up in the garage, as I didn’t want to mess up the spare bedroom where my hobby desk was. Nothing like aerated paint getting in the carpet. Unfortunately, it took me until now (July) to clear the garage and make space for this.
Now I have a workable area, I have started to use the airbrush.
I have a lot to learn.
I have some 3d printed terrain I am using to start on, as well as scrap bits of paper, but there is a lot to think about. Air pressure, paint consistency, spray distance, trigger pull back. It all feels so alien, but I am going to persevere.
I’ll put together a page with what I learn from this experience and experimentation, more as a note to myself of what I need, what works and what doesn’t, but also as a helpful resource for anyone also starting out with an airbrush. It is daunting, but it will be a great tool once I get started proper.
First lesson I have learnt is that Citadel paints don’t tend to go well through an airbrush (at least with only water), but their Contrast paints do!
I’ve got some Army Painter air paints coming next week, so then I can really get started.
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