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AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
Airbrush guru videos?
SimonK
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Posted: Monday, May 19, 2014 - 11:41 PM UTC
Hello everyone,

I finally caved in and got myself an airbrush! Now, before the beastly thing arrives, I'd like to watch videos of pros using an airbrush, maybe some lessons on proper usage and tips and tricks for effects etc.

Which youtubers do you guys recommend?
Homer0331
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Posted: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 02:02 AM UTC
Can't help you with Youtube, I never visit.

However, you should find a big book of spells and incantations, burn incense, sacrifice some inanimate object and practise, practise practise.

Paint to thinner ratios are key, the best advice is thin to the consistency of milk. If that sounds ambiguous, it is. Air pressure regulators help immensely, in fact I don't know how I used an AB before I had a regulator on a compressor.

Get a clean card and just practise, practise, practise.


Wierdy
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Posted: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 03:07 AM UTC
Hey Simon!

Try this link and don't be lazy, use Youtube search. You can actually find a lot if you know how to ask
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=airbrush+scale+model

HTH, Paul
SimonK
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Posted: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 03:11 AM UTC
Well the problem is not with finding as such - I'm already subscribed to various painters! What I'm asking for is the best of the best - to pick up on good habits !
easyco69
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Posted: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 03:39 AM UTC
This guy is very active, check out his video's. However, he does not speak english lol.
Ton's of video's. https://www.youtube.com/user/888HamilkarBarkas888/featured

Found this other guy http://youtu.be/p0dAqamByQk

My advice. Buy a good regulator with a "moisture trap". Practice is key.
ninjrk
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Posted: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 03:56 AM UTC
If you want someone who is skilled and also very good at breaking down the hows and whys, I recommend Dr. Cranky. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL570E21B271CFC871
Blackstoat
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Posted: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 05:40 AM UTC

Quoted Text

This guy is very active, check out his video's. However, he does not speak english lol.
Ton's of video's. https://www.youtube.com/user/888HamilkarBarkas888/featured

Found this other guy http://youtu.be/p0dAqamByQk

My advice. Buy a good regulator with a "moisture trap". Practice is key.



I watched all those Barkas videos when I first started. It's nice of him to post those videos and there are some ideas, but for me he's a little quick.
SimonK
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Posted: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 11:34 PM UTC
Great suggestions, thanks guys!
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