I have been using my Aztek for over a year now with no problems. You just have to keep those *&^% nozzles clean and free of dried paint (splatter). IN the beginning I had the same problems and some more (the airbrush stopped working altogether). I purchase the entire line of nozzles to experiment with them. I am down to really only three -- the tan, grey, and black. I also use Vallejo and Lifecolor paints with the occassional Acryl.
The iwatas are hard to beat for atomization and fine applications.
The suggestion about the index card is also worth trying as it might tighen up your lines.
Just keep in mind that many pictures show roughly sprayed camo on Panzers - with overspray, splatter and other issues.
Chris
Quoted TextI have been using my Aztek for over a year now with no problems. You just have to keep those *&^% nozzles clean and free of dried paint (splatter). IN the beginning I had the same problems and some more (the airbrush stopped working altogether). I purchase the entire line of nozzles to experiment with them. I am down to really only three -- the tan, grey, and black. I also use Vallejo and Lifecolor paints with the occassional Acryl.
The iwatas are hard to beat for atomization and fine applications.
The suggestion about the index card is also worth trying as it might tighen up your lines.
Just keep in mind that many pictures show roughly sprayed camo on Panzers - with overspray, splatter and other issues.
Chris
Those are the same three nozzles that I wound up using also
Oh, and nice figures there too...you do better than I do! I really can't do figures for...
Hi Greg,
Congrats with the new airbrush. I think you should seriously consider acrylic colors. They thin with water and are easy to clean - if you do it right away after use.
I am a little puzzled about your comment regarding not knowing anything about washes and at the same time having an airbrush. A wash is thinned paint (more thinned than when thinning for an airbrush) but preparing the paint is the same basic step. To what ratio do you thin your airbrush paint and at what preassure do you shot it??. When you laid down the yellow base coat, did it already there flood the details of your kit, or did that basepaint look good?
I have the same Aztec as you have - only paint with acrylics though - and it was difficult to learn to use it - I spend a lot of time looking at the training video which MM has on it's home page (don't know if its still there).
I was in the beginning often at the point of utter frustration but learned to use it - so I understand your feelings, but isnīt it a bit drastic to buy a new one before learning to master the old one - I think it's a bit like buying the Mig FAQ book and expect to paint like him after reading the book - only practise will get you there. Your new AB will also frustrate you at some point in time, but only practise will help you overcome this. I am not trying to rant you - I am merely saying that AB with a double action gun is difficult in the beginning. Maybe your expectations are to high but practise will put you to the next level - it just takes longer than expected.
Best regards from Denmark
Morten
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