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AirBrushing; does and donts and help
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epochcraig Sep 15 2011, 11:11 AM Post #1
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Hello dont know if this is the correct place to put this topic so sorry if not.....basically its just to ee if anyone has good knowledge on airbrushing as im new to painting this way so would appreciate any does and donts on how to do it, get the best effects what paints and thinning out paints etc.


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maverick118 Sep 15 2011, 11:25 AM Post #2
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It all depends on the kit you have, and what paint you'll be running through it.

If it's for latex I use pax paint as a base layer <prosaide adhesive mixed with latex> then use FW inks for colouring....Getting a base coat on as soon as possible is a great way of preserving you latex masks, sunlight can turn a mask into goo in a short space of time. a base coat will preserve it.

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epochcraig Sep 15 2011, 08:00 PM Post #3
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hello there thank you for the info yes i have a basic airbrush kit i will have a go with the paints then also what is FW inks? thanks for the help
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FW inks a re a brand of nice translucent inks that you can thin further with alcohol...added bonus is if you use PAX as a base coat the alcohol reactivates the adhesive in the base layer and the inks stick better :D They give a really nice finish ans you can build up colurs in washes and layer things to get a very realistic looking depth to the colours.

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This is the kind of result you can get with them, that was my first time painting with an airbrush too
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epochcraig Sep 15 2011, 09:17 PM Post #5
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wow ! that is amazing work there very impressive yeah i can see the quality in the paints where can i get the paints from thank you for the pic shows it really well...do you just mix the pax paint into so latex before painting then? thanks
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maverick118 Sep 15 2011, 09:19 PM Post #6
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You should be able to find them in an arts and crafts shop...I get mine from a local toy shop that stocks a lot of arts and hobby stuff...you could have a look on amazon too.
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oh right brilliant i will have a look for them are they the same as the stretchi paints for latex i see on ebay then?
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Nope, it's the base coat with the prosaide in it that allows the inks and paint to flex and not crack mate.
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oh right i see do you just mix the pax paint in with some latex then before you brush it on?... brilliant thank you very much for your time a info put me on the right path time to go shopping lol.....thanks
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Hi mate, the PAX is simply a 50/50 mix of prosaide and acrylic paint...could be cheap stuff from the craft shop...The main reason for uisng PAX is because the prosaide adhesive is water based not a solvent etc and won't break down the latex. Mould life stock prosaide mate as well as a few other FX houses...it's not too expensive either
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oh right i see thats cleaver i will have a look on their site for that thank you thank just mix them up 50/50 cool thanks
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you do have to be careful when using PAX through an airbrush mind, prosaide is a glue after all....just make sure you clean it after using it and you should be fine...having said that I generally stipple on the base layer with a stipple sponge...you know the ones the balck ones with the big wide holes they charge a bomb for in BOOTS etc...the same that you can get in big blocks from the aqwuarium shops for peanuts ;)
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2 great posts here and very cram packed with info , if no-one minds they would be better placed in the prop section ?
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ah yes i know which ones you mean lol.....ill pay a visit to the fish man :) lol.....thats great im clear on that and then just thin down the fw inks with thinner a paint on top....brilliant .....hey tango'd fett no i dont mind moving the post yeah its full of info thanks to maverick118 hes a fountain of knowledge i could talk all day with him lol thanks been great help ....
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Just thin the ink with IPA <Isopropyl Alcohol> and you'll be good to go mate
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Sep 16 2011, 08:28 PM
hey tango'd fett no i dont mind moving the post yeah its full of info thanks to maverick118 hes a fountain of knowledge i could talk all day with him lol thanks been great help ....
Topic moved to prop section

Hey epoch trust me you wouldn't wanna talk to him all day ;)
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epochcraig Sep 17 2011, 03:34 PM Post #17
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hey tango'd fett no i dont mind moving the post yeah its full of info thanks to maverick118 hes a fountain of knowledge i could talk all day with him lol thanks been great help ....
Topic moved to prop section

Hey epoch trust me you wouldn't wanna talk to him all day ;)
haha brilliant thanks tango'd ;)
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