Pierzasty Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Don't tell me you're using a bottom-feed. Did you check for clogging? In my experience problems with paint flow were usually caused by a clogged nozzle. Also: Airflow on, paint on, paint off, airflow off. If you confuse the order, have fun cleaning the nozzle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Heh, I just bought an airbrush to try it out, so yeah, it's a bottom feed. I got a Badger 350F-9 with a coupon. I do want to look into getting a better airbrush, the stuff I've seen people do with a brush on even a 28mm piece is very impressive. Got any recommendations that won't break my bank account? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierzasty Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I dunno man, I use some nameless Chinese gravity feed and it works fine for what I need it - priming, zenithal priming, basecoating and shading big areas like dragon wings. Plus I'm not afraid to experiment with it, if I break it I'll just chuck it and get a new one. Amazon had a huge bargain lately, Badger Sotar 20/20 for like -70%, pity I had absolutely no spare money at the time Never use bottom-feeds for miniatures, these are for painting large areas (like car details or something). And side-feeds are only for floor & ceiling work so you can angle them up/down and not spill anything. Also, if you're using a cheap/bad compressor, you can make an equalizer tank(or whatever it's called) from an old metal fire extinguisher if you can thread/weld metal. Add a regulator and a moisture trap (you should have those anyway) and voila, cheap compressor becomes twice as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 ...huh. I know you're speaking English, but I don't follow you a bit, lol. Got a link to that gravity feed airbrush? I'm actually just using a can of propellant. Like I said, just trying it out, so I went cheap, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierzasty Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I use one that's very similar to this one. The key words are dual-action and gravity-feed. I was recommended it by the Buypainted guy (look him up on youtubes) and it works. The reasoning was that I don't need super-precise work at the moment (I bought a better compressor for the future though), most differences in quality between an off-brand one and a good Badger/Pasche/Iwata will fly above the head of a beginner, and I can learn how to use/strip/clean it without much risk. And PM me later, I'll try to find some videos/tutorials. ---------- Post added at 09:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:38 PM ---------- I forgot: you want internal mixing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Wow, that was a bit of a rubbish shopping trip! I was tempted by von schill - out of stock. Also by the PHR starter army for DzC - out of stock. And by Archangel - out of stock. lol Lucky the drug store had hte brace for my thumb, or it would have been a total fail! heh That, and shine gave me my Izamu. So I'm tempted to start him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Brace going to get in the way of your painting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Not sure, probably. Will try in a bit with it on, but it has a solid bar that runs from my wrist to almost the tip of my thumb so might spoil my grip a bit. Might be that I can rest it in the brace to immobilise it fully, then take it off to paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierzasty Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 So, what happened to your thumb anyway? o.O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Some form of tendon problem. I think I know what it is, but without actually going to a doctor I can't be entirely sure. Hurts though, so I'm hoping immobilising it a lot of the time will keep it under control enough for me to carry on without the medical nutters getting their hands on me! It does make it impossible to hit the space bar with my thumb though *grin* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierzasty Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Are you sure it's safe? You may really want to have it looked at. Alternatively, cut it off and replace it with a clockwork prosthesis. Progress! *grin* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I want a big steel talon to replace it with. But I haven't designed the synthetic nerves yet to control it... I'm not keen on the treatment options, so I'm holding off on visiting the medics. Hopefully my sister will be too busy to look at it when I'm home too, since she's one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Shine Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I however had a successful shopping trip indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 You did, and that's without getting everything you wanted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Shine Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Can you PM me ed's paypal btw? I feel I should pay him money if Im going to sit here yabbering about the money I spent today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 That is a very good point. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Shine Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 And money awayyyyyy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Hopefully you sent it to the right place lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Shine Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Well if I didnt neither did you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Yep, it sent off to the right place! Thanks Shine. And Pier, thanks for the airbrush tutorials! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Shine Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 NP, once I remembered I could use my CC for paypal money was sent right away lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Monkey Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Sorry the shopping trip was a bust Mako ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Mmmm, busts... Ahem. Sorry, distracted there! I'm not too fussed, would have been nice to have something new and shiny but I guess I'll have to get on with other things instead! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowchikawowers Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 ... weird, my post didn't post. ED! I caught up!!! ZOMG YAEGERS! and faaaar too little sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Oh, posts here don't count... All part of the off topic bit, lol. Yay, now you can sleep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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