A really in depth video . Your a born natural at explaining things calmly with a touch of humour . Well done . Always something to learn .Every day is a school day .
Hi Charlie, Thank you for the airbrush video, I bought my airbrush/compressor kit (£80)from Amazon a month back. Prior to purchase I received some backward advice "Buy a cheap and cheerful one, if you use it enough to discover it's shortcomings, then is the time to do the big money" The logic behind this advice was we all know guys that buy the best tools and never use them. Keep the the airbrush instruction coming, I'm trying to teach myself, it's more helpful to have a 'guru' to show me the path.
I was going to offer the same advice. Bought a starter set, learnt my lessons, then realized it was time to get an iwata. Pricy, but I can see the difference it has made in control. Still use the compressor, and have the other airbrushes for running primer and the like through. Also when I started airbrushing, I had less disposable income, so the cheaper brush was a good choice for that too.
Hi Charlie it's been awhile. Wow what a video this is. I have seen so many videos & people that do air brush painting on their models. So many to choose from, quite expensive. The less noise model I liked better. As for the clean up very necessary but wow all those parts in the sprayer mechanisms I was thinking Just remember how you took it apart & to remember how to put it back together again. 😅😅. As for me that's going to be many miles for me cause I don't have the greatest ventilation to do this at this time. But your spray booth looks great Charlie As for your mask I was thinking of the N 50 style masks during our worlds enemy of COVID-19 then I noticed well if it works for you then I'll try it. The respirator mask they're standard & a bit pricey in the U.S. I have to get one eventually for other future projects. I got something out of this waiting to see a part 2. Who knows you may wind up doing something like Athearn trains Prime For Grime on their fleets of trains. As always a great channel I have followed you since 2020 & get so much joy watching. I love your bloopers video a few seasons ago to love your humor to. Thanks a million Charlie. Harold Alexis CN , VIA RAIL, Metro North Railroad etc..
Hi Charlie! Unusually for me, I've not taken the plunge and purchased any airbrushing equipment yet, so there's been some great practical advice in this video! I'm very much looking forward to watching a complete series on airbrushing as it will hopefully keep me better informed for when the time comes to finally."splash the cash" on a suitable set of tools! Thanks very much for your hard work in bringing these excellent informative videos to us! All the best, Ian.
@ 34:30 is where people who use full sized spray guns get it easy. I keep a cheap grade of gun filled with thinners to spray the paint residue off my #1 gun out in the open air. (A spray painter showed me the trick.) You could do the same using one of the cheaper air brushes if it has a large spray nozzle. A full size gun at 40 psi makes short work of paint you have to scrub off but I don't advise doing it in your man cave or the kitchen. Although 15 minutes breathing acrylic thinners does tend to brighten your day. 🤪
"ston Martin airbrush". What a loving and generous family you have ! I was one of your subscribers who requested an edition, or two, on air brushing. Thank you, so much for meeting our collective needs. I will watch the remainder later. In the meantime, thank you again.
One of the best tips I've heard for airbrushing was to always start on the masking tape or in the air as a good way to prevent accidental starting splodges. An airbrush is basically a more precise and controllable version of spray paint in a can. Gentle side to side movements and carefully building up layers till you have the coverage that you're after. Good video again as always :)
As always Charlie , a highly informative video. To be honest I wouldn't trust myself with any airbrush ! My own view is you have to have a certain amount of artistic flair to be able to use any air brush effectively. A lot of people are probably too heavy handed when it comes to airbrushing. Definitely a skill which some can master and others won't. Cheers Euan
Always enjoy your direct and straight forward approach to things Charlie.. Definitely interested in more videos about airbrushing.. After a 30 year hiatus I’m finally building my layout and have learned so much from your channel.. Keep ‘em coming..!
Hi Charlie I've started airbrushing bought a cheap air gun and I think it's great does what I need it todo I've sprayed 8 colas rail coaches 9 intercity coaches And am working on my northern belle coaches one day I'll buy a better one keep these videos coming mate 👌👌👌 cheers Paul
A BRILLIANT video Charlie. Very in-depth. Please keep this series of videos going and others like it. Well done. Really looking forward to the next one. Regards.
Very clear information for the beginner - I use the premier air for painting my kits and find it very consistent in application without applying too much and creating runs in the paint. Possibly need to explain the reason for the moisture trap as some may be wondering why you need on2, keep up the good work 👍
Hi Charlie Thanks very much for this video and I look forward to further ones on this topic. I do have one but put off using it because of my perceived difficulty in cleaning it. This video has logically and clearly shown how to do it. So I will get cracking and do some outside when the humidity levels are less than 80%. Thanks Paul from Zillmere
Well done Charlie, great video for the beginners. I like your friends wasted money in the early days buying cheap airbrush’s, which now languish in a box somewhere. Got so frustrated many years ago, I went and did an airbrush course with a pro. Bought the Iwata Eclipse suction fed airbrush straight after, great bit of kit, had it for years, never misses a beat.👍
I already learned so much from this first video! Yes, please keep them coming and I might just get the confidence I've lacked all along to try it out myself. Many thanks, Charlie, for all you do for our wonderful hobby!
Thanks Charlie. This was a very helpful introduction to spray painting I look forward to seeing how to apply these skills for weathering. I have previously struggled to find this information so am grateful for this guide.
Hi Charlie. Thank you so much for such a delightful introduction to airbrushing. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and was so pleased you went into so much detail about the intricacies of the equipment and how to get started. Please continue this series.
Thank you for that informative video, Charlie. I look forward to your future videos on the same subject. I am always a little reluctant to use my airbrush due to the problems of getting the paint to the right consistency and cleaning the airbrush at the end of the spraying session. It takes me a lot longer to clean the equipment than it does to do the sparying. Your tips will help in both respects.
Thank you for this fine introduction. You did it again. Very well done . I've got the Hansa 581 which I bought from a railway club friend. havn't used it yet though. will be following up on the next videos you will be doing on this subject. So yes please do continue the serie.
Interesting a great to see a “how to airbrush” vid from the ground up rather than ones that seem to assume some knowledge or experience. Keep them coming!
Great stuff as always Charlie - I always look forward to your videos and like the fact that you don't take it all too seriously (except for H&S of course!) 🙂 Airbrushing is a skill I want to develop and this was a brilliant starting point for me - I look forward to more detail about techniques for weathering the wagons and would be interested to see how you do your track too. Thank you for all your efforts.
Great video Charlie ! Yes I am considering buying an air brush. Obvious I have no idea which one. I hope you will continue the air brush series. I found this one VERY helpful! You made it look easy , I hope it is
Hi Charlie, another fantastic video. Thank you very much for taking the time to take it from the very basic steps...Looking forward to the next one in the series. , thanks Graeme
Well done Charlie. I bought a cheapy although cost me $80 nz, about 35 pounds and it was fine until the trigger fell off, literally after very little use. I now have an iwata revolution. Now to upgrade the compressor. Another day tho. Thanks
Great video once again Charlie, much enjoyed. Very interesting listening to yours and the journey of others in the purchase of the system. Having watched pretty much all of the vids so far I followed your mantra, ‘ buy cheap, buy twice. ‘ So I started the journey with an Iwata Eclipse, so far I’m very happy with the feel and quality of the airbrush. The compressor is a Timbertech tank model which is quite and gives a consistent flow. Now I need to build skills on spraying and in particular weathering. So , looking forward to the next tutorials, delivered in your own original style. Cheers Charlie your work is much appreciated.
Charlie, very good précis on the basics of purchasing and operating a decent airbrush. Your audience will certainly use the tips and tricks you have shown. The best part is actually breaking the airbrush down and cleaning it. Looking forward to the next installment! Thanks for the lesson!
Hi Charlie, For me, you have timed the start of your airbrushing videos to perfection. I have no experience in this aspect of modelling, but the time is approaching when I really need to get to grips with this. Your videos will be my bible, so please continue with the series. Very much appreciated.
Very good video as always Charlie, I definitely would recommend Iwata I’ve used them for almost 30 years and never had a problem and the spares and help lines are great - and I love and use Vallejo paints notoriously hard for spraying but if you get the right consistency and have the right pressure you’ll have no problems - can’t wait for your next video , hope you include a bit of weathering of track or rolling stock perhaps - great and thank you 👍
Hello Charle I enjoy all the videos you do I find everything very interesting and you explain everything very well and Clearly keep up the videos. You have an amazing layout I enjoy watching you add more to it good luck. Ian from Margate kent.
Hi Charlie. I just want to commend you on the best video I have ever seen on air brushing. I have been air brushing for over 40 years using the single stage air brushes to the old Paasche air brushes and nobody has covered the art as well as you.
Once again another great video I’ve been watching these for a few years now and I was surprised at the cost . I bought my set up in 2021 I paid £62 for an all metal compressor with gauge and vapour trap 3 air brushes a small cup,a big cup,syphon jar brush, hose and cleaning brushes when I went to see how much it would have cost me today I was gobsmacked to see the same supplier now charging £239 for the same kit I’m glad I got in early. I know they were cheap but I have had no problems although I only use Vallejo paint,thinners and cleaner With some good results Keep it up Looking forward to the open day.
nice job. Please continue on! It might be worthwhile to tell people you don't get to be a wizard with it until you put in the time and gain experience. Unless you have fouled things up a few times you will never get it. It takes a bit of persistance to be decent with it. Thanks for the video, much appreciated!
Hi Charlie please keep the series on airbrushing going I’m currently doing my homework before making a purchase so your opinion and experience is much appreciated for a newbie like me.
Please continue Charlie, it's good to be reminded of basics. I built my own extractor when I did aircraft models in high school. I knew nothing of fumes other than I had to ventilate the garage when I was working
Very helpful video. I have had a cheapie airbrush for a while now and am getting used to using it. I will probably upgrade when I have outgrown it. So yes please keep doing this sort of thing as it is all part of modelling. I would also like to see how you weather your stock.
Charlie, thanks for the video. Having returned to railway modelling (model railwaying) starting in lock down I quickly got introduced to all the new innovations of the hobby since my late teenage early twenties (1980+/-, I'm now 66+): DCC, loconet, air brushing, 3D & laser printers etc. Living in a 3 bed mid-terraced, with grandkids using the house, garden and shed I soon became aware that many of the new 'toys' weren't such a good idea for me. Some of the reason was the expense involved especially if I wanted to buy/construct something to paint, in the case of an air brush, but mainly the space involved especially for the safety side of things and also wanting to do other hobbies as well - play saxophone and bass guitar as well as living with my wife for as many years as possible. So I have cut my cloth to suit - I have a Cricut Maker machine and paint using brushes.
great video! For the last part of my working life I was a Health and safety manager for a major hardware supplier which at times was a chanellge. I admit that is the most least concern for modelers and should not be. We spend our hobby with all sorts chemicals that over the long trem can be harmful
Hi Charlie . Another excellent video. I have an Iwara airbrush , compressor, mask , extractor etc bought 3 years ago and not get used! Only because I’ve been busy working on other aspects of my layout and now is the time to get the airbrush out - so a very well timed and informative part 1. I’ll be watching the other parts as you post them . Incidentally I’ve now fitted one of the peco unifrog curved points . Brilliant - once I relaid some approach track work . No excuse for poorly laid track . I enjoy all your videos so thank you again . Andy Bashford
Hi Charlie. As an exfirefighter now retired I would like to point out that you must be relatively clean shaven to get a perfect seal when wearing masks. Even a small amount of facial hair can break a seal. Cheers from Oz and keep up the great videos and advice.
I have worn a ZZ Top style beard for years and sprayed cars & motorcycles in that time as it's my career & I still wear masks that blow air over the face.
Thanks Charlie for a timely video. I will wait for further episodes before I take the plunge to purchase an airbrush and compressor. I have a lot of mostly car and some aircraft kits I need to get stuck into. My locos and rolling stock can wait until I have finished with my (life-size) motorcycle collection in the garage and can finally get around to building an OO layout. Too many interests and hobbies, never enough time or space!
thanks Charlie this is something I am interested in learning and your video is going to help me make the right decisions looking forward to watching you paint some wagons cheers Steve
Hi Charlie, yet another great informative video excellently delivered and very professional. Too Please DO make a follow-up video with Ref airbrushes showing practical examples we can all learn from ... Keep up the good work , looking forward very much to video Part 2 .... Take care ...
Great video Charlie, I bought a cheap and cheerful a year or two ago and have not used it simply because I didn't know what to do. This has inspired me to get it out and play around. Thanks
As usual a great intro to a topic, keep going there is so much to learn and the cost is high. So you doing what your doing keeps the cost within reason. Thanks Charlie. Steve.
Thank you Charley I truly appreciate your teaching on rhe air brushes I'm trying to educate my self on the subject before I purchase one I would personally love to learn more about the subject and hope you will continue teaching on your videos thank you again
Thanks for a very interesting video, I’ve been thinking about getting an airbrush for a while, hopefully your videos on the subject will inspire me to finally take the plunge.
I got it all out today onto my bench. Even found a turn-table in the box! I'm going to convert a small wooden shipping crate l gleaned from work into an extractor cabinet using a shower extractor fan to the outside world through the shed wall. I think l've got this Charlie!
Hi Charlie. Great introduction and brilliantly presented. I bought my Iwata Revolution HB-BR and the Silver Jet after some research and got a demo of it at the Warley Show. That was some 15 yrs ago! Even as a novice user I can vouch for the quality of the equipment and although it's only used spasmodically it's never let me down. The biggest project I used it for was six Ratio coaches I built and it did a lovely job. My only regret is that I didn't get one with a larger cup size. Here, I support your advice of clean immediately and thoroughly. Absolutely essential. The one thing I haven't been brave enough to tackle yet is weathering my locos ( even though I've had a stock of Model Air Acrylics waiting for some time!) So that's what I'll be eagerly looking forward to. Many thanks, John
@@ChadwickModelRailway . Morning Charlie. Pleased to say I have got one but so long since I bought it couldn't say if it was included with or I bought it as an add-on. Thanks for the prompt though! Regards, John
Excellent video Charlie, please continue with this series, an airbrush is something I have hankered after for a while, but I have resisted temptation for a change, for all the reasons you mentioned, so I hope this will steer me in the right direction.
As someone who is considering using airbrushes to paint custom OO models and wagons I would definitely appreciate a continuation of your tutorials. Keep up the great work, I always look forward to your videos.
Im a way off from air brushing at the moment, the last spraying I ever did was the garden fwnce and that did not pan out to well shall we say so watching the series you have to follow, great video as always oh master 😁 Im so glad you take the time to do this your never know how grateful I am as your see when my next video comes out in four weeks
Excellent video.👍 As usual, there’s a minefield to negotiate in order to get the right mix of equipment to suit your needs. A terrific introduction for those of us (and I mean myself in particular), looking to get started with airbrushing. I’m pretty sure it comes down to the old adage, “buy cheap” and you’ll buy many times. I definitely think it’s worth saving for the higher end quality product. Just hope when it comes to it, my airbrush skills can match the ability of the brush! Thanks for taking the time and effort in making this video Charlie. Much appreciated. I look forward to “Air Brushing, part 2” and beyond. dB.
Hi Charlie….I was a spray painter for over 40 years so I have a little experience….really good advice content. If you,d like to be more exact with paint you could buy a viscosity cup….pour in then time its run out to match the milk. Possibly a bit annul but would help if you weren’t confident. Top marks for health and safety.
Hi Charlie, great video, a couple of minor ish points that may help others. Airbrushes with a 0.5mm needle tend to be less suspectable to clogging or tip drying, but can still achieve a reasonable amount of detailed work. Disappointment soon sets in when the paint is not flowing and makes learning a new skill more arduous and frustrating. It can also turn towards not using them. Paint mix is a big key and very well highlighted. Tamiya paint has approx. 25% alcohol in it hence the flammable warning symbol on the side. Note should be taken that not all paints can be intermixed with other manufacturers thinners/reducers, the paint can go globby and form a skin. The same applies to cleaning, it is important to use the correct cleaner for the chemical content of the paint, chemical content and type to paint ratio vary greatly between manufacturers. Paint mixing the wrong way can be easily made and the mess and clogging can be such a downer. The skimmed milk demonstration was brilliant. A compressor with an air tank helps with maintaining a constant air flow and pressure + the moisture trap + gauge are almost a must. Amazon Fengda FD186 at the time of writing was £84. Air bush with top/side gravity feed cup allows the user to get closer to the subject matter, where as the bottom feed seems to be a little more restrictive especially on scenery. The bottom feed brushes with the paint containers; are the connections universal between the pot cap and the air brush? I'm thinking pre mixed paints in these jars with reasonable quick interchange could have its advantages. Last point I promise... I have been following a couple of UA-cam airbrush tutors who have helped me with painting results and a lot is to do with technique. Air on 1st then pull back so that the paint is on 2nd. The reverse applies for finishing, paint off with air running then air off. Its a practise thing but the results are much better and reduces tip drying. Helpful tip using the air flow alone can help dry the applied paint, just watch out for tip drying. I hope this has helped as these things really helped me. Please keep up the great work and the video's, as it helps us all to learn. 😊
Many thanks, Dave, for such an in-depth comment. I’ve already finished next week’s video, which goes out on Friday. I’ll be interested to read your review. Regards, Charlie.
@@ChadwickModelRailway As always Charlie I look forward to seeing it. I hope you saw my comments above as constructive and to help all. Keep up the great work.
Charlie, great video on Airbrushing basics. Something that anyone who airbrushes needs reminding of regularly, and these videos are great reminders. When I got my airbrush (I was still working then, couldn't afford it now), I did not want cheap and nasty, and went for a high end model a Nozomi - it is very nice, double action, lightweight, and it came with 4 sets of needles - an 0.2, an 0.3. an 0.5 and an 0.8, and 3 cup sizes so all jobs are covered. My compressor has a tank, so I get great consistent air, and 2 moisture traps - humidity is a killer in Australia. The card with the lines is a great idea, if I have not airbrushed for a while, then I start with the grid exercises to get my hand and eye in, and it is very relaxing - if you don't want to waste any expensive paint, then parker ink is great for "training", and washes out really easily. I have exactly the same extractor hood, and use the same 3M mask, jut not good if you have a beard, which I don't, but lots of model railway men do. For cleaning, I found some fine dental brushes by Piksters are great, they come in different sizes, and have no metal, so no risk of scratching (they are designed for cleaning between your teeth) and they are very flxible so get into all those tight spots. Cleaning is so important to keep the airbrush going for years. Some more videos on airbrushing would be great particularly any on weathering rolling stock. But I will leave that up to majority vote and request. Thank you for sharing, cheers, and stay safe, Michael
Great video Charlie. I hope you continue this type of video in the future. I could use more information on using an airbrush. More tips and techniques for various types of items being airbrushed would be very helpful. Regards!
Many years ago Charlie, I purchased the cheapest air brush, mainly to learn with. A friend suggested to me that better needles (or jets) would be of advantage! Yes it was like taking a scrap yard Porsche (full of holes) into a 1980's Ford Fiesta but still not great! but did teach me the basics of airbrushing, so in one seance cheap is wonderful to learn with, & I didn't wreck a expensive tool! Just wished your friends at the club, had not wasted money on things which we think we might need , but don't use!!
A really in depth video . Your a born natural at explaining things calmly with a touch of humour . Well done . Always something to learn .Every day is a school day .
Thanks David, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.
Agree! Charlie does such a good job. I had never heard the names of any of those air brush manufacturers.
Thank you for the demonstration Charlie. This is definitely saved in my airbrush folder.
That’s great news Bob. Do check out the later two videos. Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie, Thank you for the airbrush video, I bought my airbrush/compressor kit (£80)from Amazon a month back. Prior to purchase I received some backward advice "Buy a cheap and cheerful one, if you use it enough to discover it's shortcomings, then is the time to do the big money" The logic behind this advice was we all know guys that buy the best tools and never use them. Keep the the airbrush instruction coming, I'm trying to teach myself, it's more helpful to have a 'guru' to show me the path.
I was going to offer the same advice. Bought a starter set, learnt my lessons, then realized it was time to get an iwata. Pricy, but I can see the difference it has made in control. Still use the compressor, and have the other airbrushes for running primer and the like through.
Also when I started airbrushing, I had less disposable income, so the cheaper brush was a good choice for that too.
Thanks guys, I was so pleased that you find my videos interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Thank you Charlie, please do continue the series
Thanks mate, I’m on the case. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie it's been awhile. Wow what a video this is. I have seen so many videos & people that do air brush painting on their models. So many to choose from, quite expensive. The less noise model I liked better. As for the clean up very necessary but wow all those parts in the sprayer mechanisms I was thinking Just remember how you took it apart & to remember how to put it back together again. 😅😅. As for me that's going to be many miles for me cause I don't have the greatest ventilation to do this at this time. But your spray booth looks great Charlie As for your mask I was thinking of the N 50 style masks during our worlds enemy of COVID-19 then I noticed well if it works for you then I'll try it. The respirator mask they're standard & a bit pricey in the U.S. I have to get one eventually for other future projects. I got something out of this waiting to see a part 2. Who knows you may wind up doing something like Athearn trains Prime For Grime on their fleets of trains. As always a great channel I have followed you since 2020 & get so much joy watching. I love your bloopers video a few seasons ago to love your humor to. Thanks a million Charlie.
Harold Alexis
CN , VIA RAIL, Metro North Railroad etc..
Thanks Harold, it’s comments such as yours, that make the whole UA-cam thing worthwhile.
Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie! Unusually for me, I've not taken the plunge and purchased any airbrushing equipment yet, so there's been some great practical advice in this video! I'm very much looking forward to watching a complete series on airbrushing as it will hopefully keep me better informed for when the time comes to finally."splash the cash" on a suitable set of tools! Thanks very much for your hard work in bringing these excellent informative videos to us! All the best, Ian.
Thanks Ian, that’s really kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.
@ 34:30 is where people who use full sized spray guns get it easy. I keep a cheap grade of gun filled with thinners to spray the paint residue off my #1 gun out in the open air. (A spray painter showed me the trick.) You could do the same using one of the cheaper air brushes if it has a large spray nozzle. A full size gun at 40 psi makes short work of paint you have to scrub off but I don't advise doing it in your man cave or the kitchen. Although 15 minutes breathing acrylic thinners does tend to brighten your day. 🤪
A Fair point Terry, however none of those cheap airbrushes were mine. Regards, Charlie.
Charlie thanks very much it was very informative before I venture down this road.
Thanks David, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
"ston Martin airbrush". What a loving and generous family you have ! I was one of your subscribers who requested an edition, or two, on air brushing. Thank you, so much for meeting our collective needs. I will watch the remainder later. In the meantime, thank you again.
Thanks, RT, I’m here to serve. Regards, Charlie.
Very informative about the dark art of airbrushing .Please keep these coming. Thanks Charlie.
Thanks Richard, that’s most kind.
Regards Charlie
One of the best tips I've heard for airbrushing was to always start on the masking tape or in the air as a good way to prevent accidental starting splodges.
An airbrush is basically a more precise and controllable version of spray paint in a can. Gentle side to side movements and carefully building up layers till you have the coverage that you're after.
Good video again as always :)
Yes, an excellent tip Consequator. Regards, Charlie.
As always Charlie , a highly informative video. To be honest I wouldn't trust myself with any airbrush ! My own view is you have to have a certain amount of artistic flair to be able to use any air brush effectively. A lot of people are probably too heavy handed when it comes to airbrushing. Definitely a skill which some can master and others won't. Cheers Euan
Many thanks for sharing your honesty, Euan. Regards, Charlie.
Always enjoy your direct and straight forward approach to things Charlie.. Definitely interested in more videos about airbrushing.. After a 30 year hiatus I’m finally building my layout and have learned so much from your channel.. Keep ‘em coming..!
We will learn together Yoda.
Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie
I've started airbrushing bought a cheap air gun and I think it's great does what I need it todo I've sprayed 8 colas rail coaches
9 intercity coaches
And am working on my northern belle coaches one day I'll buy a better one keep these videos coming mate 👌👌👌 cheers Paul
That’s great news, Paul, I’m so pleased that you’ve had some success.
Thank you - I don't do airbrushing (yet) so needed this. lesson.
Stick aroundJohn, there’s another one next week. Regards Charlie.
A BRILLIANT video Charlie. Very in-depth. Please keep this series of videos going and others like it. Well done. Really looking forward to the next one. Regards.
Thanks Andrew, that’s most kind. Hopefully, you’re fine next week video most interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Thanks Charlie. That’s a great start, and I’m looking forward to what’s coming next.
Thanks James, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Great video not tried airbrushing yet so will continue watching these. Thank you.
Thanks Jonathan , I’m so pleased that you sounded interesting.
Regards, Charlie
Very clear information for the beginner - I use the premier air for painting my kits and find it very consistent in application without applying too much and creating runs in the paint. Possibly need to explain the reason for the moisture trap as some may be wondering why you need on2, keep up the good work 👍
Thanks, David, the water trap was for use with the small elephant compressor. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie
Thanks very much for this video and I look forward to further ones on this topic. I do have one but put off using it because of my perceived difficulty in cleaning it. This video has logically and clearly shown how to do it. So I will get cracking and do some outside when the humidity levels are less than 80%.
Thanks
Paul from Zillmere
Thanks Paul, we can learn together. Regards Charlie
Very concise, clear presentation, especially useful for beginners like me. And yes we are charlie and boomer fans, for sure. Gary
Thanks Gary, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie.
Well done Charlie, great video for the beginners. I like your friends wasted money in the early days buying cheap airbrush’s, which now languish in a box somewhere. Got so frustrated many years ago, I went and did an airbrush course with a pro. Bought the Iwata Eclipse suction fed airbrush straight after, great bit of kit, had it for years, never misses a beat.👍
That’s great news, Doug. You’re an example to us all. Regards, Charlie.
I already learned so much from this first video! Yes, please keep them coming and I might just get the confidence I've lacked all along to try it out myself. Many thanks, Charlie, for all you do for our wonderful hobby!
Thanks M101, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.
Another great video, Charlie! Looking forward to seeing you weather some rollingstock. 'Cos that's what its all about! Cheers, Ross @EastCoastDCC
Thanks Russ, I’m so pleased you’re finding this series interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Thanks for this comprehensive introduction video…..I’ve been thinking about getting one and it addressed a number of the knowledge gaps I have
Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Thanks Charlie. This was a very helpful introduction to spray painting I look forward to seeing how to apply these skills for weathering. I have previously struggled to find this information so am grateful for this guide.
We shall learn together Peter.
Regards Charlie
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The range, and price points are huge. Regards, Charlie.
I learn something everyday and today watching your video was no different. Please continue the series.
Thanks Bruce. I’m so pleased that you found it interesting.
Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie.
Thank you so much for such a delightful introduction to airbrushing. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and was so pleased you went into so much detail about the intricacies of the equipment and how to get started.
Please continue this series.
Thanks Rose, I’m so so pleased that you found it interesting.
Regards, Charlie
Charlie great video, looking forward to the next in the airbrush journey
Thanks HP, we can learn together. Regards, Charlie.
Very good start, looking forward to next in series
Thanks mate. I’m on the case. Regards Charlie
Thank you for that informative video, Charlie. I look forward to your future videos on the same subject. I am always a little reluctant to use my airbrush due to the problems of getting the paint to the right consistency and cleaning the airbrush at the end of the spraying session. It takes me a lot longer to clean the equipment than it does to do the sparying. Your tips will help in both respects.
Thanks, Detic, I’m sure that we shall learn together. Regards, Charlie.
Thank you for this fine introduction. You did it again. Very well done . I've got the Hansa 581 which I bought from a railway club friend. havn't used it yet though. will be following up on the next videos you will be doing on this subject. So yes please do continue the serie.
Thanks F9987, time to dust it off.
Regards Charlie
Interesting a great to see a “how to airbrush” vid from the ground up rather than ones that seem to assume some knowledge or experience. Keep them coming!
Thanks, John, actually I’ve just finished next weeks’. Regards, Charlie.
Always enjoyable and feel like I learn when I watch your videos. Thank you for making them.
Thanks Roland, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards Charlie.
Great stuff as always Charlie - I always look forward to your videos and like the fact that you don't take it all too seriously (except for H&S of course!) 🙂 Airbrushing is a skill I want to develop and this was a brilliant starting point for me - I look forward to more detail about techniques for weathering the wagons and would be interested to see how you do your track too. Thank you for all your efforts.
Thanks, Mike, I’m so pleased you enjoyed the video. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie thank you for an interesting video . Yes I would like more video on airbrushing.
Thanks, Steve, we can learn together. Regards, Charlie.
Great video Charlie ! Yes I am considering buying an air brush. Obvious I have no idea which one. I hope you will continue the air brush series. I found this one VERY helpful! You made it look easy , I hope it is
Thanks,Jeff, we shall learn together. Regards, Charlie.
thanks for doing this , airbrushing always seemed to be a bit of 'dark arts' to me so I appreciate this and hopefully the rest to come
ThanksJohn, I’m so pleased that you find my mini series interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Great video. Please continue with the series Charlie.
Thanks, Graham, I’m on the case. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie, another fantastic video. Thank you very much for taking the time to take it from the very basic steps...Looking forward to the next one in the series. , thanks Graeme
Thanks Graeme , so pleased you enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie.
Well done Charlie. I bought a cheapy although cost me $80 nz, about 35 pounds and it was fine until the trigger fell off, literally after very little use. I now have an iwata revolution. Now to upgrade the compressor. Another day tho. Thanks
At least you’ve made a good investment in the airbrush mate. Regards, Charlie.
Great video once again Charlie, much enjoyed. Very interesting listening to yours and the journey of others in the purchase of the system. Having watched pretty much all of the vids so far I followed your mantra, ‘ buy cheap, buy twice. ‘ So I started the journey with an Iwata Eclipse, so far I’m very happy with the feel and quality of the airbrush. The compressor is a Timbertech tank model which is quite and gives a consistent flow. Now I need to build skills on spraying and in particular weathering. So , looking forward to the next tutorials, delivered in your own original style. Cheers Charlie your work is much appreciated.
Thanks Gerald, it’s comments like yours that make the whole thing worthwhile. Regards, Charlie.
Excellent video.. More Airbrushing content would be great !! Eg Weathering a model and spraying scenery
Thanks Charley 😊😊
Thanks, John, I’m on the case. Regards, Charlie.
Charlie, very good précis on the basics of purchasing and operating a decent airbrush. Your audience will certainly use the tips and tricks you have shown. The best part is actually breaking the airbrush down and cleaning it. Looking forward to the next installment! Thanks for the lesson!
Thanks Pat, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie, For me, you have timed the start of your airbrushing videos to perfection. I have no experience in this aspect of modelling, but the time is approaching when I really need to get to grips with this. Your videos will be my bible, so please continue with the series. Very much appreciated.
Thanks Steve, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.
Very good video as always Charlie, I definitely would recommend Iwata I’ve used them for almost 30 years and never had a problem and the spares and help lines are great - and I love and use Vallejo paints notoriously hard for spraying but if you get the right consistency and have the right pressure you’ll have no problems - can’t wait for your next video , hope you include a bit of weathering of track or rolling stock perhaps - great and thank you 👍
Thanks Andries, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Hello Charle I enjoy all the videos you do I find everything very interesting and you explain everything very well and Clearly keep up the videos. You have an amazing layout I enjoy watching you add more to it good luck. Ian from Margate kent.
Thanks Ian , that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie. I just want to commend you on the best video I have ever seen on air brushing. I have been air brushing for over 40 years using the single stage air brushes to the old Paasche air brushes and nobody has covered the art as well as you.
Thanks Sierge, thanks most kind.
Regards Charlie
Once again another great video
I’ve been watching these for a few years now and I was surprised at the cost .
I bought my set up in 2021 I paid £62 for an all metal compressor with gauge and vapour trap 3 air brushes a small cup,a big cup,syphon jar brush, hose and cleaning brushes when I went to see how much it would have cost me today I was gobsmacked to see the same supplier now charging £239 for the same kit I’m glad I got in early.
I know they were cheap but I have had no problems although I only use Vallejo paint,thinners and cleaner
With some good results
Keep it up
Looking forward to the open day.
Thanks Chris, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Yes, the price of inflation is a shocker. Regards, Charlie.
nice job. Please continue on! It might be worthwhile to tell people you don't get to be a wizard with it until you put in the time and gain experience. Unless you have fouled things up a few times you will never get it. It takes a bit of persistance to be decent with it. Thanks for the video, much appreciated!
Thanks John I’m so pleased that you found it interesting.
Regards Charlie
A good insight into the way to start off with air brushes, look forward to part two,.
Thanks, Pete, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie please keep the series on airbrushing going I’m currently doing my homework before making a purchase so your opinion and experience is much appreciated for a newbie like me.
Thanks Mark, I do hope that you enjoy tomorrow’s edition. Regards Charlie.
Massive thanks Charlie for this, you have greatly helped me out with this video.
Extremely looking forward to your next installment.
Thanks BJ, I’m sure that we will learn together. Regards, Charlie.
Please continue Charlie, it's good to be reminded of basics. I built my own extractor when I did aircraft models in high school. I knew nothing of fumes other than I had to ventilate the garage when I was working
Thanks,Jeff, I start the next video tomorrow. Regards, Charlie.
Very helpful video. I have had a cheapie airbrush for a while now and am getting used to using it. I will probably upgrade when I have outgrown it. So yes please keep doing this sort of thing as it is all part of modelling. I would also like to see how you weather your stock.
Thanks, Andrew, we can learn together.
Regards, Charlie
Well done as usual!
A very good basic introduction to airbrushing and the equipment needed. Looking forward to more on the subject.
Thanks Stan, I’m so pleased that you’ve had an interesting. Next week, there’s another one. Regards, Charlie.
Charlie, thanks for the video. Having returned to railway modelling (model railwaying) starting in lock down I quickly got introduced to all the new innovations of the hobby since my late teenage early twenties (1980+/-, I'm now 66+): DCC, loconet, air brushing, 3D & laser printers etc. Living in a 3 bed mid-terraced, with grandkids using the house, garden and shed I soon became aware that many of the new 'toys' weren't such a good idea for me. Some of the reason was the expense involved especially if I wanted to buy/construct something to paint, in the case of an air brush, but mainly the space involved especially for the safety side of things and also wanting to do other hobbies as well - play saxophone and bass guitar as well as living with my wife for as many years as possible. So I have cut my cloth to suit - I have a Cricut Maker machine and paint using brushes.
Many thanks, Andrew, for a look into your world. It’s great to have you onboard, regards Charlie.
great video! For the last part of my working life I was a Health and safety manager for a major hardware supplier which at times was a chanellge. I admit that is the most least concern for modelers and should not be. We spend our hobby with all sorts chemicals that over the long trem can be harmful
Thanks MS, H&S is such a pain but so is “ill health”! Regards Charlie
Brilliant, Charlie - always wanted an airbrush and never knew what to get - watching with interest
Thanks, Nick, we shall learn together. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie . Another excellent video. I have an Iwara airbrush , compressor, mask , extractor etc bought 3 years ago and not get used! Only because I’ve been busy working on other aspects of my layout and now is the time to get the airbrush out - so a very well timed and informative part 1. I’ll be watching the other parts as you post them . Incidentally I’ve now fitted one of the peco unifrog curved points . Brilliant - once I relaid some approach track work . No excuse for poorly laid track . I enjoy all your videos so thank you again . Andy Bashford
Thanks, Andy, for looking into your world. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie. As an exfirefighter now retired I would like to point out that you must be relatively clean shaven to get a perfect seal when wearing masks. Even a small amount of facial hair can break a seal. Cheers from Oz and keep up the great videos and advice.
I have worn a ZZ Top style beard for years and sprayed cars & motorcycles in that time as it's my career & I still wear masks that blow air over the face.
I imagine it’s time to get out the Vaseline. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie,
Do keep up the series on airbrushing. It's very interesting.
Alan
Thanks, Alan, I’m on the case. Regards, Charlie.
Thanks Charlie for a timely video. I will wait for further episodes before I take the plunge to purchase an airbrush and compressor. I have a lot of mostly car and some aircraft kits I need to get stuck into. My locos and rolling stock can wait until I have finished with my (life-size) motorcycle collection in the garage and can finally get around to building an OO layout. Too many interests and hobbies, never enough time or space!
Paul , I know the feeling. Regards, Charlie.
thanks Charlie this is something I am interested in learning and your video is going to help me make the right decisions looking forward to watching you paint some wagons cheers Steve
Thanks Steve, I’m on the case. Regards, Charlie.
@@ChadwickModelRailway good on you Charlie😎
Another fantastic and informative video on airbrushes. I look forward to your next video.
That handy Mark, it’s out next week. Regards, Charlie.
Great video. Got one, never used it. You give me confidence to gve it a go.
That’s great news, we shall learn together. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie, yet another great informative video excellently delivered and very professional. Too
Please DO make a follow-up video with Ref airbrushes showing practical examples we can all learn from ...
Keep up the good work , looking forward very much to video Part 2 ....
Take care ...
Thanks Allan, rest assured, I’m on the case. Regards, Charlie.
Thank you Charlie !
You’re most welcome, Mike. Regards, Charlie.
Thanks Charlie, you have rekindled my interest in getting my Airbrush back out!
Good for you, Jack, dust it off. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie - I found that very useful and would appreciate more videos .
Cheers Kev
Thanks Kev, I’m on the case. Regards, Charlie.
Great video. I’m just starting in the hobby, so all advice about basics, and tools & kit required are fab!
Thanks Graham, we can learn together.
Regards Charlie
Thank you Charlie, extremely informative and like always you do make things so easy to understand. Looking forward to next one
Thanks mate , I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
I have to agree with you airbrush , I have used a brush for weathering for the past five years also weathering powder
Thanks David, it’s great to have you on board. Regards, Charlie.
Great video Charlie, I bought a cheap and cheerful a year or two ago and have not used it simply because I didn't know what to do. This has inspired me to get it out and play around.
Thanks
That’s great news, Jonathan , we can learn together.
Regards, Charlie
Enjoyed the video Charlie, looking forward to seeing some airbrush weathering.
Thanks Dan, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Charlie, Thank you so much for this video. I really enjoyed learning about this tech. Obviously takes practice.
Thanks JG, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
I've never done airbrushing so am watching and taking notes so hopefully can get into this as to weather my rolling stock at the end.
Acrylic
Thanks Phil, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
As usual a great intro to a topic, keep going there is so much to learn and the cost is high. So you doing what your doing keeps the cost within reason. Thanks Charlie. Steve.
Thanks, Steve, I’m so pleased that you found it useful. Regards, Charlie.
Thank you Charley I truly appreciate your teaching on rhe air brushes I'm trying to educate my self on the subject before I purchase one I would personally love to learn more about the subject and hope you will continue teaching on your videos thank you again
That’s great news, and I am finishing the next video today! Regards, Charlie
Great video as always. Yes, I'd like to see more on this subject. I'm new to the airbrush world but learning a lot from videos like yours. Thank you!
Thanks Steve. I’m so pleased that you found it interesting.
Regards Charlie
Thanks for a very interesting video, I’ve been thinking about getting an airbrush for a while, hopefully your videos on the subject will inspire me to finally take the plunge.
Thanks Stephen, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards, Charlie.
I got it all out today onto my bench. Even found a turn-table in the box! I'm going to convert a small wooden shipping crate l gleaned from work into an extractor cabinet using a shower extractor fan to the outside world through the shed wall. I think l've got this Charlie!
Thanks John, we can learn together.
Regards Charlie
Thanks Charlie, a most imformative video. Please keep on educating those of us who need educating in spray painting. - Chris - Australia
Thanks Chris, that’s really kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie. Great introduction and brilliantly presented.
I bought my Iwata Revolution HB-BR and the Silver Jet after some research and got a demo of it at the Warley Show. That was some 15 yrs ago!
Even as a novice user I can vouch for the quality of the equipment and although it's only used spasmodically it's never let me down. The biggest project I used it for was six Ratio coaches I built and it did a lovely job. My only regret is that I didn't get one with a larger cup size.
Here, I support your advice of clean immediately and thoroughly. Absolutely essential.
The one thing I haven't been brave enough to tackle yet is weathering my locos ( even though I've had a stock of Model Air Acrylics waiting for some time!) So that's what I'll be eagerly looking forward to.
Many thanks, John
Thanks John, but I have one question. With your compressor, there appears to be no water trap. Is this the case? Regards Charlie.
@@ChadwickModelRailway . Morning Charlie. Pleased to say I have got one but so long since I bought it couldn't say if it was included with or I bought it as an add-on. Thanks for the prompt though!
Regards, John
Excellent video Charlie, please continue with this series, an airbrush is something I have hankered after for a while, but I have resisted temptation for a change, for all the reasons you mentioned, so I hope this will steer me in the right direction.
Glad you enjoyed it Ed. Regards Charlie
As someone who is considering using airbrushes to paint custom OO models and wagons I would definitely appreciate a continuation of your tutorials. Keep up the great work, I always look forward to your videos.
Thanks JK, we will learn together. Regards Charlie
I'm also about to break open a new airbrush, compressor, and 3 d printer. A whole new experience in creativity for my trainboard. Gary
Im a way off from air brushing at the moment, the last spraying I ever did was the garden fwnce and that did not pan out to well shall we say so watching the series you have to follow, great video as always oh master 😁 Im so glad you take the time to do this your never know how grateful I am as your see when my next video comes out in four weeks
Thanks QC, and rest assured I’ll be waiting. Regards, Charlie.
And please continue with this subject your doing a great job
Thanks. I’m so pleased that you found it interesting.
Regards Charlie
Thank Charlie for another wonderful video. Yes please for another Airbrush video.
Thanks, Dave, I’m on the case. Regards, Charlie.
Thanks Charlie! Your usual outstanding video. Please continue series.
Thanks Michael, that’s most kind. Regards Charlie.
Excellent video.👍
As usual, there’s a minefield to negotiate in order to get the right mix of equipment to suit your needs. A terrific introduction for those of us (and I mean myself in particular), looking to get started with airbrushing. I’m pretty sure it comes down to the old adage, “buy cheap” and you’ll buy many times. I definitely think it’s worth saving for the higher end quality product. Just hope when it comes to it, my airbrush skills can match the ability of the brush!
Thanks for taking the time and effort in making this video Charlie. Much appreciated.
I look forward to “Air Brushing, part 2” and beyond. dB.
Many thanks DB, I’m so pleased that you found the video inspirational. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie….I was a spray painter for over 40 years so I have a little experience….really good advice content.
If you,d like to be more exact with paint you could buy a viscosity cup….pour in then time its run out to match the milk.
Possibly a bit annul but would help if you weren’t confident.
Top marks for health and safety.
Thanks, David, coming from you that’s praise indeed. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie, great video, a couple of minor ish points that may help others.
Airbrushes with a 0.5mm needle tend to be less suspectable to clogging or tip drying, but can still achieve a reasonable amount of detailed work. Disappointment soon sets in when the paint is not flowing and makes learning a new skill more arduous and frustrating. It can also turn towards not using them.
Paint mix is a big key and very well highlighted. Tamiya paint has approx. 25% alcohol in it hence the flammable warning symbol on the side. Note should be taken that not all paints can be intermixed with other manufacturers thinners/reducers, the paint can go globby and form a skin. The same applies to cleaning, it is important to use the correct cleaner for the chemical content of the paint, chemical content and type to paint ratio vary greatly between manufacturers. Paint mixing the wrong way can be easily made and the mess and clogging can be such a downer. The skimmed milk demonstration was brilliant.
A compressor with an air tank helps with maintaining a constant air flow and pressure + the moisture trap + gauge are almost a must. Amazon Fengda FD186 at the time of writing was £84.
Air bush with top/side gravity feed cup allows the user to get closer to the subject matter, where as the bottom feed seems to be a little more restrictive especially on scenery.
The bottom feed brushes with the paint containers; are the connections universal between the pot cap and the air brush? I'm thinking pre mixed paints in these jars with reasonable quick interchange could have its advantages.
Last point I promise... I have been following a couple of UA-cam airbrush tutors who have helped me with painting results and a lot is to do with technique. Air on 1st then pull back so that the paint is on 2nd. The reverse applies for finishing, paint off with air running then air off. Its a practise thing but the results are much better and reduces tip drying. Helpful tip using the air flow alone can help dry the applied paint, just watch out for tip drying.
I hope this has helped as these things really helped me. Please keep up the great work and the video's, as it helps us all to learn. 😊
Many thanks, Dave, for such an in-depth comment. I’ve already finished next week’s video, which goes out on Friday. I’ll be interested to read your review. Regards, Charlie.
@@ChadwickModelRailway As always Charlie I look forward to seeing it. I hope you saw my comments above as constructive and to help all. Keep up the great work.
Charlie, great video on Airbrushing basics. Something that anyone who airbrushes needs reminding of regularly, and these videos are great reminders.
When I got my airbrush (I was still working then, couldn't afford it now), I did not want cheap and nasty, and went for a high end model a Nozomi - it is very nice, double action, lightweight, and it came with 4 sets of needles - an 0.2, an 0.3. an 0.5 and an 0.8, and 3 cup sizes so all jobs are covered. My compressor has a tank, so I get great consistent air, and 2 moisture traps - humidity is a killer in Australia.
The card with the lines is a great idea, if I have not airbrushed for a while, then I start with the grid exercises to get my hand and eye in, and it is very relaxing - if you don't want to waste any expensive paint, then parker ink is great for "training", and washes out really easily.
I have exactly the same extractor hood, and use the same 3M mask, jut not good if you have a beard, which I don't, but lots of model railway men do.
For cleaning, I found some fine dental brushes by Piksters are great, they come in different sizes, and have no metal, so no risk of scratching (they are designed for cleaning between your teeth) and they are very flxible so get into all those tight spots. Cleaning is so important to keep the airbrush going for years.
Some more videos on airbrushing would be great particularly any on weathering rolling stock. But I will leave that up to majority vote and request.
Thank you for sharing, cheers, and stay safe, Michael
Thanks Micheal, for such an interesting look into your world. Regards Charlie
Another great update Charlie
Thanks Dean, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Great video. Very clear and informative 😊
Thanks, Graham, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie.
Great video Charlie. I hope you continue this type of video in the future. I could use more information on using an airbrush. More tips and techniques for various types of items being airbrushed would be very helpful. Regards!
Thanks Steve, keep an eye out for tonight’s video. Regards Charlie
Very informative video and you explained everything in very simple terms can’t wait for the next video on airbrushing and techniques
Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Many years ago Charlie, I purchased the cheapest air brush, mainly to learn with. A friend suggested to me that better needles (or jets) would be of advantage! Yes it was like taking a scrap yard Porsche (full of holes) into a 1980's Ford Fiesta but still not great! but did teach me the basics of airbrushing, so in one seance cheap is wonderful to learn with, & I didn't wreck a expensive tool! Just wished your friends at the club, had not wasted money on things which we think we might need , but don't use!!
Thanks V, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.