This may come off as an insult, but I don’t at all mean it as such: I love that you don’t come across as an expert on all things. Just the “it says 30psi and I just kinda leave it there” made me feel a bit better.
I agree- it can be pretty intimidating when you're a beginner, and you feel like all the tutorials online are way out of your league with how they already seem to know everything (and make it all look easy, too). Of course, everyone is human and is uncertain or makes mistakes sometimes, but it's nice to see those kinds of moments captured on the camera as well as the moments of mastery.
Absolutely agree, it's nice to see some tutorials where most of the process is shown clearly, including mistakes. So many videos I've seen are just "Here, use this technique", plus 3 seconds of clip, then finished product. Even just hearing his general thought process on which colors he picked and why is a big help in getting a feel for how to use the airbrush.
This is fantastic. My wife walked by while I was watching the video and said: "Oh hey, apparently you need an airbrush." "That's great, because I already have one." And then we high-fived.
I watched many airbrush 'how to' videos by most popular miniature painters on youtube. This video is exactly what I was looking for as most videos are more about airbrush maintenance than painting.
I recently got back into the hobby after a very long hiatus. The atmosphere and community now is amazing. Such a lonesome activity in the 90s now feels so connected. I still had my citadel rattle can from 94. No clogs, still pressurised and it's last breath of life primed a squadron of star wars legion storm troopers. How cool is that?
Times are changing, these hobbies and interests aren't seen as nerdy or for a particular group thanks to the increase in popularity. Its good things are progressing but still sad to know others in the 80-90s may have been overlooked because of there interests.
@@chrissagers9990 It's hard not to be envious of the kids growing up today not being so looked down on for interest in these hobbies, but it also makes me REALLY happy for them, and for us.
thumb on the trigger in this vid makes me think im not crazy lol. I very recently dipped my toes into airbrushing after years of using a brush, not only on plastic models but also canvas and other 2d substrates. I see lots of people say index finger is the right way and as soon as I actually tried it, knowing this was the natural preference for most artists. somehow I immediately found myself naturally attempting to use my thumb, and I am already convinced that whatever hand position makes ergonomic sense to one person right from the start is going to be what they start developing skill with, and anyone who already does it their way will naturally feel another way is awkward and not as precise. I am also accustomed to using a thumb for stylus buttons on a graphics tablet, perhaps that or the more painterly brush hand positions I use for 2d art are influencing my preferences, or being used to thumbing joysticks as you showed has my brain thinking its made for that finger? unlike brushes, where the physics and dexterity of one hand posture over the other might really matter, I just don't really so how it would for airbrushing beyond motor skills and hand cramping.
Small advice about usage of compressor with tank: After you have finished work, do not bleed an excesses of air that left in tank through airbrush! Use small red valve at the side of tank, it does not only bleeds all air faster, it also spills all moisture from the tanks itself that was harvested during air pumping by compressor. By ignoring this step you might end with a solid amount of rust inside tank (after about 4-5 years of usage, but depends on country where you live)
That's an emergency valve. Another way to bleed the air is by slowly unscrewing the small cap at the bottom of the tank. And it's through there that any water that precipitated inside the tank can spill out.
Once every couple of months you should empty the screw cap at the bottom of the tank whilst the compressor is outside or in an empty bath and let it drain out.
worth noting that if you empty the tank via the valve on the bottom, bleed out the tank to around 5-7psi before you start unscrewing it, so the're enough pressure in the tank to blow out any moisture that's accumulated, instead of having it drip out.
Great video as usual! A few remarks on the cleaning process though: Using the needle to do the cleaning is a dangerous choice. If you have something stuck in the airbrush you will bend your tip and make it unusable. Also pulling the needle back while fluid is in the cup lets the liquid enter the back of your airbrush where it is not supposed to be. Apparent from the bubbling on your trigger where the moisture is coming back out. What i found pretty efficient is similar to your process but moving the needle is not recommended. Instead clean with (possibly distilled) water. Use some back flow by holding the needle. Dump the water into a waste cup. Wipe the cup wit a paper towel. Repeat. Possibly also repeat with airbrush cleaner. In the very end after the airbrush cup has been empties spray the last remaining drops out at the front.
FYI New Graveyard Terrain Kickstarter from Tabletop World live now! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tabletopworld/tabletop-worlds-graveyard-28-32mm-modular-resin-terrain/ All 3 of the models in this video are great for demonstrating different airbrushing techniques. Special thanks to Archvillain Games for putting my face on another silly mini :-) Here's a free download of that STL file :-) bit.ly/AVGGOOBOUT
With regard to hand position, do what you like. I’m a physical therapist so I can offer my perspective. Any hand position you practice airbrushing with will become more precise over time. I think the issue is most people argue from a right handed bias. Holding an airbrush like a pen and using the index finger feels like writing, something we start doing from childhood. As a lefty, you likely learned to write differently, arm curled over the page to avoid smudging. In that inverse position, a lefty uses a lot more thumb, so thumb on the trigger probably feels more precise to you. I mean, I’ve seen people without arms use their feet drive a car, change a baby’s diaper, and even crack an egg without crushing it. It’s really all about the practice.
I got a super cheap one, because I was tired of priming with a paintbrush. Even with lots of jamming, and time spent cleaning, it still saves me so much time. And, on a lot of models, it does a much better job, because I'm not trying to force a brush into awkward places.
Hey Brent, try those metallic paints over gloss black. Make sure the gloss black is completely dry - but this is how you can really take those paints to the next level and make the metallic POP
I like how you mentioned, "Sometimes that's annoying, and sometimes it's a cool effect." The first time I picked up an airbrush, after a few passes on a sheet of paper to get a feel for it, I began to paint up a printed display mini bust of a wood nymph. Along the way, some brown paint that I was using to gradient tone the skin splattered onto the model and got blasted around in little droplets by the airflow. For the first ten seconds, I was super annoyed at having messed up what was previously a very pretty paintjob and almost set the whole thing down in disappointment. Then I took a metaphorical step back and really thought about it. Why would a wood nymph be pristinely clean? Maybe she was just running through the forest and splashed through a puddle. Maybe she had been crawling around on the ground while stalking some humans who were intruding into her territory. Next thing I knew, without even really thinking about it, I was purposely splattering more brown paint in a few places on the model and blasting it around with the air. The effect looked fantastic, added detail that I had never intended or even considered, and made the end result look more natural for the imperfection. I ended up holding onto that philosophy for just about every project since, and it has led to some interesting and unexpected positive results that I am actually quite proud of. Of course, if anyone asks, it was totally on purpose.
I cant even begin to explain to you how helpful this video has been as someone who's been wanting an airbrush but unsure of its strengths, weaknesses or even how to use it in a practical sense. I'm subbing and buying that airbrush with a little more confidence now!
Your examples of airbrush work on Games Workshop minis is what inspired me to start using my military scale modeling air brush for my minis. I can rip through the base coating step for my Hammers of Sigmar in nearly the same time as a rattle can with the airbrush result being head and shoulders above and better than the can. I love the level of control and precision the airbrush gives me vs the old rattle can. Thanks Brent! All hail the Mayor of Goobertown!
i was at an airbrush coaching clinic very recently and i basically tested various positions of holding the penbrush and i am glad you show the way you hold it, find what's comfortable even if it means it looks like you're holding a gun LOL
I could have sworn I had your channel set to notify. Definitely always keen to see more of your work. You make these how-to/demonstration videos incredibly accessible and make using the tools of the hobby seem less daunting.
That TTW building brings back good memories. No airbrushes for us! *edit* Or should I say, "Those" TTW buildings(just watched to the end). Love the colours btw ;)
I use that very same Liquitex Gold to achieve most of my gold effects, but using a paintbrush. I start (with a white undercoat) with a layer of Nazdreg Yellow contrast paint, then apply a layer of that Liquitex Iridescent Gold. When that's dry (which doesn't take long) i add a very thin layer of Gulliman Flesh contrast. Gives the gold a very "warm" feel to it. Always love watching your stuff, Brent!
17:07 if you are familiar with firearms, badger products tend to break down like 1911s, springs and lots of little bits, where stuff like iwatas break down like glocks, less pieces and easier to reassemble.
Great overview of things it took many of us years to learn (and I wish I'd known before I started airbrushing). Tip though: You said you shoot everything at 30 psi. I suggest you try 25-30 for primer/varnish (0.5-0.7mm needle), 20 for base coats (0.5mm needle), and 15 for detail work (0.3mm needle or smaller for Sotor). I use all the same airbrushes (two 105s, 105 Xtreme, and a Sotor), and the same paints, and have great success with these pressures. Also, you can thin your inks (which you might already do, but maybe didn't mention). That'll make them more like glazes, and reduce the chances of ruining your initial zenithal highlights. Cheers! Great stuff!
Just want to say that your calm and methodical explanations of concepts are exactly what I was looking for with getting some help introducing myself to the hobby. Looking forwards to watching your other videos already!
I was so grateful to see your hand positioning; tried out the thumb-trigger method and suddenly felt I had much better control. And i think you're on to something in terms of familiar modern dexterity (my credit is too many years of one-handed, thumb-typing on a phone). Thanks for the encouragement!
@@GoobertownHobbies I understand, sometimes I bring my chair into the kitchen and its not the easiest thing to do by pushing, so I lift it too, however the challenge sometimes takes me and I do push it, I think you could push it down the stairs, I go down stairs on my bike sometimes so I think its basically the same... Basically...
The work you did here is incredible! I'm genuinely envious of your skill! My airbrush skill is limited to making an unpainted part painted. You did bring up some very good points. I'm a model car guy. The Tamiya F1 kits, yeah that's me, and yes I'm crying with needing to buy five thousand jars of X-18 semi-gloss black. From a model-car-guy perspective, yes and airbrush is essential. The flat-ish panels of pure colour require a method of adding a smooth, even coat of paint. Generally, the goal is to get a very smooth finish to make the parts look natural and clean. Certainly I'll brush on a wash to make an engine oily, but much of what I do is in detailing work with off-the-shelf household, and bespoke detailing parts. What I've learned in my journey though, is to respect the value of both airbrush and paintbrush, as they both play a vital role in your build. Get an even coat of primer and colour down with the airbrush, finish the details with the paintbrush, and embrace the combination rather than losing an opportunity to hone your skill in one of these two 'disciplines'. I can say that by relying on the airbrush made me somewhat afraid to bust out the paint brushes. What I've learned is sometimes it's more practical to brush rather than mask and paint, particularly in smaller areas, and that's a good epiphany to have as a modeler.
Even though I got my airbrush for a year now, this video happened to be very helpful. I feel encouraged to use my airbrush for more then just priming and base coating now. Fun fact I happen to own the same compressor from a differen brand and it came with instruction manuals for 2 more brands ... so yea a bazillion brand selling the same compressor. Thanks for all of your videos, the keep me engaged and encouraged to try new things.
@@GoobertownHobbies Experimented after watching the video right away. Turns out most Contrast Paints can be used almost the same way then colored inks through an airbrush.
Honestly just bought an airbrush kit!! Waiting for it to come in the mail, again your a big inspiration for me!! You helped bring my love for painting back and again I love your videos!! Thanks a million
Great Tube Goobs. One tip i've learned with airbrushing inks is that some of them need to be thinned with airbrush thinner due to them overpowering the layers underneath. Mostly browns and reds but its part of the fun learning experience. Also practice practice practice and you'll be able to hit those wood planks with no overspray.
I just want to say I think you're an amazing painter and artist. Your whole approach is so much less intimidating to a beginner like myself than some of the other tutorials I've watched. Thank you for reminding me that it's okay to make a mistake, it just adds character 🙂
Thank you for doing this video. I appreciate the links. I want the paint racks you have shown. I always thought that painting models would be a daunting task, but after watching your videos. I truly feel excited to get started. Thank you again.
The hobby has come full circle! Brent is the model! I'm not sure we can turn back now. I started the hobby with a 3D printer and I gotta say I'm having a hard time imagining the hobby without it. I've been reluctant to get an airbrush. I'm wondering If I could justify it just for the priming alone since I print so many models and the last third of a rattle can gets all spluttery and dangerous. Thanks again for all the advice Brent. I was seeing tons of airbrush videos but you were the first thing I found for covering the important stuff like where, when and how.
Old video but still gold. Just got my Iwata compressor and airbrush yesterday along with a bunch of Vallejo air paints. Going to see what it can do for my polymer clay hobby. From watching this I also just ordered some varnishes and Liquitex inks to try. Wish me luck!
I know this video is fairly old Brent, but I love it. I discovered your stuff and I would have to say you’re the main reason. I’m getting back into the hobby after 15 years of not picking up a brush. My question is what kind of respirator do I need?
This is one of the best airbrush explanation videos I have seen until this day. I use three pistols with different needles and stuff to have different options and a larger variety. But for detail it's always a brush. Or drybrushing.
Nice to see a video just about airbrushing. Those models turned out sweet. Buying an airbrush is probably one the best investments I've made in the 20 something years I've been hobbying.
Awesome video. Out of all the videos out there about using an airbrush, You, mr. Brent, managed to inspire me. I am really considering adding this to my tool box. Thank you.
I got a cheap little airbrush kit for about £30 ($40) nearly 2 years ago and I absolutely love it. You get to know what works after a while and I can do even quite delicate stuff these days, when you consider that's only the cost of 2 GW brushes it's the best value for money tool I have
As a scale military model builder I use the airbrush for most painting. BUT, there is just a time and place for brushes. I have started painting miniatures recently and found that the airbrush is best, as noted, for larger models, bigger surfaces, priming, etc. The details still are best with brush, as it is in scale modeling. Right tool right time right place right job as my dad would always say.
Big tip for the printer. I modded my resin printer cover with a small space heater and a thermostat controller. The controller has a thermometer and shuts off the heater once it reaches a temperature and turns it back on once the temperature drops. Probably the best 45 bucks I've ever spent and have had a dramatic increase in print success. Before I had to keep upping exposure times and adding a large amount of supports and now I'm back to normal exposure times (or better) and less supports. Temperature really plays a big role on resin viscosity; all the expensive high end resin printers have resin heaters. Hope you look into it and see if it interests you plus I can always go into more detail with what I did if you're interested.
Only my second video of yours I’ve watched since subscribing. I really enjoyed this one. First was the Pariah Nexus one. Glad I stuck it out! My compliments to the Mayor!
I purchased an airbrush late 2020 and have been slowly building my skills with it. It’s a major time saver even with the maintenance involved. I would recommend that if you’re looking at a Start Collecting box or something similar, pocket the money you would’ve spent on that and put it towards an airbrush set up. We need all the help we can get when tackling our piles of opportunity.
Priming, zenithals, vehicles and base edges are my favorite uses for my airbrush. Ive been using a really 30 buck airbrush for years and havnt seen a need to upgrade, it just keeps going.
Friend, super useful video. I’m new to airbrushing and you’ve laid out helpful strategies. Demonstrating everything, explaining possible pitfalls, encouraging experimentation...these are just a few specifics of what I liked here. Thank you for your contributions to our hobby!
This video was insanely informative and very helpful. I've been looking at getting an airbrush for awhile to expand my painting hobby and this video has convinced me to get one. Thank you Goobertown Hobbies!
Hi Brent, nicely impressed by this vid, I guess airbrushing looks quite intimidating to many at a first sight, but once you start to get the feeling the learning curve can be pleasant and there's lot of fun and cool things coming out from the nozzle 😁! I'd like to shoot a couple of questions as I am familiar to several products you are using here: 1) are you actually using inks un-thinned directly from bottle, or not? 2) white ink Liquitex is the one in the commercial set of 6 colors which visibly settles down on standing showing a good amount of particulate. Now isn't that a problem for the airbrush? 3) What about the Vallejo clear varnish, thinned (and with what?) or un-thinned for airbrush use? Thank you! 😁👍
Thanks for the free model - I didn't think I needed any more Skaven but while watching you paint that big lad, my mind just wouldn't shut up inventing conversion options for it!
Brent I`m speechless - you hit the right point on the right time - for years I was trying to hold back the idea of buying airbrush and compressor ect ( Iwas always afraid to start painting with an airbrush) - today ordered my 1st ever kit for air brushing so happy to see yr video regarding this technicue also cool list of items used in yr vivid - very useful indeed - thank you again for doing this for us :) Also thanks to others for tips how to .....
Noticed you're loading the airbrush with water multiple times and then running the alcohol. You actually get the most mileage from mechanical rubbing of the cup with a wet paper towel or a rag soaked in alcohol. You can speed things up with a spray from a spray bottle, a quick rub-out with a wet towel, and then a final alcohol squirt-through.
brilliant video .. and you totally convinced me 100% that ... I still dont know if my abilities can justify getting an airbrush :) but I do love watching people who know what they are doing. Love your work :)
Hey Fella, I'm new to the channel but absolutely loving the content!! Hope you and yours are staying well on that side of the pond! all the best Pal 👍😀
I would also say when you are done using it for the day to run paint thinner through it followed by more isopropyl alcohol to make sure nothing builds up over time.
I just got around to watching this one (beginner playing catch up) and love this model. I love that you went with a totally different color scheme than they did on the display unit on their site. Went to order one and was shocked that the shipping is nearly as much as the model. Ouch!
Liked this video. I have tremors in my hands and wonder if this would be a good tool for me. Slap chop and home making speedpaints seem to be a good fit right now.
It is super simple, but that technique of loosening the needle so you can do some quick long travels is fantastic! I sit there and just wiggled it back and forth with that small travel path, but this is going to work great on my Vex!
Ive always been scared to use an air brush when it came to maintenance and cleaning. This video was very helpful I am considering getting myself one as a christmas gift to myself this year. Ideally it should speed up my already reasonably fast painting.
I plan to buy one of those portable airbrushes for minis, for both budget and space issues. I'm mainly planting to use it for priming and for some effects, so that should be enough.
I bought my first airbrush and compressor yesterday. Was planning on doing so next year but couldn’t resist the Squidmar signature brush and bundle. I just hope I don’t mess it up while learning!
Another great video - thanks! I have just bought a usb chargeable all-in-one handheld airbrush, mainly for priming and sketching highlights and shadows - your use of Payne's Grey as an after-paint shading technique was a great idea, and new to me, and I may now find myself using the airbrush for more than I expected. Looking forward to playing with my new tech on the figures from the "HATE" boardgame... Skulls, lots of skulls...
Hey I asked you about inks recently on twitter so was cool to see you use them today! Nice work and congrats on your model. I don't do minis but I'll be getting ahold of a Brent to do my own up! Thanks for the inspiration and relaxing times as always Mayor!
I've watched you for years, great channel! I just rewatched this and would love a video focused on mortar alternatives with your mini base, diagrama, and terrain builds. then layering your effects with other dirt, grass, soot, etc
my friend told me to discord call him whenever i paint so we can talk and he can watch me paint, he really liked watching me paint a sentinel, I like my friend
This may come off as an insult, but I don’t at all mean it as such: I love that you don’t come across as an expert on all things. Just the “it says 30psi and I just kinda leave it there” made me feel a bit better.
Hahaha, not an insult at all, we're all learnin :-)
I agree- it can be pretty intimidating when you're a beginner, and you feel like all the tutorials online are way out of your league with how they already seem to know everything (and make it all look easy, too). Of course, everyone is human and is uncertain or makes mistakes sometimes, but it's nice to see those kinds of moments captured on the camera as well as the moments of mastery.
Absolutely agree, it's nice to see some tutorials where most of the process is shown clearly, including mistakes. So many videos I've seen are just "Here, use this technique", plus 3 seconds of clip, then finished product. Even just hearing his general thought process on which colors he picked and why is a big help in getting a feel for how to use the airbrush.
Great video 😊 We all have a favourite comfy chair right?
You're right Duncan. Brent is your american alter ego...: ASMR painting gourou...:-).
Sadly not 🙁 care to recommend one? 😉😁
@@DJRockford83 IKEA Markus is a great mesh chair if you don't want a "gamer" chair. Or splash out for an Aeron from Herman Miller...
We sure do lol
Wife: Hey what's this charge on the card?
Me: Babe, the Mayor of Goobertown said I might need it!
Wife: What the hell is Goobertown?
;-)
Hahahah! Too relatable my dude
Love this!
Yep! This conversation has happened in my house........lol
This is fantastic. My wife walked by while I was watching the video and said:
"Oh hey, apparently you need an airbrush."
"That's great, because I already have one."
And then we high-fived.
One thing I like about this channel is how chill the monologue is. Everyone else is often a bit over the top.
I watched many airbrush 'how to' videos by most popular miniature painters on youtube. This video is exactly what I was looking for as most videos are more about airbrush maintenance than painting.
There is something wholesome about your videos. No matter how my morning is going, a Goobertown video will always relax and inspire me
Hehehe, hope you're having a great day :-)
I recently got back into the hobby after a very long hiatus. The atmosphere and community now is amazing. Such a lonesome activity in the 90s now feels so connected. I still had my citadel rattle can from 94. No clogs, still pressurised and it's last breath of life primed a squadron of star wars legion storm troopers. How cool is that?
hahaha, that's awesome!! welcome back to the hobby- I'm glad you were able to give that can of primer one last day in the sun :-)
Amen. I've come back to both painting and RPGs after 30 long years, and it's a different, much larger, and awesomely welcoming world than it once was.
@@chrissagers9990 It good to see some things improve over time
Times are changing, these hobbies and interests aren't seen as nerdy or for a particular group thanks to the increase in popularity. Its good things are progressing but still sad to know others in the 80-90s may have been overlooked because of there interests.
@@chrissagers9990 It's hard not to be envious of the kids growing up today not being so looked down on for interest in these hobbies, but it also makes me REALLY happy for them, and for us.
You are the Bob Ross of minis and I love your work
And the Alex Ross
thumb on the trigger in this vid makes me think im not crazy lol. I very recently dipped my toes into airbrushing after years of using a brush, not only on plastic models but also canvas and other 2d substrates. I see lots of people say index finger is the right way and as soon as I actually tried it, knowing this was the natural preference for most artists. somehow I immediately found myself naturally attempting to use my thumb, and I am already convinced that whatever hand position makes ergonomic sense to one person right from the start is going to be what they start developing skill with, and anyone who already does it their way will naturally feel another way is awkward and not as precise. I am also accustomed to using a thumb for stylus buttons on a graphics tablet, perhaps that or the more painterly brush hand positions I use for 2d art are influencing my preferences, or being used to thumbing joysticks as you showed has my brain thinking its made for that finger? unlike brushes, where the physics and dexterity of one hand posture over the other might really matter, I just don't really so how it would for airbrushing beyond motor skills and hand cramping.
Small advice about usage of compressor with tank:
After you have finished work, do not bleed an excesses of air that left in tank through airbrush!
Use small red valve at the side of tank, it does not only bleeds all air faster, it also spills all moisture from the tanks itself that was harvested during air pumping by compressor.
By ignoring this step you might end with a solid amount of rust inside tank (after about 4-5 years of usage, but depends on country where you live)
whoa! I really like this tip, thank you!!! :-)
That's an emergency valve. Another way to bleed the air is by slowly unscrewing the small cap at the bottom of the tank. And it's through there that any water that precipitated inside the tank can spill out.
Once every couple of months you should empty the screw cap at the bottom of the tank whilst the compressor is outside or in an empty bath and let it drain out.
worth noting that if you empty the tank via the valve on the bottom, bleed out the tank to around 5-7psi before you start unscrewing it, so the're enough pressure in the tank to blow out any moisture that's accumulated, instead of having it drip out.
What if i remove the airbrush and let the air out trough the hose?
Great video as usual! A few remarks on the cleaning process though: Using the needle to do the cleaning is a dangerous choice. If you have something stuck in the airbrush you will bend your tip and make it unusable. Also pulling the needle back while fluid is in the cup lets the liquid enter the back of your airbrush where it is not supposed to be. Apparent from the bubbling on your trigger where the moisture is coming back out.
What i found pretty efficient is similar to your process but moving the needle is not recommended. Instead clean with (possibly distilled) water. Use some back flow by holding the needle. Dump the water into a waste cup. Wipe the cup wit a paper towel. Repeat. Possibly also repeat with airbrush cleaner. In the very end after the airbrush cup has been empties spray the last remaining drops out at the front.
Great advice. It's also good practice to remove the air cap and manually scrape whatever has dried on the needle and air cone.
Thanks! it's good to hear how other folks are doing these things. :-)
FYI New Graveyard Terrain Kickstarter from Tabletop World live now! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tabletopworld/tabletop-worlds-graveyard-28-32mm-modular-resin-terrain/
All 3 of the models in this video are great for demonstrating different airbrushing techniques. Special thanks to Archvillain Games for putting my face on another silly mini :-) Here's a free download of that STL file :-) bit.ly/AVGGOOBOUT
Man, I didn't recognize you hanging upside down. Is this the new "arrived" thing for print file subscriptions? Putting Brent in a sculpt?
With regard to hand position, do what you like. I’m a physical therapist so I can offer my perspective. Any hand position you practice airbrushing with will become more precise over time. I think the issue is most people argue from a right handed bias. Holding an airbrush like a pen and using the index finger feels like writing, something we start doing from childhood. As a lefty, you likely learned to write differently, arm curled over the page to avoid smudging. In that inverse position, a lefty uses a lot more thumb, so thumb on the trigger probably feels more precise to you. I mean, I’ve seen people without arms use their feet drive a car, change a baby’s diaper, and even crack an egg without crushing it. It’s really all about the practice.
What kind of respirator/mask do you use, or what would you recommend?
@@BlackCoyote66 once you see it, the resemblence is pretty good hahaha :-)
@@bekkison Oh cool! Yeah my airbrush grip has a lot of similarities to my pencil grip. Also a lot of similarities to my N64 controller grip... :-)
Even a cheap one is a game changer for priming. No more having to worry about humidity or temperature is great.
I'm using the Master G233 and I can get it to perform just like my Iwata HP-SB. They are pretty hot.
I got a super cheap one, because I was tired of priming with a paintbrush. Even with lots of jamming, and time spent cleaning, it still saves me so much time. And, on a lot of models, it does a much better job, because I'm not trying to force a brush into awkward places.
As a Canadian who's spring weather fluctuates from -13 to 10 degrees celcius from day to day I felt this all the way down to my grainy primer coat
@@SlickRieck Ontarian surrounded by lakes. Always have humidity and cold temp.
Hey Brent, try those metallic paints over gloss black. Make sure the gloss black is completely dry - but this is how you can really take those paints to the next level and make the metallic POP
good call, thanks!!
I like how you mentioned, "Sometimes that's annoying, and sometimes it's a cool effect." The first time I picked up an airbrush, after a few passes on a sheet of paper to get a feel for it, I began to paint up a printed display mini bust of a wood nymph. Along the way, some brown paint that I was using to gradient tone the skin splattered onto the model and got blasted around in little droplets by the airflow. For the first ten seconds, I was super annoyed at having messed up what was previously a very pretty paintjob and almost set the whole thing down in disappointment. Then I took a metaphorical step back and really thought about it. Why would a wood nymph be pristinely clean? Maybe she was just running through the forest and splashed through a puddle. Maybe she had been crawling around on the ground while stalking some humans who were intruding into her territory. Next thing I knew, without even really thinking about it, I was purposely splattering more brown paint in a few places on the model and blasting it around with the air. The effect looked fantastic, added detail that I had never intended or even considered, and made the end result look more natural for the imperfection. I ended up holding onto that philosophy for just about every project since, and it has led to some interesting and unexpected positive results that I am actually quite proud of. Of course, if anyone asks, it was totally on purpose.
I cant even begin to explain to you how helpful this video has been as someone who's been wanting an airbrush but unsure of its strengths, weaknesses or even how to use it in a practical sense. I'm subbing and buying that airbrush with a little more confidence now!
been thinking about my airbrush lately... I'm gonna give it a go again. Love your work.
Your examples of airbrush work on Games Workshop minis is what inspired me to start using my military scale modeling air brush for my minis. I can rip through the base coating step for my Hammers of Sigmar in nearly the same time as a rattle can with the airbrush result being head and shoulders above and better than the can. I love the level of control and precision the airbrush gives me vs the old rattle can. Thanks Brent! All hail the Mayor of Goobertown!
i was at an airbrush coaching clinic very recently and i basically tested various positions of holding the penbrush and i am glad you show the way you hold it, find what's comfortable even if it means it looks like you're holding a gun LOL
as long as you can reach the button it should work out alright :-)
I could have sworn I had your channel set to notify. Definitely always keen to see more of your work. You make these how-to/demonstration videos incredibly accessible and make using the tools of the hobby seem less daunting.
Airbrush + a compressor w a tank is the single best and significant hobby investment I made in the last 20 years.
@Patrick Swan Are you pretending you don't have a pile of shame waiting your you to paint them up?
That TTW building brings back good memories. No airbrushes for us! *edit* Or should I say, "Those" TTW buildings(just watched to the end). Love the colours btw ;)
I've got 6 more of those beauties here, I think I have the skills to paint them in a weekend now... :-)
I use that very same Liquitex Gold to achieve most of my gold effects, but using a paintbrush. I start (with a white undercoat) with a layer of Nazdreg Yellow contrast paint, then apply a layer of that Liquitex Iridescent Gold. When that's dry (which doesn't take long) i add a very thin layer of Gulliman Flesh contrast. Gives the gold a very "warm" feel to it.
Always love watching your stuff, Brent!
17:07 if you are familiar with firearms, badger products tend to break down like 1911s, springs and lots of little bits, where stuff like iwatas break down like glocks, less pieces and easier to reassemble.
Great overview of things it took many of us years to learn (and I wish I'd known before I started airbrushing). Tip though: You said you shoot everything at 30 psi. I suggest you try 25-30 for primer/varnish (0.5-0.7mm needle), 20 for base coats (0.5mm needle), and 15 for detail work (0.3mm needle or smaller for Sotor). I use all the same airbrushes (two 105s, 105 Xtreme, and a Sotor), and the same paints, and have great success with these pressures. Also, you can thin your inks (which you might already do, but maybe didn't mention). That'll make them more like glazes, and reduce the chances of ruining your initial zenithal highlights. Cheers! Great stuff!
Just want to say that your calm and methodical explanations of concepts are exactly what I was looking for with getting some help introducing myself to the hobby. Looking forwards to watching your other videos already!
I was so grateful to see your hand positioning; tried out the thumb-trigger method and suddenly felt I had much better control. And i think you're on to something in terms of familiar modern dexterity (my credit is too many years of one-handed, thumb-typing on a phone). Thanks for the encouragement!
Hahahahaa, you're the first person to ever say this to me! People normally just tell me I'm wrong about the thumb, thank you :-) Have fun airbrushing!
@@GoobertownHobbies H.R. Giger is probably the most famous airbrush artist, and he used a thumb grip on his airbrush too.
Love the bit where you pick up a chair with wheels to move it, brilliant!
to be fair, I had to take it down a flight of stairs... :-)
@@GoobertownHobbies I understand, sometimes I bring my chair into the kitchen and its not the easiest thing to do by pushing, so I lift it too, however the challenge sometimes takes me and I do push it, I think you could push it down the stairs, I go down stairs on my bike sometimes so I think its basically the same... Basically...
The work you did here is incredible! I'm genuinely envious of your skill! My airbrush skill is limited to making an unpainted part painted. You did bring up some very good points. I'm a model car guy. The Tamiya F1 kits, yeah that's me, and yes I'm crying with needing to buy five thousand jars of X-18 semi-gloss black. From a model-car-guy perspective, yes and airbrush is essential. The flat-ish panels of pure colour require a method of adding a smooth, even coat of paint. Generally, the goal is to get a very smooth finish to make the parts look natural and clean. Certainly I'll brush on a wash to make an engine oily, but much of what I do is in detailing work with off-the-shelf household, and bespoke detailing parts. What I've learned in my journey though, is to respect the value of both airbrush and paintbrush, as they both play a vital role in your build. Get an even coat of primer and colour down with the airbrush, finish the details with the paintbrush, and embrace the combination rather than losing an opportunity to hone your skill in one of these two 'disciplines'. I can say that by relying on the airbrush made me somewhat afraid to bust out the paint brushes. What I've learned is sometimes it's more practical to brush rather than mask and paint, particularly in smaller areas, and that's a good epiphany to have as a modeler.
Bought one last week and I’ve been watching anything I can about using airbrushes. You published this just in time! Thanks!
ooh, have fun!!!
Man I want to get one but since I paint at 2-3am I can't
Even though I got my airbrush for a year now, this video happened to be very helpful. I feel encouraged to use my airbrush for more then just priming and base coating now. Fun fact I happen to own the same compressor from a differen brand and it came with instruction manuals for 2 more brands ... so yea a bazillion brand selling the same compressor.
Thanks for all of your videos, the keep me engaged and encouraged to try new things.
Have fun! :-)
@@GoobertownHobbies Experimented after watching the video right away. Turns out most Contrast Paints can be used almost the same way then colored inks through an airbrush.
Honestly just bought an airbrush kit!!
Waiting for it to come in the mail, again your a big inspiration for me!!
You helped bring my love for painting back and again I love your videos!!
Thanks a million
Very cool! Have fun with your new airbrush :-)
Great Tube Goobs. One tip i've learned with airbrushing inks is that some of them need to be thinned with airbrush thinner due to them overpowering the layers underneath. Mostly browns and reds but its part of the fun learning experience. Also practice practice practice and you'll be able to hit those wood planks with no overspray.
Right on!!
I just want to say I think you're an amazing painter and artist. Your whole approach is so much less intimidating to a beginner like myself than some of the other tutorials I've watched. Thank you for reminding me that it's okay to make a mistake, it just adds character 🙂
Thank you for doing this video. I appreciate the links. I want the paint racks you have shown. I always thought that painting models would be a daunting task, but after watching your videos. I truly feel excited to get started. Thank you again.
The hobby has come full circle! Brent is the model! I'm not sure we can turn back now. I started the hobby with a 3D printer and I gotta say I'm having a hard time imagining the hobby without it. I've been reluctant to get an airbrush. I'm wondering If I could justify it just for the priming alone since I print so many models and the last third of a rattle can gets all spluttery and dangerous.
Thanks again for all the advice Brent. I was seeing tons of airbrush videos but you were the first thing I found for covering the important stuff like where, when and how.
hey, I found your channel just a few days ago but I have to say that I'm already addicted to your videos:P GREAT JOB!
Welcome aboard! Glad you're here :-)
Old video but still gold. Just got my Iwata compressor and airbrush yesterday along with a bunch of Vallejo air paints. Going to see what it can do for my polymer clay hobby. From watching this I also just ordered some varnishes and Liquitex inks to try. Wish me luck!
I've been painting minis for 25-odd years and only last month got an airbrush, kicking myself for now getting one years ago. Love it!
Thanks for this. I'm new to air brushing and I'm definitely going to try my thumb on the trigger.
woooo! thumbteam :-)
I knew I played Halo for a good reason...developing manual dexterity for air brushing minis! Great video as always!
exactly! I got the remastered halo a few weeks ago, so much fun :-)
I know this video is fairly old Brent, but I love it. I discovered your stuff and I would have to say you’re the main reason. I’m getting back into the hobby after 15 years of not picking up a brush.
My question is what kind of respirator do I need?
This is one of the best airbrush explanation videos I have seen until this day.
I use three pistols with different needles and stuff to have different options and a larger variety.
But for detail it's always a brush. Or drybrushing.
Nice to see a video just about airbrushing. Those models turned out sweet. Buying an airbrush is probably one the best investments I've made in the 20 something years I've been hobbying.
Awesome video. Out of all the videos out there about using an airbrush, You, mr. Brent, managed to inspire me. I am really considering adding this to my tool box. Thank you.
wooo!!!! oh yeah, you're gonna have some fun :-)
Wow, that dragon turned out REALLY good. I need to buy some more Inks, haha. Awesome video Brent.
Hey thanks knarb! dragons would look good around that cathedral of yours :-)
I got a cheap little airbrush kit for about £30 ($40) nearly 2 years ago and I absolutely love it. You get to know what works after a while and I can do even quite delicate stuff these days, when you consider that's only the cost of 2 GW brushes it's the best value for money tool I have
Goobertown is the Bob Ross of miniature painting. I just love your videos and queue them up whenever I get to work on my models.
Wonderful vid. Just got myself a paintbrush myself and this has been hugely useful. Thank you.
As a scale military model builder I use the airbrush for most painting. BUT, there is just a time and place for brushes. I have started painting miniatures recently and found that the airbrush is best, as noted, for larger models, bigger surfaces, priming, etc. The details still are best with brush, as it is in scale modeling. Right tool right time right place right job as my dad would always say.
I sprayed some florescent yellow over a green bush I was painting and it made the green almost glow. Really cool effect.
Your airbrush cleaning tips were a big help and really sped up my time cleaning between colors. Thanks!
Big tip for the printer. I modded my resin printer cover with a small space heater and a thermostat controller. The controller has a thermometer and shuts off the heater once it reaches a temperature and turns it back on once the temperature drops. Probably the best 45 bucks I've ever spent and have had a dramatic increase in print success. Before I had to keep upping exposure times and adding a large amount of supports and now I'm back to normal exposure times (or better) and less supports. Temperature really plays a big role on resin viscosity; all the expensive high end resin printers have resin heaters. Hope you look into it and see if it interests you plus I can always go into more detail with what I did if you're interested.
Always get inspired and informed when I come to Goobertown. Much love from SC!
Only my second video of yours I’ve watched since subscribing. I really enjoyed this one. First was the Pariah Nexus one. Glad I stuck it out! My compliments to the Mayor!
I purchased an airbrush late 2020 and have been slowly building my skills with it. It’s a major time saver even with the maintenance involved. I would recommend that if you’re looking at a Start Collecting box or something similar, pocket the money you would’ve spent on that and put it towards an airbrush set up. We need all the help we can get when tackling our piles of opportunity.
It really is so helpful :-)
Priming, zenithals, vehicles and base edges are my favorite uses for my airbrush.
Ive been using a really 30 buck airbrush for years and havnt seen a need to upgrade, it just keeps going.
Friend, super useful video. I’m new to airbrushing and you’ve laid out helpful strategies. Demonstrating everything, explaining possible pitfalls, encouraging experimentation...these are just a few specifics of what I liked here. Thank you for your contributions to our hobby!
7:10 Brent those bubbles coming from the trigger are the sign the seal is either dirty or needs tightening as its causing paint to backflow.
My heart was in my mouth when you were thrusting the needle in and pub of the air brush like you were stabbing a orc to death, jesus such a brave man.
Brent stop it's okay he's dead
When you pulled out the playing card my mind suddenly jumped to "Stay on target, Stay on Target!"
oh yeah, I say that everyday about all kinds of stuff. "I can hold it"... "loosen up"...
@@GoobertownHobbies lol
This video was insanely informative and very helpful. I've been looking at getting an airbrush for awhile to expand my painting hobby and this video has convinced me to get one. Thank you Goobertown Hobbies!
Thanks Brent, I got a cheap airbrush kit 2 years ago and feared it. You have halted that fear.
You've got this!!!
Hey, Brent, I have a question on airbrushes.
Can you swap needles of different sizes to other airbrushes of a different size?
I've been contemplating getting an airbrush as I prime and varnish by brush, so this is really useful for me. Thanks!
Respect to the gamer who trains his thumbs and doesnt listen to the masses , another Amazing Vid an cant wait to paint the Rat myself ty ty ty ty
Beautiful paint job on that dragon, good tips and super-tight video production.
Your voice is great! It always a pleasure listening to (and watching) your content!!!
Well done. Enjoyed watching you. I do air brush my miniatures at times if they are of a certain size.
Hi Brent, nicely impressed by this vid, I guess airbrushing looks quite intimidating to many at a first sight, but once you start to get the feeling the learning curve can be pleasant and there's lot of fun and cool things coming out from the nozzle 😁! I'd like to shoot a couple of questions as I am familiar to several products you are using here: 1) are you actually using inks un-thinned directly from bottle, or not? 2) white ink Liquitex is the one in the commercial set of 6 colors which visibly settles down on standing showing a good amount of particulate. Now isn't that a problem for the airbrush? 3) What about the Vallejo clear varnish, thinned (and with what?) or un-thinned for airbrush use? Thank you! 😁👍
Painting with inks through an airbrush is one of the most satisfying parts of the hobby for me.
100% agree
I just got my airbrush and sincerely appreciate this video! Thank you so much.
Awesome!!! have fun with it! :-)
Thanks for the free model - I didn't think I needed any more Skaven but while watching you paint that big lad, my mind just wouldn't shut up inventing conversion options for it!
Super informative video that I absolutely needed! I've been in two minds about whether to get an airbrush and this has really helped me!
Happy to help ;-)
Brent I`m speechless - you hit the right point on the right time - for years I was trying to hold back the idea of buying airbrush and compressor ect ( Iwas always afraid to start painting with an airbrush) - today ordered my 1st ever kit for air brushing so happy to see yr video regarding this technicue also cool list of items used in yr vivid - very useful indeed - thank you again for doing this for us :) Also thanks to others for tips how to .....
Thanks for the great video Brent. I am definitely going to get myself an airbrush after seeing this. That dragon looks EPIC!!!
Noticed you're loading the airbrush with water multiple times and then running the alcohol. You actually get the most mileage from mechanical rubbing of the cup with a wet paper towel or a rag soaked in alcohol. You can speed things up with a spray from a spray bottle, a quick rub-out with a wet towel, and then a final alcohol squirt-through.
I use a dropper to force water in and out of the airbrush, but I have recently started wiping with the paper towel first to get the chunks!
Oh yeah, toilet paper helps a lot :-)
brilliant video .. and you totally convinced me 100% that ... I still dont know if my abilities can justify getting an airbrush :) but I do love watching people who know what they are doing. Love your work :)
just ordered mine, cant wait to get started
Hey Fella, I'm new to the channel but absolutely loving the content!! Hope you and yours are staying well on that side of the pond! all the best Pal 👍😀
wooo!!! glad you found goobertown :-)
very good video. I print my own models and got a resin printer recently so may very well switch to try airbrushing
I would also say when you are done using it for the day to run paint thinner through it followed by more isopropyl alcohol to make sure nothing builds up over time.
Want to say TKS for this video as I’m just starting to use an airbrush and was unsure of inks to try and will try the brand you used in this video
I just got around to watching this one (beginner playing catch up) and love this model. I love that you went with a totally different color scheme than they did on the display unit on their site. Went to order one and was shocked that the shipping is nearly as much as the model. Ouch!
Liked this video. I have tremors in my hands and wonder if this would be a good tool for me. Slap chop and home making speedpaints seem to be a good fit right now.
Perfect timing on the release, Brent! I'm looking into both 3d printing and airbrushing in the coming months/rest of the year!
oooh, have fun!! :-)
Love your use of inks Dr Brent... Great video...
Helpful! Thank you! Also psyched to get a goobertown model finally!
wooo!!! :-)
Dang Brent, those eyes on that dragon look amazing.
I just bought an airbrush kit that's gonna arrive tomorrow, this came right on time. :)
woo!!!
It is super simple, but that technique of loosening the needle so you can do some quick long travels is fantastic! I sit there and just wiggled it back and forth with that small travel path, but this is going to work great on my Vex!
Ive always been scared to use an air brush when it came to maintenance and cleaning. This video was very helpful I am considering getting myself one as a christmas gift to myself this year. Ideally it should speed up my already reasonably fast painting.
I plan to buy one of those portable airbrushes for minis, for both budget and space issues.
I'm mainly planting to use it for priming and for some effects, so that should be enough.
I already own an airbrush... but i would never say no, to over half an hour of content by my favorite UA-camr!
I bought my first airbrush and compressor yesterday. Was planning on doing so next year but couldn’t resist the Squidmar signature brush and bundle. I just hope I don’t mess it up while learning!
Another great video - thanks!
I have just bought a usb chargeable all-in-one handheld airbrush, mainly for priming and sketching highlights and shadows - your use of Payne's Grey as an after-paint shading technique was a great idea, and new to me, and I may now find myself using the airbrush for more than I expected.
Looking forward to playing with my new tech on the figures from the "HATE" boardgame... Skulls, lots of skulls...
Hey I asked you about inks recently on twitter so was cool to see you use them today! Nice work and congrats on your model. I don't do minis but I'll be getting ahold of a Brent to do my own up! Thanks for the inspiration and relaxing times as always Mayor!
Oh! sorry I missed your question. Inks are great :-)
That dragon is so cool! great job dude!
Hey ty! :-)
I've watched you for years, great channel! I just rewatched this and would love a video focused on mortar alternatives with your mini base, diagrama, and terrain builds. then layering your effects with other dirt, grass, soot, etc
my friend told me to discord call him whenever i paint so we can talk and he can watch me paint, he really liked watching me paint a sentinel, I like my friend
awww :-)
I like your friend too. They seem nice.
You give the best vibes, don't ever change!