That's a dual action brush correct ? Pushing down gives you air and the farther back you push the button the more paint you get ? What I do is push the button all the way down , then gently pull back on the button to get the paint flowing . And yep best way to learn is practice . Tape some paper to the wall and have at it . Oh and there should be an adjustment on the front for spray pattern , It should be set so that you get a skinny oval pattern , as you look at the pattern from top to bottom .
Yes, dual action, just learned that today watching YT videos about beginner airbrushing. Gonna practice on a cheap F-16C model soon, and some of my 3D printed items coming tomorrow. I really like this thing so far. But really have to try and paint a model to really find out. Or some N Scale items. Or both!
My very first Rechargeable Airbrush paint job. Man, this thing is awesome. Not bad for my first time! I don't think. Me very happy with purchase. Sorry, my iPhone won't do Macro, or whatever it is called! The Vallejo paint is called Black Green, and man is it. But I like it. Looks great! Going to try a Pallet, Barrel, Crate, and Dumpster in the near future. The 3D printed barriers I have had for years, try painting them Yellow, but the paint just won't stick right. Had the same issue with a brush years ago painting them Yellow. Took me like 4-6 times painting them to even look Yellow with a brush! It's like the paint slides off?
maybe dull them up a bit with fine sand paper first before painting. some paints just dont stick very well to plastic. could be just needs a primer coat...
Alright appears the first barrier did alright after all. After drying over night. Second one I guess I over sprayed or ran out of paint. Picture is not like real life. Looks better actually.
So I airbrushed some more items today with the Vallego Black Green cause it covers well while I learn. I am really impressed with this thing, big time. Now I am someone who doesn't and will not paint a lot. Why the rechargeable airbrush is best for me, and a big plus is it is portable. Grab my items, take them out to the bench in the garage, and paint a few pieces. I still have 4 bars on the charge level which is the MAX. My finger still hurts when I am done for a short time, but that's just having to get used to it. Painted a barrel, crate, pallet, and the pipes. Yes, I will have to change some colors in the future, but noticed some people put a black base coat on some things, so it should cover well, I hope? If your thinking about it, @Mike VE2TRV , and you want to learn, or just want something quiet and quick, I would say buy it. I got the $49.99 one, and I think there is a $59.99 and $69.99 of the same model and have no clue what the difference is I also have no idea if you have an airbrush already with a compressor? I'll post pictures later of the items I painted today!
And here it is. All painted Black Green Vellejo Still have to paint the bottom of each piece! Have I said I like this rechargeable airbrush So much easier then a paint brush, for me. And easy to clean too! I'll have to get some Vellejo Model Air paint in colors that make sense at some point. Gonna try and put some brown or tan camo colors on the tent, try!
I'll look into those... they're inexpensive and you seem to be quite enthusiastically satisfied with it. That's a pretty darn good reference in my book. Looking at your photos is very reassuring that it's going to be a good investment. Since I need something else from Amazon, I'll order both at the same time when I'll drop the hammer. I bought a Testors "airbrush" some years ago, just because it was cheap and it was there. Didn't use it often as the compressor is quite noisy (or rattly?) despite its small size. The few times I did use it was experimenting with weathering where precision is less of a concern. Results more or less passable.
Let us know if/when you pull the trigger. I also bought the 4 year extended warranty for $8.00 from Asurion, on Amazon. I am sure that they would just replace it, since it is only a $50.00 item! But to each their own on the Extended Warranty. Can't wait to try some camo on the tent, IF I have the right color already! A dot here, a dot there, or I will screw up completely! Practicing is what I am doing right now, and learning the airbrush. Amount of pressure, how far to pull the trigger back. The little adjustment knobs I know nothing about
Still practicing. Well they are not Black Green now Got it setup now in room with window open, wearing mask, 2 fans going, yada, yada! Much more comfortable to work with. each time I use it I get better with it. Not the colors, just using the Rechargeable Airbrush! One day maybe I will get the colors correct for each item Maybe!
Just looked it up on Amazon and saw $90 for the same model... then remembered that the Canuckian dollar is less perky than our neighbor's... but that doesn't explain an 80% hike relative to U.S. prices... Still a deal! And since it's cordless, I can even use it outside. Or in a power outage (nothing more maddening than being in a project using an electric gadget when the power goes out...) Probability going up...
Wow, that sucks the price difference for our Northern friends. I'm still on the original charge and a Full 4 bars, since I received it. But I do like 15 minutes of actual use each time probably. In case of a power outage, make sure it is Fully charged You can take it outside, if you travel on a trip, to a friends house, etc... As long as it is charged or you can charge it. Which I have no idea about yet, cause mine doesn't need it. The real test for me is when I get the courage to airbrush a plastic aircraft model kit. I have some $8.00 to $15.00 ones I got 40% OFF at Hobby Lobby here in the USA They are that price AFTER the 40% off. Planning on trying a plastic model kit in the next few weeks I guess. That will be the real test. And also of my shady skill set for now. I would rather learn and see if I like it spending $50.00 rather then hundred's of dollar's! I would really have to be into airbrushed to get a compressor and I don't think that is going to happen. But never say never? I also have a few Evemodel N scale houses I bought that are White and need airbrushing at some point. Me scared Good luck, hope you find a better price?
I am not an airbrush painter yet, but am looking forward to getting into it. Is the reverse trigger motion & order also important when you stop painting momentarily? Down then back to paint; forward then up to stop? Here is a link to a review of cordless airbrushes I found online: https://tangibleday.com/best-cordless-airbrush-for-painting-miniatures-review/ The author goes into many different advantages and disadvantages of these units, at least from the POV of a painter of miniatures. I can imagine one of the self-contained units, like the OP's, being very handy for painting scenery directly on the layout (say, weathered rock colors on an exposed cliff face, etc.), without a hose or cord to drape across the layout, and potentially disturb other scenery.
Heck, at $90 it's still a bargain, and quite manageable with the extra stuff I want to get (about $10 worth). I even stumbled across a battery-operated spot welder while I was looking around, for not much more than the airbrush. Maybe later, after the gadget-adrenaline wears off and I've read some reviews and other doc about it. If you hear a loud thud in the next 24 hours or so, that's the hammer dropping...
Well I think a person that has been using an airbrush for a long time can answer that better then me. But my reply is, that over time it will just be something you know how to do, without thinking about it, muscle memory basically. And I would also think that most people that airbrush for hours and hours would only consider a rechargeable for certain task as he stated, or travel with it, etc... I am not that person in any way, airbrushing for hours that is. I've always wanted to try airbrushing, cause you know we see those videos and think, I'll be a master IF I get an airbrush and immediately be able to paint with one like them, NOT I wanted a few things: 1 - Try to use an airbrush see how it is 2 - Be affordable to me to try it 3 - Easy to use, no compressor, no loud noise, no hoses, etc... 4 - It be easier and look better then my crappy brush painting. Which it is, for me 5 - Easy to clean up. To me only, it is way easier to clean then brushes. But that's me! If you are going to be airbrushing for hours, need to adjust the air, have different airbrushes, etc... Experts chime in here. Get one with a compressor. So far, I like my Mini Me rechargeable airbrush. Now about spraying scenery and NOT knocking over things. It is a pretty BIG base on this thing. Like 4" tall and about 1 1/2" on each side. This thing is whisper quiet though one of the things I really like about it. Comparing it to a compressor kicking in once in awhile. Alright, time to go airbrush some more tonight. I need A LOT of practice, I mean A LOT! When I actually get to airbrushing a plastic model aircraft I have, that will be the big test. Thinking I am going to need more then one
When/If, we know you are, drop the hammer. Don't forget to get water based specific airbrush paint, and some Flow Improver, and Cleaner for it, which I don't have yet, just using Distilled Water which they recommend even with a Cleaner. I got really lucky and bought Vallejo Model Air, not even knowing that is what I needed. These Rechargeable ones have a tiny nozzle I think it is called like .04 mm or something like that. A friend told me as I asked him before I bought it what that meant! My understanding is IF you use regular acrylic paint to have to do some serious thinning for these Rechargeable Airbrushes, IF it will even work? Once again the experts can chime in. You only thought you were done shopping There are always accessories to every product! I hope you get one, but more then that, hope you like it, or you will be mad at me for my high praise of it Remember I am a BEGINNER!
Ain't that the darn truth! Funny how one hobby's accoutrements lead to whole new hobbies with yet more accoutrements!
So am I - probably still stuck at the starting gate... (including my Testors so-called airbrush, which I may have used less times than the fingers on one hand). I'm basing my enthusiasm on your results on the small items so far, and your remarks on how to use it and practice with it. You're my Airbrush 101 textbook so far. I'll start just like you are - small stuff first, then move up to more precious things (buildings, cars and engines) when I've gained enough confidence to overcome the heebie-jeebies of painting said more precious things. It's like power tools: you can't have enough of them (the Red Green Principle). Same with trains... and gadgets... and... Now where's that dang hammer?
wow thats not bad paint jobs. i need to use my air brush more. I Hate cleaning it. but it looks like you got a good handle on that thing....
