Great video as always. The adjustment on the back of the airbrush controls the amount of paint through the nozzle and not for line thickness, it just limits the travel of the trigger.
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Benny. Cheers!
@zachhan5038
2 жыл бұрын
And trigger travel and trigger position is related to spray width and produced line width.
@lancecaldwell3874
5 жыл бұрын
Great intro for airbrushing Dave. I've got Iwata eclipse a double act. gravity fed brush 200$ can. And a Binks 1974 Wren b single act brush, with three friction fit bottles 75$. All this is fed by a 15 gal. Air tank I can fill from our shop compressor. Gives me 1/2 hour of playtime and clean-up. Most important is your water trap. Clean air is a must. Just practicing with it now and good too know I'm not doin it alone! Cheers mate..
@bobkeller8383
4 жыл бұрын
Get closer when air pressure is down to get finer detail. Makes a huge difference
@TTMOTO888
5 жыл бұрын
Hola Dave from the Philippines! I have the Mr.Hobby Ps270 as well and its a great airbrush. A lot of airbrush for the money IMHO. An automatic shutoff compressor and an adjustable regulator would be a great addition to your setup. Much easier to get fine lines with very low (10-15) psi. Love ypur channel mate!
@kwk9415
Жыл бұрын
i am Actually in the Proccess of Upgrading and i always thought, okaya you want to have thin lines well time to mask it up, but know that i saw that and actual higher quality Airbrush can do that also is very nice to see! Also that beginning Spludge of the Cheapy very hard to fix when it actually hits your Modell.... Thank you for your Video !
@bobdyer422
5 жыл бұрын
Spray Gunner is the only company I use for AB's and AB supplies. I'm a big fan of the H&S AB's.
@SmallSoldier
5 жыл бұрын
Good review. Yes having the air flow nozzle is a great feature. I have it on my Iwata and have had it for 20+ years now. Just last year I replaced the needle and nozzle.
@Ebergerud
5 жыл бұрын
Small, you've got smarter fingers than I do. I simply forget about that valve on the Procon. I've got a pretty good compressor and pretty much know what psi I want and set it there. But I can see where the valve could be useful in "painting small" - not sure if I can learn a new trick though.
@SmallSoldier
5 жыл бұрын
😀😀. Well, don’t know about smarter fingers. I’ve been using it so long I don’t know any better. Your probably right... you can’t teach an old dog new tricks!😀😀
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
20+ years before having to replace the needle and nozzle is pretty damn good. I'm impressed by that!
@SmallSoldier
5 жыл бұрын
Yes it's been an amazing airbrush. I guess it's true that sometimes you get what you pay for. I bought it back in 98 I think for around $200.00 which was expensive at the time. Not sure what they go for now but I'd buy another if I had too. Maybe I'll take this one to the grave. :)
@Ebergerud
5 жыл бұрын
I agree about the Iwata being very tough. Harder Steenbeck has brass nozzles (they're vulnerable and expensive) and very fragile needles. Iwata has steel nozzles (the tip may be brass) and a much sturdier needle. I bought an extra needle just in case and it's been sitting untouched for two years. And I look at the one I use and there don't appear to be any marks or imperfections. A Harder Steenbeck will pick up "scars of honor" very fast and their needles cost a lot too. Let's face it: "Made in Japan" means something in our day. The ProCon is, as I understand it, made for Gunze by Iwata - their feel is very similar.
@valborchardt3596
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave, really good to hear your tips about air brushes, take care as always from South Africa
@allandavis8201
5 жыл бұрын
As with everything it is possible to buy a cheaper version of airbrushes that will do the same as more expensive branded brushes, the best advice I have received is to buy the best system you can afford, and start with an uncomplicated dual action gravity feed brush, I have a cheap brush and compressor that I find comfortable and easy to use. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. 👍
@blackeaglefabrication2369
5 жыл бұрын
Having bought the same sort of cheap combo kit, your idea for opening the air flow was the tip I needed thanks.
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help Lee :)
@Splatterpunk_OldNewYork
5 жыл бұрын
Thats no Sparman, that's a BT-130 from China. A very dependable model, (I own 2). Love the cup troth and the handling. They say it is cheap, but with a little needle polishing (Silva with automotive chrome polish rags) and some seal replacement (either with better seals or with straight up wax) you can get a much smoother pattern.
@martinremy4014
4 жыл бұрын
Correct! It really wasn't a Sparmax! Sparmax uses the SP designation. That BD-130 is a Chinese product.
@grahamhunt1902
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave, we must be on the same thought wave as my Mr Hobby, Procon Boy had also just arrived in the mail from Spray Gunner in Tamper Florida. I was just about to play with it when I saw your encouraging review. All so very timely. Cheers...🍻
@jlpytlewski
5 жыл бұрын
My 1st airbrush was a Testor`s single action cheapo and had lots of problems with it. Next was a Badger 150, siphon fed, and use it till this day, love that airbrush, was $150, but I have a bunch of bottles and siphon caps everywhere. Picked up an Iwata Eclipse HPCS and love that one too, got that on a clearance rack at AC Moore`s for 50 bucks, also have 2 Badger Vegas...similar to their 150, and they are indestructible, but can`t do fine work with them...got them for a steal at $25 for both. I`ve also used Harbor Freight double-action , siphon fed airbrushes, $19 , which also worked well, but didn`t last very long. If I were to recommend an airbrush to someone, it would be a Badger. They are solid tools, which if a problem develops, can be shipped back to them for repair, usually at no cost, except shipping.
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Len Pytlewski that’s good to know about Badger, I didn’t know their customer service / repairs were so impressive.
@grahamjappe1315
5 жыл бұрын
I have one of these, bought it for spraying primer and I do a complete clean after use, removing the needle and the nozzle after use with no problems. I have Badger & H&S airbrushes but recently purchased the MIG Cobra for round about the same price your one is - and it’s great. I don’t like the crown needle protector and spray without it on. I also found that polishing the needle improved the flow greatly.
@zachhan5038
2 жыл бұрын
MiG Cobra airbrush is made by Badger.
@kerryadams8922
5 жыл бұрын
Great comparison video. I use my old cheap airbrush Chinese knock off for spaying future. And my better one Iwata eclipse for my painting THANKS And looking forward to your next update..
@billwelch2842
5 жыл бұрын
I have both Gravity and Siphon feed. Siphon feed does not require HUGE PSI but rather 20 PSI. I like it because I can slap the small jar of paint on a go. Great for painting a model with one colour.
@wwkdiecastmore5647
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, I have to check into this airbrush, I like the 0.20 needle!
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
It's good and fine for detail, but can cover large areas as well - my default.
@koolkatkustomdiecast801
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome ya I just bought a ps-266 from them and a no name compressor
@DavesModelWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@putuplasts7940
2 жыл бұрын
I used DH-103 for around 10 years. Then I decided to upgrade to Iwata Eclipse. And well..., after 4 years the paint cup's internal coating started to fade away revealing rough texture, which really obstructs the paint flow, when Sparmax's internal coating is absolutely fine and smooth as baby's face. So more expensive not always means better.
@DavesModelWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
That's so interesting. I too still love my old DH-103 - it's got to be about 15 years old now. The nozzle has been replaced twice, and it's definitely not up for detailed, fine lines any more, but as a workhorse to cover large areas it's still a solid performer.
@putuplasts7940
2 жыл бұрын
@@DavesModelWorkshop Yup, solid is exactly the word to describe DH-103! :)
@larrybrown1824
5 жыл бұрын
Badgers are super expensive airbrushes??? LOL Maybe in Australia, but in the US Badger has anything from $30 USD kits for very basic spraying up to several hundred dollars for artists airbrushes. I enjoy using the Patriot, a gravity feed double action that's very easy to clean. They run about $100 USD here in the states. Not dissing what you use! As your experience shows, it's not the tool you have, it's getting good using the tool you have. Practice, practice, practice!
@iangittins4064
5 жыл бұрын
Good one Dave.....The Sparmax 103 is a great starter and a real trooper but always had issues putting Vallejo Primers or Model Air through it.Recently upped mine for another Sparmax with 3.5 needle....Vallejo paints are now no longer an issue and are now forgiven for their sins !
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Hey mate, good to hear from you! To be honest, I hate airbrushing acrylics - I always have clogging issues at the tip. Good to know that it's getting easier, perhaps you can tempt me away from enamels only... Dave
@gordonenquist36
5 жыл бұрын
I think you mean .35 needle, a 3.5 would be for 1:1 scale auto body shop painters.
@Trevor_Austin
5 жыл бұрын
The jump you made from basic to intermediate will be repeated if you jump to the next level up. I have two Harder & Steinbeck brushes. The cheaper ones in their range do the same job as the expensive ones and more importantly use the same components at the business end. So you can start with the same spray pattern as the most expensive. The difference is the control. And if I can make a suggestion, a better compressor with good pressure control will make another improvement. May I also suggest that 50 psi is a huge pressure to spray with. For close up work I might use 10 psi but normally I’m between 20 and 30 psi. But my comments are not meant to detract from the message in your video in any way. ps. The prop on the Eindekker was the dog’s doodads!
@Georgeolddrones
5 жыл бұрын
Good comment Trevor. 👍🇬🇧
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Trevor, thanks for your comment - feedback is always welcome, I don't get any sense of you trying to detract mate :) That's interesting about the jump to advanced airbrushes, it makes perfect sense. It's all about control and finesse of control, I agree. Cheers, Dave
@miroslavnikolic643
5 жыл бұрын
I must agree with Trevor regarding psi. i mostly use around 15 psi and with that i can get around 1-2mm lines with Neo for Iwata CN, which is what most people regard as a beginner airbush. just try to lower psi, and get closer to what you are painting. start around 20 psi and go up or down a bit, depends on the airbrush itself and also on type of paint and how diluted it is. a bit of practice and you could make hairlines with that Procon Boy :)
@miroslavnikolic643
5 жыл бұрын
i forgot to add something... that MAC valve on Procon could be quite useful for you, try adjusting pressure on it while painting and you could see results immediately. quite useful when you want extremely low pressures, under 1 bar, which most compressors struggle a bit (on mine, when i go bellow 1 bar, valve on water trap opens and starts letting air out...). those can come in handy when you want some weathering effects, or some effects on base coat, like tiny splatters or such... experiment and have fun :)
@justinsane332
5 жыл бұрын
I agree. The reason you can't get fine lines is the pressure. I recommend a California Air Tools compressor. Very quiet and affordable, and allows you great control over pressure.
@Allessio777
3 жыл бұрын
Do you happen to know if the Iwata nozzle tool works with this AB?
@flying.models1136
4 жыл бұрын
is it important which compressor I use? do i need a compressor extra for modeling or can I use my own compressor?
@garyparker2969
5 жыл бұрын
Cooolll Review Dave, I'm gonna Check it out, Thank You for Sharing n God Bless All
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gary - all the best to you mate. D
@oiuhwoechwe
5 жыл бұрын
CE means conformite european which is the testing marque for anything for sale in EU.
@Georgeolddrones
5 жыл бұрын
Good comment Trevor.👍🇬🇧
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Very considered and informed.
@annedrop
3 жыл бұрын
I actually bought a PS-289 after watching your video. The nozzle on my Iwata Eclipse has been damaged, and it would cost me for a 110$-ish USD for the shipping and everything. Local hobby store stocks the PS-289 for exactly a 100$, that's a steal right? And to my surprise they spray the same so I'm happy :)
@DavesModelWorkshop
3 жыл бұрын
I'm very happy to hear that!
@fedaykincommando3252
5 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking of getting my first airbrush in the near future and I was wondering, do i really need to go with a begginers airbrush first? Or can i go straight in at the intermediate level?
@Splatterpunk_OldNewYork
5 жыл бұрын
Depends on you budget. You need to learn the Airbrush Kung-Fu first. There is a steep learning curve with this tech. A cheap setup will get you in the game, and it is not a loss because the cheap airbrush gun is still good for workhorse priming when u upgrade. 99% of the muscle memory you need to develop to be efficient with airbrush can be learned on a cheap unit. The BT-130 (what this guy is showing) is my favorite cheapo. Big cup, big troth, good handling. Biggest thing is do not get a single tank compressor. It overheats quickly and shuts down, and it suffers from 'pulsing', where the spray pattern become uneven. Double tank please. Get a quick release with clutch (this allows you to further dial in the pressure), If you decide to go for the big boy club right away, stick to IWATA or Badger, but only buy the 0.2 nozzle unit. The bigger nozzles can be substituted with cheapo's without quality drop. Good luck friend.
@fedaykincommando3252
5 жыл бұрын
@@Splatterpunk_OldNewYork Thanks for taking the time to reply Martin. The thing I was worried about was buying a starter airbrush kit and then having to spend more money to upgrade. After looking around the iwata neo is about my price range.
@Steve-dr7rr
3 жыл бұрын
Great video could you tell me what paper you use to test your airbrush on cheers
@DavesModelWorkshop
3 жыл бұрын
It's just plain old A4 copier paper. Nothing special.
@StoryboardMindset
3 жыл бұрын
So you wouldn't recommend a Paasche H for beginners?
@chrisweilbacher9590
3 жыл бұрын
I just bought a Paasche Talon with the 3 needles and heads. It is shit. Terrible! I bought it for detail with using the . 25 needle and head. It is junk, my cheapo Point Zero works much better. I have an Iwata with a . 50 needle and it works fine for larger areas. So I ordered the Paasche from SprayGunner. I fought with the Paasche for 4 hours and had enough. I thought I would give the little guy a shot and ordered it through SprayGunner. After screwing with this flawed Talon, I called SprayGunner to try and return it. No call back yet. And it has been a few days. If they don't reply soon, I am going to give the piece of shit away to someone in my scale-model club. It should be noted, when I first set up the . 25 needle and head, I noticed how roughly finished the needle head was. There were noticeable machine striation marks on from the tip to about 3/4" up the shaft, where it was 'necked-down'. It actually looked like a horrid machining job necking down the needle. $100.00 is nothing for me at my stage in life. I am recently retired and relatively well set. But it pisses me off when a product is defective and the merchant or manufacturer will not stand by their product. I should have stuck with my first instinct to purchase from Amazon where I could have just sent it back no questions asked. Screw SprayGunner if they do not make this right. I will buy all my airbrush products from Amazon in the future and make my displeasure known whenever the opportunity permits. Also, the old heads in my scale model club kind of have a dim-view of Paasche airbrushes. One guy out of the 10 guys in my club uses one. But he told me that it is a "love/hate" experience for folks that buy them. Well I don't have to 'love it'. I'll toss it in the shit can before screwing up another otherwise nice paint job trying to detail/bleach with it. I am going to buy the Mr. Hobby Procon 0.20 from Amazon. I am done screwing around with the smaller outfits. If they send you defective products you are stuck with them.
@allangillis2033
5 жыл бұрын
That was very helpful. Thanks
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Allan :)
@gerryvandyk5551
5 жыл бұрын
I upgraded my airbrush recently as well. I make a good living so I DID splurge. :-) I got a Paasche Talon, for me the important thing was to get all three head/needle assemblies, as my old single action Badger 200 had only the heavy duty head which I found limiting. For me there's no way in hell the airbrush doesn't get torn down for a proper cleaning with every use. For a compressor, I borrow the 3/4 horse with the 2 gallon hot dog tank from the garage. It's got a great regulator on it making the pressure selection accurate and repeatable, though the thing is REALLY noisy. Out here on the Canadian prairie I've never found the need for a water trap. :-)
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Gerry, I agree about a strip down for cleaning - I don't get the instructions stating not to do that? Trust me, I'm ignoring that bit of advice from Mr Hobby... ;)
@JIMIIXTLAN
2 жыл бұрын
@@DavesModelWorkshop how's the breakdown and cleaning of the airbrush going
@DavesModelWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
@@JIMIIXTLAN Hi Jimi, it's good. The Mr Hobby airbrush is great, I use it for my more precise work, while I continue to use my old beater workhorse airbrush for painting large areas - it is showing its age, and isn't very fine any more. Breakdown and cleaning - yes, I do it every time, it's just foolish not to.
@jaywright9820
3 жыл бұрын
SUBBED! Nice video. I'm still learning about his stuff and this was helpful! Thanks!
@DavesModelWorkshop
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful :)
@JosKelly
5 жыл бұрын
But don’t get rid of the old brush, it may handle a job or pigment the newer one can’t. I still often use a Thayer and Chandler I bought in 1974.
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Joseph, agreed. I'll always be able to use it for big areas. 1974 eh? That's good value!!!
@JosKelly
5 жыл бұрын
I was 16. I have four airbrushes but that T&C brush, though it’s been used to paint artwork, product mockups, model kits, motorcycle tanks and even to spray makeup, just won’t give up. I’ve never even had to replace the needle.
@MustyBandaidMan
5 жыл бұрын
Would it be a bad idea to get a intermediate airbrush as my first as long as I was willing to spend the money? My reasoning is that an intermediate airbrush may eliminate the frustration of a first time build. Am I wrong in thinking that or will it only increase the frustration?
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
No, that's a good idea. As long as you have the funds, it's sensible to buy better quality. Like I say in the video, once you airbrush you'll never go back. And the learning curve is the same for either. I just know a lot of people don't want to fork out the money before they've tried it.
@robertbarker2672
4 жыл бұрын
You done good by that fokker very well done highlights on the spars better lighting would be a plus to effects, always great info with your vids cheers
@TheBDrinkin
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Just saved me from spending too much on something I don't need. This brush looks perfect. How do I get the 10% off though?
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Brad-Lee Tolley if you become a member of The MOD Squad by supporting me on Patreon, you’ll receive 10% off at a range of hobby suppliers. Full details at my blog: www.davesmodelworkshop.com/p/the-mod-squad.html
@williamcorban5244
5 жыл бұрын
Greetings from New Zealand, nice airbrush 👍 I have just done the same thing but I have brought the Harder and steenback Infinity as my new one 😏 but just some advice take the crown cap of it will help with splattering 👍
@ArmourEmpire
5 жыл бұрын
Good advice about the crown cap mate. Enjoyed the vid Dave as always. May be worth getting a cheap compressor with an air tank and a regulator that lets you dial down below 20psi. Found both of these were helpful when I wanted the ability to do free hand camo. Kutgw
@Ebergerud
5 жыл бұрын
Years back I was influenced by Phil Flory and bought a HS Evo. Along the way, I got another one, and Ultra and an Infinity. Then I got my Iwata. I'm not saying the HS isn't a good brush, but I can't "paint small" with it as well as I can with the Iwata HPC - much less the Procon. So now the Infinity has a .4mm nozzle (the .15 was simply too fragile) and is what I use for primers and clear coats. It's very easy to clean. (The others are now in my summer condo.) But I think the Japanese brushes are simply better made. If you remove the needle from the HS (I push it through the front when removing) there's paint all over it - that tells me the seals aren't doing the job. The Iwata is better and the ProCon needle comes out clean above the tip. And HS needles/nozzles are beastly expensive. Flory reviewed the ProCon a few weeks ago with a big thumbs up. More interesting was his praise of the HS as being "easy to clean" and "decent for all purpose" - I think he too has cooled a bit on them. But they do have a nice feel. It's personal in the end.
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Hi guys - thanks for the advice re: the crown cap. How do you protect the all important tip of the needle without a cap guard? (Other than being very cautious, of course)
@williamcorban5244
5 жыл бұрын
You take it off when you paint and put it back on when you clean it, well it works with me but just be careful ;)👍
@ArmourEmpire
5 жыл бұрын
@@DavesModelWorkshop hi Dave. I just try (operative word)..to be ultra careful mate. If you can order one as a spare, and perhaps adapt it to fit, then harder steenbeck do a really nice pinch tip. It's like a crown cap but shaped as a V, which literally allows you to pinch the tip with a tissue whilst airbrushing and effectively clean the needle if needed. Saying that I always remove that too when using my airbrush as I just prefer the control I get without it, especially when close up and personal at very low psi just a cm from surface. I'm getting better at straightening needles too lol
@TheLukemcdaniel
5 жыл бұрын
Thankfully most modern ones have a proper regulator rather than a bleed valve. much quieter and less waste
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Looks like I'm going to have to upgrade my compressor as well! ;)
@larrybrown1824
5 жыл бұрын
@@DavesModelWorkshop You may want to consider getting a compressor with a 2 gallon tank. That way you can use it for jobs around the house, such as filling car tires, driving a brad nailer (if you do any kind of woodworking), etc. Not sure what they run in Aus but they can be had for around $100 USD for brand names in the US. Less expensive for off brands. The biggest benefit to me. though, is they don't run all of the time.
@larrybrown1824
5 жыл бұрын
Just looked on Amazon.com.au, didn't see any pancake compressors such as I use. But I did find this: www.amazon.com.au/Yescom-Compressor-Pressure-Regulator-Spray/dp/B075LGDC2W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548644972&sr=8-1&keywords=compressor
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Larry Brown thanks for the suggestions. I’m going to check it out, sounds like a good solution. Dave
@virtuosomuso
Ай бұрын
the sparmax is not that cheap anymore its £71 in the uk 2024
@DavesModelWorkshop
Ай бұрын
@@virtuosomuso blimey, that is pricey now! It was definitely a cheap option when I bought mine.
@nikolajc7617
8 ай бұрын
A sparmax are not a cheap airbrush, its an intermediate.
@ethanrowland3671
5 жыл бұрын
using a cheapo just like that at the moment hahaha
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Hey mate, mine has lasted ten years, respect to the cheapos!!!
@Ebergerud
5 жыл бұрын
I have mixed feelings about this video. First, I would not call Sparmax "cheap" - in the US $75 would be a good price for a basic Sparmax. I don't doubt it's a good brush - I have a Sparmax compressor (at one house) and it's very quiet and will put out an honest 50psi. I fear when you give a "thumbs up" to a cheap brush you'll have people buying a "Really Cheap" knock-off from China. They're $20 and worth every penny - I've had two and they worked bad and died quick. For less than a Sparmax you could get an Iwata Neo or a basic Badger. The entry level Harder Steenbeck Ultra is about $90 and is identical on the inside to all of their standard brands like the Infinity. A very good "cheap" brush in my view would be a Paasche VLS with a #1 needle (.5mm) - they're around $50 or less. The VLS is gravity feed, but most compressors give plenty of air for it. The thing is easy to clean, the parts are dirt cheap and it's built like an American car from the 60s - basic and very strong. It will outlast you. If I had to live with one airbrush it would be the Iwata Eclipse HPC. It has a lovely pattern - its .35mm nozzle is a very versatile size and can do very fine lines - parts are much less than Harder Steenbeck; it's nozzle is made of steel, not brass (like HS) and the needle very stout. It's $150, but it will serve splendidly for your modeling life and it's quite easy to clean. (Hobby Lobby has frequent 40% Off sales - so I got my Eclipse there for about $120 and it came with several Com.Art paints, lube etc.) If money is short, don't feel bad and find a Sparmax or a VLS - you can make great models with them. (Many fine veteran modelers use single action Badger or Paasche and get fine results - the hand will beat the brush any day.) And if noise is no problem, a "no name" compressor will work fine - they're under $50. You can get a cheap compressor from Home Depot or Amazon with a one gallon air tank for $70. Quiet is a little more. But I consider modeling a very inexpensive hobby. If you enjoy it, I'd look at painters - they use dozens of brushes - often very expensive. (I have three airbrushes - an Ultra with a .4mm, an Iwata Eclipse and a Procon and use all of them on every project.) Some brushes are better at one thing than others. An Iwata spray gun can't be beat for laying down a large coat. (See the videos made by uber-master Paul Budzik here at YT channel Scale Model Workshop.) I heartily agree with the Mr. Hobby Procon as a detail brush. I use water based acrylics and "painting small" with them takes a very good brush but the Procon does the job. It's beautifully made. I'm not so sure about never having to clean it - it doesn't take much to put a brush down for a couple of minutes and come back and find tip dry. The one weakness of the Procon is that it's tough to clean. I'd get a Cleaning Kit that SprayGunner also sells that includes a special wrench for dealing with the tiny nozzle. The basic ProCon is $80 and well worth it. SprayGunner is a very good dealer (they also sell Mission Models Paints if you like them). The venerable "Chicago" Airbrush Supply is back from the dead now under the name "Midwest Airbrush" - they have very good prices and very good supply of brushes, compressors etc. But if the basic message is to have a Sparmax and a Procon - I couldn't agree more.
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Eric, this is a great comment. Perfectly considered - thank you for taking the time. I agree, a $20 airbrush will give you grief. How do you find painting acrylics with your Hr. Hobby Procon? Any clogging issues?
@Ebergerud
5 жыл бұрын
The Procon is simply a terrific detail brush. I get tip clog - the paint builds up when I'm "painting small" for black basing - but this is inevitable and you simply wipe it away with a damp brush or rag if I have the tip guard off. I doubt this would happen under normal circumstances, but I only use the Procon for detail. I haven't had any tip dry - but the paints I use - usually Golden High Flow - if thinned with Airbrush extender almost never dry. Mission Model Paints don't seem to either - they have a polyurethane conditioner that you're recommended to add that improves flow and increases drying time. I put in a couple of drops of Liquitex retarder for good measure. What I'm not convinced of is that you can get away without giving the Procon a proper cleaning. Gunze sells a cleaning kit that has a special wrench made to remove the very small nozzle - so obviously Gunze thinks that you'll need to clean at some time. But if backflushing will do the job, I'll be very happy. Maybe cleaning is only needed if you forget to blow out the paint. (If so, that's when a water based acrylic will bite your face - a solvent in an acrylic lacquer would dry - the polymer in Golden or Mission will dry like almost like a plastic.) For general painting I like the Iwata HPC. So over time I've bought airbrushes I don't need and buckets of paint that I don't need. But so what? Instead of making a model boat I could buy a real one - and that would put our hobby into perspective real fast. Keep up the videos - they're very good.
@asian2700
5 жыл бұрын
Hello Those minor birds are everywhere in Aus
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Yep, absolutely everywhere Harry.
@thomream1888
5 жыл бұрын
Those major birds are plentiful as well, but their song is in a better key... I'm so sorry, I just can't help myself...it's my Dad's fault. He's got the same illness and I inherited it from him.
@oliversinton948
5 жыл бұрын
I really need an airbrush ,but i have no money😭
@james.black981
5 жыл бұрын
$20- 25 on Ebay for a double action.
@DavesModelWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
I can't lie, an airbrush really does improve your models. Save buying the next 1-2 kits and buy an airbrush instead, maybe? Good luck :)
@lovecchio420
5 жыл бұрын
Need to wear some gloves, you've got orange paint on your hands ;)
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