What type of paint are you using? Is it watered down... or is it think.. being think will make airbrush spray dotes... trust me... I do it all the time for different effects. The air preasure as well makes a difference... the less air.. the less presure the air is pushed out of the brush.. causing a less constant flow of paint... So yeah.. maybe the can of air is causing this to happen.. and also it could maybe be the paint is just right.. but the can air just ain't enough for it... get what I'm saying. If you can afford to go out and by a portible tire filler.. I think here in Canada they refer to them as a PIG... its red.. has a hose.. that you can hook your brush up to.. and a gage.. and those suckers hold a heck of a lot of air.. I am not saying that will be the solving to your problem.. but it could be one. So good luck.. like I said.. you could also reduce the paint.. depending on what type of paint it is.. usually if it is a acrylic.. just add a bit of water... to water it down a bit.. make sure you shake the jar of paint before you spray... make sure the nozzle of the brush is super clean.. cause any dust or dirt on the tip of the airbrush needle could make your spray go heywire.. Even I.. not saying I'm a pro airbrusher... but I do it as a hobby.. and I to run into problems.. even know I think I might know what I'm talking about.. sometime just doesn't help me any when I run into problems to.
Good luck.. hope the above helped you a bit...
Just read your message again.. and I'm not sure what really your having a problem with this brush.. is it you want a finer spray.. so you can do fine lines.. or a bigger area spray.. well all the above sort of covers what I think might of been the problem you were having.. but another thing that I thought of is the pin or needle in the brush.. you can adjust it which will cause the paint to flow out more or less.. depending on how far you push the needle into the pen... or if you pull it just out a bit.. the more paint will come out covering a bigger area.. also depending on the amount of presure you are pulling back on the trigger of the brush. Fine lines obviously will happen if you put the needle all the way into the brush..
Now I'm not sure of the type of brush you have but my pache brushs came with brush tips.. that are used for different types of paint styles.. so fine lines.. big spays... etc.. so you might just want to read more about what each of your extras that you might of got with your brush are used for...
So agian... I hope that all helps.. any questions.. PM me and I'll be happy to help you out more..
Good luck.. hope the above helped you a bit...
Just read your message again.. and I'm not sure what really your having a problem with this brush.. is it you want a finer spray.. so you can do fine lines.. or a bigger area spray.. well all the above sort of covers what I think might of been the problem you were having.. but another thing that I thought of is the pin or needle in the brush.. you can adjust it which will cause the paint to flow out more or less.. depending on how far you push the needle into the pen... or if you pull it just out a bit.. the more paint will come out covering a bigger area.. also depending on the amount of presure you are pulling back on the trigger of the brush. Fine lines obviously will happen if you put the needle all the way into the brush..
Now I'm not sure of the type of brush you have but my pache brushs came with brush tips.. that are used for different types of paint styles.. so fine lines.. big spays... etc.. so you might just want to read more about what each of your extras that you might of got with your brush are used for...
So agian... I hope that all helps.. any questions.. PM me and I'll be happy to help you out more..
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Fetthunter
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Try adjusting the thumbscrew on the regulator cap that screws onto the air can. Turning it clockwise will give you more pressure and prevent "dotting".
When I airbrush from my air can, I screw on the regulator cap, then I hold the trigger down (without a jar attached to the handle) and turn the thumbscrew on the cap clockwise until I get a good airflow coming out of the gun. While holding the trigger down, you can turn the thumbscrew both ways to see if the airflow is powerful enough.
Once you settle on where to put the thumbscrew, then adjust the needle tip connected to the siphon tube coming out of the jar (and your paint). Start by screwing it all the way down (clockwise), hold the trigger down, aim it at some scrap cardboard or something, then back it off (counterclockwise) until the gun sprays and until the pattern is what you're looking for.
I initially tried spraying Liquitex (Grumbacher) acrylic paint in my brush the day I bought it. It did EXACTLY what yours is doing now. I thought the paint was too thick, so I added a bit of water. Well, it sprayed. THEN the paint ran off my armor! After trial and error, I discovered that the paint consistency was FINE. It was my air pressure that was the problem. After figuring out how to set the regulator, I was in business!
I've sprayed acrylics, enamels, varnish, lacquer... you name it! And I've NEVER had to thin/water down ANY of them!
When I airbrush from my air can, I screw on the regulator cap, then I hold the trigger down (without a jar attached to the handle) and turn the thumbscrew on the cap clockwise until I get a good airflow coming out of the gun. While holding the trigger down, you can turn the thumbscrew both ways to see if the airflow is powerful enough.
Once you settle on where to put the thumbscrew, then adjust the needle tip connected to the siphon tube coming out of the jar (and your paint). Start by screwing it all the way down (clockwise), hold the trigger down, aim it at some scrap cardboard or something, then back it off (counterclockwise) until the gun sprays and until the pattern is what you're looking for.
I initially tried spraying Liquitex (Grumbacher) acrylic paint in my brush the day I bought it. It did EXACTLY what yours is doing now. I thought the paint was too thick, so I added a bit of water. Well, it sprayed. THEN the paint ran off my armor! After trial and error, I discovered that the paint consistency was FINE. It was my air pressure that was the problem. After figuring out how to set the regulator, I was in business!
I've sprayed acrylics, enamels, varnish, lacquer... you name it! And I've NEVER had to thin/water down ANY of them!
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gwizah_fett
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well if a "pig" tank is what you are describing you probably mean a simple air tank. To use this with a hose you will probably need a reducer fitting. It depends on the type of airbrush you have but It will probably come with a hose attached already. For example, If you purchased a badger airbrush kit it probably included a hose attachment to a can of compressed air. You'll need a Badger hose with the reducer coupling on one end. This can be had for usually $7-$9.
Now here's the bad news...
You'll probably get tired of rfilling it at your local gas station. You know you might just want to go back to the Depot and get yourself that little campble hausfeld workbench compressor. Or better still, hit the local art supply store and pick up a nice compressor for the same price.
Now here's the bad news...
You'll probably get tired of rfilling it at your local gas station. You know you might just want to go back to the Depot and get yourself that little campble hausfeld workbench compressor. Or better still, hit the local art supply store and pick up a nice compressor for the same price.
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Thanks for both those ideas, but the tank is just 20 bucks. I can't afford to shell out 100 plus for a compressor. I'd rather put that kind of money into my outfit in a more substantial way.
How long do you think a tank will last per filling? I only plan on weathering with it.
How long do you think a tank will last per filling? I only plan on weathering with it.
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gwizah_fett
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You'll probably do o.k. Id say at about 2 minutes continuos spray with a fully open valve. Since you will be spitting and stippling with the airbrush, (which looks much better at a lower air pressure IMHO) You'll be fine. Hey I happen to have an old airbrush compressor, VERY CHEAP. Maybe I can sell it...PM me.
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My question has more to do with the compressor. Excuse my ignorance, but can you hook up one of those $20-30 air compressors that they sell for your car. The ones that I think hook-up to your cig lighter? I saw them at home depot and figures, if they can fill a tire...
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fettcicle
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I don't think they have a pressure regulator, I think the automotive ones only produce enough pressure to fill a tire, once that pressure is met the thing just can't pump in any more air. The air brush compressors have a pressure shut off, when it reaches a cretain pressure in the tank it turns off. Besides the air compressor has a tank to hold the pressurized air, this is what sprays the paint, the tire pump just pumps air into a tire, there is no tank to produce an even flow of pressurized air. If you tried to hook it up to an air brush you might get a speratic pulse of air which may just splatter the paint.....dunno just an assumption
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Fetthunter
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Many airbrush compressors don't have a holding tank. The downside is that they have to run constantly, where the ones with a tank just run until they fill the tank up, then shut off. Once the air in the tank is depleted to a pre-determined level (set by the manufacturer), the compressor kicks in again and refills the tank.
The ones with a tank are generally a little more expensive than the ones without a tank, but a benefit is that you don't have to listen to the compressor running constantly.
Some of the compressors are pretty quiet these days, but there again, you pay for that feature.
I'd suggest getting either one with a tank OR an airbursh compressor without a tank designed for nail salon or medical use, as they tend to be REALLY quiet, which is nice since it will be running all the time.
The ones with a tank are generally a little more expensive than the ones without a tank, but a benefit is that you don't have to listen to the compressor running constantly.
Some of the compressors are pretty quiet these days, but there again, you pay for that feature.
I'd suggest getting either one with a tank OR an airbursh compressor without a tank designed for nail salon or medical use, as they tend to be REALLY quiet, which is nice since it will be running all the time.
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Lynn TXP 0369
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I have a Badger air brush compressor, it dosn't have holding tank. The biggest thing is you need it to have an air pressure regulator as it needs to be between 20-35 PSI depending on what your are doing with it. I don't think those car tire compressors come with a regulator or even have on put on.
You'll also need a water trap installed in the line sompeplce to collect water that will be in the lines. Nothing ruins a paint job or your day faster than having water spurt out all over your almost finished paint job......
You'll also need a water trap installed in the line sompeplce to collect water that will be in the lines. Nothing ruins a paint job or your day faster than having water spurt out all over your almost finished paint job......
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Jangos kid
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airbrush question
Hey all. I've been using an airbrush for most of my fett costume, but I'm thinking of upgrading to a better one; (just using a cheapy testers right now.) I know some of you guys are fantastic w/ an airbrush, & I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions about what is a good airbrush to use. There seems to be a huge variety of diff models available w/ various price ranges. Thought I'd see what everyone else is using before I go out & buy one. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Hey all. I've been using an airbrush for most of my fett costume, but I'm thinking of upgrading to a better one; (just using a cheapy testers right now.) I know some of you guys are fantastic w/ an airbrush, & I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions about what is a good airbrush to use. There seems to be a huge variety of diff models available w/ various price ranges. Thought I'd see what everyone else is using before I go out & buy one. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Boba Phett
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Paasche is what I've been using for over 15 years. Either the H or VL models are the way to go. They are well built and great to work with. I worked at a hobby store for 10 years and the Paasche's outsold the nearest competitor 5 to 1 on any given day. -Mark
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VashDstampede
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I've been using my Iwata Eclipse (I think its HP-BCS I have to check when I get to work). I've used this airbrush for over 6 years now and it still works great. I also have and used paasche and badger airbrushes, but Iwata is my favorite because it is very versitile.
My dad has been in the sign business for years and he gave me one and has one for himself, don't know why, we work at the same sign shop:confused.
My dad has been in the sign business for years and he gave me one and has one for himself, don't know why, we work at the same sign shop:confused.
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Jangos kid
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Thanx alot for the info guys!! Appreciate it! Acctually paasche' is the brand I've had my eye on. Thanx again, think I'll pick one of these up.
Thanx alot for the info guys!! Appreciate it! Acctually paasche' is the brand I've had my eye on. Thanx again, think I'll pick one of these up.
Jodo Kast 2749
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With the Testor's spray can airbrush, is the smell reduced from a regular can of spray paint?
With the Testor's spray can airbrush, is the smell reduced from a regular can of spray paint?
MaxPlague
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It sure is! Spray paint really stinks, and depending on the brand or application, it can really give you a headache.
Airbrushing barely smells at all, in fact, it smells kinda good. Just be sure you wear a mask anyway, paint mist will color your snot for days.
It sure is! Spray paint really stinks, and depending on the brand or application, it can really give you a headache.
Airbrushing barely smells at all, in fact, it smells kinda good.
Just be sure you wear a mask anyway, paint mist will color your snot for days. 
Eagleskull
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I was wondering where i can buy a airbrush gun for like $0-150 bucks?
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