I’ve gotta say, you have taught me everything I’ve learned about airbrushing the past month or two, went from knowing absolutely nothing to feeling confident with an airbrush in my hands, such a massive thanks for what you do.
What I liked the most is not only the fact that you're giving the whole set away, but the fact that you even decided to fill the gaps with your own budget, you didn't had to, and yet you did, that speaks highly of you as a person mate.
Dude Rex, why are you so good to us!?! You put a lot of work into these videos and then give away your commission? You truly are a rare unicorn in the TH-cam universe. Thank you for everything!!!
For someone who is just getting back into modelling ,Your chanel has given me so much information and I'm not sure if you realise how much you're appreciated. I'm disabled and have little spare money to dedicate to my hobby,so Your money saving tips and advice are a godsend. You have to many fans for your chanel to fail ! . Keep up the good work. 👍
Game Air has the perfect set of colors for the style of hobby crafting we do in our home. This is a gem of a set. And you even topped it off with extra. Someone will be very fortunate. Very nice things you are doing to support this craft. 👏
I have been away from the hobby of models, miniatures & painting for close to 30 years. I didn't realize how much I missed in that time away. Lately, I've been looking for videos and such on all aspects of getting back into it. My wife is even excited about trying her hand at some of this! I really enjoy your very thorough treatment of paints and equipment. You are one of the few folks I have found that gives a very In-Depth test and evaluation and I cannot thank you enough for doing it. Your videos allow me to make a more informed choice when it comes to paints. I have to also say that some of the paints being used are 'old friends' and a few of them are 'old unavailables' to me from back in the early 70's when I first really got deep into models, dioramas and painting. So having your videos available to see who's got what and how well do they work has been very informative. (the old 'unavailables' were the 'good' paints I simply couldn't afford as a kid back in the 70's) Thanks again for the effort you put out. Looking forward to the new paint booth. I wouldn't mind seeing a few more videos on brush applied paints as well, even though I really like the airbrush, I'm primarily a 'paint by brush' guy when it comes to my painting as I tend to do very small items in great detail.
I'm always amazed by how much paints, cans, and kits of all kind!! Still kinda new to the channel, but the information you provide is addicting!! It allows me to have more confidence in my builds. Side note I had the pleasure to visit the Gundam Base in Korea and Tamiya HQ. Anyone who's a big Gundam fanatic like I am. You'll go WILD!!! Like always thanks Rex for all your help buddy
@@barbatosrex9473 sadly I was on a time crunch, but I was able to pick up a couple MGs. One of my favorites - its a must to build Eclipse Gundam. It's a Freedom Gundam mix with a racing enthusiasts in mind mind. Rex you give little to no room for error when it comes to noobies in the hobby/gunpla world!! 💯
Well done as always, as someone who is snowed under with a necron and ork army to paint, having a huge collection of Vallejo airbrush paint would be 10000000 times better than thinning a hodge podge of citadel and army painter paints
In the last 6 months I've gotten into 3d printing and painting tabletop. Your videos have really taught me so much. Keep up the great work and thank you
The Vallejo Game Air range has been on my wish list for several years. It's the perfect fit for someone who primarily paints fantasy miniatures (and terrain), like I do. Especially those of us who have grown up with the more vibrant paint schemes from the late 80's and through the 90's. They do make the minis pop more on any table, whether for wargaming, board games or roleplaying games. Thanks for showcasing/testing so many brands, tools and paint ranges. You also have me convinced to get the Badger 105 Patriot for my next airbrush, once I have the funds. 😁
Hey rex, I just dicovered your channel half a year ago and you broke my fear of getting an airbrush.I bougyt a cheap one recently, it works fine for the price but i havent been able to decide what paint to buy so what paint brand do you recommend for an absolute beginner? Preferably acrylics cause i dont have a respirator.
Thanks for sharing your passion. In the last couple of years I've started back into model building after more than a 40 year layover. I've in the last two years purchased a Pasche H and this last week I picked up a Badger Patriot 105. Through your instructions on how to care for and utilize their potential has allowed me to undertake a new skill set in my hobby. Many Thanks!!!
I do have to say, I love when someone takes their TH-cam and starts their passion business. Looking forward to more testing and love the colors of your paint line.
I've watched and learned so much from your videos. I stopped airbrushing because I was so frustrated with the airbrush jamming all the time. Now I'm back to painting my cars and having fun. Thanks so much.
Listen my brother - I don't know how you do it. Keep me fascinated painting spoons but you do. Must be your voice or the interesting way you talk to us like we are standing right next to you. From my point of view its a real talent. Thanks for all the $ saving tips and demos. You are a great friend of the hobby - truly!
Bit late to modeling party but you and your videos have been my go to source for slowly putting together a gunpla area for my 6yr old son and I over the past few weeks. I also really enjoy your style of videos. It's more like your trying to explain to friends then it is just putting content for views out there. Thanks!
Since I'm starting to get back into model building (last model I built I was in Junior High school 40+ years ago). I've watched almost all of your videos in the last month. Now I want an airbrush and need to get new paint too. I have enjoyed your instructional videos. Keep them coming!
You've literally taught me 90% of what I know about my tools and colors. The other 10% was from just trial and error and making mistakes. You're the GOAT man!
Thanks for being there. I have watched many of your videos. Basically taught me how to air brush. I've only been painting for two months, your videos have been invaluable to my education. Thanks!
I paint Games Workshop miniatures and have never tried the Game Air line. They really are some nice looking paints. I appreciate your generosity. Good luck to all!
I will have to say that this are some of the most informative and detailed videos for scale modeling. Saves a lot of time and frustration on my part considering you take everything step by step product by product which has helped me tremendously and kept me from making mistakes I would have made. Keep up the great work and God Bless. Would love to watch you do a hot rod build from start to finish as I'm sure others would as well
Thanks for doing all these paint tests. They're very informative for the weekend hobbyists who have limited resources (and no sponsors like the high-end TH-camrs) to make informed choices in buying paint. 👍🏻 I started getting into the Model Air and Game Air lines because they work well with the airbrush and are easy to clean up.
I love your channel you show me so many things and as you dont say this is the best you always say this is the best for me ... you guys may find that the other thing works best for you but for mw ...... That is so fresh and shows you are not forcing anything or over selling anything, it allows people to make there own minds up and shows how professional you are, Thank you for what you do and how you do it. i try to watch them all. Thank you so much you have been a great help to me.......
Getting back into the model building hobby after 35 years. Bought my first airbrush. You are the defacto channel for any and all paint info! Priceless content.
Thank you so much for all of your knowledge and expertise! I originally found you because of a review you did on a harbor freight airbrush set and have been avidly watching everything you've put out. Your techniques, how to do your own thinner and cleaner, how to clean everything so it doesn't mess up your next project, it's all been so helpful, so thank you!! :)
You can absolutely airbrush Vallejo Model Color paints. They just need to be thinned to a swishable skim milk consistency with Vallejo's airbrush thinner (roughly 50/50) and a couple drops of their flow improver. The bottles need to be mixed and shaken very well before use though. I do it all the time and when you thin them a bottle can last a long while for many kits.
Love how you added more paints to fill it up. Anyone of us would have been happy just to get what was already there. Way to go above and beyond for your fans.
Long time watcher, first time posting. Vallejo Air and Model colors are great! Cannot say enough good about them. While we do use other brands, Vallejo just rocks across a wide range of applications. We (my son and I) shoot both Model & Air; some paints are extended/diluted depending on airbrush/color[pigmentation density]/needle size. Started with Model Color back when selections in Air was extremely limited & few and far between. Hmm, actually I think Air was a pipe dream when we started using Vallejo 🤔 In our shop, .5 is pretty big. We run .15s, .2s & 4s in the H&Ss, .35 (std) in the HP-CSs (these are our workhorses), .3s in the CHs and a .4 in the M2. The M2 is great for priming & basecoating. It gets used a lot since while we model in 28m, 1/35, 1/350 & 1/6th - we do mostly 1/22.5; think models measured in feet not inches, say like 8.5 ft long. YMMV on the following. We used to mix In the brush cup and and back blow for mixing and cleaning (H&S even sells a cap for this). We stopped that practice and now mix either in a bottle or mixing pans (the small Japanese ones). The reason being I was seeing a lot of leakage back through seals, primarily on the Iwatas, even new airbrushes, after back blowing had been done a few dozen times. Haven’t seen it on the H&Ss, but boy it can be a pain to clean everything thoroughly, and that usually falls to me. So we just don’t do it anymore with any of the airbrushes. It should be noted we tend to use higher pressures than most folks when airbrushing (we can do this cause we run a very dry & cooled air supply, but that’s a whole other story) but not so high it should be causing what we saw. Again your mileage may vary on this. Vallejo cleaner works really well. Usually stick to Iwata cleaner, I can get it by the gallon for a better price. Haven’t tried AK, might have to try it. Paint shakers are a real plus. We use a different brand, but works on the same principle. I bought a couple hundred 316 SS ball bearings and we toss 3 or so in each bottle. Wash’em and reuse them. Been using em for about 10-12 years so far with no rusting/pitting. Haven’t tried the beads you mentioned…Hobby Lobby tomorrow 😉. One tip…when taking the end off of the Vallejo bottle (or other mfg) don’t do it close to a model you’ve got half painted…yeah, don’t ask how I know….good thing there’s something called Simple Green… As always, YMMV from what we see/do in our shop. Just sharing, nothing more, nothing less. Working our way through life, one model at a time: ok, reality check, so theres probably about a dozen or two started models in shop, but who’s counting? Wife…look away…now
Thanks so much for your videos. I'm just recently getting back into models after around 40 years. Your videos showing how to use craft acrylic paints in an airbrush has been so helpful. I enjoy all the information you supply to us. Please keep up the great info!
Good luck to everyone! This is a fine set that will last quite a while. Vallejo makes some fantastic paint lines, and their Metal Color are perfect for acrylic metallics.
I love Vallejo Model Air paints. I've never had an issue spraying them. The trick is, and I got this from Vallejo's YT channel, is to put in drop of Flow Improver in the bottom of your cup , then add your color. Works great to reduce tip drying for long painting sessions. I've thinned the Model Color and have had success with them, but I haven't bought any of their Game Air, yet. Also, hot water is da bomb to clean between and full clean your airbrush (learned that from you in previous vids). I have a squeeze bottle full of hot water I keep on an insulted cup of scalding hot water to rinse the acrylics out, then follow up with your blend of AB cleaner. Thank you for showing these tips and tricks and I look forward to more of your vids. Keep up the great work!
I have this strange habit. If I'm buying gatorade for instance, I have to buy every single different flavor on the shelf. The same goes with all different kinds and colors on many products. Your stash to me is like heaven. So watching your videos is almost like a therapy for me so that I don't have to go purchase all that stuff myself lol. You save me the pain and money so that I only buy the good stuff and stuff that I actually need. Thank you for your contributions to the modelling community.
I have been using an air brush for a few many years. I was a Makup artist for the film and television. of course that style is about no real air brush technique other the color balance and symmetry. I have watched your take on air brushing and have actualy gotten into gunpla models since I came accross your page. I dont work for the industry and more and I was looking for a creative outlet. Ive worked with all kind of medium when working with effects and prosthetics from stains and inks through guache, acrylics and alchol based make ups. the most difficult medium to work with was Silicone based for sylicone appliances. I love your paint collection and I must say a little envious of it. I have learned alot watching your videos and I have been getting back into airbrushing again and tryin to develope some better technique. thanks again for all the advise and keep up the amazing work.
Another great review video. Your the reason I got into airbrushing, I started watching your videos about 4 months ago and a month in with your videos I was airbrushing my own kits and me not knowing anything about airbrushing your videos on paints and hardware itself has helped me so much now I can't wait to get your line of paints.
I'm new to airbrushing, I think water based paint is the way for me to go. I'm getting back into model cars, ( after an absents of 50 or so years ) learning new stuff made easy with video's like yours. Thanks
Haven't gotten into airbrushing just yet, but I watch your videos to try and get a handle on it when I do eventually get an airbrush of my own. Thanks for all the work you do!
Everytime I see your room it blows me away, I love seeing how it's evolved even though I'm fairly new to the channel and the hobby it really has given me something to aspire to
I recently began building models again decades later in life. All I had available to me back then were bottle paints with fat, clumsy brushes and rattle cans that spit more than sprayed, so I really appreciate the tips, tricks and advice on your channel as I get into air-brushing my kits. Thanks!
I agree Vallejo is one of the best, if not THE best. Of course I haven't used your new paint. If only Vallejo wasn't so speedy. I am disabled and on fixed income, so I have to save for a few months to buy. I thank you for all the info. Beginner airbrush enthusiast. 6 months and I think I have it down, in large part because of your channel. So thank you
That is one beautiful case for sure and didn’t know they had some paints airbrush ready. Thank you for going over all the different colors and adding more to the case. Just amazing!!!
I watch all your videos. I just returned to the hobby after 50 years! You've taught me alot. MCW hobby store is about 20 miles from me. I'll be visiting there soon! Keep up the great work!
I got into gunpla during the pandemic, and I fell into the hobby fast! I soon got into handpainting my models with Vallejo model colour, but now I’m wanting to get into airbrushing gunpla, and am worried about having to buy a whole bunch of extra paint. This game air set would be awesome! thanks for everything you do barbatos rex ❤️
Thanks for another great video! I bought the 10 drawer rack in black last summer to reorganize my workbench area. I was able to store almost all of my modelbuilding tools and supplies in it. It's great to have more space on my bench and everything now at my fingertips while building.
Like so many people have said, I have learned so much from your channel and gained a lot of confidence in my model building abilities. Thank you so much for all the hard work and time you have put into your channel. Also, it's really cool of you to give stuff away!
Really appreciate all these videos! I bought a Pace Super mini about 2 years ago and never looked back. I love that spray booth and its made in the USA. Got my mom their 36 inch model as she likes to do resin cups and that thing is a beast!
I got into this hobby two years back during the pandemic and your channel has completely cleared my doubts about airbrushing which led me to purchase my first one that's coming in a week. Thank you for easing me into this daunting aspect of gunpla customisation with your incredibly informational videos!
I always find your videos to be informative and entertaining, as I have watched many of them over the last few months. You have given me the knowledge and confidence to get into airbrushing, and to get back into model building after 20 years. Thank you for every thing.
Love watching your videos to unwind and learn more about a hobby I haven't had time for the past few years. I am hoping to split the use of our spare room very soon, so I may get my long desired spray booth area and painting desk. Good luck to all your viewers and supporters and it is a fantastic gesture.
I recently tried airbrushing for the first time using your home brew thinner and cleaner. I need more practice but thank you for your videos....I will continue to practice and soon will airbrush my first car model.
I've recently started practicing with my airbrush and I have got to say that your videos were a huge help in convincing myself that this was something I could learn, your testing of paints and painting products has really cut down on the amount of trial and error I'd have to do for myself. Thank you so much!
Another great demo of paints, following your channel has really helped build my knowledge base of how to use paints through an airbrush. You always brake down the little do's and don't well which helps when learning a new tool, i used to paint mini's when growing up, an now just getting into airbrushing gunpla having a resource like your channel to navigate the wide variety of paints out there has help loads. Cheers
Paul from NB Canada. You have to be the only person who never has an issue with the Vallejo line up. I know I fight with them every time BUT I can use Ammo by Mig with zero issues. Keep up the great work.
New to airbrushing, been painting minis since the start of the pandemic and always looking to learn new techniques. Been thinning Vallejo brush paints and always wondered about their “air” line. Thanks for the vid, very informative 👍🏻
Absolutely love the direction you took, with your channel. So much generosity, to save all your supporters, time and money, testing and showcasing everything the way you do. So much to learn from you! 🙏
I've been watching your videos for a few weeks now and love how you explain everything as detailed as possible. You are the main reason why I bought my first airbrush kit and getting out of my shell as far as painting my gunpla. Keep up the videos
Your videos are so helpful whenever I'm shopping for model making supplies! I love that you do unbiased comparisons of similar products at different price points and offer links to purchase them. Thank you!
I'm really thankful for discovering your channel my guy. It's taught me how to use all kinds of supplies, paints and tools that i can commonly get without putting a hole in my wallet. Not to mention teaching proper techniques for painting and airbrushing. If not for your channel i would have put of customizing model kits and gunpla for a long time. Keep up the good work :)
Just got my first airbrush and set of Alclads this week thanks to your videos. Gonna need a lot of practice before I get any good results but it's very fun so far!
I picked up the Cold Grey game air color the other day and was quite surprised by the ease of use and quality of Vallejo. For acrylic airbrush paints this brand will certainly compete for my favorite along side Minitaire. I really appreciate the depth of the reviews and the wide ranges of brands you have covered.
Vallejo and Ammo are one of a few brands that I can reliably get my hands in here in the Netherlands. They do work well when thinned a little bit on my 0.3 needle. The offer they have is quite good. Model Air is the way to go for the airbrush. The airbrush cleaner works really well when you use a brush to clean it out with!
Happened to pick Vallejo as my choice of paints when I got into the gunpla hobby. Never looked back. Terrific channel! Your passion for what you do comes thru and enjoy the content. Keep up the great work!
Recently started getting into gunpla, coming from years of wargames, and found your channel. Just had to say thanks for covering so many paint ranges. Your videos have been a huge help in finding paints to try outside of the citadel, p3 and reaper paints my local game store primarily carry.
Thank you for all you teach and share! Very thankful also for your heads up about Testors. A shame they are ruining their market. Good luck to everyone on this drawing!
Really enjoy your videos, it's actually because of you that I've graduated from spray can to airbrushing. I find you have way more control over spraying your projects, thank you for that👍and keep up the awesome videos
I just got my first vallejo paints and they are my new favorite, I recently got and airbrush and this video has been super helpful, I really hated the idea of having to clean the brush every time, but this video makes it seem really simple and am excited to mess around with it more now.
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I’ve gotta say, you have taught me everything I’ve learned about airbrushing the past month or two, went from knowing absolutely nothing to feeling confident with an airbrush in my hands, such a massive thanks for what you do.
What I liked the most is not only the fact that you're giving the whole set away, but the fact that you even decided to fill the gaps with your own budget, you didn't had to, and yet you did, that speaks highly of you as a person mate.
Dude Rex, why are you so good to us!?! You put a lot of work into these videos and then give away your commission? You truly are a rare unicorn in the TH-cam universe. Thank you for everything!!!
For someone who is just getting back into modelling ,Your chanel has given me so much information and I'm not sure if you realise how much you're appreciated. I'm disabled and have little spare money to dedicate to my hobby,so Your money saving tips and advice are a godsend. You have to many fans for your chanel to fail ! . Keep up the good work. 👍
Game Air has the perfect set of colors for the style of hobby crafting we do in our home. This is a gem of a set. And you even topped it off with extra. Someone will be very fortunate. Very nice things you are doing to support this craft. 👏
Thank you my friend 👍
I have been away from the hobby of models, miniatures & painting for close to 30 years. I didn't realize how much I missed in that time away. Lately, I've been looking for videos and such on all aspects of getting back into it. My wife is even excited about trying her hand at some of this!
I really enjoy your very thorough treatment of paints and equipment. You are one of the few folks I have found that gives a very In-Depth test and evaluation and I cannot thank you enough for doing it. Your videos allow me to make a more informed choice when it comes to paints.
I have to also say that some of the paints being used are 'old friends' and a few of them are 'old unavailables' to me from back in the early 70's when I first really got deep into models, dioramas and painting. So having your videos available to see who's got what and how well do they work has been very informative. (the old 'unavailables' were the 'good' paints I simply couldn't afford as a kid back in the 70's)
Thanks again for the effort you put out. Looking forward to the new paint booth. I
wouldn't mind seeing a few more videos on brush applied paints as well, even though I really like the airbrush, I'm primarily a 'paint by brush' guy when it comes to my painting as I tend to do very small items in great detail.
Im impressed with how your work station setup is constantly adapting and evolving
I've learned a lot about airbrushing bc of your videos I'm currently working on my first gunpla project
I'm always amazed by how much paints, cans, and kits of all kind!! Still kinda new to the channel, but the information you provide is addicting!! It allows me to have more confidence in my builds. Side note I had the pleasure to visit the Gundam Base in Korea and Tamiya HQ. Anyone who's a big Gundam fanatic like I am. You'll go WILD!!! Like always thanks Rex for all your help buddy
That's awesome, a dream trip of mine for sure
@@barbatosrex9473 sadly I was on a time crunch, but I was able to pick up a couple MGs. One of my favorites - its a must to build Eclipse Gundam. It's a Freedom Gundam mix with a racing enthusiasts in mind mind. Rex you give little to no room for error when it comes to noobies in the hobby/gunpla world!! 💯
Vallejo paints are for me, the best water based acrylic on the market.
Well done as always, as someone who is snowed under with a necron and ork army to paint, having a huge collection of Vallejo airbrush paint would be 10000000 times better than thinning a hodge podge of citadel and army painter paints
In the last 6 months I've gotten into 3d printing and painting tabletop. Your videos have really taught me so much. Keep up the great work and thank you
I absolutely love your organized paint area! I wish my hobbying room was a bit larger so I could do the same. Thanks for all the great testing videos!
The Vallejo Game Air range has been on my wish list for several years. It's the perfect fit for someone who primarily paints fantasy miniatures (and terrain), like I do. Especially those of us who have grown up with the more vibrant paint schemes from the late 80's and through the 90's. They do make the minis pop more on any table, whether for wargaming, board games or roleplaying games.
Thanks for showcasing/testing so many brands, tools and paint ranges. You also have me convinced to get the Badger 105 Patriot for my next airbrush, once I have the funds. 😁
Hey rex, I just dicovered your channel half a year ago and you broke my fear of getting an airbrush.I bougyt a cheap one recently, it works fine for the price but i havent been able to decide what paint to buy so what paint brand do you recommend for an absolute beginner? Preferably acrylics cause i dont have a respirator.
On the side note, your channel is a bit hard to navigate for me cause theres no playlist.but its not a big deal just a feedback from me
This Air line by Vallejo is about the easiest acrylic paint to start with
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Thanks for sharing your passion. In the last couple of years I've started back into model building after more than a 40 year layover. I've in the last two years purchased a Pasche H and this last week I picked up a Badger Patriot 105. Through your instructions on how to care for and utilize their potential has allowed me to undertake a new skill set in my hobby. Many Thanks!!!
I do have to say, I love when someone takes their TH-cam and starts their passion business. Looking forward to more testing and love the colors of your paint line.
Thanks buddy 👍
I look at your site thinking I know a lot on airbrush it’s great to see something new
I've watched and learned so much from your videos. I stopped airbrushing because I was so frustrated with the airbrush jamming all the time. Now I'm back to painting my cars and having fun. Thanks so much.
Great video. I am 66 and just getting into airbrush spraying. This is a great idea and thought provoking video.
Listen my brother - I don't know how you do it. Keep me fascinated painting spoons but you do. Must be your voice or the interesting way you talk to us like we are standing right next to you. From my point of view its a real talent. Thanks for all the $ saving tips and demos. You are a great friend of the hobby - truly!
Bit late to modeling party but you and your videos have been my go to source for slowly putting together a gunpla area for my 6yr old son and I over the past few weeks. I also really enjoy your style of videos. It's more like your trying to explain to friends then it is just putting content for views out there. Thanks!
As I research paints and air brushes I find myself coming back to your videos most frequently. Great job! I can't wait to start spraying!
I also have a storage tower with drawers, great investment.
Since I'm starting to get back into model building (last model I built I was in Junior High school 40+ years ago). I've watched almost all of your videos in the last month. Now I want an airbrush and need to get new paint too. I have enjoyed your instructional videos. Keep them coming!
You've literally taught me 90% of what I know about my tools and colors. The other 10% was from just trial and error and making mistakes. You're the GOAT man!
Thanks for being there. I have watched many of your videos. Basically taught me how to air brush. I've only been painting for two months, your videos have been invaluable to my education. Thanks!
The hot water trick is a lifesaver with acrylics, thanks for the lesson!
I was truly astounded how solid that orange fire came out.
Good drills!
Because of you I got into airbrushing. I’m struggling but I’m having fun. Thank you for all your great videos.
Thanks for covering these paints in a video, I've had my eye on them, and this has showcased them well!
I paint Games Workshop miniatures and have never tried the Game Air line. They really are some nice looking paints. I appreciate your generosity. Good luck to all!
I will have to say that this are some of the most informative and detailed videos for scale modeling. Saves a lot of time and frustration on my part considering you take everything step by step product by product which has helped me tremendously and kept me from making mistakes I would have made. Keep up the great work and God Bless. Would love to watch you do a hot rod build from start to finish as I'm sure others would as well
Much props to you once again Barbatos. Unquestionably my airbrushing go to guru. You've done an unmatched service to the hobby. No exaggeration.
Thanks Jerry, you guys are the best 👍
Thanks for doing all these paint tests. They're very informative for the weekend hobbyists who have limited resources (and no sponsors like the high-end TH-camrs) to make informed choices in buying paint. 👍🏻
I started getting into the Model Air and Game Air lines because they work well with the airbrush and are easy to clean up.
I appreciate now the difference between Model Air and Game Air. Thanks!
This channel is the best source for practical information for model painting.
I love your channel you show me so many things and as you dont say this is the best you always say this is the best for me ... you guys may find that the other thing works best for you but for mw ...... That is so fresh and shows you are not forcing anything or over selling anything, it allows people to make there own minds up and shows how professional you are, Thank you for what you do and how you do it. i try to watch them all. Thank you so much you have been a great help to me.......
Getting back into the model building hobby after 35 years. Bought my first airbrush. You are the defacto channel for any and all paint info! Priceless content.
I have been very hesitant to start airbrushing but after watching your videos i have been giving it a go. Thanks for giving me the confidence to try.
That's great. Once you get it there's no going back
Thank you so much for all of your knowledge and expertise! I originally found you because of a review you did on a harbor freight airbrush set and have been avidly watching everything you've put out. Your techniques, how to do your own thinner and cleaner, how to clean everything so it doesn't mess up your next project, it's all been so helpful, so thank you!! :)
You can absolutely airbrush Vallejo Model Color paints. They just need to be thinned to a swishable skim milk consistency with Vallejo's airbrush thinner (roughly 50/50) and a couple drops of their flow improver. The bottles need to be mixed and shaken very well before use though. I do it all the time and when you thin them a bottle can last a long while for many kits.
Love how you added more paints to fill it up. Anyone of us would have been happy just to get what was already there. Way to go above and beyond for your fans.
Your knowledge helps figure out what would be the best choice for painting kits and what the colors look like. Perfection.
Long time watcher, first time posting. Vallejo Air and Model colors are great! Cannot say enough good about them. While we do use other brands, Vallejo just rocks across a wide range of applications. We (my son and I) shoot both Model & Air; some paints are extended/diluted depending on airbrush/color[pigmentation density]/needle size. Started with Model Color back when selections in Air was extremely limited & few and far between. Hmm, actually I think Air was a pipe dream when we started using Vallejo 🤔 In our shop, .5 is pretty big. We run .15s, .2s & 4s in the H&Ss, .35 (std) in the HP-CSs (these are our workhorses), .3s in the CHs and a .4 in the M2. The M2 is great for priming & basecoating. It gets used a lot since while we model in 28m, 1/35, 1/350 & 1/6th - we do mostly 1/22.5; think models measured in feet not inches, say like 8.5 ft long.
YMMV on the following. We used to mix In the brush cup and and back blow for mixing and cleaning (H&S even sells a cap for this). We stopped that practice and now mix either in a bottle or mixing pans (the small Japanese ones). The reason being I was seeing a lot of leakage back through seals, primarily on the Iwatas, even new airbrushes, after back blowing had been done a few dozen times. Haven’t seen it on the H&Ss, but boy it can be a pain to clean everything thoroughly, and that usually falls to me. So we just don’t do it anymore with any of the airbrushes. It should be noted we tend to use higher pressures than most folks when airbrushing (we can do this cause we run a very dry & cooled air supply, but that’s a whole other story) but not so high it should be causing what we saw. Again your mileage may vary on this.
Vallejo cleaner works really well. Usually stick to Iwata cleaner, I can get it by the gallon for a better price. Haven’t tried AK, might have to try it.
Paint shakers are a real plus. We use a different brand, but works on the same principle. I bought a couple hundred 316 SS ball bearings and we toss 3 or so in each bottle. Wash’em and reuse them. Been using em for about 10-12 years so far with no rusting/pitting. Haven’t tried the beads you mentioned…Hobby Lobby tomorrow 😉. One tip…when taking the end off of the Vallejo bottle (or other mfg) don’t do it close to a model you’ve got half painted…yeah, don’t ask how I know….good thing there’s something called Simple Green…
As always, YMMV from what we see/do in our shop. Just sharing, nothing more, nothing less.
Working our way through life, one model at a time: ok, reality check, so theres probably about a dozen or two started models in shop, but who’s counting? Wife…look away…now
Thanks so much for your videos. I'm just recently getting back into models after around 40 years. Your videos showing how to use craft acrylic paints in an airbrush has been so helpful. I enjoy all the information you supply to us. Please keep up the great info!
Good luck to everyone! This is a fine set that will last quite a while. Vallejo makes some fantastic paint lines, and their Metal Color are perfect for acrylic metallics.
I love Vallejo Model Air paints. I've never had an issue spraying them. The trick is, and I got this from Vallejo's YT channel, is to put in drop of Flow Improver in the bottom of your cup , then add your color. Works great to reduce tip drying for long painting sessions. I've thinned the Model Color and have had success with them, but I haven't bought any of their Game Air, yet. Also, hot water is da bomb to clean between and full clean your airbrush (learned that from you in previous vids). I have a squeeze bottle full of hot water I keep on an insulted cup of scalding hot water to rinse the acrylics out, then follow up with your blend of AB cleaner.
Thank you for showing these tips and tricks and I look forward to more of your vids. Keep up the great work!
I have this strange habit. If I'm buying gatorade for instance, I have to buy every single different flavor on the shelf. The same goes with all different kinds and colors on many products. Your stash to me is like heaven. So watching your videos is almost like a therapy for me so that I don't have to go purchase all that stuff myself lol. You save me the pain and money so that I only buy the good stuff and stuff that I actually need. Thank you for your contributions to the modelling community.
I have been using an air brush for a few many years. I was a Makup artist for the film and television. of course that style is about no real air brush technique other the color balance and symmetry. I have watched your take on air brushing and have actualy gotten into gunpla models since I came accross your page. I dont work for the industry and more and I was looking for a creative outlet. Ive worked with all kind of medium when working with effects and prosthetics from stains and inks through guache, acrylics and alchol based make ups. the most difficult medium to work with was Silicone based for sylicone appliances. I love your paint collection and I must say a little envious of it. I have learned alot watching your videos and I have been getting back into airbrushing again and tryin to develope some better technique. thanks again for all the advise and keep up the amazing work.
Another great review video. Your the reason I got into airbrushing, I started watching your videos about 4 months ago and a month in with your videos I was airbrushing my own kits and me not knowing anything about airbrushing your videos on paints and hardware itself has helped me so much now I can't wait to get your line of paints.
Great Video! Just started airbrushing at 53 and I'm loving it. Keep up the good work.
I'll always appreciate the amount in which you acknowledge and engage with your fans man. I love your channel and it brings you happiness
I'm new to airbrushing, I think water based paint is the way for me to go. I'm getting back into model cars, ( after an absents of 50 or so years ) learning new stuff made easy with video's like yours.
Thanks
I love that you provide this service for the community so we know what products are quality buys, Thank you sir.
Haven't gotten into airbrushing just yet, but I watch your videos to try and get a handle on it when I do eventually get an airbrush of my own. Thanks for all the work you do!
Everytime I see your room it blows me away, I love seeing how it's evolved even though I'm fairly new to the channel and the hobby it really has given me something to aspire to
I love how you always do a easily understood test of the colors of the paints you demo.
I recently began building models again decades later in life. All I had available to me back then were bottle paints with fat, clumsy brushes and rattle cans that spit more than sprayed, so I really appreciate the tips, tricks and advice on your channel as I get into air-brushing my kits. Thanks!
This Channel has not only saved me money, but has also taught me soo much. Thank You!!
I agree Vallejo is one of the best, if not THE best. Of course I haven't used your new paint. If only Vallejo wasn't so speedy. I am disabled and on fixed income, so I have to save for a few months to buy. I thank you for all the info. Beginner airbrush enthusiast. 6 months and I think I have it down, in large part because of your channel. So thank you
New to airbrushing via gunpla, learning a lot and your presentation is very chill and relaxing, enjoying it very much. Thanks!
That is one beautiful case for sure and didn’t know they had some paints airbrush ready. Thank you for going over all the different colors and adding more to the case. Just amazing!!!
Thank you for all the tips and tricks. I came across your channel about a year ago and you have helped me take my painting skills to the next level.
I watch all your videos. I just returned to the hobby after 50 years! You've taught me alot. MCW hobby store is about 20 miles from me. I'll be visiting there soon! Keep up the great work!
I got into gunpla during the pandemic, and I fell into the hobby fast! I soon got into handpainting my models with Vallejo model colour, but now I’m wanting to get into airbrushing gunpla, and am worried about having to buy a whole bunch of extra paint. This game air set would be awesome! thanks for everything you do barbatos rex ❤️
Thanks for another great video! I bought the 10 drawer rack in black last summer to reorganize my workbench area. I was able to store almost all of my modelbuilding tools and supplies in it. It's great to have more space on my bench and everything now at my fingertips while building.
Those colors look so good for Gunpla! They’re bright and vibrant and could yield some amazing color schemes. Not to mention that amazing matte finish!
Like so many people have said, I have learned so much from your channel and gained a lot of confidence in my model building abilities. Thank you so much for all the hard work and time you have put into your channel. Also, it's really cool of you to give stuff away!
Really appreciate all these videos! I bought a Pace Super mini about 2 years ago and never looked back. I love that spray booth and its made in the USA. Got my mom their 36 inch model as she likes to do resin cups and that thing is a beast!
I got into this hobby two years back during the pandemic and your channel has completely cleared my doubts about airbrushing which led me to purchase my first one that's coming in a week. Thank you for easing me into this daunting aspect of gunpla customisation with your incredibly informational videos!
I always find your videos to be informative and entertaining, as I have watched many of them over the last few months. You have given me the knowledge and confidence to get into airbrushing, and to get back into model building after 20 years. Thank you for every thing.
Thanks Rex for this. I've been wondering what Vallejo paints were like to airbrush and you have explained and shown their line perfectly.
Love watching your videos to unwind and learn more about a hobby I haven't had time for the past few years. I am hoping to split the use of our spare room very soon, so I may get my long desired spray booth area and painting desk. Good luck to all your viewers and supporters and it is a fantastic gesture.
I recently tried airbrushing for the first time using your home brew thinner and cleaner. I need more practice but thank you for your videos....I will continue to practice and soon will airbrush my first car model.
I just started getting into airbrushing for my board games and this is a great video to help me understand airbrushing even more! Thanks!
I've recently started practicing with my airbrush and I have got to say that your videos were a huge help in convincing myself that this was something I could learn, your testing of paints and painting products has really cut down on the amount of trial and error I'd have to do for myself. Thank you so much!
Another great demo of paints, following your channel has really helped build my knowledge base of how to use paints through an airbrush. You always brake down the little do's and don't well which helps when learning a new tool, i used to paint mini's when growing up, an now just getting into airbrushing gunpla having a resource like your channel to navigate the wide variety of paints out there has help loads. Cheers
Paul from NB Canada. You have to be the only person who never has an issue with the Vallejo line up. I know I fight with them every time BUT I can use Ammo by Mig with zero issues. Keep up the great work.
New to airbrushing, been painting minis since the start of the pandemic and always looking to learn new techniques. Been thinning Vallejo brush paints and always wondered about their “air” line. Thanks for the vid, very informative 👍🏻
Never thought to test colors using plastic spoons until I saw you do it. Now I do it all the time. Vallejo is a great paint range.
This is perfect for finding the right colour or shade! Save all of us so much time!!
Absolutely love the direction you took, with your channel. So much generosity, to save all your supporters, time and money, testing and showcasing everything the way you do. So much to learn from you! 🙏
I've been watching your videos for a few weeks now and love how you explain everything as detailed as possible. You are the main reason why I bought my first airbrush kit and getting out of my shell as far as painting my gunpla. Keep up the videos
Your videos are so helpful whenever I'm shopping for model making supplies! I love that you do unbiased comparisons of similar products at different price points and offer links to purchase them. Thank you!
I recently became a new airbrush owner and the tip about the hot water seems like it'd really help out with cleaning, thanks!
I'm really thankful for discovering your channel my guy. It's taught me how to use all kinds of supplies, paints and tools that i can commonly get without putting a hole in my wallet. Not to mention teaching proper techniques for painting and airbrushing. If not for your channel i would have put of customizing model kits and gunpla for a long time. Keep up the good work :)
I appreciate all the reviews. Helps give a better idea of what's available and how well it all works.
Just sitting back watching and learning… what I’ve learned here is equivalent to a master class… you’re the best!!
Just got my first airbrush and set of Alclads this week thanks to your videos. Gonna need a lot of practice before I get any good results but it's very fun so far!
I picked up the Cold Grey game air color the other day and was quite surprised by the ease of use and quality of Vallejo. For acrylic airbrush paints this brand will certainly compete for my favorite along side Minitaire. I really appreciate the depth of the reviews and the wide ranges of brands you have covered.
Vallejo and Ammo are one of a few brands that I can reliably get my hands in here in the Netherlands.
They do work well when thinned a little bit on my 0.3 needle. The offer they have is quite good. Model Air is the way to go for the airbrush.
The airbrush cleaner works really well when you use a brush to clean it out with!
I could watch you paint spoons all day. Thank you for your content!
Happened to pick Vallejo as my choice of paints when I got into the gunpla hobby. Never looked back. Terrific channel! Your passion for what you do comes thru and enjoy the content. Keep up the great work!
Recently started getting into gunpla, coming from years of wargames, and found your channel. Just had to say thanks for covering so many paint ranges. Your videos have been a huge help in finding paints to try outside of the citadel, p3 and reaper paints my local game store primarily carry.
Thank you for all you teach and share! Very thankful also for your heads up about Testors. A shame they are ruining their market. Good luck to everyone on this drawing!
Love that you actively try to mess up what you test to see how well it really works!
I just started painting last year, and while I admit that I still have a lot to learn, your videos helped me learn a lot of things.
Really enjoy your videos, it's actually because of you that I've graduated from spray can to airbrushing. I find you have way more control over spraying your projects, thank you for that👍and keep up the awesome videos
I just got my first vallejo paints and they are my new favorite, I recently got and airbrush and this video has been super helpful, I really hated the idea of having to clean the brush every time, but this video makes it seem really simple and am excited to mess around with it more now.
I'm just starting airbrushing and your channel has been very helpful in getting me started.