Aaron's shirts always give me a chuckle. Good advice, too. Here's a question. What compressor psi would you recommend for small details? Overall color? I'm still experimenting with my new adjustable compressor and use 10-12 psi for details, 20-24 psi for overall. This with Tamiya acrylics and thinner for the most part.
Those setting sound about right. The lowest I've been able to spray and get OK atomization is 8 psi, but I generally use 12-15 for details. Use the pressure you are comfortable spraying at and produces the results you are aiming for. - Aaron
Very helpful video. Also I appreciated your mentioning the paint you used and the thinner ratio. It would be helpful to know what size needle you used in your airbrush and at what pressure you were painting. Thanks again for the helpful advice.
The needle/nozzle combination is .3mm, a good general use size. For this kind of work, I generrally spray at about 20 psi. It atomizes the paint well and still leave plenty of control. - Aaron
New to the channel, love it by the way and spent a lot of time going over the back catalogue. So much priceless information, tips, and general entertainment for anyone into modelling, or like me, getting back into it and freaking out. Buying way too many kits (that aren't being started), but freaking out none the less! Do I notice a slight Australian accent there Aaron?
That can work. I find it works really well to remove stubborn sanding dust out of panel lines. But it isn't quite as thorough as a tack cloth or microfiber sheet to get rid of dust. Blowing it off makes it airborne and plastic is notorious for static electricity that can pull that dust right back onto the model. - Aaron
Sir, did you say "shmoots" (reference that tiny hair)? I want to be sure I pronounce and spell it correctly before I add it to my lexicon of modeling terms. lol Great video, as always, Mr. Skinner. Thanks!
Very educational! I needed this
Aaron's shirts always give me a chuckle. Good advice, too.
Here's a question. What compressor psi would you recommend for small details? Overall color? I'm still experimenting with my new adjustable compressor and use 10-12 psi for details, 20-24 psi for overall. This with Tamiya acrylics and thinner for the most part.
Those setting sound about right. The lowest I've been able to spray and get OK atomization is 8 psi, but I generally use 12-15 for details. Use the pressure you are comfortable spraying at and produces the results you are aiming for. - Aaron
Very informative! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Love these videos. Please keep them coming.
Lots of great info...just subbed..thx 4.shating
Thanks for the sub!
Great videos for tips and lots of information to help us better our projects! Just wondering what happened to your model kits review segments?
Hi Paul! The FineScale Modeler Weekly shows will be back in a few weeks. We needed to get a few of the how-to videos off our plate.
Awesome tips, thanks!
You bet!
Very helpful video. Also I appreciated your mentioning the paint you used and the thinner ratio. It would be helpful to know what size needle you used in your airbrush and at what pressure you were painting. Thanks again for the helpful advice.
The needle/nozzle combination is .3mm, a good general use size. For this kind of work, I generrally spray at about 20 psi. It atomizes the paint well and still leave plenty of control. - Aaron
Nice video, although with the paint color and primer color being so similar, it was tough to see how much paint was going on the model.
New to the channel, love it by the way and spent a lot of time going over the back catalogue. So much priceless information, tips, and general entertainment for anyone into modelling, or like me, getting back into it and freaking out.
Buying way too many kits (that aren't being started), but freaking out none the less!
Do I notice a slight Australian accent there Aaron?
We're glad our content is helping you get back into the hobby and that you find it helpful and enjoyable! Thanks for watching!
I usually hit the model with air from the airbrush just before painting. Just to make sure I’ve gotten all dust and sanding residue .
That can work. I find it works really well to remove stubborn sanding dust out of panel lines. But it isn't quite as thorough as a tack cloth or microfiber sheet to get rid of dust. Blowing it off makes it airborne and plastic is notorious for static electricity that can pull that dust right back onto the model. - Aaron
Good info. But when you have a grey model, would you use a different color primer so that you know that you got those areas covered?
A beautiful tamiya D520
It sure is!
The Kalmbach folks are still in business? Good to know.👍
We certainly are!
awesome video 👍, what PSI were you using ?
Thank you! 20 psi for the video.
Yeah I felt the same seeing others! Tried to emulate them but sucked at it! Tried reading and videos they all were boring!
Thanks for watching!
Sir, did you say "shmoots" (reference that tiny hair)? I want to be sure I pronounce and spell it correctly before I add it to my lexicon of modeling terms. lol Great video, as always, Mr. Skinner. Thanks!
That would be "schmutz". Thanks for watching!
Scooby Who !!!!
scooby doooooo
Scooby dooby do where are you😂
"Schmutz"! LMAO!