Elvira from Moebius Models (PIC HEAVY)
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I take that as a good thing?
Too Much Garlic
Master Member
I completely forgot about this one... and I must say: WOW! This is awesome, professional looking work. So rich with details and everything looks good together.
To do the stockings, I've been recommended using something called smoke black. It's basically transparent black and will go on the flesh color and give it the right see-through stocking look. I think it is what people usually use for engine exhaust.
Very nice.
To do the stockings, I've been recommended using something called smoke black. It's basically transparent black and will go on the flesh color and give it the right see-through stocking look. I think it is what people usually use for engine exhaust.
Very nice.
MAKE BELIEVE
Master Member
I'm a little late to this thread, but as I happen to have this kit (sitting in my shop on a stack of projects waiting to be done), I wanted to thank you for posting this!
I especially wanted to commend the subtle effect you got with the airbrush on the couch. I've been eyeing them for years every time I go to the art store. Guess it's time to pick one up!
Great work, and thanks again for sharing,
- JD
I especially wanted to commend the subtle effect you got with the airbrush on the couch. I've been eyeing them for years every time I go to the art store. Guess it's time to pick one up!
Great work, and thanks again for sharing,
- JD
Realfiction
New Member
turned out sooooo good.
Airbrush purchase a must!
I use a Paasche syphon-feed that I got on Ebay brand new for a great price.
I am completely open to sharing my techniques in greater detail if anyone would like to know.
I use a Paasche syphon-feed that I got on Ebay brand new for a great price.
I am completely open to sharing my techniques in greater detail if anyone would like to know.
Would like to know!
I'm a fairly experienced miniatures painter, but, if I'm honest, have always been a bit intimidated by the air brush, which is why I haven't picked one up.
- JD
I'm still learning.
One mistake I made at first was to buy a very cheap "knockoff" airbrush on Ebay - it looked like the pro airbrushes for a fraction of the price.
Needless to say, I got what I paid for.
I'm sure you will get varying recommendations on airbrushes depending who you talk to.
One thing I did when I decided to invest in a decent airbrush was to do some homework.
I read product reviews on various websites and watched YouTube demonstration videos.
I now own two great quality airbrushes - both Paasche, one a gravity-feed and the other a syphon feed.
while there are pros and cons to both styles, preference is a big factor and I was just curious to experience the difference first hand.
Truth be told, I prefer my syphon feed because the container is larger to hold more paint and for some readon, in my own personal experience, I've had less clogging issues with it.
There are a number of "power seller" dealers on Ebay that offer legit pro airbrushes at fantastic prices. Brands like Paasche, Badger and Aztec can be obtained for considerably lower cost than buying direct or buying from an art supply store.
Many of these Sellers will offer bundle auctions that include a compressor.
You will need a reliable compressor anyway, so it might be advisable to get a bundle deal.
As with the airbrush, it may help to educate yourself on product quality before buying a compressor.
I have two compressors (one at the workshop the other at home) and for my home hobby area (which I call "site B") I didn't have alot of money to spend on a compressor, so I purches a small one at Walmart that ran under $60.
Works just fine but is EXTREMELY loud when compressing and since the tank size is small, it blares on frequently during extensive spray sessions.
Sure, the loud noise is horrible on my ears BUT it was the sacrifice made to pay such a small amount of money.
You will find that alot of the pro brand compressors can run several hundred dollars.
I personally don't think you have to drop $300 on a Paasche or Badger compressor to enjoy your airbrush.
Go to Lowes, Home Depot or Walmart and buy a less expensive but equally reliable model for less - especially if you are just starting out.
If and when you get better at learning to use your airbrush, you may find yourself wanting to upgrade your equipment - a very natural step and completely aporopriate and I always encourage hobbyists to learn by upgrading.
It took me several projects to really start to get the hang of airbrushing.
I struggled most with thinning paint and getting that perfect viscosity for painting.
I've had so much practice thinning paint for airbrush (be it enamel, lacquer or acrylic) that I can pretty much nail it every time.
I've rambled on here with loads of info, so I hope you are still with me!
Though I learned some of my techniques by watching tutorial videos, most of what I know came from trial and error.
All I can suggest to you now would be to pick up a decent starter airbrush and really practice getting the hang of it. When you've built up some confidence and skill, upgrade to better equipment.
Good luck and share your success here on the RPF!
One mistake I made at first was to buy a very cheap "knockoff" airbrush on Ebay - it looked like the pro airbrushes for a fraction of the price.
Needless to say, I got what I paid for.
I'm sure you will get varying recommendations on airbrushes depending who you talk to.
One thing I did when I decided to invest in a decent airbrush was to do some homework.
I read product reviews on various websites and watched YouTube demonstration videos.
I now own two great quality airbrushes - both Paasche, one a gravity-feed and the other a syphon feed.
while there are pros and cons to both styles, preference is a big factor and I was just curious to experience the difference first hand.
Truth be told, I prefer my syphon feed because the container is larger to hold more paint and for some readon, in my own personal experience, I've had less clogging issues with it.
There are a number of "power seller" dealers on Ebay that offer legit pro airbrushes at fantastic prices. Brands like Paasche, Badger and Aztec can be obtained for considerably lower cost than buying direct or buying from an art supply store.
Many of these Sellers will offer bundle auctions that include a compressor.
You will need a reliable compressor anyway, so it might be advisable to get a bundle deal.
As with the airbrush, it may help to educate yourself on product quality before buying a compressor.
I have two compressors (one at the workshop the other at home) and for my home hobby area (which I call "site B") I didn't have alot of money to spend on a compressor, so I purches a small one at Walmart that ran under $60.
Works just fine but is EXTREMELY loud when compressing and since the tank size is small, it blares on frequently during extensive spray sessions.
Sure, the loud noise is horrible on my ears BUT it was the sacrifice made to pay such a small amount of money.
You will find that alot of the pro brand compressors can run several hundred dollars.
I personally don't think you have to drop $300 on a Paasche or Badger compressor to enjoy your airbrush.
Go to Lowes, Home Depot or Walmart and buy a less expensive but equally reliable model for less - especially if you are just starting out.
If and when you get better at learning to use your airbrush, you may find yourself wanting to upgrade your equipment - a very natural step and completely aporopriate and I always encourage hobbyists to learn by upgrading.
It took me several projects to really start to get the hang of airbrushing.
I struggled most with thinning paint and getting that perfect viscosity for painting.
I've had so much practice thinning paint for airbrush (be it enamel, lacquer or acrylic) that I can pretty much nail it every time.
I've rambled on here with loads of info, so I hope you are still with me!
Though I learned some of my techniques by watching tutorial videos, most of what I know came from trial and error.
All I can suggest to you now would be to pick up a decent starter airbrush and really practice getting the hang of it. When you've built up some confidence and skill, upgrade to better equipment.
Good luck and share your success here on the RPF!
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MAKE BELIEVE
Master Member
Hi GF
Thanks for your detailed reply. Very useful
Thanks for your detailed reply. Very useful
Too Much Garlic
Master Member
Thanks for the info! .)
Battle Wagon
New Member
Looks great 
Enjoyed the wip. Nice work.
Enjoyed the wip. Nice work.
I'm still with you! Thank you for taking the time to share this detailed info with us and--at least for me--taking some of the "mysticism" out of airbrushing.
As it happens, I already have a small, two-tank compressor for air tools (like my nail and brad guns) so I'm a little way there already! It's a cheapo Home Depot bundle purchase (it came with the tools), so it's blazing away every few minutes, but it's what I could afford and has never failed me.
I see an airbrush in my future...
- JD
Too Much Garlic
Master Member
Got a picture of that kind of tank?
robn1
Master Member
Just like this, except this one is 11 gallons 11 Gallon Portable Air Tank I have an 11 and a 15 gallon. I used to use a small 2 gallon compressor to fill them. It took a while, but then I could work in peace & quite
If I need more air, I just take a break while they refill.
Too Much Garlic
Master Member
Cool idea. Never thought of that. I was always just wearing ear protection.
Oh wow, this tank is going to the top of my Christmas list. You've just made my wife sooooooo happy! She hates hearing my compressor firing off every 5 minutes, so I know she'll get me one! Hehe.
- JD
- JD
