“The Bleeding Edge of Airbrushing”
on the Modeling Mojo Podcast

Description:

Fine-Line: The “Bleeding Edge of Airbrushing” on the Mojo Podcast

Scale:

1/1

Review Type:

This is the most recent in a series of discussions between Mike and Dave (The Modeling Mojo Podcast) and John Miller aka “Dr. Strangebrush” of Model Paint Solutions that are focused on airbrushing and painting techniques.

Advantages:

The discussion is intended for those new to the tricks of airbrushing fine-line (~1mm wide) and includes strategies for diluting paints, suggestions as to airbrush tip-size, immobilizing the model and hands, and appropriate air pressure settings.  

Disadvantages:

May cause narcolepsy in some, nausea in others. Cases of uncontrollable twitching have been reported. These symptoms may become permanent. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery within 3 hours of listening to this podcast.

Conclusion:

The discussion covers the basics of fine-line airbrushing and provides suggestions as to paint dilutions and air pressures that will serve as a starting point for those that wish to “dial-in” their own fine-line technique. 

Introduction:

Well, Mike and Dave (aka The Bourbon Brothers) of the Modeling Mojo Podcast had me on once again to discuss a topic near and dear to my modeling heart; fine-line airbrushing. For the discussion, fine-line is defined as ~1mm wide or less. During the discussion, we cover suggestions on configuring your airbrush for fine-line to diluting paints to tricks for stabilizing both the model and your hand when spraying. Some of the topics covered and the associated time points are provided below.

For a full break-down of the conversation (with time points) go to:

https://modelpaintsol.com/news/fine-line-the-bleeding-edge-of-airbrushing-mojo-podcast

The podcast can be listened to here:   

https://www.plasticmodelmojo.com/754676/13812558-plastic-model-mojo-episode-101-airbrushing-the-last-2-with-dr-strangebrush

Here’s a sample of the topics covered:

00:56:40—————————————–Fine-line Technique Permits Spraying Mottled Schemes

00:57:30—————————————–Dialing in the Brush and the Paint

00:58:00—————————————–Most Important Trick for Fine-Line? Working Distance
01:03:50—————————————–Considering Humidity and Temp When Spraying Acrylics
01:09:20—————————————–What Follows Are Suggestions to Be Dialed-In at Your Bench

01:11:50—————————————–Mike: Question; Using In-line Air Valves and PSI’s to Look For

01:16:00—————————————–Immobilizing Both the Model and Your Hand

01:22:45—————————————–The Ideal Tip Size for Shooting Fine-Line

01:28:50—————————————–Suggestions for Diluting Tamiya and AK Real Colors

01:39:00—————————————–Thinning Paints for Fine-Line Airbrushing

01:41:15—————————————–The All Important “Working Distance”

01:45:30—————————————–Mottled Schemes: A Scale-Dependent Challenge

01:56:15—————————————–Mike: I’m Looking for Mr. Hobby Mr. Mottling Cajones….

Thanks!
—John

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