airbrushingferret
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Thanks for the info. The only concern I have with switching to EFX is that it is re-wettable, and I am the first to admit, my airbrushing technique might not be the best for that. I use my fingers for distancing, when I'm up close, and I could easily see myself forgetting to dry them thoroughly and ending up smudging the paint with a damp finger. I've fallen in love with the AG modifier, so I'm wondering if a couple of drops of the AG would help make the EFX a little less temperamental when it gets damp. I've sent a question off to E'tac about that, but I may just have to learn how to keep my hands dry.
And I agree with you on the appearance of the airbrush... however.... a sexy airbrush, like the infinity, might make me more sexy too... LOL
Just asked my wife if using a sexy airbrush would make me more sexy.... ummmmm..... she just laughed.... then when she was done wiping the tears out of her eyes, she said, "You are already to sexy!" and then busted out laughing again. Not sure she was being sincere.
Of course, then she asked which Airbrush was more expensive, and when I told her the less sexy looking one.... she changed her mind and said, "The cheaper, sexier one would absolutely make me more sexy"... then started laughing again....
I just don't get woman. LOL
As of now, I am definitely leaning towards the CM-SB, but am still trying to read up on some of the online reviews. I'm sure this won't be the last airbrush I ever buy, but I do want to invest wisely and get the right tool for what I'm after.
#1- quit trying to understand women. In all of human history, no man has succeeded at that endevour, and most who try just wind up going insane. Since she's your wife already, and she can't leave you without a huge hassle, I'd suggest just aiming for not pissing her off too often. You probably won't succeed at that, either, but at least you won't wind up in the nut house. If all else fails, chocolate, wine, and compliments seem to completely offset anything you did wrong. Maybe some flowers, too. Then again, there's probably a reason I'm not married. .
Paint, as tempramental as it can be, is much, much easier to figure out. I think adding the AG to EFX lessens or prevents it from re-wetting. Or you can add a bit of the PS base (extend-air or reduce-air, I forget which is which offhand), which will do pretty much the same thing. But, you should be able to use PS through the CM-SB if you want to. If I can get Wicked detail to work, I'm sure PS will work, too. I just like using erasing and scratching techniques, which the EFX is well-suited for.
Lack of reviews on the CM-SB? I think the fact that Dru Blair has been using the same one for 20 years and that Marissa Oosterlee buys hers (okay, use to buy) instead of using the Badgers and H&S she gets for free, are testament enough. I'm so in love with side feed that my next all purpose gun will be the Eclipse side feed. The line of sight statement did not sell me, the quick colour changes did.
Photorealism comes from the user, not the gun. They choose it because they can rely on them so they can produce high quality artwork. There are much more in a micron then the detail it can produce. It it much easier to use then the other Iwatas. It uses less air. Paint is instant. Lighter and smaller and it is more comfortable.
OK, so another new question regarding the CM-SB... I notice there are a couple different types of cups for the side. I would assume the gravity feed cup would allow you to use lower air pressure, but having never used a side feed airbrush, am I correct in this thinking, or is the side feed cup the best? I'm looking at the Testors sight at the plastic Aztek cups. I do like the idea of being able to change colors more quickly, but if that ability takes away from the level of detail I can get, then I would rather just stick with what I am am used to, IE, the CM-B.
When I get a Micron is will be the CM-B. I used a side feed Iwata at the Airbrush Getaway, and the side cup is just extra maintenance. I personally prefer the ease of cleaning a gravity feed.
ok this is where ferret steps in there are 2 diferent size for the one on the left the one on the right im not sure but it looks self explanatory the one on the right the grey part is an insert that fits in the botom black piece these cups are verry small and mixing a color in them can be a hassle becaus the first color you place in the cup goes between the cup(grey) and holder (black) so if you add a drop or two of red to white to get a pink and cap the cup place your finger over the open tip so paint doesnt splatter all over and shake it up the color in the cup is now pink but theres still white in between the cup and holder it shouldnt efect you in any way and i dont want to scare youyou should back flush after mixing a color also. the cup on the right id be curious to try it looks as if its like a gravity feed cup so that problem should go away i want to check myself to see if that cup comes in a learger size i might have to order a couple . also if i had more money or if my art work was flying off the shelf i would just go out and buy a bunch of the cups that come with the cmsb . there's no difference in how they spray at all its the same gun the only diference is how they are set up with the cmsb you get a clear view down the gun also a short distance from trigger to tip all this makes sence for doing fine detai. I know its tough if i had 600 dollars burning a hole in my pocket right now dying to get out and be spent i dont know if i would want an infinity cr plus with ruber o rings for the nozzles ( thats another story) or if i would want a cmsb . probably go for another cmsb
dont woty about the cmsb cups not having lids if your mixing colors in the cup just pace your finger over the top and another finger over the end that goes into the gun and give a shake or use a tooth pick
I have both those types of Aztek cups but I mostly use these
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You can buy them in sets of 5 large and 2 small cups with a metal converter (see left side of airbrush).
Here is a link: https://airbrushes.com/product_info...id=71&osCsid=9ea1fd3cfa209991d8d6c14928a01ca0
They are siphon feed with the tube at the top so you can take them off with paint still in and they have lids. In my photo you can see cups at the back of the picture that have paint still in them and I use wooden toothpicks and bits of a kneaded rubber to block up the holes. You could just use half a wooden toothpick in both holes, I've kept paint in the cups for weeks like this. Just stir it with a paint brush and put it back in to start spraying again. They are harder to clean than the Aztek gravity feed cups.
Each cup has it's benefits and downfalls.
I don't tend to use the black Aztek cup because it leaves paint in the bottom which I find wasteful but it is easy to clean.
I like the gravity fed cups, the small one if I'm going to be using only a few drops of colour or the larger one for spraying backgrounds.
I use the other cups if I'm mixing a lot of colours and want to do quick colour changes and keep the paint in the cups to use the next day.
The main thing is the plastic cups are light, even the large ones, so they don't upset the balance of the airbrush.
Here is a link to my YouTube video on my Iwata side feed airbrushes (not the CM-SB but all the cups fit) and many of the different side feed cups and bottle, metal and plastic. The part about the cups starts at about 5.42 minutes into the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UliSlSp_Y50
Hope this helps
Cheers Mel
Thanks for the info, Mel.
Checked out the video. Maybe I missed it, but who manufacturers those other plastic cups you use and the metal adapter?