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nuchie
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I am new to airbrushing, so please excuse my dumb questions. How can you tell the tip sizes? .2mm, .3mm, .5mm I have a pro gravity fed, I can't seem to get very thin lines.
jagardn
Airbrush Acquisition Disorder Patient
What type of Airbrush?
What type of Paint?
What type of compressor and what PSI?
1/32" lines or less can be done with any of the needles you listed.
Note: Airbrushing takes tons of practice to get consistent fine lines. It will come with time and practice.
I still spend a few hours a week doing practice drills.
What type of Paint?
What type of compressor and what PSI?
1/32" lines or less can be done with any of the needles you listed.
Note: Airbrushing takes tons of practice to get consistent fine lines. It will come with time and practice.
I still spend a few hours a week doing practice drills.
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nuchie
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I'm using a Pro Dual Action Gravity Feed with Creatix Wicked primary colors using a home compressor set at 25psi flow.
also when I get really close the air blows the paint around.
jagardn
Airbrush Acquisition Disorder Patient
Does it look like this?
Try reducing your paint 1:1 (1 Drop Reducer : One Drop Paint)
Can you produce consistent mid width lines from about 2" away from your painting surface with this reduction?
Are you getting starts/stops?
Inconsistent starts/stops?
Two things:
1.) Being new is hard enough, an airbrush takes A LOT of practice to gain control.
2.) The airbrush you have is mediocre at best, many of these brushes cause headaches for a lot of newcomers.
The airbrush is a chinese Iwata knockoff, I have a similar one(bought it just to try), it's not very consistent.
If you still have issues after a bit of practice, I'd see if you can return it and get something that will be consistent.
There are some good brushes out there between $75-$100, the Badger Patriot is a great beginner brush, I love using it.
Try reducing your paint 1:1 (1 Drop Reducer : One Drop Paint)
Can you produce consistent mid width lines from about 2" away from your painting surface with this reduction?
Are you getting starts/stops?
Inconsistent starts/stops?
Two things:
1.) Being new is hard enough, an airbrush takes A LOT of practice to gain control.
2.) The airbrush you have is mediocre at best, many of these brushes cause headaches for a lot of newcomers.
The airbrush is a chinese Iwata knockoff, I have a similar one(bought it just to try), it's not very consistent.
If you still have issues after a bit of practice, I'd see if you can return it and get something that will be consistent.
There are some good brushes out there between $75-$100, the Badger Patriot is a great beginner brush, I love using it.
WhiteKnight
Code Dragon Slayer
Check on the tip of your aibrush and check at base of needle for marks (on the Paasche Talon there are grooves on the needle and tip 1 to 3 grooves depending on the size. (there is three sizes of Talon needles and tips)) 
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nuchie
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nuchie
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Check on the tip of your aibrush and check at base of needle for marks (on the Paasche Talon there are grooves on the needle and tip 1 to 3 grooves depending on the size. (there is three sizes of Talon needles and tips))
Thank's for the info.
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nuchie
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I just received my Badger 105 Patriot, can't wait to try. Got it from Chicago Airbrush great price compared to other sites. Did research and found a lot of good reviews on the Patriot. Thank's again for the help.
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ad fez
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Just a quick note re: to of the page..... if your paint is being blown around(spidering) but is flowing out of the brush Ok just try reducing your pressure a touch
