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What size needle/nozzle for basic airbrush paints?

2009-10-26T22:21:16-07:00

Subject line basically says it all.. My paasche VL came with size 1, 3, and 5 needles/nozzles/tips.. Im gonna be spraying Createx Airbrush Colors and Com-Art Airbrush Colors.. Both straight from the bottle to the airbrush, no reducing or anything.. So which size needle/nozzle should I use, to spray these paints, with a Paasche VL?? Thanks!!

airbrush paint questions

2009-04-24T04:40:42-07:00

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Air Supply Problem

2009-10-25T07:28:09-07:00

Hello!

I´m so glad I’ve found this amazing forum!
I had a problem with a sticky trigger that thanks to your advices has been solved.

Then I realised that I had another problem: when I turn on the compressor it supplies the air
for the airbrush for some time, but then the air just doesn’t pass anymore to the airbrush.

I don´t know where the problem is exactly, where the obstruction occurs.
The compressor seems to work well by itself.
I took the needle off the airbrush but the problem remained, so I think there’s nothing related to it.

Might be anything from the compressor (compatibility issues) or from the pistons where the air passes trough?

Thank You!

Another Fishing Reel

2009-10-22T09:49:10-07:00

Started this one this morning. Here is what it look’s like for now. Will post pictures as I change it.

Sarge

What colors do I mix to get a skin tone

2009-10-24T20:50:27-07:00

I want to start out with a Mickey mouse cartoon but am not sure what colors that I would mix. Has anyone tried? Thanks

Let me know what you think

2009-10-23T17:10:20-07:00

Here’s a few things I’ve done in the past couple months,they are in the order that I started, I had to turn some sideways due to the limitations of the forum.

Bullows Compressor PR303E

2009-10-22T17:02:19-07:00

Hi I wondered if anyone can please help, I was given a Bullows Compressor PR303E about five years ago and with the intention of using it fot airbrushing at some time, and now that time has arrived. It shows 50psi on the front of the gauge and when I connect the Airbrush to it it measures about 35psi and runs great, but the problem I have is that I understood that this was a oil filled compressor and therefore would be without a air tank, but I have found that after about 5mins of use it starts to chuck water out. Can anyone shed any light on this compressor and what would be the best action as regards the water being pumped through.

Thanks

Batting Helmet

2009-04-27T10:21:15-07:00

Batting helmet that I did…

Bill

Post Some Work

2009-05-17T08:06:10-07:00

Hi, just want to encourage all of you to post some of your airbrush work.. Let everyone see what we all have going on with our airbrush. This will also be benificial to you if you need any help with your work. If you post pics and have any questions or need suggestions on what to do, other artist will be able to help or give advice on what you can do… So come on and start posting your work… We all look forward to seeing everyones work….

Bill

How would I airbrush on plastic?

2009-10-15T06:33:09-07:00

I’ve been seeing these new Dell laptops with some awsome graphic art on them.
Which has inspired me to do a little work on my laptop.
I’m going to use my laptop as a guinea pig, but before I do that,
would you know how I would go about airbrushing on plastic?
And how do I pick equipment. I’m new to airbrushing, I’ve been more of
paint and brush type. I’m a noob when it comes to airbrushing.