Just got to this ... I'm looking at acquiring an airbrush. Does the
iwata work with "regular" mini paints - eg vallejo etc?

On 18 Apr 2008, at 17:11, stonet130 wrote:

> Hey Dean,
> I am using an Iwata Custom Micron - C. It allows for good control of
> paint flow and fine line details (which I still need to play around
> with more to improve my skills). I have been using Golden series
> airbrush paint, which has been working very well for me. It doesn't
> need any thinning at all and can be used straight from the bottle.
> I painted up a 1,000 pt vanilla Space Marine army for Adepticon,
> which turned out pretty well, in short order. The airbrush allowed
> for highlighting on the Space Marine armor, such as the lower leg,
> shoulder, arms, and (used on a light spray from a distance) even
> helmet features. It worked best on my Termintors and the custom
> banner I ended up making for the army. Of course, I had to go back
> and do detailing work and faces by hand, but the airbursh did a great
> job on the base coat and highlighting and saved me considerable
> time. Of course, they aren't Golden Demon quality, but they still
> came out very nice.
>
> Thanks,
> Tim
>
> --- In mini-painter@yahoogroups.com, d m <nato_potato_2006@...> wrote:
> >
> > Ok, Tim,
> >
> > You have me quite interested...what model airbrush are you
> using? (I have a Testor's that I've yet to break in). what about
> paint? What brand and type? Do you have to thin it? How so?
> >
> > I can see base coating, but high lighting? What army did you
> paint? What areas did you highlight?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Dean
> >
> > Timothy Stone <stonet13@...> wrote:
> > Hey All,
> > I just recently started using an airbrush in my mini painting.
> After a couple of trials, I started experimenting and found I really
> like the effects I get. I have a double action airbrush which allows
> for good control. I have managed to base coat and highlight an entire
> 35 figure army for Adepticon in a very short period of time, with
> rather nice results. I still need a heck of a lot more training
> before I start using the airbrush for show pieces, but for playable
> armies its great.
> >
> > Tim
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