Airbrush Operating Tips 

Thanks Paul! After 4 years, still a great reference video and treasure trove of information.

"... vague reference to dairy products." Priceless. Another great, very informative video.

I find many supposedly informative videos on youtube very annoying to watch. Not this... This is right up my alley. Sticking to facts, no annoying music, and presented precisely with a sense of humor (dairy products & captain OCD). Keep up the good work!

This is liquid gold in my airbrush! Thank you! 😀

You’re an excellent teacher. Nice video.

Straight honest answers.

Ah, yes the days of TWO paint types... Today's hobbyist almost needs a graduate degree in chemistry AND application technology to grasp the options available. Excellent content - informative and entertaining all in one! Well done... AGAIN!!

By far the most informative, well put together and professionally delivered video on the subject of Airbrushing. Thanks.

very enjoyable and informative, Paul. I love the ideas and background theory stuff. Lots of ideas to steal for my own modelling.

I love your content, it's always fantastic wealth of information summed up succinctly.

Always full of helpful information, thanks Paul............... Mike.

THIS was superb! This is advice that is lost on the absolute beginner (as I was), but becomes apparent with experience. I don't decry people buying cheap stuff that doesn't work because, with the right mind, you can adapt it but it's no substitute for capable equipment. A bad workman blames his tools, but even a moderate workman can get good results with good tools and can only improve from there.

Awesome video! Practice, practice, and more practice!

Excellent practical advice, as usual.

So free with your extensive experience. Thank You sir!

Great video, Paul! You are correct in having your moisture trap close to the airbrush. Condensation takes time to fall out of suspension in the air, and having a moisture trap only at the compressor allows that moisture to mostly bypass the trap, and go straight to your airbrush. My 2 gallon tank compressor is in the next room, and while it does have a factory installed trap at the tank, I have another trap/regulator/fitting assembly screwed to my workbench. The airbrush hose attaches to the fitting. When I'm done painting, I always get a lot more moisture out of the workbench trap than the tank trap. Thanks for making this video!

your videos are always helpful. Thank you for taking the time

Your channel is great.

When I was a lot younger the only model airbrushes available was a very difficult and not very good model from Revell, and air compressors were the purview of garages etc, air propellant cans were the only thing available, now with the passage of time the range of brushes and compressors are mind boggling, I have bought a middle of the road brush and compressor set that I am really wanting to use, but I guess I am a bit nervous of it and how to employ it properly, so this and other videos is helping build my base knowledge up to the point I can at least give it a go. My other worry is about paint selection, as again the range and types of paint are incredible but I am slowly becoming more informed and at least have the basic knowledge to buy the right ones for my preference and my bank balance. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and expertise.

Paul: Hold on captain, the most relevant measure is the amount and velocity of air passing by the needle. The Captain: Are you... challenging me?

Excellent advice

Excellent video 👍

...absolutely brilliant!

Very helpful do to the fact I am new at airbrushing. I have always been the rattle can type of guy.

Hi Paul. Your videos are great. I'd love to see you do a video where you apply your rigorous methods to acrylic paints like Vallejo.

great video! thankyou

Excelente video Muchas Gracias por tus consejos nice day

Paul is synonym for Madterclass!

One question I was curious about, is how to paint flat or semi-gloss coats. You mention that if you are painting gloss on a car, it needs to maintain overlapping edges and a wet coat. Commonly, I've seen models sprayed early on with light mist coats, then slightly heavier to build up the color, and finally one last "wet coat". Is this the proper technique for flat or semi gloss paints as well?

A set of very informative videos, thank you. Based on your comments I now own an IWATA Eclipse HP-CS. The dual action is very nice and easy to get used to. However I have a problem mixing my Humbrol enamel without having small lumps in it that clog the airbrush. I am using Humbrol thinners. It is really hard to tell when all the lumps have disappeared and so I would like to filter the paint as it is put in the cup . I see there are choices of filters and I wonder if you have a particular recommendation as to the best filter mesh size. Thank you

Tnx for a great video. What nozzle would you reccomend for dying larger areas? Let say 1x1 foot

Informative and helpful video. Captain OCD, though! LMFAO! 😂 🤣

Just found your channel today and your content is really amazing. Would you ever consider painting some fantasy miniatures?

I had to fit extra long hose from compressor to moisture trap to get rid of water fountain..

I hope this is seen, and hopefully there's an answer. I have a Master mini compressor that holds up to 60psi, but when I just it for more than maybe an hour, it seems to get REALLY hot and won't spray over 18psi, for some reason. Hopefully, your are able to help?

I have had an air brush for a while and I'll admit I am still haven't got it.

Captain OCD! Lol