TryintoModel wrote: |
I just seem to get a lot of little dots when
airbrushing in too wide of
an area. I know that is sorta how airbrushing is, but I think it
should be way finer. |
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Yes, you are correct. You should be able
to make adjustments so that you can spray fairly clean sharp edges.
I've tried all kinds of adjustments, but the
thing I keep coming back to is I think my thinner is not mixing well
enough. I'm definately going to get some MM airbrush thinner and
try that. It may be a bit more expensive, but if I only use it
for thinning and not cleaning, it shouldn't be too bad. |
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Using
the proper brand of thinner for the paint will certainly remove any
doubts about the paint not being thinned with the correct product. It
will still be a trial & test sequence to get the mix ratio to your
liking.
It just always seems like the paint's coming out too thick
and when I
try to thin it a bit more it streaks... My paint jobs don't come
out really bad, but I definately can't do much, if any, free hand work
because of the way the paint comes out. |
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The paint "seeming" too
thick could be do to using an improper thinning agent. It might seem
better once you switch to Testors or MM thinner.
Here is an example. See how there is a lot of overspray of tiny dots? If I get
closer, it will blow the paint on the surface too much. If I cut
down the air and get closer, it still sprays too many of these dots
just like this but in a smaller area. If I try and thin it more,
it starts spidering. I didn't have this problem using the paint
from the spraycan in my airbrush. It was nice and smooth.
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Since the results and action worked fine when spraying the paint from
the can, I wouldn't think you have much damage to your AB. My guess is
something is amuck with the paint mixing and/or application technique
(not meaning to pick on your abilities, maybe settings of some sort
need to be changed). It seems from the photo that the brown and green
have fairly clean lines. It really obvious that the white is not
playing nice. I have a few questions for you that might help us all to
help you. Humm... does that make sense? Dang I needs me morning coffee.
Does that overspray effect happen all the time?
Do you spray just one type and brand of paint?
What is your airbrush brand and model?
It's needle/nozzle size?
What is your air supply and what is the air pressure set at?
Do you regularly take apart your AB for thorough cleaning?
What is the distance between your AB and subject when spraying?
For how long have you been AB'ing? You did practice alot LOL.