Help with Getting Better (some questions)

[Stargorger]

Thanks Splurch

Ah, ok. Yes the other parts I'm not sure about but they might be texturing from grainy paint through the airbrush.
However, I definitely don't finish these models in a single day, especially the White Speaker haha. So it is entirely likely that they just get dust on them in the meantime (and I have noticed that sometimes, I just don't have a good way to wipe it off). You mentioned using a soft brush to remove dust. Makeup brush huh? Looking at my wife's, they all seem quite soft, and I doubt they'd be able to get any dust off. On the other hand, the oil paints' brush I have is REALLY stuff, and I'd be afraid of it scoring the mini.

I can look into an air purifier...will that really help though? Not to question you, just wondering

 

[Splurch]

Thanks Splurch

Ah, ok. Yes the other parts I'm not sure about but they might be texturing from grainy paint through the airbrush.
However, I definitely don't finish these models in a single day, especially the White Speaker haha. So it is entirely likely that they just get dust on them in the meantime (and I have noticed that sometimes, I just don't have a good way to wipe it off). You mentioned using a soft brush to remove dust. Makeup brush huh? Looking at my wife's, they all seem quite soft, and I doubt they'd be able to get any dust off. On the other hand, the oil paints' brush I have is REALLY stuff, and I'd be afraid of it scoring the mini.

I can look into an air purifier...will that really help though? Not to question you, just wondering

It doesn't take much to dust a mini off even if the dust has been there a while and has started to stick (although if you've got a gloss coat the dust attaches to that much stronger then it does just paint.) I have a camel hair brush classified as an "oval wash brush" as seen in the picture I uploaded. As long as the brush won't damage your mini's and can cover a large area it will be fine. Tiny particles of dust won't be a problem unless the mini is covered in them and large particles are removed easily, even if they have been sitting for a while. The picture of bases is an example of a few months of dust from minis I left out after finishing part of them and simply neglecting to put them away. Mini on the right is after a few seconds of dusting (the specs on the base are light reflection, not dust.) If I just painted without cleaning off that much dust it would have a good chance of clumping and cause texture.

Also, I just realized if you are basecoating with an airbrush and getting that grain try using some medium to thin instead of water. I mentioned it before, Liquitex Airbrush Medium does a great job thinning for an airbrush and won't cause a grain issue like water if thinned too much. Make sure splatter isn't happening when you use the airbrush as well as it could be a culprit here, ie before you stop the airflow make sure the trigger is forward and not letting paint through. Splatter won't cause that extreme graininess though and tends to create a bumpy texture so it's probably not the issue.

As for getting an air purifier the difference it will make will really depend on your environment. When I got one it was to make my air quality better in general not just to remove dust for painting. It made a massive difference for me. Any purifier with a HEPA filter will help with dust, just make sure to get one you can clean rather then having to buy new filters for. Before I do any airbrushing I turn mine on high for a bit just to clear out the place and generally have it running on a low setting the rest of the time. I haven't had any airbrush dust issues since I've gotten it.

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[BloodASmedium]

Ok so first off I was NOT BASHING MAX. I was in DISAGREEMENT Over him saying he's NOT a good painter and that he's no one. I think I know a thing or two about model painting that being said I disagree that he isn't a good painter. I've said this over and over in the past when I first became a member and thought he'd catch on. I should've spelled it out but didn't think it wouldn't be confusing.
Again though out if everybody's response I feel dragons reaches staying about brush control trumps all. The pressure of the brush , the angle at which its held, how short or long the strokes are ,directions there of etc etc. it all needs to be learned through doing and will help when one starts the advanced techniques beyond the GW painting model.

btw stargazer your models are actually very very well painted and here's the point to start learning and trying the more advanced techniques.

 

[Stargorger]

Thanks Blood

For the record I didn't get the comments about you/Maxx either so, yeah nothing to say there lol.

Re: brush control: certainly that is something I am always working on haha And I have never imagined myself to be as good as many professional/studio/competition painters. I don't really aspire to be: it's not my life goal lol. But I appreciate all the advice from you guys, as I do always want to be (at least slowly) getting better

 

[Stargorger]

Well Id like to report that following Dragonsreach's suggestion of painting in pieces and also others advice about a wet pallete helped a ton. I painted an infinity guy yesterday and probably shaved about an hour off my time. And only recall two mistakes that i had to fix

 

[Dragonsreach]

Glad to have helped.

 

[Dragonsreach]

Here's a discovery I made today.
Don't put clear gloss varnish on the wet palette, if it dries or gets anywhere near dry and you don't notice, the papers screwed!


Chalk up up another learning experience.:doh::loser:

 

[Stargorger]

Haha good to know. I haven't tried it yet but now I know not to!