Why use the airbrush to paint the miniatures?

In addition to being a tool, the airbrush is also part of the creative process. Its ability to apply the primers correctly, will allow you to have a uniform color base and overall thinner, will allow you to obtain better results and enhance the details of your work.

The advantages of painting miniatures with an airbrush

With the help of the airbrush, you can easily create shades that are difficult to achieve with traditional brushes. For example, by blending different colors, the tool can create a gradient effect over a large surface.
Another advantage of using the airbrush is that it allows you to create depth and contrast with the base color of your work. This will help you get much more detail easily and accurately.

What is pre-shading and how it works

Another advantage of using the airbrush is that it allows you to create depth and contrast with the base color of your work. This will help you get a more detailed and accurate final result. After applying an even coat of black primer, apply white primer to the top of the miniature. This will help you better understand the lights to apply to your work. Another trick is to alternate the two primers with a special gray scale.

But which airbrush to buy to paint the miniatures?

Since there are various types of airbrush designs and price ranges to choose from, it can be difficult for people unfamiliar with this miniature painting technique to know which one to buy. One of the most popular models is the gravity model, where the color reservoir is placed on top of the airbrush pen.

Choose the right airbrush to paint the miniatures

There are different philosophies regarding the purchase of an airbrush. Ideally, starting with a low-cost model takes some getting used to before buying a new, high-end one. In this way, you will avoid buying too expensive components that could be damaged due to inexperience.

This advice is applicable to people who are unfamiliar with the art of airbrushing. However, if you are planning to buy one, it is important to meet someone who has been using an airbrush for a long time. For example, Angel Giraldez, a renowned artist in the field of miniature painting, said it’s not worth buying an inexpensive model to start using an airbrush.

While it may seem like a quick and easy way to start painting miniatures, it’s important to realize that this tool isn’t designed to be used for long periods of time. In most cases, it can only function properly for a limited time.
You can also opt for a mid-range model which is an excellent compromise between cost and quality mechanical components. It is also the ideal tool for people who want to improve their painting skills.

The Airbrush Compressor: which one to buy?

A good choice for people who are unfamiliar with the art of painting miniatures is to choose a model that has all the optimal features to easily complete their work. These features are:

-Constant pressure
-Pressure calibration
-Little noise

It would be better to avoid using compressors that have a cylinder: if not equipped with a cylinder they tend to have an inconsistent air flow, you need to have a filter to separate traces of oil from the air flow in addition to the annoying engine noise.

How to start painting miniatures with an airbrush

There are a variety of online guides that detail techniques for getting started with painting miniatures using an airbrush. However, to get the most out of this practice, we recommend that you take paper tests first to get used to the basic equipment.