General Airbrush Operation & Cleaning Guide

IMPORTANT: Never remove the nozzle unless it is already damaged. If you thoroughly clean the airbrush using the procedure in these instructions, it will prevent the nozzle becoming clogged so that you will not need to remove it. Although made from durable, high-quality materials, this part is small and finely engineered. Accidental damage caused by cross-threading, over-tightening, dropping the airbrush, forcing the needle or tools into the nozzle and normal wear are not covered under the warranty. Replacement parts and a repair service are available. If a damaged nozzle needs to be replaced we advise using specialist tools for the procedure and not the basic spanner provided with the airbrush. Sparmax nozzle tools and the Iwata Nozzle Wrench are designed for this purpose and ensure you get the right angle and torque without risk of over tightening. Safety Precautions It is recommended that you work in a well-ventilated area and wear a particle/vapour respirator mask in accordance with the advice of the paint manufacturer. Protect your work area from overspray. Air pressure The ideal air pressure will depend on the viscosity (thickness) of the paint, so the best advice is to try varying your working pressure until you settle on your personal preference for each specific brand and colour. Please see your compressor instructions for setting your working pressure. Pic 1 Paint preparation Whatever type of paint you use, make sure it is a milky consistency. You may have to mix paint with the appropriate reducer to achieve this. Always seek instructions from the paint manufacturer on what to use as a thinner. We recommend you...

Trouble Shooting Your Iwata Eclipse CS Airbrush – Bubbles in the Cup

The Iwata Eclipse CS airbrush is a robust all around workhorse for most of our customers. It is extremely well made.  However, it's not unusual for us get calls from customers regarding their broken Iwata Eclipse CS airbrush. One common problem we get called about is bubbles in the cup. If you're experiencing this problem, check out this video from EnclineDesign. In this short video, he shows you the cause of bubbles in the cup of your Iwata Eclipse CS and how to solve it.

How to Paint a Blood Angel to a High Standard

Check out this tutorial on 'How to Paint a Blood Angel to a High Standard' using an airbrush. OrcPainterNerd takes you through all the necessary paint, equipment and techniques you need to achieve a high standard paint finish for your miniature models. If you want to see tutorials that hasn't been covered yet, please drop us a line, comment below or comment on the video.

Etching Doctor Who Glasses Using The Paasche Air Eraser

This How-to Video features an example of how to use the Paasche air eraser to etch a pattern on a glass. An air eraser is a versatile instrument that can be used to delicately erase colour errors or as an etching tool. It's a generally used by hobbyists and manufacturers to clean fine parts or items like jewellery, remove rust, corrosion and discoloration, etch glass or cut monograms. It is great for weathering railcars and accessories. Lithographers also use an air to highlight half-tones and erase flaws without smudging. Video by: Badwolf Customs  

Review of the the Iwata Eclipse

If you're an airbrush beginner and looking for a great all rounder airbrush that will serve as your workhorse, we highly recommend the Iwata Eclipse CS. It is easier to handle, much more forgiving with paint, and more value for money than cheaper alternatives. If you want to see how it works and if it's the right airbrush for you, check out this review by OrcPainterNerd on Youtube.