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Tech Talk => Gelcoat / Paint / Fireberglass Repair => Topic started by: FORKEDUP on May 15, 2008, 09:05:57 PM

Title: airbrushing
Post by: FORKEDUP on May 15, 2008, 09:05:57 PM: i broke down and bought an inexpensive air brush to play around with and eventually fix the front of forkedup, i have never done this before, so i know there are people on here who know how to do it properly, paint mixing, air pressure, technique, etc. i am hoping you will share some of your knowledge with me and help a rookie out :) thanks in advance for any and all help

this is what i have so far, i made a stencil and played around tonight for about 45 min
comments and critisisms are more than appreciated ;D
Title: Re: airbrushing
Post by: hotrod56cars on May 15, 2008, 09:27:22 PM: Looks pretty sik, a lot better than I could do. But... IMO too much contrast with the bright white teeth. ? Tone them done somehow. IMO
Title: Re: airbrushing
Post by: GAWnCA on May 15, 2008, 09:35:53 PM: Check this out...
http://smartflix.com/store/video/4075/Creating-Killer-Skullz
Title: Re: airbrushing
Post by: FORKEDUP on May 15, 2008, 09:40:43 PM: thanks for the link, i will probably get the video, the white is to much, but i only picked up pearl white (forkedups color) and black, so my choices are limited for now and i am using a old cardboard box to paint on ;D
Title: Re: airbrushing
Post by: GAWnCA on May 15, 2008, 09:57:20 PM: Quote from: FORKEDUP on May 15, 2008, 09:40:43 PM
thanks for the link, i will probably get the video, the white is to much, but i only picked up pearl white (forkedups color) and black, so my choices are limited for now and i am using a old cardboard box to paint on ;D

Search around that web site there are a lot of good dvds to learn from. I got a couple on fiberglassing. There's a lot on airbrushing.
Title: Re: airbrushing
Post by: Marcsrollin on May 15, 2008, 09:57:41 PM: I have seen some people pay good money for worse , not bad for your fist try!
Title: Re: airbrushing
Post by: GlassCutter on May 15, 2008, 10:37:13 PM: I think you don't need any help in the skills dept. A little schoolin' on pressure and mixing and you are gonna be fine.
Title: Re: airbrushing
Post by: marceldawson70 on August 17, 2008, 07:43:28 PM: looks way cool! great for a first, IMO teeth are kinda bright but keep the bright piercing eyes, they look back at you!
Title: Re: airbrushing
Post by: FORKEDUP on August 24, 2008, 10:18:27 PM: got bored and cleaned the garage today, got bo ;Dred with that after about 8 beers and decided it would be a good time to play with airbrush again
Title: Re: airbrushing
Post by: GT Jets on August 24, 2008, 10:27:21 PM: Quote from: FORKEDUP on August 24, 2008, 10:18:27 PM
got bored and cleaned the garage today, got bo ;Dred with that after about 8 beers and decided it would be a good time to play with airbrush again

Dude, you did that on beer? Imagine the possibilities with a little Gentleman Jack and a Cola or two. >:D
Title: Re: airbrushing
Post by: FORKEDUP on August 24, 2008, 10:30:56 PM: well... i started at about 8, but by the time i was done it was more like 15 heinekens >:D