Using an airbrush isn’t so easy

A few weeks back I picked up an airbrush for miniature painting…then I found out I needed all sorts of extra little things (and people told me I needed even more things it turns out you don’t need, and I didn’t get them). I’ve now used it a couple of times and …it’s tricky.I’ve tried to do the base layer, shadows and highlights for some Hearthguard (nice chunky) and it’s been a real challenge to get the paint thickness and distance when spraying right. Plus even getting the compressor at the right pressure was a challenge at first. I think for the first while it will take a lot of time to get used to using it but it should speed up some of those first stages a lot.

At the same time, I can see why sponging could well be a lot easier (if perhaps not quite as fast).

My latest try.