CNC Molds N Stuff Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 I had somebody yesterday telling me about the Copic airbrush system, and it sounded intriguing so I looked it up and watched a couple videos. It sounds like a basic non-adjustable setup from what I have seen so far. Also the statement by one user in a video that you have to use the Copic markers kind of set off an alarm with me. It seems like a simple easy system to use with little or no cleanup at the expensive of only being able to use one kind of paint, and basically having a system that's good for stenciling, but not so much for any detail hand work. I guess that might be okay for hard baits (if they have the colors you want), but might leave out soft bait painters. I've been slammed on this forum before for offering an opinion of something without owning one, so I would like to hear the opinions of anybody who is actually using one. I know its possible to do great or atleast acceptable work with limited tools. I've painted hard baits with a rattle can, and then finished details with a rattle can and stencils so I know its possible to create fish catching color patterns with very limited tools. I used use paint markers to add details to some factory baits as well. I know some hear use nail polish creatively as well. Anyway, I am curious. Is the Copic airbrush is capable of more than just rattle can and stencil painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 Don't own one myself, have friends that do. The best suggestion is to look at the following videos of the system using them for lures, but, like you, I am not ready to turn in my airbrush and all the paints I can get. But.....I am getting closer. No ventilation and no clean up and not tip dry and ....... might be worth the lack of colors. https://www.makelure.com/store/pg/54-How-To-Videos.aspx#prettyPhoto/29/ https://www.makelure.com/store/pg/54-How-To-Videos.aspx#prettyPhoto/31/ https://www.makelure.com/store/pg/54-How-To-Videos.aspx#prettyPhoto/27/ https://www.makelure.com/store/pg/54-How-To-Videos.aspx#prettyPhoto/25/ The above videos show using them on hard baits, soft baits, and doing refills. I hope this helps some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 I don't own this either but a close friend does and he does some fantastic color fading and shading. His colors are very vivid. I don't believe you have to use just copic pens. I don't think it is meant to replace the airbrush just enhance your capabilities. Good luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
