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| Topic Started: Mar 13 2010, 05:57 AM (316 Views) | |
| WenHan | Mar 13 2010, 05:57 AM Post #1 |
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Are the airbrushes that uses cans of air any good. I was thinking about getting one and then save up for a compressor |
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| Deleted User | Mar 13 2010, 08:55 AM Post #2 |
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yes they are good but they runout quite fast, not recommed for anything large to airbrush with. good for High Grade model kits |
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| WenHan | Mar 13 2010, 11:59 AM Post #3 |
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I thought about it and I don't think i should get an ab yet. my room is really small (and i need to buy a spray booth) |
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| Pathis87 | Mar 13 2010, 12:02 PM Post #4 |
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I don't like compressed cans for ab's since they run out fast and tend not to have a moisture trap like a compressor has, so your ab will 'spit' alot of moisture. |
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Mar 13 2010, 01:24 PM Post #5 |
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yeah id stay away from the cans not so good, your better off using spray paint i think. |
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| tc012009 | Mar 13 2010, 02:10 PM Post #6 |
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I've heard bad reports on these type of air brushes. Aside from running out of Air quickly the biggest issue appears to be achieving a consistant pressure. I'd either stick to cans of spray paint or save for a compressor. |
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| Jamie | Mar 15 2010, 07:58 AM Post #7 |
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save your money. a compressor will be better in the long run. |
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| 2ndname | Mar 22 2010, 08:54 AM Post #8 |
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If money is tight, I would suggest checking these products out. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92403 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95810 I myself have never airbrushed a model but for $40 dollars (Compressor) and $20 (AB) I am giving it a try. The guys over at FichtenFoo highly recommends the setup above. The AB itself is a knock off of the Badger 155. |
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| kazthehack | Mar 22 2010, 09:02 AM Post #9 |
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compressors is a big investment  considering the money you are saving from 4$small spray cans over time it's a bigdeal But the only advantage is the cost at the beginning XD and constant maintinance
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| B34TM3CH | Mar 26 2010, 12:54 PM Post #10 |
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i've seen reviews of the central pneumatic brand... they aren't too hot. I think when it comes to buying compressors, check out craigslist before you empty the wallet for a new one. Chances are they'll be an older model on craigslist for a fraction of the cost! That's how i got my badger cyclone compressor. and the great thing about the older badger compressors... they're made in the US (compared to the newer models... made in China) |
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| 2ndname | Mar 30 2010, 09:12 PM Post #11 |
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I've never tried the AB + spray can compressor but I highly suggest the cheapo deluxe AB + $40 compressor from HarborFreight. http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=airbrush&Submit=Go Total cost for my set was $ 70 bucks shipped. It arrived in 3 days using the regular shipping method. Did my first Future Floor coat followed by a Flat base mixed with Future Floor last night and I am impressed.
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