Maximus DukusErectus wrote: |
Well I thought I had a IWATA SMART JET COMPRESSOR....deal fell through,then I have bid on about five of them on e-bay and have been outbid every time.QUESTION,......Do I invest the extra bucks and get the SMART JET PRO?Or will the SMART JET do the job?I am airbrushing 1/35 armour,and 1/72 armour...base coats,camo,weathering etc.And is the IWATA compressors the way to go?They look sweet and I only hear good things about them.I want a decent compressor,not a low end beginner's compressor.This compressor will go with my previous post concerning AZTEK AIRBRUSHES. thanx |
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The Iwata Smart Jet is a reliable 1/8 HP compressor, but definitely a "low end beginner" compressor. It is a good match for the Iwata gravity feed AB's. For use with your Aztek airbrush which needs more pressure, you should use something bigger than the Smart Jet or the Pro's 1/8 HP motor. The Iwata Power Jet will be the one you need. See the June 2008 issue of FSM for comparison of the Iwata Smart Jet with other compressors.
For the price of the Smart Jet, you can get an Iwata HP-CS airbrush with a more powerful housebrand compressor. See the Airbrush Depot Offer. Their compressor is similar to the Iwata Power Jet in spec.
See my post about my recent experience of upgrading the compressor. I still think that the Paasche DA400 is the best buy for under $200 airbrush compressors.