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Suggestion on compressors
Posted by Ciccio_Drink on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 2:46 AM

Hi everyone,

I just bought a Paasche Talon airbrush, and now I need some advices about what compressor to get along with it. I used to do modelling a few years ago, but always painted my models by normal brushes, and am getting back into it with airbrush this time :)

Thank you very much in advance!

 

Ciccio- 

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Posted by DA70Judge455 on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 11:49 AM

For the air compressor, the 2 most important things are a steady adjustable flow of air and no containments.  Some people might argue that the compressor makes is important, but I do not think that the discomfort from the sound of the compressor makes should distract you from the quality of your compressor.

 

A number of cheaper compressors are on the market without a regulator, regardless I  would suggest that you have 2 regulators, one on the compressor, and a second one that can clear out any containments.  Most of the compressors do not have a regulator with a filter built on/attached to the compressor so this would be the second item you will need to purchase.I purchased mine from Craftsman with a part # of 16022.  

 

Of second importance is the quanity of  airthe smaller the tank you purchase, the more often the compressor will run and the more often your airflow will be slithly lowered.  For most models, 1/35 and smaller scales, a large tank size is not important as it would be for the larger scale items.  Something 4 gallons and larger would be overkill but acceptable.  A smaller size one will work fine for small scale models.  the choice is yours.  Also to consider, is the PSI (ounds per square inch) that the compressor can deliver.  I would suggest a compressor that can deliver at least 50 psi, as sometime the extra air may be needed to clear a clogged airbrush.

Might I suggest that you consider a Craftsman brand aircompressor.  Pound for pound and size for size, they be larger than what your LHS can give you, cheaper in the short and long run and you can generally find a Sear/Kmart right around the corner for parts/service.  A great incentive instead of spending a hunder + dollars for a product that is only available VIA mail order.

 BTW: I didn't mentioned it, but depending on what paint you are using and your rate of thinner to paint you will normally be painting in the 5-15psi range.

 

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  • From: Windy city, US
Posted by keilau on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 1:03 PM
 Ciccio_Drink wrote:

Hi everyone,

I just bought a Paasche Talon airbrush, and now I need some advices about what compressor to get along with it. I used to do modelling a few years ago, but always painted my models by normal brushes, and am getting back into it with airbrush this time :)

The top of line Paasche airbrush deserves the top of the line Paasche compressor DA-400R.

 

You may also want to look at the Airbrush-Depot T-20 compressor which has some very satisfied users on this forum.

  • Member since
    April 2009
Posted by Ciccio_Drink on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 1:19 AM

 

Thank you very much for your help, guys!

I am looking for one of the suggested compressors on ebay and hope to find something good soon. That's the only thing I am still missing to start my work, since my kit and airbrush just arrived and my gunze colors + putty and misc accessory stuff are on their way :D

Ciccio- 

  • Member since
    June 2005
  • From: Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Posted by Philc40 on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 8:13 PM

Check out the Model TC-196

 http://www.tcpglobal.com/airbrushdepot/compress.aspx

 

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  • Member since
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  • From: Hayward, CA
Posted by MikeV on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 1:33 PM
 keilau wrote:

The top of line Paasche airbrush deserves the top of the line Paasche compressor DA-400R.

Paasche's "Top of the line" airbrush would be the AB turbo not the Talon. Just saying. Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

 

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