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  • Member since
    February 2012
Iwata Ninja jet
Posted by Joewat64 on Thursday, February 23, 2012 9:29 PM

Let me start off by saying I have not built a model since the early 80's. I have since been bitten by the bug since my son has shown an interest in it. I started to purchase some things and came across a really sweet deal on a Ninja Jet compressor. I know it's small but will it be good enough for 1/35 scale modeling? It will never be used for anything other than modeling. I have read countless post on all the recommended models from HF and others but honestly I don't want anything that large. I want this little guy sitting on my table where you will hardly notice it. Opinions?

 

Thank you

  • Member since
    April 2004
  • From: Windy city, US
Posted by keilau on Friday, February 24, 2012 6:49 AM

First, welcome to forum!

You can check the spec of the Ninja Jet compressor. It can provide 0.15 CFM at up to 18 psi pressure. It is not going to be a very versatile compressor. It will be fine for artist water color etc. It can still be useful for modeling 90% of the time if you have a good quality gravity feed airbrush such as the Iwata HP-CS AND thins your point a lot to get good finish.

I will not recommend it if you have a bottom feed airbrush, particularly the single action, external mix type. Cheaper airbrush usually needs higher pressure and higher flow rate.

If the compressor is such a sweet deal for you, why not get it and test it out. Let us know how well it works for you. There is not much choice if you do not want a regular size compressor. The Ninja may not be a good compressor for 9 out of 10 modelers, but you may be the one who is happy with it!

 

  • Member since
    February 2012
Posted by Joewat64 on Friday, February 24, 2012 7:44 AM

Thanks for the feedback. 

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