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  • Member since
    April 2012
First timer buying, needs help.
Posted by Santa Clause on Saturday, April 14, 2012 6:43 PM

Hi, have been reading a little into the forum and have desided to buy the Badger Renegade Krome airbrush.

Regarding my aircompressor I have narrowed it down to:

1 . Iwata Studio Smart Jet Pro

http://www.hiroboy.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=49&products_id=1005          (Iwata)

2. Revell Master Class

http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/revell-master-class-compressor/          (Revell)

These are much the same, also in price, but i would like imput on wich one is preffered if anny?

 

Allso i need a hose, and not sure if I should use Badger Braided hose or Iwata, prob doesnt mater, but does they both fitt the airbursh and compressor?

http://www.hiroboy.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=2179      (this is the Iwata)

http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/badger-braided-hose-6ft/  (this is the Badger)

 

Regarding Paint:  Seems like a lot of opinions, but Vallejo Air  seem to be perfect for airbrushing army models which i gonna try, like Flames of War.     Anny opinions on this?

Annything else i relly should think about?

Thx!

  • Member since
    April 2004
  • From: Windy city, US
Posted by keilau on Saturday, April 14, 2012 10:10 PM

The Revell Master Class is a dual piston and has an airtank. It is a much better deal than the Iwata Smartjet Pro compressor. But either one should serve you well.

You need a Badger airhose for an Badger airbrush in most case. The Badger Krome shipped in the US comes with an adaptor for the Iwata airhose and can use either one. Check with your Badger Krome vendor to determine if it is shipped with the hose adaptor.

You picked expensive equipments. But they should serve you well in the long run.

  • Member since
    April 2012
Posted by Santa Clause on Sunday, April 15, 2012 7:54 AM

Ahh yes i didnt nothis the important differense between those tanks, i see now that the closest matchup is the Iwata power jet pro, it costs 370£, if price doesnt should i go for the iwata power jet pro insted of the master class?

 

Power jet pro:   http://www.hiroboy.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=49&products_id=2701

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Sunday, April 15, 2012 7:58 AM

|I picked up the Revell masterclass from Wounderland a couple of years ago. I use it with a Badger 150. That compressor is one of the best investments i have ever made. I can't compare it to the Iwata as i have never used it. But you can't go wrong with the revell, it has everything you need for a compressor and i have had no problems with mine.

It was the first compressor i have had with a regulator and moisture trap, and i found it very easy to use.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

cml
  • Member since
    March 2007
  • From: Brisbane, Australia
Posted by cml on Sunday, April 15, 2012 8:08 AM

i haven't used either compressor, so can't comment on that aspect, though, from the looks, the Revell provides best value.

As for hoses - like has been said, the badger uses a proprietary air nozzle, so the standard/iwata hoses won't fit without an adapter. 

Looks like you're set with the Krome, so i'd go for the Badger hose.  Also, i'd recommend braided over plastic if you can.  I've heard of people having issues with the plastic hoses.

Chris

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Sunday, April 15, 2012 8:19 AM

I think, but am not 100% certain, that the Revell comes with the adaptor for the badger hose. But if it doesn't, they are not expensive.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

  • Member since
    April 2004
  • From: Windy city, US
Posted by keilau on Sunday, April 15, 2012 8:51 PM

Santa Clause

Ahh yes i didnt nothis the important differense between those tanks, i see now that the closest matchup is the Iwata power jet pro, it costs 370£, if price doesnt should i go for the iwata power jet pro insted of the master class?

Power jet pro:   http://www.hiroboy.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=49&products_id=2701

If money is no objection, you can get the Sil Air series of superquiet compressor made in Italy by the Werther International. They are sold under the Silentaire brand in the US and also by Badger. Best choice for aribrushing if you can afford them.

If you want the Powerjet Pro, pays to shop around for lower price in UK. Let us know how you decide.

  • Member since
    April 2012
Posted by Santa Clause on Monday, April 16, 2012 10:05 AM

If somebody has a link to this sil air compressor please put it here, im having problems navigating through all the difff options

Thought i found it but then it was not oil less i think.... I also need it so it fits uk standard not us

  • Member since
    April 2004
  • From: Windy city, US
Posted by keilau on Monday, April 16, 2012 1:04 PM

Santa Clause

If somebody has a link to this sil air compressor please put it here, im having problems navigating through all the difff options

Thought i found it but then it was not oil less i think.... I also need it so it fits uk standard not us

I messed up the link to http://www.air-craft.net/ in my original post. They are in UK and carry the Sil Air line of compressors. You can search the posts from Milairjunkie who owns air-craft.com. The super quiet compressor link.

However, all super quiet compressor on the market are oil libricated including the Silair ones. I suggested that to you because you mentioned that price was no objection. Otherwise, the Revell Master Class should be a best value choice for modellers in UK. Reasonably priced, oilless, moderately quiet and good quality for durability.

  • Member since
    April 2012
Posted by Santa Clause on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 1:19 PM

i want to buy oil less so i skipped the sil air, i just bought the revell master class, seems most thinks this is a good one so...

I got it at wonderland models for 200 £ which seemed to be a v good price compared to other suppliers

  • Member since
    August 2011
  • From: Hayward, CA
Posted by GreenThumb on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 6:01 PM

Why did you want an oiless model? Just curious as they are the most reliable and the most quiet made.

Mike

 

 

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