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  • Member since
    April 2013
Posted by SchattenSpartan on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 12:03 AM

Oops, didn't know that! I thought they would sell their compressors overseas as well. Some of the Sparmax compressors are similar to it anyway. My LHS had 2 Sparmax compressors for sale  a while ago and they were exactly the same, just looking different. Maybe this one is also available in the US (I don't know the model number though)

Cheers, Clemens

  • Member since
    April 2004
  • From: Windy city, US
Posted by keilau on Monday, June 10, 2013 8:47 PM

SchattenSpartan

I use Revell's "Masterclass Compressor" and never had any problems with it...

Unfortunately, it is marketed in Europe and in 220 volts only. The closest in feature and price in the US is the Sparmax TC-620.

  • Member since
    April 2009
  • From: Longmont, Colorado
Posted by Cadet Chuck on Monday, June 10, 2013 11:36 AM

You can get the Sparmax TC-2000 at Hobby Lobby using the 40% off coupon any time, which knocks the price down to a quite reasonable level.  I did that and I love the thing.

Gimme a pigfoot, and a bottle of beer...

  • Member since
    May 2009
  • From: Poland
Posted by Pawel on Monday, June 10, 2013 11:34 AM

Hello!

Some time ago I wrote a post about a compressor I built myself - best value for money there is, so maybe it helps. If you use hardware from your old compressor, it will drive the cost down even further:

cs.finescale.com/.../151920.aspx

Have a nice day

Paweł

All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!

www.vietnam.net.pl

  • Member since
    April 2013
Posted by SchattenSpartan on Monday, June 10, 2013 9:50 AM

I use Revell's "Masterclass Compressor" and never had any problems with it...

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Monday, June 10, 2013 9:04 AM

To me the big advantage of an airbrush compressor rather than a general purpose compressor is quietness. But you do pay for that quietness.  The airbrush compressors don't really work any better than the GP ones I had, but I sure do value the premium I paid for that quietness.  However, some of the brands price that quietness quite high!

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

  • Member since
    February 2015
Posted by Bick on Monday, June 10, 2013 8:27 AM

Mark,

I have, use and like the Sparmax TC620X which I got from DIXIE ART - best price I could find and free shipping. I also have a Badger TC910 Aspire which has worked well for me but others here have reported problems. The TC-20T from TCP Global is a less expensive alternative which a number of users here have reported as quite nice. There are many available and I'm sure one which will fit your needs/budget.


  • Member since
    April 2008
Airbrush Compressor
Posted by mrazz on Monday, June 10, 2013 6:53 AM

Can anyone suggest a good airbrush compressor to purchase? My old "Lowes pancake compressor" is starting to malfunction. I think I want to buy a dedicated airbrush compressor for my setup this time around. Any information will be helpful.

Thanks, Mark

 

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