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Opinion sought on an air brush and compressor

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    April 2023
Opinion sought on an air brush and compressor
Posted by Scott63 on Sunday, June 4, 2023 1:42 PM

I was looking at air brush and compressors. I came across the 

imyyds Airbrush Kit with Compressor, 32PSI High Pressure Cordless Airbrush Gun, Portable Dual Action Airbrush Compressor Set, Handheld Mini Rechargeable Air Brushes for Painting, Model.

I'd to hear comments on this air brush system. 
Thanks,

Scott

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    November 2018
Posted by oldermodelguy on Monday, June 5, 2023 9:36 AM

I've seen reviews on airbrush kits like these.Most are similar, they change names like I change coffee filters in my brewer but probably the same otherwise.. But here is something that gives you pressure control by the mac valve on the airbrush and two needle sizes that are popular within our hobby. I'm not endorsing any of them but they do seem to work is all I'll say. Anyway here is one sold by a respected supplier with contact info, and I'm not saying to buy it but at least you can contact the seller: https://spraygunner.com/airbrush-kits/by-type/cordless-airbrush/adjustable-pressure-cordless-airbrush-kit-with-battery-powered-compressor/

Most of us use other types of airbrush systems than any of these so info may be limited here.

 

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    April 2023
Posted by Scott63 on Monday, June 5, 2023 6:13 PM

I just wanted to inform you that I have taken the plunge. I went ahead and ordered the No-Name Airbrush/air compressor . I was up most of last night rehash a conversation with a model shop owner. That rehashing along with your suggestion prompted me to "go all in" as for air brushing vs paint brush painting. I hopefully will get it on Friday. Hopefully by Monday I will not have clogged it up....LOL

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    November 2018
Posted by oldermodelguy on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 6:34 AM

Look for a guys videos on youtube by the name Barbetos Rex. His mixing and application techniques are very good or I wouldn't suggest him. And he has reviews on many kinds of paints and airbrushes , to include one much like yours ( it's a matter of finding that video, he has so many out there).

When I mix my paints it's by viscosity more than ratio. Some brands you can go by ratio but in most the thickness of the paint varies from color to color and viscosity covers that difference. Some paints like Createx or  for instance when you use their additives will flow even if a bit thicker than my standard on visosity. Others just plain don't spray if too thick. Thinner is usually better fwiw. Especially with the .3 needle/nozzle.

I have a conventional airbrush much like the one mounted in your set and I on average use it with that front mac valve half open. In other words I screw it shut and open it about half it's travel distance to full open. Since I have other airbrushes that are long standing favorites, they get used more but when I use this one it's most often with the .3 tip ( this set contains a .2, .3 and .5 ). I use it for art work not models ( I've painted hummingbird floral scenes with that airbrush), though I could use it for models just as well. But for lacquers I prefer my Badger 200 with .25 tip. For primers and enamels I prefer my Paasche H, also for varnish coating my wife's acrylic art work. And day in and day out for acrylic color and for Createx 4030 intercoat or Createx 4050 clear coat I prefer my Paasche VL using the included side cup. But I've been airbrushing for 50 years, the collection of airbrushes represents collecting over time. We all started someplace with one airbrush.

What many people think is a clogged airbrush is often just tip dry, easily cured with a Q tip and solvent in a minute or less if you have it on hand. In acrylic painting I cured this by adding Liquitex retarder to my acrylic thinners, be that commercial or home brewed. Finally here is one video from the site I suggested, just click the link: https://youtu.be/nojG6cz_6sY ( you may have to wait a minute till you see the little box SKIP ADS. Then his video will start. The ads are the latest "advancement" in youtube anomalies lol.

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    November 2018
Posted by oldermodelguy on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 10:58 AM

I'm just curious how things turned out, any updates ?

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