SEARCH FINESCALE.COM

Enter keywords or a search phrase below:

Iwata & mini blue--compatible?

656 views
8 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    November 2005
Iwata & mini blue--compatible?
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 15, 2004 8:24 AM
Does anyone here use an Iwata Revolution AB hooked up to a Testors mini-blue compressor? Are the two compatible? Does the mini-blue put out enough air pressure for the AB? Would I need an adaptor to connect the hose to the compressor?
  • Member since
    May 2004
  • From: Dallas
Posted by KINGTHAD on Thursday, July 15, 2004 12:17 PM
I have both the Iwata and a testor. I have used the testor for years but I do not know if it is the mini blue??(It is blue though) I will look when I get home and let you know then. as for connectors and such I think I got all my stuff at home depot.

Thad
  • Member since
    May 2004
  • From: Dallas
Posted by KINGTHAD on Friday, July 16, 2004 7:54 AM
Mobydick, I do not have the mini blue you refered to sorry.

Thad
  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posted by zokissima on Friday, July 16, 2004 8:01 AM
The connectors to the Testors mini-blue compressor are obviously meant to work with their Aztec line of airbrushes. They will work fine with other airbrushes, but you will need to use the universal connector that was supplied with the mini-blue, than purchase, probably at a home depot, any other connector you may need.
Mine works just fine,but I did hear of a lot of people complaining that it does not push out enough air for some airbrushes.
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 16, 2004 8:31 AM
Thanks for the info, Zokissima. Well see how it works. I'm hoping that the gravity feed on the AB will help with the paint flow & mitigate any problems with pressure.
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 17, 2004 12:35 AM
I have the the mini blue and been using it successfully. I recently threw an air regulator on mine and it puts out 20 psi max and registers all the way down to about 2 psi, then doesnt have enough juice under that. hope this helps.

I have had no need to go over 20 psi yet, I mostly spray at 10-15 psi and clean at 20 so there it is.
  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Posted by maddafinga on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 8:07 PM
I have that exact setup and it works quite well for me. I did go to Wal Mart and pick up a regulator for it, so I can use the lower pressure. I wouldn't use it without the regulator. I want a better compressor now that I have a house though. It's on the list, but not at the top I'm afraid. I haven't even gotten my model room framed in as of yet. There is so much stuff to do that I haven't even had time to model at all since I've moved in.
Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 3:05 PM
as i say a lot, with enough adaptors, anything is compatible
  • Member since
    May 2004
  • From: Dallas
Posted by KINGTHAD on Thursday, July 22, 2004 12:22 PM
You got that right
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!

Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

SEARCH FORUMS
FREE NEWSLETTER
By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy.