Compressor for Aztek

Oh, I thought you were actually talking about compressing the Aztek into a tiny block of plastic.

You can go out and blow up to $250 on "hobby compressors" (pun intended). Or you can go to your local hardware store or Wally world (Harbour Frieght tools is good too) and get a 2 gallon electric Campbell Hausefeld (or similar) compressor with 2 gal tank for as little as $60. You have to get the right adapters and a moisture trap too.

Whats the difference between a "hobby" and "household" compressor? I really don't know. I guess the "hobby" ones are a little quieter.

for about $99 on Badgers site you can get a reconditioned Thayer and Chndler AirStar V which is very quiet and perfectly suited to modeling.

http://www.badger-airbrush.com/garagesale.htm

of you can go the other route with the 2gal Campbell Hausefield for about 60 or 70 dollar from the local hardware store/wal mart. either one will do the job, the thayer and chandler just a lot quieter. no real difference in quality of painting etc...

Personally I have the construction grade one, but am looking for the opportunity to switch over to the other type as the noise reduction would be nice.

if you do opt for the campbell hausefield type you will need a moisture trap for about $20.00 fromt he same place you got it at, and a 1/4" NPT nipple to screw the airbrush hose onto. In addition, the regulator gauge on the compressor has markings in increments of 4 or so PSI, a hobby regulator has markings in 1psi increments so it's easier to be more precise in your pressures. it's not a necessity but it will certainly help you!! again thats about $20 online, or at Hobby Lobby or Michaels and the like...

paasche

I have one of those Airstar compressors thanks to MikeV and Ken over at Badger. Best 100 bucks I've spent on this hobby so far!! I can paint in my apartment at all hours without fear of waking my neighbors or my fiance up!!

It's good to have you back Heath.
I have mentioned that compressor many times on this forum lately as a recommendation for a good, quiet compressor under $100 and was wondering if people just thought I was pushing another Badger product.
It's nice to have an actual owner of one give their opinion here.

Mike