Compressor's, A/B's, and Cleaning and Other Things

MikeV's more right. It gets sold as Iwata Superlube, Medea Superlube and Iwata-Medea Superlube. Fact is when arrives it does so in a package clearly marked Medea Superlube! I know, I have one.

Badger Regdab does the same thing and is CHEAPER!

See you both were right.......

http://www.misterart.com/store/view/001/group_id/7932/IWATA-Medea-Super-Lube.htm

IWATA Medea Super Lube

Thanks all

Bud

MikeV wrote:

Dubau wrote: Bgrigg, I looked at me LHS for Badger Regdab or Iwata SuperLube and he don't have it and I looked on line. Just can't seem to find it, you have any ideas where I could get it ? And I emailed Dixy and they are out. Thanks Bud It's Medea Super Lube not Iwata. Iwata is an airbrush company and Medea is it's distributor.

I knew that. Uh-huh, really I did! We do need to let Dixie Art know though, they call it Iwata Superlube too!

 http://order.icorp.net/mpr/mo?review+c_dixie+q_1+i_94015001+n_Iwata_Superlube_.3oz+u_7.95

You can see how I get lead astray...

Dubau wrote:

Bgrigg, I looked at me LHS for Badger Regdab or Iwata SuperLube and he don't have it and I looked on line. Just can't seem to find it, you have any ideas where I could get it ? And I emailed Dixy and they are out. Thanks Bud

It's Medea Super Lube not Iwata.
Iwata is an airbrush company and Medea is it's distributor.

 

  I was really afraid of that...  ... talk is cheap ya know..

Yea I have heard things  LOL

Bud

Bgrigg wrote:

D'oh! Spent too much time researching the stupid part number for Iwata, and Tom beats me to the punch! LOL

Bill... I told ya we have to stop posting together like this... people are starting to talk! 

Thank you both, I am going to order it from Great Modles.

And what do you know, I see more things I want too  hehhe

Thanks Bud

Great Models item BG122 Regdab $3.9 + S&H

Bear Air item 11065 Regdab $4.41 + S&H

Both claim in stock, but the shipping is more than the item! Unless you want to buy some kits at GM you should ask your LHS to order it (Badger Regdab #122 & Iwata SuperLube I think it's #15001). You could also try Hobby Lobby or Michaels. Since you only use a tiny bit each time, the cost is fairly modest based on the lifespan of the product, I just have issues with spending more on shipping than I do on the product.

You could try just using glycerin which you should be able to get at any drug store. You might have to ask for it. What you want is a lube that isn't oil based and that doesn't easily mix with water. 

D'oh! Spent too much time researching the stupid part number for Iwata, and Tom beats me to the punch! LOL

Bud - which brand of acrylics are you using?  If it is MM or Tamiya then Tamiya Acrylic thinner, MM Acryl thinner or 99% Isopropyl alcohol would be the right thinner, distilled water alone might not work as well.  With the Vallejo and offshoots (Andrea, Aircraft Colors etc.) distilled water or the Vallejo brand thinner would work well.

www.greatmodels.com has the Regdab, do a search on their page and put in BG122 to bring it up.  It's only about $4 so you might as well get some other stuff to offset the shipping

Bgrigg, I looked at me LHS for Badger Regdab or Iwata SuperLube and he don't have it and I looked on line. Just can't seem to find it, you have any ideas where I could get it ? And I emailed Dixy and they are out.

Thanks

Bud

And you're still alive?

I'm going to refer you to MusicCity's Website for the thinning, pressure and cleaning tips. Just scroll down to the bottom and don't forget to bookmark it! Don't forget to ooh and aah over his models first! He has tons of great advice and links to more great advice.

The stuff you're talking about is Badger Regdab or Iwata SuperLube, which is a special lube for lubrication and to help prevent "tip dry" when using acrylics. You might be able to find it at the LHS, but you should have ordered it at the same time as the AB! I've heard that some people use simple glycerin which should be available at the local drug store. A lot of people don't use it at all! I do, makes me feel like I'm performing preventative maintenance.

Just be patient and practice on empty milk jugs before you "attack" a model. I went so far at to buy a cheap kit as a test bed.