Another Paasche H question

When I first started using an airbrush I went the same route with the can of propellant. I soon changed as I think you will because of the hassel, & cost involved . Those cans arent cheap and I feel do not last very long. Their are all kinds of good compressors out there even if you dont have a lot of space to work with. Save yourself money and heartache in the long run and get a small compressor if you can. You wont regret it if you plan on doing a lot of building. With your description it sounds like you just made a bad connection when you attached everything. Can,t be sure though since we cannot see it. Another suggestion if you plan to stay with the cans is fill a small container with very warm but not overly hot water to submerse the can about half way to keep it warm. Those cans get pretty cold when you start to use them. Keeping it warm will help you get more and better use of them. I tried that when I first used them and it did help.

My dad got me a 'mini' compressor for $40(AUS) for my ABing and for him. It works great, and then we spent another 20 on a regulator and fittings to make the regulator go on the compressor. So $60 for unlimited ABing time, and over here its 25 bucks for one large Paasche can!! GET A COMPRESSOR

Will 

That sounds like a hell of a deal indeed - i am about ready to dropkick that can into my neighbor's yard anyway.

Can anyone recommend a certain type compressor for a beginner ? Something very simple would do.
Besides the compressor itself what other accessories should i have ?
I read something somewhere about a water or moisture guard ?

I personally have a moisture trap on the compressor and one on my airbrush hose. Never have a problem with water droplets. Before I paint in my workshop I also turn on the dehumidifier in my workroom the night before and really take all the moisture out of the air. I also have a regulator hooked up to the compressor so that I can regulate the amount of air pressure coming out at the tip of the airbrush when the trigger is depressed. I have the compressor set to pump about 100 lbs of air pressure into the tank and shut off. Then I depress the trigger on the airbrush and set the regulator so I have the pressure I want at the tip. With the tank holding 100 lbs and the regulator set at 15 lbs I always have the constant 15 lbs coming out When the tank drops to a level of say about 25 lbs in the tank it turns back on and pumps it up again. When done I pull the air release valve and empty the air pressure out of the tank. You have to do this since any moisture that may be left in the tank will form rust inside the tank. Bottom line, get a compressor.

I could not agree more regarding the comments about the need for a compressor. Go to www.harborfreight.com and check out item 92403-7VGA. This is a 1/8 hp compressor that has all you need to include a regulator. They list it for $44.99 and would be just what you need.

Mike

I myself use compressed CO2.  The cost at first can be big, regulator and what, but I love it and very seldom if ever use my compressor.  I also use the H model airbrush.

Cool, I seldom read about other modelers using CO2 tanks lately, I have one as well.  I think a piston-type compressor like others have just mentioned will be more suitable and you don't have to worry about the compressed air cans suddenly running out in the middle of a spray session.  Also, the compressor should last longer than your modeling career if you take care of it.  The next step up from a regular compressor might be a silent-type unit.  They're more expensive, approx. $400.00 from brands such as Badger, Iwata, etc..  But the they're practacally silent running, actually you'll only hear a humming, and no load rattle. 

I've moved on to a Badger Millionair Silent compressor and I can airbrush all night long witout waking the wife or the kid!  So for now, like mentioned above..ditch the cans and get yourself an air compressor.  I used a Badger 180-11 compressor wth a foot switch for 10 years and I swore by it.  I sold it to a buddy 8 years ago, and he still uses it to this day.  Also, one other tip while you search for your airsource.  That Paache-H generally sprays better at higher regulated psi settings.  You might want to narror your search for a unit that produces psi output of over 30 (running psi).  This way you will insure that you have adequate air for that Paasche and gives you a little room to regulate a wider variety of psi settings. 

Thanks guys - you really convinced me that the compressor is the way to go.
I don't build an awful lot as i just dont have the time (i wish i would) but the more and more iam learning from resources such as this wonderful forum the better my models look and i think i will not only save but save alot of cash by investing in a compressor.

Just picked up an Iwata Smart Jet comp.  In Canada, Currys carries them for $269.95 with hose and different airbrush connectors. Super quiet lots of power.

Cheers