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Recommendation for super tight budget and noob?

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  • Member since
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  • From: Tempe, AZ
Posted by eptingmike on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 7:36 PM

Well well then, that is putting some spice into the race!Cool

I would suggest looking into the Badger 155 Anthem.  I got mine for about $75 with coupon from a Michael's.  I find it to be well built, easy to clean, and generally a good brush.  I am a fan of Badger though from what I can tell from reading various posts you would be doing just as well getting a comparable double action Paasche or Iwata. 

If you are going to spring for more than the real low budget stuff you were asking about before, I would look into getting a compressor. 

I guess it comes down to whether or not you think you will stick with it or if it is just testing the waters.  If you think there is a possibility that you may not stick with it, perhaps you should stick with going cheap.  Spring for the Badger 200 I mentioned and a can of air and you will be out $40.  You could probably unload the airbrush for nearly what you paid for it without much difficulty.  Now if you wanna go whole hog and throw down the $150 you mentioned, I would shoot for a 155 and maybe a cheap-o Harbor Freight airbrush compressor($60, though the often have 20% off coupons so could be cheaper).

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Posted by keilau on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 9:31 PM

marlinspike

Well, I just got a job offer for a gap filling job...so now that the budget has grown a bit, recommendations? Let's say whole kit for $150?

You can find something close to $150 at the BearAir site. The Polar Bear 1000 compressor got rave review in the FSM compressor round up.

TCPGlobal has similar offer. Their Master G-23 is servable and the TC-20 compressor was well received by users on this forum.

You will spend $200 and up to get name brand airbrush and still have changes for a compressor.

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Posted by marlinspike on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 9:37 PM

keilau
up to get name brand airbrush and still have changes for a compressor.

 

Ah, so it looks like even though I've got the gap job (which pays pretty well, enough that I could spend 4 figures on an airbrush setup if I were so inclined), it's now a matter of I'm not willing to risk sinking as much into this as I would need to for something really good yet. I think I'll just rattle can the body on this one (black on palomino is a good look for this car anyway), and go from there. If I find I enjoy this, I always have this thread to come back to.

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Posted by marlinspike on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 11:00 PM

Ok guys, I'm back. I'm really enjoying making this model, though it is clear to me that I'll need an airbruh for the next one. The parts I rattle can come out so nicely, but with a rattle can you're pretty much limited to the flat, semi-gloss, and gloss black, everything else with a brush. And I'm limited in body colors. So, you have $300 to spend, what is a good full kit for doing cars? Keep in mind I like to do realistic paint jobs, not artistic.

Thanks

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Posted by Wirraway on Sunday, December 5, 2010 1:15 AM

I wouldnt write off the ole' Tamiya Spray Works either for a beginner.  I picked up mine second hand on evilbay for $50 and still going strong.  That was compressor, airbrush 2 x tips, battery and charger. 

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Posted by denstore on Sunday, December 5, 2010 3:51 AM

http://www.bearair.com/BearClaw-Autographics-Master-Set/productinfo/660100/

Nice twin piston compressor, good airbrush, cleaning station and hose. All you need for a long time.

Better an airbrush in the hand, than ten in the car....Stick out tongue

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  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Sunday, December 5, 2010 11:18 AM

marlinspike

Well, the thing is, I want to do very specific exterior and interior colors.

If you use automotive touch-up spray cans, there are a ton of colors available.  No need for spraying on much of interior.  Hand brushing flats (for upholstery) is fine.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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  • From: Windy city, US
Posted by keilau on Sunday, December 5, 2010 11:45 PM

denstore

http://www.bearair.com/BearClaw-Autographics-Master-Set/productinfo/660100/

Nice twin piston compressor, good airbrush, cleaning station and hose. All you need for a long time.

BearAir house brand are good values. But I am not sure about this package.

The compressor ($150), airbrush ($66 for TWO) and airhose ($10) in the package can be had for $226 this week and get a second Peak C-3 airbrush free too. Why pay extra for the paints, cleaning station and airbrush holder?

I have not seen much feedback on the C-3 nor its origin. The Peak C-5 is $88 this week. C-5 has a long established reputation and is made in Japan. Do you know if the C-3 and C-5 needles are interchangable?

Another alternative proposal is to get the Polar Bear 1000 ($120) from BearAir and the Harder & Steenbeck Evolution Silverliner 2-in-1 ($167) from Chicago Airbrush Supply. Both qualify for free shipping. Total is $287.

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Posted by marlinspike on Sunday, December 5, 2010 11:49 PM

Before the replies came in I ordered a Talon set and a 1/6hp paasche compressor from coastair...if this was a mistake, nobody tell me so lol.

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Posted by keilau on Monday, December 6, 2010 3:28 PM

marlinspike

Before the replies came in I ordered a Talon set and a 1/6hp paasche compressor from coastair...if this was a mistake, nobody tell me so lol.

It is one of the many good choices. You should be very happy with it. The choice of modeling equipments is a very personal thing. Let us know how you like it.

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Posted by stikpusher on Monday, December 6, 2010 3:41 PM

For a great starter airbrush I highly recommend the Badger 350. They are simple to use, inexpensive, and will take care of most hobby needs excpet very fine detailing. I started with one over 20 years ago, and just recently bought a replacement.

 

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Posted by zokissima on Friday, December 10, 2010 2:03 PM

denstore

http://www.bearair.com/BearClaw-Autographics-Master-Set/productinfo/660100/

Nice twin piston compressor, good airbrush, cleaning station and hose. All you need for a long time.

 

I would say out of this package, get the airbrush, and the compressor. I myself ordered this compressor, and it is absolutely FANTASTIC! You really can't go wrong with it, and will hopefully last years and years and years. I also have the Peak C-3 airbrush and can say that their brushes are fantastic products. Easy to disassemble, clean, etc.

Don't really care for the 'bonus' of the paints, since you'll be wanting to chose your own colours as it is.

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