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My experience has been that it works fine. I spray Krylon through mine, all the time! I have shot Testors and Tamiya lacquers through it, as well.

That's pretty much the same unit I have. It's probably the same manufacturer as all of them, of that design, no matter the seller. I have it ducted out the shop window. Since I rent, the installation is "temporary", although it's been installed, as it is for about four years, now. I say it's temporary , because I can put it all back to normal in about five minutes.

My initial impression is that it's a worthwhile investment. Admittedly, the one I bought is kind of "bling-y", but I bought the least expensive one I could find that had decent feedback, and spent about half of what MicroMark is asking.

That last minute touch-up, at the contest venue! ? Hey, I like my Badger, too. It's worked hassle-free for over thirty years. That said, I don't you can try out too many tools!

Hi, Bob. Here's the one I bought. It's being marketed as some cockamamie device to inject water and oxygen into your skin as a beauty treatment (hey, I could use a little of that! ?). In the "Guidance Manual" it says to only use water. I'm guessing that's because of how it's being marketed--you know, shooting it on your skin, and all. I took it apart, and didn't find anything that should be adversely affected by, say, lacquer thinner. I need to take a closer look at one part, because I couldn't tell if it was plastic, or brass, which leads me to believe it's brass. That could be important, if it could be attacked by a solvent. Other than that piece, it's all metal and o-rings, so enamels and lacquers will likely be fine. It has three pressure settings, which are regulated by the speed of the compressor motor. That's all controlled by a single, four-way switch. I've attached photos of the unit, itself, with the three cups (small, teal colored one is mounted). There is also a shot for size comparison with the Badger--which only has the permanently-attached cup. I shot the Vicky, the wheel and the test patterns with Gunze Sangyo #77 Tire Black, thinned with alcohol. It sprays very nicely, and, with more use, should prove to be quite a handy tool! The compressor's a lot quieter than my old Badger unit, too! I think I paid fifty bucks, for it.

I first saw these in ads on FB. It looked intriguing, however, I wasn't sure if the technology was any good, so, I held off purchasing one. When I got the latest issue of MicroMark's catalog, there is one featured on the cover. I decided to order one (not through MM). It arrived yesterday, while I was sleeping. I won't likely have a chance to try it out until after work, Friday night. The unit I received feels like a good tool. It's solid feeling, gravity feed, and has three paint cups. I have an old Badger 100G, but, as a lazy painter, I am hoping to be inspired to airbrush a bit more frequently. Has anyone else tried any of these units? Thoughts? Thanks!

Wow! That's something! Krylon is just about all I use, anymore, excepting some model sprays, and the occasional Dupli-Color. I really don't like Rustoleum!

Gee, I have the same problem with Rustoleum. Do you suppose there's a correlation? ?

Hoo, baby! I am smiling! Looks so sweet with the body on. Or off. Simply excellent!

This was actually in person. They're opening things back up, more and more. It was enjoyable to visit with other modelers! I think there were about 185 model entries. Thank you for you kind words, my friend! I also won best engine for my old Chevy II AWB car.

Thank you! Absolutely not! It always feels nice to know others appreciate our work.

Thank you, Tom. I will give that a look, next time I need to do one. I am finished with this one! I guess I'd better say that--It won best 20s-40s Vehicle, at a contest, Saturday! I'll keep that in mind, as well, Charles. Thank you, sir!

I know! I've been thinking that mine might be useful for other purposes, as well!?

I truly appreciate that, Francis! Thank you, very much, friend!

Alright! I know how this works! I'm in! Monogram Don Edmunds Modified. Sorry 'bout the photo.

That's a pretty expensive pencil sharpener you have there! ?

Thank you, Charles! I think you'd agree--figuring out new ways to accomplish a modeling task is a lot of fun, and, once it's figured, it's about as satisfying as anything can be! I think Tripart used to make them, too. The last times I searched, I believe I came up empty. That's why I made this one! I really love what Greg has done, here. This hinge is gorgeous.

Thank you, David.

Thanks, Chris!

Man, that is fantastic! It looks better than the one I made for my Midget/USAC sprint car/Big car from strip and brass tube.

There are tons of images on the web, of them. Since they're dark printing on a white BG, you don't need an Alps printer. You can make them pretty easily on an inkjet printer.

Thanks, Gareth! It's a local club's show, held in a Hobbytown store. It should be a fun way to spend the afternoon. One of their Facebook posts says they have 40 plaques to award. Maybe I can bring one or two home, with me!

Thank you, very much, Helmut! Appreciate that, Andy! Thanks, Brian. Thank you for your kind words, Gareth. I need to dirty up the underside a bit more, before Saturday. Apparently, there's a contest, not far from me. I will probably grab my camera, and a few models, mask up, and check it out. I won best of show, at the club's last show with my junior fuel dragster--that was over a year-and-a-half ago! I'll likely take that, again, because this is a different contest. The first was their "Show N Shine". This one is "Rumble In The Rockies". Anyway, I'll take the dragster, this truck, and my Monogram Midget. It'll be fun to be around other modelers for a change.

Stunningly gorgeous piece, Charles. Excellent work, sir!

I like that, very much!