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    testors air brush help

    in Model Building Questions and Answers

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    That compressor is really marginal, especially for an external mix airbrush like yours. Notice it's spec'd at 19psi max. Your brush really needs 25 to 30psi with good volume. Try to find something with at least a 1/8hp motor. The cans are too expensive to stay with. A regular shop compressor would be noisy but you could use it for other things too.

    Don

    Best bang for the buck airbrush

    in Model Building Questions and Answers

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    What do you guys think of this package deal? $110.00 for 3 airbrushes and a compressor, and everything ships for free.

    http://www.ebay.com/...698039964&ps=54

    I'm happy with the airbrushes & compressor I have, but this looks like the ideal setup for someone just starting out. From what I can see, the compressor seems to have a built-in water trap, which is nice.

    I'm kinda curious whose airbrushes they're using...

    These are the typical no name Chinese airbrushes and compressor that E-bay is full of. The brush with the larger cup looks just like the Master G-22 that I reviewed. The single action looks just like the Harbor Freight single action, right down to the words Air Brush stamped on the side. The double action airbrushes probably have sloppy fitting nozzles and rubber o-rings that disintegrate. The .2mm and .3mm nozzles are too small for car modeling in my opinion. The compressor might be OK, and it might not. Notice there are no labels or identification on anything. There are a bunch of small companies in China producing items that look identical. I would say this setup is a poor choice for a beginner. At least, buying from Harbor Freight, it is easy to get a refund or replacement.

    I think the best bet for someone wanting to start painting model cars on a small budget is a basic Paasche H or Badger 350 and a Harbor Freight airbrush compressor. It would cost about the same as this set, and you would have an airbrush of known quality.

    Don

    Airbrush - paasche or badger?

    in Model Building Questions and Answers

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    There are details of both the Paasche H and the Badger 350 on my site. I think they spray about the same. Some people don't like the light feel of the badger. With either, I would get the medium size nozzle for model cars. Also, for either of these airbrushes, don't try to use one of the little plastic cased compressors. They need more air.

    Stay away from the Chinese copies of the Badger.

    Don

    Snap On airbrush problems

    in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)

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    You didn't get solvent in the air valve, did you? If you did, the little O-ring can swell up and jam. You can disassemble the valve with a small allen wrench. There is a picture of the innards on this page. If the O-ring is swollen, it may return to normal if you let it air out a couple of days. If Snap-on doesn't help you out, contact Badger and I bet they will.

    Don

    I love my air brush

    in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)

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    The Paasche EZ-starter is a Chinese rip-off of the Badger 350. It's the same as the Harbor Freight single action and really junk. That O-ring on the needle is the seal and it won't work without it. You could get a Paasche H for $37 here and you would have a decent airbrush. It will use the same bottles and hose that you have now, and save you a lot of frustration.

    Don

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